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Originally Posted by Nickatilynx
From you guys that follow the games perspective do you think the rule changes have improved the game?
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The game looks completely different. At one point last night Havlat (sens) caught McCabe (leafs) flat-footed and blew past him for a scoring chance. In the 'old' nhl, McCabe would have hooked/grabbed/tackled him.. but as it was, he got beat and could do nothing - this is the way it should be. A faster, skilled forward got the better of a defenceman and it made for an exciting play.
There were also 3-4 long 2 line passes.. plays which would have been offside previously. Also, the new tag-up offside rule and the no line change in icing rule really made a difference.
The games will only get better and more exciting as the players continue to adjust to the new rules.