Trying to understand the CBA can be challenging enough in a regular NHL season, let alone with all the special exceptions created for the 56-game campaign of 2021. Taxi squads were the first thing to throw most people off balance a bit. We did a deep dive on that subject here and it answered most […]
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Understanding NHL Prospect Rules is a Sport in Itself
At times, hockey can feel like a riddle wrapped up in an enigma – especially when it comes to understanding rules related to where a team’s prospects can play and why. Generally speaking, football is the easiest of pro sports to understand when it comes to roster eligibility. Nearly all players come up through the […]
So, why was Drew Doughty’s goal allowed?
Per the NHL Situation Room – ‘At 19:59 of the second period in the Kings/Blackhawks game, video review determined the puck deflected off Dwight King’s skate and into the net. According to Rule 49.2 “A puck that deflects into the net off an attacking player’s skate who does not use a distinct kicking motion is […]
Coyotes coach Dave Tippett on possible NHL rule changes
Phoenix Coyotes coach Dave Tippett was part of the committee that examined a myriad of rule changes for the NHL coming out of the 2004-05 lockout. Ultimately, they settled on a handful of tweaks that most people agree made the game better. Last week we shared some thoughts from Kings’ coach Darryl Sutter and goaltender […]
Jonathan Quick on making the nets bigger
Earlier today we posted some thoughts from Kings coach Darryl Sutter about increasing the size of the nets or decreasing the size of equipment used by goaltenders (click here to read). Both suggestions were hot topics on NHL Network Radio this morning. St Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong and Anaheim Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau were […]