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One Vote For Bigger Nets
by Paul on 11/18/07 at 08:59 AM ET
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from Jason Kay of the Hockey News,
We’ve heard the all the arguments – the record book would be rendered moot; that it would be too drastic a change. We don’t buy it. The record book has been impacted by a plethora of amendments over the years, both organic and legislated, and increasing the size of the net would be no different.
As for it being too drastic, we aren’t talking soccer-sized goals, just a few inches wider or taller, or both. Will coaches try to become even more defense-oriented to protect a larger cage? Perhaps, but we’re surmising that goals would beget goals. Fall behind 2-0 early on shots that maybe wouldn’t have gone in on a smaller net and, as a coach, you’re forced to alter your strategy and take more risks.
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Will coaches try to become even more defense-oriented to protect a larger cage? Perhaps, but we’re surmising that goals would beget goals.
I’m sure this is what fans have been clamoring for. More defensive hockey and more fluky goals. Forget 2-on-1s, what this sport really needs is more point shots with traffic.
At least this guy acknowledges that we are likely to see blander and less creative hockey as a result.
Posted by Earl Sleek from Los Angeles, CA on 11/18/07 at 11:58 AM ET
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At at the same time you can force roberto into retirement (it’s bloody genius!)
All sarcasm aside bigger nets is flat stupid why the subject keeps coming up is beyond me all the records would be distorted you would have to draw a timeline based on rule changes.
Posted by Cupster33 on 11/18/07 at 11:19 AM ET