Quote Originally Posted by JPnyc
Jersey is no longer playing the NZ trap. In fact, with the 2 line pass allowed, and restraining fouls being called as tightly as they are, the trap would no longer be as effective as it was. Your opponent can now have 2 forwards up ice by your bluelines, past your forwards but in front of your D, in a "cherry picking" position. This effectively breaks the trap.

Yah, that's right. That's why they allowed the 2 line pass, to get rid of the neutral zone trap. It also speeds up the game tremendously.

The Wolfman forgot about this..... good call....