NHL new rules = increased scoring Totals guy Charlie J had some thoughts on the NHL totals:
> In an attempt to increase scoring, the NHL has made significant rule changes.
They have reduced the size of the goalie’s pads. They have made the net more
rectangular and shrunk the depth of the net. This is great for setting up plays
from behind the net (ala’ Gretzky). There is more room behind the net and the
more rectangular net increases the chances of a wrap-around goal and requires
the goalie to adjust his former style of guarding the corners of the goal. Finally,
the NHLPA officially allowed “hybrid icing” yesterday and the new rule will be in
effect immediately.
In my opinion, very shortly we will start to see totals set at 6.0 or increased juice
on the over 5.5’s. If my theory is correct, scoring should increase by nearly a half
goal per game this season.
