Adding a midfielder type position in the NHL?

[CuriousGeorge]

I think changes are inevitable in hockey. I was thinking about NHL coming up with an idea to have a midfielder type position while keeping the same number of players on the ice.

So it would be:
2 forwards, 1 midfielder, 2 defenceman.

Would that work? A bit similar to soccer. I'm not sure how this will affect the gameplay in general, but it would be cool to see it in a game or two for testing. Preseason maybe?

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[Jozay]

so literally have two guys in the neutral zone most of the time?

 

[Leafidelity]

Maybe soccer should add field goals and kickers.

 

[MarAlain MongYeo]

So a center?

 

[Treb]

I think changes are inevitable in hockey. I was thinking about NHL coming up with an idea to have a midfielder type position while keeping the same number of players on the ice.

So it would be:
2 forwards, 1 midfielder, 2 defenceman.

Would that work? A bit similar to soccer. I'm not sure how this will affect the gameplay in general, but it would be cool to see it in a game or two for testing. Preseason maybe?

So even less goals get scored? Good idea

 

[FLpanthers16]

No way!

 

[Preds Partisan]

Middle infielder? A shortstop and 2nd baseman? I like it , I like it lot.

 

[Treb]

Also, the rink is way too small to even have space for a mid-fielder.

 

[The Gloaming]

So basically a center that covers less ice.

 

[Timo Time]

A center would be ideal. Would love to see the game adapt a position like that.

 

[KeninsFan]

You might be interested in looking up the torpedo system:

2 forwards
2 midfields
1 dman

 

[Soundgarden]

I think changes are inevitable in hockey. I was thinking about NHL coming up with an idea to have a midfielder type position while keeping the same number of players on the ice.

So it would be:
2 forwards, 1 midfielder, 2 defenceman.

Would that work? A bit similar to soccer. I'm not sure how this will affect the gameplay in general, but it would be cool to see it in a game or two for testing. Preseason maybe?

Why? Because scoring is at 5.3 something instead of 5.7 something? Give me a break.

 

[DougKnowsBest]

My sons team runs what they call the torpedo...


2 torpedos (forward)
2 halfbacks (centers)
1 defenseman


It's go go go. Shot shot shot. I love it. They win a lot, teams don't know what to do with it. Like a run and gun offense

 

[WarriorOfGandhi]

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[DustyMartellaughs]

I look forward to MLS-like results. Team with zero ***** on goal wins game on a shootout. Riveting.

 

[izzy]

So basically a centre?

 

[Leafsdude7]

A centre is pretty much the hockey equivalent to a midfielder: expected to stay back a bit in the offensive zone and expected to play deep in the defensive zone...

 

[Jumptheshark]

I think changes are inevitable in hockey. I was thinking about NHL coming up with an idea to have a midfielder type position while keeping the same number of players on the ice.

So it would be:
2 forwards, 1 midfielder, 2 defenceman.

Would that work? A bit similar to soccer. I'm not sure how this will affect the gameplay in general, but it would be cool to see it in a game or two for testing. Preseason maybe?

so you want to bring back the rover position and call it new?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rover_(ice_hockey)

 

[Ogrezilla]

So a center?

my thought exactly

 

[A4T1L6]

Rink is way too small for 14 players

 

[Machinehead]

A midicer, if you will.

You probably won't.

 

[m302291]

A midicer, if you will.

You probably won't.

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These two made me laugh

 

[BlueDream]

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This lineup could honestly be the one to not allow a goal all season.

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

so you want to bring back the rover position and call it new?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rover_(ice_hockey))

Wow this is good read. Thanks!

 

[Prairie Habs]

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Polo player on horse in the pressbox again?