Skate_For_State Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 I was looking at the rule changes for the NHL, i didn't see anything about the change of the size of the net. Does anyone know if they changed the dimensions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 i do not think there will be changes in the net size but they moved the net back 2 feet or so to cause less hanging around behind the nets.. I was looking at the rule changes for the NHL, i didn't see anything about the change of the size of the net. Does anyone know if they changed the dimensions? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethanm Posted July 22, 2005 Author Share Posted July 22, 2005 The NHL did move the nets two feet close to the boards and shrink the neutral zone by four feet. The link below lists all the changes they made. http://www.nhl.com/nhlhq/cba/rules_changes072205.html It's nice to see the league finally crack down on the size of the goalie equipment. SI had a picture in their NHL preview issue about two years ago comparing goalie equipment now to the 80's. Everything besides the arm blocker is much bigger now. The glove back then looked like a first basemen's mitt compared to what they use now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing77 Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 I like a lot of the new changes. The only one I don't like is the goaltender restriction on handling the puck. Not every goaltender is good with the puck so it's not like we have goal scoring goalies out there robbing the game of action. I would prefer that rule not to exist. But who knows, maybe that rule will have negligible effects on the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 I like a lot of the new changes. The only one I don't like is the goaltender restriction on handling the puck. Not every goaltender is good with the puck so it's not like we have goal scoring goalies out there robbing the game of action. I would prefer that rule not to exist. But who knows, maybe that rule will have negligible effects on the game. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I like a lot of the rule changes too, redwing77 and I agree with you on the goalie rule. Pretty confusing, to say the least, for the goaltenders. It'd be like telling a defenseman he can't pinch up or else he risks a 2:00 penalty. An an NHL related note, has anyone seen the "new" NHL logo/shield? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dj_hoime Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 I think they should have kept fighting penalties a little less severe because dont they want fans at the game. thats what gets people to watch. Anyway now that this whole lockout mess is done. Lets play hockey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skate_For_State Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Is the NCAA taking on the new rules as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethanm Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 Is the NCAA taking on the new rules as well? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The thread started as NCAA rules changes for the upcoming year. The link below is to a story about those changes. http://www.uscho.com/news/2005/07/02_010652.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethanm Posted July 26, 2005 Author Share Posted July 26, 2005 I read somewhere that the rule about the goalie puck handling zone didn't have that big of an impact last year when it was used in the AHL. One other thing that could be big is the new rule on icing. The team called for icing can no longer make a line change on the ensuing face-off. You'd think this would lead to more scoring opportunities as tired players don't ice the puck because of this, or they do ice the puck allowing the opposing team to put out fresh players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodaker Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 I read somewhere that the rule about the goalie puck handling zone didn't have that big of an impact last year when it was used in the AHL. One other thing that could be big is the new rule on icing. The team called for icing can no longer make a line change on the ensuing face-off. You'd think this would lead to more scoring opportunities as tired players don't ice the puck because of this, or they do ice the puck allowing the opposing team to put out fresh players. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wouldn't this rule possibly cause the players to send the puck into the stands more since it would allow them to get a stoppage AND a line change? Then some fan would get hurt and the next thing you know we will have netting all the way around the rink. Go Sioux!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Wouldn't this rule possibly cause the players to send the puck into the stands more since it would allow them to get a stoppage AND a line change? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> They'd most likely get a delay of game penalty out of it, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing77 Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 I'm all for added offense, but games going into the double digits in score is more of a possibility with these rules and, quite frankly, if I want to watch points over 10 I'll watch football, basketball, and baseball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 I'm all for added offense, but games going into the double digits in score is more of a possibility with these rules and, quite frankly, if I want to watch points over 10 I'll watch football, basketball, and baseball. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't think there'll be a huge amount of double digit games. The NHL still allows the trapping defense and it's still up to the refs to call a tight game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCM Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 That is a new rule now. Besides the goalie getting a delay of game, any other player that purposely shoots the puck into the stands recieves a two minute minor. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I believe this rule has been in the NCAA book for quite some time: Delaying the Game SECTION 10. a. A player or goalkeeper shall not delay the game by deliberately shooting or batting the puck outside the playing area during play or after a stoppage of play. PENALTY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PCM Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 I meant of the NHL. I should have clarified. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 As far as goalies handling the puck, my personal view is you should have an extended trapezoid, going from bottom of the face-off circle in the center and down to the backwall, extending about a foot or two wider than the goal in the center. In that area, the goaltender is protected and can play the puck. He can also play the puck if he's out of that zone, but the goaltender is like any other player and can be checked if he has the puck or just got rid of it. It would cause goalies to play the puck on dump ins and can move the puck up quickly on power plays, but would make the goalie a bit more hesitant to play the puck if pressured and they couldn't just sit there and not have to worry about anything. Goalies would still play the puck on some chances and guys like Brodeur & DiPietro could take advantage of their puck handling talents, but not as many would go to play the puck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing77 Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 (edited) As far as goalies handling the puck, my personal view is you should have an extended trapezoid, going from bottom of the face-off circle in the center and down to the backwall, extending about a foot or two wider than the goal in the center. Edited July 28, 2005 by redwing77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Too hard to remember. I think the easiest restriction should be that the goaltender can play any puck behind the red line that also serves as the goal line on his end. Anywhere else would constitute a 2 minute delay of game. Exception to the rule is powerplays. Goaltenders can field the puck anywhere within the faceoff circles and back in his zone during a power play. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Fair enough....I'll sum it up in one sentence since I rambled on: Goalies can play the puck, but are just like any other player when they have possession of the puck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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