Temporary labor peace, an uptick in scoring, fresh faces in new places, and a slew of team coaching debuts are part of the NHL's new season.
Will the New Jersey Devils see a resurgence with No. 1 pick Jack Hughes? Will the Tampa Bay Lightning try to avoid finishing first this season?
The coach’s challenge rule, which was limited to challenges for offside and goaltender interference, was expanded to include the possibility to ask for a review of a play in the offensive zone that led to a goal but should have been whistled dead, such as when pucks hit the netting above the glass, a player makes a hand pass to a teammate, or a puck is high-sticked to a teammate in the offensive zone.
The consequence for an unsuccessful challenge will be the same in all three cases: The first unsuccessful challenge will result in a minor penalty for delay of game, and a second unsuccessful challenge would result in a double-minor penalty. Coaches are permitted to ask for a review as many times as they like. Video reviews in the final minute of regulation and throughout overtime will still be handled by the Situation Room in Toronto.
A player who intentionally removes an opponent’s helmet will get a minor penalty for roughing. And in a procedural change, the offensive team will have the choice of which dot a faceoff will take place on after an icing as well as at the beginning of a power play. The best change of all is that there’s no longer a reason to expect a lockout in the near future. Enjoy the scoring, the saves and the labor peace while you can.
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