We're less than a month away from the official start of the 2024-25 hockey season, and the National Hockey League has released a full list of rule changes that will come into effect once it starts. It includes an expansion to the Coach's Challenge rules.
The NHL released the full list today, which includes an opportunity to rescind or take down a delay of game penalty for shooting the puck over the glass. It only applies to rescinding a penalty, not getting one called if a puck over the glass is missed.
In addition, defensive teams will no longer to be able to make a line change before a faceoff when the net comes dislodged from its moorings. Also, centres will now receive just one warning in the faceoff circle after an icing call.
Lastly, it looks like the NHL is cracking down on players and team staff sitting on the boards. After one warning, officials will call a penalty on the team in question if they have to be told about it again.
These rule changes have already been unanimously approved by the NHL's Board of Governors. The language of each new rule may change slightly over the coming weeks as they are officially added to the rulebook.
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18 SEPTEMBRE | 67 ANSWERS The NHL announces rule changes for the 2024-25 season Do you like the new NHL rule changes for the 2024-25 season? | ||
Yes, looks good | 10 | 14.9 % |
Some, but not all | 26 | 38.8 % |
Don't like any of them | 12 | 17.9 % |
Not sure | 19 | 28.4 % |
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