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Tippett calls first day of rules summit “very constructive”

Los Angeles Kings v Phoenix Coyotes - Game One

GLENDALE, AZ - MAY 13: Head Coach Dave Tippett of the Phoenix Coyotes answers questions from the media after Game One of the Western Conference Finals against Los Angeles Kings during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Jobing.com Arena on May 13, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. The Kings defeated the Coyotes 4-2. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

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NHL players, coaches, general managers and officials began a two-day “rules summit” on Tuesday.

Phoenix Coyotes bench boss Dave Tippett provided NHL.com positive feedback regarding yesterday’s five-hour meeting.

“It was a very constructive meeting,” Tippett added. “Is there anything earth-shattering coming out of it? Probably not, but it really continues to give everybody ideas on how we can improve our game. It’s a great game already, but we just always want to try to improve.”

Dan Rosen reports that attendees included:


  • Six players: Steven Stamkos, James Neal, Jason Spezza, Mike Cammalleri, Kevin Bieksa and John-Michael Liles. NHLPA reps Mathieu Schneider and Rob Zamuner were also on hand.
  • Five coaches: Tippett, Claude Julien, Joel Quenneville, Barry Trotz and Adam Oates.
  • Four general managers: Lou Lamoriello, Darcy Regier, Ray Shero and Steve Yzerman.

Today’s three-hour meeting sets out to review what was discussed and come to conclusions - if any - about rule changes, according to Rosen.