The NHL is built on tradition. The people in charge, while open to some change, tend to take a methodical approach to cater to old-school traditionalists who do not like to see the game altered in any significant way.
Over the past 10-15 years, there have been a handful of changes to the way the game is played.
We saw the shootout introduced at the start of the 2005-06 season, the two-line pass was eliminated, and the league went to a 3-on-3 overtime. There also have been efforts to reduce head shots to make the game safer. All of these changes have had a positive impact on the sport to varying degrees.
But the league can do better.
Here are 10 ideas for the next decade to improve the on-ice product and fan-viewing experience:
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By Adam Gretz | Last updated 2/11/20
