I like the flow of the game now, with the crackdown on obstruction. Most of the new rules get a thumbs up except for the shootout.

I don't mind the shootout itself but it isn't the way to award points in the standings in my opinion. I have no issue with ties, the quality of play dictates the entertainment value more than the scoreboard.

I wasn't sure I would even follow the game again after the long layoff and the last few seasons of defensive play but I have the bug again.

I was a Pens fan but not sure anymore. I'm probably best described as just a hockey fan. :)