GMs discussed limit to continually regrouping in 3 on 3 OT

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by monkeyman

I like the idea of limiting the regrouping.

I like it mostly because of the panicky turn overs it’s going to create in the neutral zone.

[2ArmBands]

Not being able to fire it all the way back to your goalie or circle back to your own blue line will be a huge improvement. Approved.

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by Shazam

Then don't bother with any sort of OT. Everbody has forgotten why nobody liked ties: OT was boring because both teams were playing to not lose the single point, not gain the extra one.

Thats why you go to the 3 points for win, 1 point for a tie system.

[just_tim]

I’m all for the center line over and back rule. No need to stop play or call a penalty - just send the puck back behind the goalie and don’t allow the (now) defending team to go deeper than the blue line until the attacking team gets it out. I’m also for ties after 5 minutes of 3 on 3 so long as the soccer points system applies. 3 points for a win or each team gets 1 if there’s a tie. A game with a winner should be worth more than a stalemate.

[troutman]

Originally Posted by Blaster86

Better plan. Get rid of the shoot out and just play 3-on-3 all the way through.

Better plan. Ties.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Over and back rule is good, but I wouldn't do it for anything more than the red line because the blue line still needs value for offsides etc. Player takes the puck beyond the red line, they can't go back. If they do, a whistle is blown and the player must give up possession immediately (dump in or whatever) or they are given a penalty. The play does not stop. This could become interesting as you would have defenders being more aggressive up high, forcing a turnover, or opening up things down low for a chance for the attackers.

[cral12]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

remove the blue line for 3 on 3

wondering out loud what removing the blueline during regular time except for powerplays would look like...

[GFG#1]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

Thats why you go to the 3 points for win, 1 point for a tie system.

Bettman will never do this, the 3 points for overtime games, the extra point is what makes the league look so competitive. if there was no loser point there would be at least 3-5 more teams vying for top pick in the draft lottery over racing for the playoffs. I hate the 3 point games, but Bettman will never change it.

As for the over and back rule, that should have been implemented when it was 4 on 4. It will be a huge for games ending prior to the shootout. I also hope if/when they implement this, they also keep that part similar to Lacross, where there is no stoppage, you leave the puck where it was, and the other team just picks it up and goes. I think it should be once you bring it past a line you can't go back.
For example,
you leave your zone crossing the blue line, you can't take the puck into your zone.
You cross the redline, you can't take the puck back past the redline.
Once you hit the offensive zone you can't come bring the puck out of the offensive zone.

If you do any of these, the puck is left where it is and is immediate possession for the other team to pick it up and go.
If you move the puck instead of leaving it, it is an automatic penalty resulting in other team taking possession at the center ice face off dot and playing 3 v 2. Opposing team cannot enter the faceoff circle to force pressure for a few seconds.

[Shazam]

Yup. 3 points for a win would create too many guaranteed playoff bound teams by January.

[gvitaly]

What would you guys think if we made goalies play OT without goalie sticks, so they can't effectively play the puck? Or limit them to the blue paint

[zukes]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

10 minutes of 3 on 3. Then a tie.

This is the best solution

[Shazam]

I've said it once, I'll say it again:

Two pucks on the ice at the same time.

[FlamesAddiction]

Do other leagues in North America have rule changes as frequently as the NHL? It's kind of annoying, especially when they need rule changes because the previous rule changes caused additional problems.

If they are going to do the shot clock thing, I can't see too many games even making it to a shootout. Might as well just do 3-on-3 until someone wins. If they make it so one team can't hog possession for long, I can't see the OT lasting longer than 10 minutes. Even 5 minutes would be a stretch.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Shazam

I've said it once, I'll say it again:

Two pucks on the ice at the same time.

Oh yes! But make them have different values! Like one black puck and one Gold puck!

If you score with the black one you have to score twice to win but if you score with the Golden puck its an instant win!

Come on! If we're going to have a Circus we need to add rings!

[dino7c]

there will never be ties again

5 mins 3 on 3
5 mins 2 on 2
5 mins 1 on 1

if nobody wins fold both franchises

[Calgary4LIfe]

Line brawl. Last man standing earns the point for his team.


In all seriousness, I think the more they change it, the more I will end up disliking it.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by Locke

Oh yes! But make them have different values! Like one black puck and one Gold puck!

If you score with the black one you have to score twice to win but if you score with the Golden puck its an instant win!

Come on! If we're going to have a Circus we need to add rings!

Naw.
Different sized pucks
One puck that is 10x the size of the current puck. If you score with that you win.
One puck that is regular size. But you need to score 3 times to win with that.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

1. Penalties in OT are no longer 4 on 3. They are 3 on 2.
2. Regrouping, passing back, skating the puck out of the offensive zone, etc., are all now delay of game penalties. So is icing.
3. No offsides.

We will never see another shootout again.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Overtime using Ringette rules.

[Table 5]

Two pucks. No sticks. One bear on skates.