NHL Season Change Idea

[mattola]

I was not sure where to post this so I started a new thread.

We all know that the season is far too long, well at least most of us agree on that I think. I know they wont cut the games for the loss of revenue but I thought of an idea today that may cut back on amount of time played and save some injuries and fatigue and give teams the 82 games still

Cut the Periods to 18 mins each from 20 mins.

6 mins per game
82 games a year
492 mins per year cut
8.2 games in time reduced per year

The extra time would kill about 10 mins after each game is done with the 6 mins less and the time between plays etc the networks could use that 10 mins to do a proper game breakdown without being rushed.

Would it cut into TV? I dont think so they could do an extra TV time out. Does it slow the game down? maybe a touch but not alot.

what do you think

 

[Cobiemonster]

Meh, I think 82 games is fine as it is - the races for the playoffs are tremendous late in the season and I think you want to give teams every chance to try and get in

The idea of going to 18 minutes per period isn't a bad idea, I'm just not sure how much that would change things

 

[mattola]

Meh, I think 82 games is fine as it is - the races for the playoffs are tremendous late in the season and I think you want to give teams every chance to try and get in

The idea of going to 18 minutes per period isn't a bad idea, I'm just not sure how much that would change things

who asked for your opinion anyway



in truth I would love to see a 76 to 78 game season. I just think that there are too many to play. shorting the seasons in time or games does not give an unfair advantage to any team for getting in. playoffs are fantastic but I think if they could have even more energy after the season is done the 2nd and 3rd round could be that much better

 

[Cobiemonster]

who asked for your opinion anyway



in truth I would love to see a 76 to 78 game season. I just think that there are too many to play. shorting the seasons in time or games does not give an unfair advantage to any team for getting in. playoffs are fantastic but I think if they could have even more energy after the season is done the 2nd and 3rd round could be that much better

One of the things they could do is give teams an extra roster spot or two so that guys can rest a little more

I think teams can manage these things, I know that they're trying to win but sometimes it's on the team to manage ice time, resting players, etc - I know the league now requires at least four days per month in which you can't practice at all so that helps a bit

I think the issue last year and this year with the shortened season and then the break this year with the compressed schedule has hurt teams, next year will be the first time in three seasons where they play a regular season in which there's no shortened season/condensed schedule, so maybe that helps too

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

It would sure as hell get me on that 9:42 train from MSG without having to wait till 10:22, I like it!

 

[mattola]

One of the things they could do is give teams an extra roster spot or two so that guys can rest a little more

I think teams can manage these things, I know that they're trying to win but sometimes it's on the team to manage ice time, resting players, etc - I know the league now requires at least four days per month in which you can't practice at all so that helps a bit

I think the issue last year and this year with the shortened season and then the break this year with the compressed schedule has hurt teams, next year will be the first time in three seasons where they play a regular season in which there's no shortened season/condensed schedule, so maybe that helps too

i like that as well, it waters down the system a bit as you need to place a guy that usually would be in the AHL but it creates another NHL job (too bad for the backup goalie sitting off the bench

 

[Cobiemonster]

i like that as well, it waters down the system a bit as you need to place a guy that usually would be in the AHL but it creates another NHL job (too bad for the backup goalie sitting off the bench

I don't think it'd be so bad with 1 or 2 spots added, at the very least, those 1 or 2 guys could be like practice squad guys where they practice in place of certain players during practice - and there are plenty of teams who could dress one or two more guys from the AHL that would be NHL worthy - even as just a depth guy that can do a specific thing well

Imagine if the Kings still had Ben Scrivens, they could have three goalies on the roster and one of the backups would be sitting off the bench, that'd be interesting

EDIT: we should do a thread(separate or keep it in this one) where if you add 1-2 roster spots, which guys from the AHL would you choose to be on the roster

 

[esls79]

I like the idea. Then the NHL can add four neutral site games to the schedule for each team.

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

What I am trying to figure out is, how will this affect the "Win in the bank" rule that's being considered by Bettman?

 

[Cobiemonster]

What I am trying to figure out is, how will this affect the "Win in the bank" rule that's being considered by Bettman?

If he goes with that win in the bank idea, smfh

 

[forty_three]

I was not sure where to post this so I started a new thread.

We all know that the season is far too long, well at least most of us agree on that I think. I know they wont cut the games for the loss of revenue but I thought of an idea today that may cut back on amount of time played and save some injuries and fatigue and give teams the 82 games still

Cut the Periods to 18 mins each from 20 mins.

6 mins per game
82 games a year
492 mins per year cut
8.2 games in time reduced per year

The extra time would kill about 10 mins after each game is done with the 6 mins less and the time between plays etc the networks could use that 10 mins to do a proper game breakdown without being rushed.

Would it cut into TV? I dont think so they could do an extra TV time out. Does it slow the game down? maybe a touch but not alot.

what do you think

Only one question, would the refs still be able to give the Penguins adequate power play time?

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

Only one question, would the refs still be able to give the Penguins adequate power play time?

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

It's funny because Lieutenant Warf is wearing Pittsburgh colors.

