If I could change any rule in the hockey world in general it would be, not surprisingly as I think this is probably going to be a popular answer but the shootout both in regular leagues and international games. To me, hockey is an exciting sport, the shootout kind of cheapens the hype and game a little bit. Let them play in overtime until someone wins, I know teams and plays may get tired but realistically if you want to win, you win, if no one is winning, the game becomes an instant classic and it puts eyes on the game. The shootout is the worst especially in big situations for example playoff races, gold medal games, it just does not make sense to put these high pressure moments to end on a potential fluke one on one. It will probably not happen, but it is something I would want or like to see, the television aspect likely would be a big hurdle, but I believe it would make things exciting and more hype to see the shootout gone.

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