Eight NHL Rule Changes To Consider At The Next GM Meetings

Mar 19, 2026

The NHL's annual meetings with GMs finished on Wednesday in Manaplan, Fla., and it's always intriguing to hear what they discussed.

This week, they discussed the video review process, goaltender interference, the new playoff salary cap, permitting 19-year-old CHL players to play in the AHL, neck guards and more.

Most hockey figures will go out of their way to tell you they think hockey is in a great spot right now. NHL Department of Player Safety boss George Parros even said so this week.

It's always fun to propose changes you think would make the NHL a better, more entertaining league. Here are eight bold rule changes THN.com thinks the league should discuss at the next GM meetings.

thehockeynews.comEight NHL Rule Changes To Consider At The Next GM MeetingsIt's always fun to propose changes you think would make the NHL a better, more entertaining league. Here are eight bold rule changes THN.com thinks the league should discuss at the next GM meetings.

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