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NHL Needs to Fix Their Point System

Colton Pankiw | March 23, 2021

While the NHL does not do many things wrong, the point system has its flaws. The current setup that awards two points for a win, regardless of whether it comes…

The Canadian Press Examines the NHL’s Rule Changes for 2019-20

The Canadian Press | September 25, 2019

The NHL has once again made some tweaks to the rule book heading into the 2019-20 season.
The Canadian Press takes a look at those changes.
 
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Referees will now be allowed to review major and match penalties. Officials will be abl…

NHL Centres Say New Faceoff Rule Should Help Scoring

The Canadian Press | September 25, 2019

Anze Kopitar takes his craft seriously.
Very seriously.
And when it comes to faceoffs, it’s possible the Los Angeles Kings centre is even more meticulous.
Kopitar works tirelessly on his technique, rigorously studies opponents’ tendencies&nbs…

15 Crazy Rule Changes the NHL Needs

Bill Schoeninger | January 4, 2018

* originally written in Feb. 2015 In terms of the “big 4” sports in the US, it’s no secret that the NHL lags far behind in 4th. The most recent…

Bruins Season Opener: What To Watch For

Joseph Ochs | October 3, 2017

It’s finally here. The Boston Bruins 2017-18 season is upon us. By the time the puck drops Thursday at the TD Garden 165 days will have transpired since Boston’s last…

‘Failed Offside Challenge’ a Symptom of NHL’s Poor Officiating

Will Billinghurst | September 18, 2017

There have been some rule changes before the start of the 2017-18 NHL season. One of the three changes has stood out from the rest with, the ‘failed offside challenge’…

NHL’s ‘Failed Offside Challenge’ Penalty Is a Positive Step

Joseph Ochs | September 14, 2017

Back in May, I proposed four simple rule changes to help “fix” the NHL. Among them, naturally, was a series of tweaks to adjust the league’s coach-controlled offside challenge. I…

Can the NHL Schedule a Scoring Increase?

Matt Pryor | September 1, 2016

One of the National Hockey League’s top concerns of the past several years has been the steady decline in scoring. Many schemes to reverse the trend have been bandied about,…

3 Changes the NHL Should Implement

Trevor Beggs | March 16, 2016

Ask any fan what their favourite part of a hockey game is, they will likely tell you it’s goal scoring. The one-timer, the snipe from the top of the circle,…

Sticks at the Height of NHL’s Scoring Problem

Colin Fitts | February 19, 2016

What is the most entertaining aspect in hockey for the non-traditional fan? Other than fighting, it is goals. For that reason, the National Hockey League is clamoring for more of…

The NHL Should NOT Increase Net Size

Cam Hasbrouck | November 17, 2015

Has the horse been beaten? Yes. But is it a horse worth beating? Absolutely. Several of my colleagues here at The Hockey Writers have already discussed the controversial topic that…

Opinion: Stop Changing the Sport

Jason E. Bisnoff | November 17, 2015

Early in this season, the NHL has already had plenty of excitement. Teams like Dallas and Washington have emerged as potential contenders, the Central division has playoff-quality hockey on a…

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