On Tuesday the NHL released a five-minute video detailing the rules changes in place for the coming season. The video provides an in-depth review of changes associated with expanded use of video review, enhanced player safety initiatives and changes made to promote more offense and flow to the game.
Video: NHL
In summary, the rule changes include:
- Officials will review all major and match penalties, excluding fighting penalties.
- Officials will have the option to review any double-minors for high sticking.
- Coaches challenges will now include a third category for reviewing offensive zone game stoppages.
- Penalties for unsuccessful coaches challenges are now consistent across all three categories.
- Players who lose their helmets during play may be subject to a penalty if the player does not immediately exit the ice, or replace his helmet.
- Expanded limitation on teams making a line change.
- Faceoff locations chosen by offensive team.
