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Originally Posted by Classic_Sniper
Goalie size is a problem, but I think the bigger issue at hand is still the rules that cause the game to be played in a very boring way. Purposely giving up possession by dumping the puck because the neutral zone is all clogged up with bodies and sticks then have to chase the puck down absolutely kills the entertainment value of this league.
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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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There's an easier solution, which is to just require that players get possession of the puck in order for it not to be icing. The cause of this is that when they took out the two line pass, instead of encouraging breakaways as it was hoped, defencemen just ring the puck around for a tip-in.
Anyway, Dryden is right. Nets 6 inches wider, 4 inches taller, reduce the chest pad a bit to address the "suddenly higher shoulders" thing, and you'll barely be able to tell on the broadcast.