Have you considered, NHL, just making games two periods and having goals count for three points if scored from above the circles? No? Why not, though? In this article I will prove why this would be fantastically better, and wait... wait... I have a powerpoint! Don't go...

Today, in the depths of August, your job is to invent whole new sets of rules for hockey. Why stick with what we have, let's make it weird.

I actually like the two periods thing. I confess, last year, there were times I found the second intermission a shock because it has seemed like the game should be over already, the loss in the books, the quest for McKenna fulfilled. But the last thing we need is another reason to have video review.

So what is your remade NHL? I once briefly liked some clever schemes for eliminating faceoffs, but then realized the NHL wants those long faceoff dramas or they wouldn't have them. Broadcasters must demand them.

Anyhow, we have an actual T25 article about someone who was ranked today, so get ready for that. He's a bit of a mystery to most people, I think.

For fans of infrastructure projects:

Senators’ Leeder says LeBreton Flats project ‘making progress’, still no timeline on breaking ground
Tuesday marks one year since the Ottawa Senators reached a deal with the National Capital Commission to purchase 11 acres of land at LeBreton Flats to build a new arena for the team.
TSNTSN.ca Staff
Dallas Stars select HNTB to create the future home of hockey in North Texas | Dallas Stars
Design will establish a new home for Stars hockey while creating a year-round destination for fans and the broader community
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And more charity events:

Hockey Night in Brampton
Canada’s Biggest Charity Hockey Game - in Support of William Osler Health System
Aug 19 2026

Curtis Joseph is set to attend. And Morgan Rielly will be one of the team captains.

That's all for now, see you in the argument, er comments on our Mr. 25!

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