Regarding people who want haymaker changed. I suspect haymaker's purpose isn't well suited to monk persay, but we will see it used more often when Pugilist gets another job that isn't Monk. I'm pretty sure it will be some kind of evasion tank that utilizes dodge to it's advantage and having a slow built into their on dodge proc move will help them tremendously in tanking. I think SE knows what they have planned and why Pugilist has their ability as it is right now.

That aside. I DO so very much love the idea of getting Chi Blast as a ranged CD move. But I think it should be a short CD, and consume GL stacks for huge damage. It makes sense right? Just like OP was saying. Build up stacks. And in between stuff you know you're going to drop stacks right? Shoot a ball of energy for damage!

On another note. Make Shoulder tackle give you 1 GL stack. It would refresh stacks, and allow you to retain GL3 with a quick way that is already there. Take away the stun, give stacks. Drop the CD to 45-60 seconds.