Busting out this idea for the billionth time:
Refs are the scourge of the league. They must be dealt with.
First, purge the entire existing reffing structure. Start from scratch.
Next, take refs and linesmen off the ice. Too often they obstruct the play or deflect the puck. With technology, they are not really needed.
Replace the on ice refs (2) with a panel of 3 refs in a video review booth watching multiple angles. 1 ref is provided by each team, the third by the league. The third ultimately rules, but the other 2 create a balanced view.
Two Goon linesmen are in the penalty box area, waiting for the "whistle" (a sound over the PA) to be released onto the ice and break up any scruffs. At the beginning, they can also do the puck drop before sprinting back to their area and off the ice. Eventually, drones can be designed to perform the puck drop.
No more refs.
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