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FireGilbert · 10-09-2019, 05:21 PM

The high stick rule is fine as in with below the shoulder for normal play and below the cross bar for goals. It would be nice if they add some sort of VAR technology for the goals though to determine the point of contact with the puck in relation to the cross bar.

The hand pass is trickier and it's always seemed strange this is allowed in the D zone only. I'd be okay if the got rid of this but it would also have to include a crack down on closing your hand over the puck so that any attempts at a hand pass come with the risk of a penalty. I could also handle something where you are allowed to move the puck backwards or sideways with your hand but cannot move the puck forward (like rugby). This would keep the game moving without having to see ridiculous scenarios of players throwing the puck towards the net.

10-09-2019, 05:21 PM	#30
FireGilbert Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brisbane Exp:	The high stick rule is fine as in with below the shoulder for normal play and below the cross bar for goals. It would be nice if they add some sort of VAR technology for the goals though to determine the point of contact with the puck in relation to the cross bar. The hand pass is trickier and it's always seemed strange this is allowed in the D zone only. I'd be okay if the got rid of this but it would also have to include a crack down on closing your hand over the puck so that any attempts at a hand pass come with the risk of a penalty. I could also handle something where you are allowed to move the puck backwards or sideways with your hand but cannot move the puck forward (like rugby). This would keep the game moving without having to see ridiculous scenarios of players throwing the puck towards the net. __________________ The masses of humanity have always had to surf.