Dean – The 4 v 4 situation would be a tough sell, but I think you are right….much more affordable than renovating all the new arenas out there. It would also address the possibility that the 30 team league is too watered down, though I'm not sure I am sold on this idea.
Couldn't the league could allow the big sheets to be phased in as new buildings go up? I would think it would be a big advantage to teams that have the Olympic size sheet for the majority of their games, like the advantage Detroit has knowing how to use the fast boards at Joe Louis. I'm sure it would reduce injuries significantly for the teams as well playing at minimum of half their games (and some practices) on the big ice.
Re Milbury: I don't remember the Vancouver incident, but I remember watching the Rangers/MSG one in shock as a kid. I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure that's Milbury (#26) ripping the guys shoe from his foot and hitting him with it. There's a better clip here:
