[quote:1hrm9ga2]Finally, the decision to install curved glass near the bench seems like a wise move, particularly in light of the nasty Zdeno Chara-Max Pacioretty incident from last season. The curved glass would allow the impacted player to slide more, reducing the dramatic impact of a direct collision with the “turnbuckle.” That idea is probably overdue.
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Unfortunate that it took a major incident for this to be considered. I’d have thought curved glass in that area was a given, or at least glass with a shallow angle. Whoever came up with the idea of a squared of glass edge on a hockey rink needs their head read … or perhaps the impacted their head with the squared off section before making that decision?

I didn’t understand that line inside the goal business. What’s wrong with the existing red line?

Making smaller goals is sensible if it can be done safely. 44″ -> 40″ seems like an annoying amount to shrink it though if it means everyone needs to replace their nets though. 20″ would be nice ” title=”Smiley” /> I guess the goal would risk toppling over if it was that skinny though.

Yeah, I think the verification line is a good idea. Clearly it will not help in all situations, i.e. glove save over line, but it helps remove some doubt in certain situations.

The hybrid icing they are talking about seems like it will add to much pressure to the officials. Pretty much the far linesman has to make the call at the face off dot who will win the race to the puck. If he deems the attacking player is clearly in the lead the icing is waved off, if it would be a tie or a win to the defensive player then it is called. Seems iffy.

The bear hug rule, just sounds like legalised holding.

The IIHF and NHL seem to be trying to keep their rules reasonably well in sync, so I’m guessing whatever the NHL does will be seriously considered by the IIHF too.