NHL Proposes Bold Rule Changes for Fairer, More Exciting Games

0:00It's March 18th, here's your NHL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The NHL general managers wrapped up their annual meetings this week in Naples, Florida, discussing topics like video reviews, goalie interference, and net guards. While many said the league is in great shape, the hockey news pulled its writers for eight bold rule changes to spark debate and make games even. Better. One big idea is adding an eye in the sky official in the stands to catch miss penalties that on ice refs overlook due to the game's speed. They'd have the power to call penalties right away, acting like insurance for fair play. Fans and players might love tweaks to overtime, like extending it five more minutes and going four and four for a team feel closer to five on five. Hockey There's also talk of a no retreat rule in overtime to force aggressive plays borrowed from pro leagues overseas. Other proposals aim to reward strong regular seasons, like extra points for regulation wins and seating playoffs purely by points, not divisions.

1:03A goal plan would make tanking teams stay competitive, post-playoff elimination to earn top draft picks. Finally, ideas like letting shorthanded teams ice a penalty by scoring, cap exceptions for homegrown stars, and matching suspensions to injured, players' absences could boost excitement and fairness across the board. These are worth chatting about at the next meetings. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, link in the description. Podcasts hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. So L.I. Soleypillow.com