Five-man hockey makes sense. In the last 100 years, NHL players have doubled in size, weight and speed. And concussions, on the rise, are becoming an uglier part of the game.
Five-man hockey: Each player would have more room on the ice in which to maneuver. More reaction time to a charging rover. Fewer head injuries. Fewer penalties. A faster game.
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Nazem Kadri, former London Knight, said the following about his biggest adjustment to the NHL game when returning to the Toronto Maple Leafs after 30 games with the Marlies:
“Just being able to recognize danger.” (Mar. 16, London Free Press)
“When you’re playing against such good hockey players they can close gaps real fast.”
What do you think about four on four hockey in the NHL?
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