The NHL's Competition Committee has approved potential major rule changes that will go into effect if approved by the league Board of Governors, according to Harrison Mooney of Puck Daddy.
There are a few major proposals that would go into effect starting with the 2013-14 season, such as hybrid icing, the grandfathering in of visors, video review for double-minor high-sticking penalties, the modification of goaltender equipment, and the introduction of shallower nets.
So, how will each of the proposed rule changes affect the game?
Grandfathering of Visors
Mandatory visors is a logical rule change that would make the biggest impact over the next few years. In 1979, the NHL made helmets mandatory for all new players entering the league, and this rule change follows the model established 34 years ago.
There are currently a small percentage of players who don't wear the extra protection, but most players who enter the NHL have experience with a face shield of some kind. A THN poll from 2011 stated that 73 percent of players wore visors, and 100 percent ...
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How the NHL’s Proposed Rule Changes Would Affect Hockey
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