in the nhl :hockey" what is the purpose "rule" regarding the angled line in back of the goal line

Answer 1

Goaltenders can play the puck behind the goal-line, but only in a trapezoid-shaped area defined by lines that begin six feet from either goal post and extend diagonally to points 28 feet apart at the endboards. A goalie will receive a two-minute penalty if the puck is played beyond the trapezoid-shaped area.


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Answer 2

Goaltenders can play the puck behind the goal-line, but only in a trapezoid-shaped area defined by lines that begin six feet from either goal post and extend diagonally to points 28 feet apart at the endboards. A goalie will receive a two-minute penalty if the puck is played beyond the trapezoid-shaped area. From the previous question is correct...

This rule was introduced to the NHL for the first time this season, along with alot of other major rules. This area is to prevent the goaltenders from always going to the corner to stop the icing call. The league also added automatic whistles for the icings as well.

Answer 3

That is the trapezoid. The goalie can only handle the puck behind the net within that space. It is a delay of game penalty, as it stops the goalie from handling the puck and possibly stopping play. That is the purpose, plus keeps the goalie in his net more and safer there.

So why is he allowed in the trapezoid area? Well a strategy against the trap is the dump and chase. And if the puck is dumped, it is the goalies job to stop it behind the net. AND heaven forbid they wouldn't want to make a rule that cuts out the trap!!!

Also while on a power-play, when the penalty killers get the puck they will dump it down the ice and change on the fly. A good goalie use to be able to handle the puck and pass it back down the ice making it more exciting. This hasn't been the case as often with the trapezoid rule. And the NHL sure wouldn't want a more exciting power play!!!

Answer 4

Almost all of the answers are correct (with the exception of the automatic/no touch icing the NHL is still touch the puck). The rule has had positive and negative effects. The positive a team can dump it into the corner and then rush in and try to set up plays deep in the zone, the negative is that a team on the penalty kill can simply throw it into the corner and a skater from the powerplay team has to come all the way to the other end into the corner to play the puck. I like the rule in that it allows for teams to play in deep and create more offensive opportunities without the goalie simply clearing it out. I would however like to see the rule removed on Powerplays.

Answer 5

It is another STUPID rule loser betman decided to implimint to make the NHL even more confusing and less atrative to potential fans. To stop goalies from playing the puck anywhere behind the goal line, he made the rule that they can only play the puck in the trapizoid area. Supposedly this is to "speed" up the game and allow the opposing team to have a chance at getting to the puck on a shoot-in.

Answer 6

This area behind the net is where the goalie can handle the puck with his stick. He cannot go outside of those lines to move or touch the puck in any way if he is behind the red goal line.
The rule was designed to give opposing players a better chance to get the puck to create more offense in the game.

Answer 7

Goaltenders can play the puck behind the goal-line

Answer 8

basically in the "old" NHL, goalies were playing the pucks in the corners often, which was counterattacking to a dump in by the opposing team. By not allowing them to play the puck there, it just creates more offense.

Answer 9

it's the trapezoid so that the goaltender doesn't get smucked by someone.

it also limits their range of puck handling.