NHL...new rules should open the game up a bit.

[PanTheMan]

From what i understand the 2 line rule goes back to the days of skates that would fall apart on a fast break...lol. Before Bobby Hull, you have to remember even the slapshot was rarley seen, and before Bobby Orr the Defense ALWAYS played with one foot stuck next to the Blue line. So as the skill of players increased only cosmetic changes have been made, moving the goal line etc... A Smaller neutral zone, and the end of the 2 line pass also ensures the death of the "Neutral Zone Trap" a system I have ALWAYS HATED, making the game so slow, they should have used a baseball instead of a hockey puck. So New Jersey Fans, sorry, your glory days are OVER.