Referees review a play using an iPad during second period of game two NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoff action between the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins, in Ottawa, Saturday, April 15, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
April 23, 2019 - 3:00 AM
The Associated Press and The Canadian Press surveyed an NHL Players' Association representative or alternate representative from all 31 teams on several questions related to the state of the game.
While the players polled love 3-on-3 overtime, results were mixed when it came to which rules they don't like.
Q: Do you like 3-on-3 overtime?
Yes: 30 players (97 per cent)
No: 1 player (3 per cent)
Q: What's the worst rule in hockey?
Delay of game: 5 players (16 per cent)
Goalie interference: 3 players (10 per cent)
Offside reviews: 3 players (10 per cent)
Other: 9 players (29 per cent)
No answer: 11 players (35 per cent)
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