NHL Rule 48.1: Why the Blindside Hit Rule Needs To Be Revised

One of the single greatest assets about the game of hockey, to me, is it's unparalleled traditions and history.

The history of the game and the purity of its traditions give the game a wonderful sheen of wonder and mystery despite how hockey has evolved.

Other sports somehow fail in this aspect, and they lose something in translation as it were, when it comes to the evolution aspect. The NHL has done a wonderful job of evolving the game and keeping tradition and history intact.

Many changes have undergone the game: the crease changes, the shootout, eliminating the red line, the "Brodeur" rule and overtime. Some purists may disagree, but the gam...

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