Avalanche Journal: If I was NHL commissioner for a day, here’s what I’d change

Avalanche Journal: If I was NHL commissioner for a day, here’s what I’d change

This commissioner for a day is not a fan of 3-on-3 hockey, but also realizes that horse is long out of the barn.

Josh Manson (42) of the Colorado Avalanche handles against the Dallas Stars during the third period at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Josh Manson (42) of the Colorado Avalanche handles against the Dallas Stars during the third period at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

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The state of play in the NHL is in a pretty good place.

Scoring has risen in recent years, and the league’s extraordinary players have taken advantage. It’s not at video game levels like the 1980s or early 1990s, but it’s also not trending in the wrong direction like it was a decade ago.

The best players in the world are able to dominate. Skill is paramount, though size and . . .