[DanHibiki]

Originally Posted by cliffhanger33

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.

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It is supposed to reduce injuries caused when racing for the puck

I like this idea, however, I feelt giving more judgement type calls to refs is bad...you just KNOW there's gonna be so much controversy over an icing call in the playoffs or something.