so yeah...any actual hockey fans here have anything to say about the season so far? I know most teams are only two or three games in but there is a pretty noticible difference. For one, the games do seem to be a lot higher in scoring, probably due to the increase in the number of penalties called which has also impacted how much hooking and grabbing there is which has allowed for the more skilled players to handle to puck more (wow that was a long sentance). So that is nice.
I think I like the lines behind the net that prevent the goalies from wandering into the corners...that slowed up the game a lot. I like that they took out the two-line pass so there is the chance at a lot more breakout plays (although I have yet to see too many examples of that).
Not sure that I like the shootout thing. I guess it isn't that big of a deal but I just don't see why a game can't end in a tie. I mean, even the losing team gets a point so it is like a tie but I don't see why every game has to have a winner. Some times both teams play equally good/bad and nobody deserves to lose/win. But anyway.
Yeah. While I'm pretty sure this season is a write-off for the Leafs it seems like the changes are good for the league on the whole, which is nice.