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Originally Posted by Joborule
That's a type of change that could help increase the pace and excitement of the game. Eliminating escape options that don't generally lead to any type of event or consequence is on the right page I feel. Dump and chase hockey is boring. If icing is extended to the opposing team blueline, it'll force teams to have to hold on to the puck more, and bring it into the attacking zone, or be pressured enough that it leads to turnovers that result in more odd man rushes.
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I was thinking more so about deleting translational offsides. The current offside rule allows the neutral zone trap to absolutely thrive.