from TSN,

With the conclusion of their annual meetings in Florida, the National Hockey Leagues general managers have put forth several minor rule changes and suggestions for consideration for the 2024-25 season.

All of these recommendations must go through the NHLs competition committee and then the leagues Board of Governors for final approval before being made official....

Delay of Game - Puck out of Play (Coachs Challenge)

The GMs agree to use the Coachs Challenge to take down a penalty for a puck out of play. They also agree that the Coachs Challenge would only apply to delay of game penalties when the puck is deflected off a player, a stick or the boards and not on a judgement call on how the puck left the defensive zone (such as batted pucks).

Player Discipline

In an effort to show how the Department of Player Safety makes decisions, the leagues general managers are encouraged to visit the NHL Player Safety Room during the season as they do for the NHL Situation Room.

Line Change After Net Dislodged (Rule Change)

The GMs suggest an adjustment to Rule 63.8 so that the offending team cannot make a line change regardless of which player (existing term in the rulebook is skater) accidentally dislodged the net.

Fairness on Faceoffs (Rule Change)

The GMs propose that, following an icing, the offensive centre should get a warning as well before being tossed from a draw.

Emergency Goaltender

The league will work on developing potential improved framework for addressing goalie emergencies. Any change in the existing rules would need to be bargained with the NHL Players Association.

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