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Originally Posted by chouchou
Can someone briefly explain the whole deal on hybrid icing being proposed by the league to the GMs?
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It is supposed to give the linesman a choice on whether they shud blow the whistle and stop the play if the defence will touch the puck first. If the linesman thinks the player attacking has the chance to get the puck first he will not blow whistle and let them race for the puck. the faceoff dot is like the finish line.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=536137
It is supposed to reduce injuries caused when racing for the puck