 

[Comeds]

I was not sure where to post this so I started a new thread.

We all know that the season is far too long, well at least most of us agree on that I think. I know they wont cut the games for the loss of revenue but I thought of an idea today that may cut back on amount of time played and save some injuries and fatigue and give teams the 82 games still

Cut the Periods to 18 mins each from 20 mins.

6 mins per game
82 games a year
492 mins per year cut
8.2 games in time reduced per year

The extra time would kill about 10 mins after each game is done with the 6 mins less and the time between plays etc the networks could use that 10 mins to do a proper game breakdown without being rushed.

Would it cut into TV? I dont think so they could do an extra TV time out. Does it slow the game down? maybe a touch but not alot.

what do you think

I dont mind it, perhaps they could do a 10 minute OT if needed?

 

[mattola]

Only one question, would the refs still be able to give the Penguins adequate power play time?

Only if they were the last Canadian team in the playoffs

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

What I am trying to figure out is, how will this affect the "Win in the bank" rule that's being considered by Bettman?

Came in looking for a win in the bank reference.

Not leaving disappointed.

 

[elocomotive]

What I am trying to figure out is, how will this affect the "Win in the bank" rule that's being considered by Bettman?

The team that wins each game recoups the 6 minutes of additional playing time, which will now be known as "time in the bank." How does time in the bank work you ask? Simple - just follow these 18 easy steps...

(1) Teams save up time in the bank ("TITB") each game totaling 6 minutes when they are victorious.
(2) TITB can be earned only in regulation wins.
(3) No TITB is awarded during overtime or shootout wins.
(4) Teams will be tracked for their cumulative TITB during the season.
(5) All TITB remaining at the end of a season will be transferred to the following season at a rate of 1/4 of the minutes unused to start the next season.
(5) Teams must call a timeout to use TITB it cannot be initiated during a regular stoppage in play, except:
(5b) A player during the course of play can be sacrificed from participating in "normal hockey play" (see definitions section of rulebook) to skate the "TITB pod" from the bench to the scoring table.
(6) Forms delivered in the TITB pod lacking time totals or coach's signature will be deemed insufficient and team will forfeit any possible time in the bank usage for that game and the following game.
(7) If the TITB pod is dropped, the team ill forfeit any possible time in the bank usage for that game and the following game.
(8) Players passing the TITB pod to one another will be assessed a 2-minute minor penalty for Illegal Pod Pass.
(9) At no time is a goalie permitted to handle the TITB pod. A 5-minute major penalty and game misconduct penalty will be assessed if they do.
(10) TITB pods have been known to cause birth defects to player's wives and should never be handled without proper hockey gloves.
(11) Time in the bank can be redeemed by teams as follows: 30 minutes TITB= $100 gift card to Williams-Sonoma, 60 minutes TITB= $250 gift card to REI, 90 minutes TITB= 1 win in the bank. See user agreement with Chase-Manhattan Inc. for additional details.
(12) Total unused time in the bank will act as the first tiebreaker at season's end, so spend wisely.
(13) Time in the bank can be used in the divisional semi-final and divisional final rounds of the playoffs, but not during conference finals and Stanley Cup Final games 1, 3, 4, and 6.
(14) Time in the bank can be used to extend a game by up to 10 minutes beyond the normal end of the overtime frame (up to 40 minutes may be used for all nationally-televised outdoor games).
(15) All extensions of game time occur in the overtime period and will be played under 4-on-4 hockey as under normal overtime rules except:
(15b) If a team scores during a TITB requested time period, normal overtime rules do not apply and the team scored on has half of the additional requested time remaining to score a goal. The scoring of that goal would make the game proceed to a "super shootout," a format like the shootout but not ending at 3 rounds but using all active players, coaches, and assistant coaches on the roster that night.
(16) Teams must use their TITB prior to the end of regulation.
(17) If the team using their TITB has won the game prior to the end of regulation time, they may withdraw their request for usage of TITB, but will still be assessed a deduction of their season total equaling half the requested minutes.
(18) Withdraw requests can be delivered by the team captain at the end of regulation using the "TIBD Withdrawl Pod."

 

[Comeds]

That is simple, smart, and would enhance the game.

Send it to Don Cherry, I want to hear him give a run down of the proposal.

"and the player skates by the TIBT pod to deliver forms"

 

[elocomotive]

That is simple, smart, and would enhance the game.

Send it to Don Cherry, I want to hear him give a run down of the proposal.

"and the player skates by the TIBT pod to deliver forms"

Thanks - simple is what I was going for by trying to make a set of rules that are only 1/3 as long as typical rule additions by the NHL.

Also, I really think that the transfer of a series of documents inside pods to pod receptacles will eventually be the most exciting part of hockey. Imagine the shootout is about to begin and to even enter the shootout, players have to transfer the shootout pod to a receptacle at center ice where other players can impede and block them.

Imagine the megaboard at center ice gleaming with "ADMINISTRATIVE VICTORY!!!" or "PAPERWORK ERROR!!!!" Fans will go nuts.