There was only one rule change implemented for the upcoming 2008-09 season.
In the past a $1.00 penalty was assessed to the team that finished any given week with the lowest point total. For the upcoming season, this penalty will be $3.00.
The accumulated penalty money - along with all transaction monies - will be distributed, at the end of the season, to the first and second place teams in the two head-to-head divisions (Howe and Gretzky).