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| October 07, 2002 | Wharnsby, Tim | COPYRIGHT 2002 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

When the NHL raises the curtain on the 2002-03 season next week, several things are sure to occur. You can expect a daily progress report on how the crackdown on obstruction and interference is sitting with the players, coaches and general managers. The new hurry-up faceoff will speed up the games--and catch a player or two off guard. Those safety nets hanging at the ends of each rink to protect fans from flying pucks will hatch more than a few complaints from fans and television executives.

But once the season skates by the first two or three weeks, more compelling plots and questions will emerge.

How long will the obstruction crackdown last?

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