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Post by Commissioner on Nov 10, 2005 11:00:35 GMT -5
GMs,
As a BOD, we have discussed doing away with the two line pass as they did in the NHL. This will open up the play and scoring and give fans more excitement. We have also discussed making the goalie pads smaller and the goalies puck playing abilities limited as the NHL has done. We have also discussed cracking down on playing the stick in the defensive zone and on interference/obstruction.
The following has been suggested:
1. Do away with the two line pass
-Will increase scoring slightly and open up the game
2. Decrease the size of the goalie pads
-May increase the scoring in the NsHL
-Will cause goaltending stats to drop marginally
3. Increasing penalties on obstruction/interference and playing the stick in the defensive zone.
-Will increase power play opportunities and scoring
-Will decrease goaltending stats
-Will increase PIM amounts for all players.
These are some rules we are looking to add for the 06-07 season. This will effect scoring and goaltending stats. Please look over this and I want input from everyone that has something to offer. I want to hear all sides of it. Thank you.
Nathan Kopsack
NsHL Commissioner
We thought it may be too soon to implement things so they coorespond with the NHL this season as teams have built their team one way or another according to the current rules and scoring system. However, if a big enough campaign is shown, we may be able to implement these things this season however, next season is more realistic.
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Post by Elite Sim News (ESN) on Nov 10, 2005 11:44:25 GMT -5
Quickly I'll throw something out there. One of the new changes to the NHL that I hate and will forever hate is the limitations they slapped on where the goalies can play the puck. If a goalie is good enough to go into the corners and handle the biscuit without causing his team any headaches then please for the love of Sergei Krivokrasov tell me why he shouldn't be allowed to do that? That particular change just pisses me right off.
I'm ok with the other stuff. Just don't like the limitations on where goalies can play the puck at all.
Ok I'm done for now.
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Post by ColumbusGM on Nov 10, 2005 12:46:41 GMT -5
Quickly I'll throw something out there. One of the new changes to the NHL that I hate and will forever hate is the limitations they slapped on where the goalies can play the puck. If a goalie is good enough to go into the corners and handle the biscuit without causing his team any headaches then please for the love of Sergei Krivokrasov tell me why he shouldn't be allowed to do that? That particular change just pisses me right off. I'm ok with the other stuff. Just don't like the limitations on where goalies can play the puck at all. Ok I'm done for now. Agreed. |
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Post by minnesotagm on Nov 10, 2005 12:46:47 GMT -5
I'm all for letting the goalie play the puck outside the crease too...as long as he's fair game for a hit like everyone else. I for one was sick and tired of watching Marty turco skate out to the face off dots and basically hold the puck between his stick and body until one of his players could come back, knowing full well if an opposing player said boo to him they'd get two minutes in the box.
Goalies want to play the puck, they should be fair game for anyone to hit them then too.
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Post by Anaheim GM on Nov 10, 2005 13:10:08 GMT -5
There really is no way to limit this in the NsHL. A goaltender's PC (Puck Control) is a direct coorespondent with how successful he is around his crease. However, the rule in the NHL technically will not be enforceable in the FHL sim.
The rules that we have discussed will open up the game play a lot more and will be on par with what we are seeing in the NHL.
My personal opinion is that the new rules will effect each team equally whether we wait a year or do them immediately. If you built your team around a defensive defensive scheme than ultimately you will have less goals scored on you. It may not be as stifling as it was last season, however, it will still be accurate to scale. In other words, whether we do it this year or wait until next season will really not matter because it is happening to us all collectively and instantly. In my opinion waiting will only make our numbers look that much different from the NHL's. I would rather keep it more realistic unless someone is completely vehement about it. At that point I would like to discuss the matter personally with that individual.
I do not have a problem implementing them immediately in fact, I am lobbying for it.
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Post by Elite Sim News (ESN) on Nov 10, 2005 14:21:05 GMT -5
I wasn't sure how that would be played out actually. As far as the new rules goes, I'm all for getting them in ASAP. I didn't think things would change much at all, except a few more power plays per game. I figured the refs couldn't last all year...and if you saw what young Vincent Lecavalier said the refs are backing off a bit, which I don't like.
Ultimately it still comes down to speed, awareness, and discipline. If you have a quick team then you shouldn't have any problems whatever the system is. If you don't then you will have all kinds of hell trying to play the game.
I say we just plug in the new rules now and go at it.
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Post by Detroit Cherni on Nov 10, 2005 14:39:10 GMT -5
I like all the rule changes as well. But I ditto the thoughts of others who think the idea of not allowing a goalie into the corner to play the puck is rediculous.
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Post by CapitalsGM on Nov 10, 2005 14:55:20 GMT -5
To me, it doesn't really matter, although (being a goalie myself) I like to see the stats higher but on the other hand, the main goal of the NsHL is to keep it as realistic as possible, right?
With that being said, I am not really sure where I stand on this issue as I see the postives as well as the negatives, but I am in this league because it is the most realistic "fantasy" hockey league on the internet and I think not only would this obviously open the game up, but it would also make it easier to perform the NHL re-rates if our game is on par with the NHL's.
So, after thinking about it. I am for it and that goes with anything else as long as it makes the NsHL even more on par with the NHL than it already is.
There you have it, my two cents.
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Post by CalgaryGM on Nov 10, 2005 18:27:14 GMT -5
Let's go with the changes now. I agree we should be as realistic as possible. The only sticking point I have is with the restrictions on the goalies handling the puck and the d**n shootout. Let's open it up people.
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Post by coloradogm on Nov 10, 2005 19:48:38 GMT -5
I am all for implementing it ASAP
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Post by minnesotagm on Nov 10, 2005 22:07:35 GMT -5
oh yeah, btw, I'm all for putting them in right now too. not a big fan of the 2-line pass myself, and of course the shootout which my friend from Calgary mentioned, but if we have these rules coming, let's just put them in and make the refs earn their pay instead of having the best ticket in the arena.
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Post by phoenixgm on Nov 11, 2005 1:11:06 GMT -5
I am all for the changes to be implemented immediately.
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Post by FlyersGM on Nov 11, 2005 1:30:27 GMT -5
I say implent it ASAP.
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Post by coloradogm on Nov 11, 2005 6:30:37 GMT -5
I know for you traditionalists the shootout takes away from the sport. IMO I think it was a great idea. Along with the new rules and such. I think it adds excitement and energy to a sport that at leat in the US many, many people began to care less and less about. However I honestl think people who never even gave hockey a chance will now because of salary cap and a chance for all teams to compete ala NFL! (Noone wants to watch your team suck year in and year out lke the Pirates in MLB)
So the cap along with the new changes make for an exciting brand of hockey IMO.
Just like in football there are many rules geared towards the offense hockey too needed to make soem changes and I think after we all get used to them most will appreciate them.
However what the hell do I know?
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Post by ex-BluesGM on Nov 11, 2005 10:52:43 GMT -5
I'm against the change.... I'm an all or nothing kind of guy and I can't see changing the rules without changing the CBA (not that I really want that changed either) increased scoring will unltimately change the values of the players, many of whom were signed in the FA period based on how they would perform under the current circumstances. Mark's right that for the most part this just means that games which formerly would've been 2-1 will not be 4-2 but that doesn't address the value of players already signed.
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