1 - Pucks that hit the netting and return to the ice surface are in play, unless it hits the goalie. The net is just an extension of the glass.
2 - Any way you can advance the puck into the net is legal, hand, kick, high stick.... They're all skill plays.
3 - Hand passes should be legal in all zones.
4 - Pucks knocked down with a high stick are in play.
5 - Last 5 minutes of regulation in a tie game goes to 3-on-3. If a goal is scored, back to 5-on-5.
6 - No shootouts. 5 min 3-on-3 then 5 min 2-on-2 with a 30s shot clock that starts when possession is gained. If shot clock expires, possession is given to the other team.
7 - Can't challenge offsides.
8 - Eliminate draft lottery.
9 - 3 Conferences, Howe, Orr, Gretzky. 1-16 playoff matchups.