THIS IS IN RESPONSE TWO, ALSO KNOWN AS THE SECOND PROMPT.

Tricksy hobbitses in hockey? I don't know about that.

That Nolan trick play you showed was cool, in my opinion. It seems like they got lucky somewhat as well, since the defense didn't notice, nor did anyone bring it to anyone's attention from the bench (successfully at least). I actually really like the lacrosse-type goals that get scored. I like things that are entertaining! I'm sure coaches, defenses, and goalies will adapt to that kind of play - and then offensive play will "advance" past that. IT'S INEVITABLE.

Trick plays already exist, I'm bet! There are creative offensive plays off the face off that I don't recognize, but the players seem to inherently know. They, like Hannibal from A-Team, love it when a plan comes together (me too!). I think it would be a neat trick would be to play a man short, have him go to the bench, then sneak his way down to the end of the bench and wait until there's a chance for a breakaway and BOOM - just like the Nolan play you gave as an example - quick goal.