TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Don't take this the wrong way, but you're an idiot Nobody wants to see Hal Gill or Luke Schenn on a breakaway... What a cruel bastard you are REPORTED! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottM Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Schultz! I love that show! Anyway, ANYTHING is better than the shootout. Including sudden death tiddlywinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Nobody wants to see Hal Gill or Luke Schenn on a breakaway... Speak for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Don't take this the wrong way, but you're an idiot Nobody wants to see Hal Gill or Luke Schenn on a breakaway...What a cruel bastard you areWhat wrong way could I possibly take that? LOL! I agree with you about Gill, etc., but I highly doubt I would be more bored with the shootout than I already am now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 The point is that no one really wants to see anyone in a shootout.Fans are on their feet watching, yes, because they are about to go home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDevil Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I'd rather abolish the shootout entirely and bring back ties after a 5 minute OT, but since that's never happening, I'm okay with 3-on-3 to avoid shootouts. Even though I know my team is probably going to suck at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 The point is that no one really wants to see anyone in a shootout.Fans are on their feet watching, yes, because they are about to go home.I'm one of those you are describing, but someone somewhere watches Two Broke Girls and Brooklyn 999. And we know someone actually likes the shootout. I don't know why any of that is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I'm really not sure yet if I"m a fan of 3 on 3 OT. I might be though as I think it may help improve certain aspects of a team just like I believe that the shootout has helped goalies be more prepared vs their opponents best players. Just like the shootout, teams that practice 3 on 3 regularly will likely have a better success rate than teams who don't make the necessary changes towards their practice schedule. Teams that are built and can put together 3 lines with speed - passing - scoring skills will probably have the greatest success. Defensive skills - again with speed will have a significant impact also. So imo, 3 on 3 will basically be all about NO CHECKING as players won't commit to a check that will take them out of the play. With that in mind teams who are composed of skilled skaters will likely do well with 3 on 3 but then that all changes in the playoffs as teams need a roster more balanced w / r to checking. So will that be a good for the league? I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackStraw Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 The point is that no one really wants to see anyone in a shootout I would pay cash money to see goalies go against each other in the shootout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I would pay cash money to see goalies go against each other in the shootout. Yea, yea, but then you would get good puck handler types like Marty Brodeur or even a Ben Bishop, teams would start crying "unfair", and then the NHL rules commission has to concoct ways to hamper those guys, and the NHL gets sidetracked yet AGAIN, trying to come up with rules to handicap players who got very good at beating the rules the NHL had the FIRST time up........ And round and round it goes..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I want Dick Cheney in the shootout against teams like the Ducks or the Hawks. The only problem is that he might think they're real birds and shoot them in the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Apparently there will be 45 preseason scheduled games this fall testing 3 on 3 OT. This will give everyone the chance to see what this will all be like before the puck really drops on October 7. Preseason games tied at the end of regulation will use a five-minute, sudden-death overtime period using the new 3-on-3 format, followed, if still tied, by a shootout. During any of the 45 scheduled games to test 3 on 3 will not have a shootout following 3-on-3. For record-keeping purposes, the team ahead at the end of regulation will have been deemed the winner, eliminating the need for a shootout even if 3-on-3 concludes without a goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatrik98 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Don't like. I would rather keep it 4 on 4 and go back to a 10 min. period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I think it would be fun to watch 3 on 3 hockey. It would stress speed and offensive flair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WordsOfWisdom Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I haven't seen 3-on-3 yet, but I already thought 4-on-4 was a gimmick. The fact that the NHL changes the rules for overtime is akin to baseball removing fielders during extra innings. It would be unheard of. As @ruxpin mentioned, the NHL is basically taking the most exciting plays (that almost never happen in the game), and forcing them to happen regularly in the hopes of creating interest. To me, there's nothing wrong with 5-on-5 OT, and a tie after 5 minutes is also just fine. The fact that the game can end at any moment provides the excitement for OT. And with real points at stake, it means more too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WordsOfWisdom Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I'd rather just go back to two points for win, one point each for a tie, and loser goes home with no participation trophy. But that would be too easy and too logical. The problem with your idea is that the losing team isn't getting any points! Now if we change it to this, it might fly with the NHL: 2 points for a win in regulation2 points for a loss in regulation3 points for a win in OT (to showcase the 3-on-3 and get extra ad revenue)3 points for a loss in OT1 extra point for the home team1 extra point if the arena is sold out1 extra point to both teams if Bettman is in attendance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleashed Fury Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I hate the shootout. So anything is better than that. I think 3 on 3 with all the open ice will be pretty exciting and get some quick OT goals. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleashed Fury Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I can understand why they tried the shootout for the excitement and everything, but it did not work. Not the proper way to end a game after going at it for 3 periods like these guys do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 But that would be too easy and too logical. The problem with your idea is that the losing team isn't getting any points! Now if we change it to this, it might fly with the NHL: 2 points for a win in regulation2 points for a loss in regulation3 points for a win in OT (to showcase the 3-on-3 and get extra ad revenue)3 points for a loss in OT1 extra point for the home team1 extra point if the arena is sold out1 extra point to both teams if Bettman is in attendance 3 points for a loss in OT ?? why? one extra point for the home team? again why? Every team plays 41 home games. Giving an extra point for sellouts is kinda comical - Are you suggesting that this is the only way the Leafs make it to the playoffs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I can understand why they tried the shootout for the excitement and everything, but it did not work. Not the proper way to end a game after going at it for 3 periods like these guys do. They did play 5 minutes of 4 on 4 prior to a shootout prior to the changes this year. Some teams ( like the Caps) have suggested they will just sit back waiting for the shootout. I don't think the shootout failed, because if it did the league would have removed it. Instead theywanted less shootouts, thus probably making them even more exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I can understand why they tried the shootout for the excitement and everything, but it did not work. Not the proper way to end a game after going at it for 3 periods like these guys do.BEST.POST.EVER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleashed Fury Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 They did play 5 minutes of 4 on 4 prior to a shootout prior to the changes this year. Some teams ( like the Caps) have suggested they will just sit back waiting for the shootout. I don't think the shootout failed, because if it did the league would have removed it. Instead theywanted less shootouts, thus probably making them even more exciting. I jut think 3 on 3 opens up the ice which means for some quick moving on the ice and some exciting plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleashed Fury Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Goalies are great, but 1 on 1 shootouts really put them at a disadvantage. It is hard enough during the game to stop a breakaway, but seeing a breakway one right after another is almost impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WordsOfWisdom Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 3 points for a loss in OT ?? why? one extra point for the home team? again why? Every team plays 41 home games. Giving an extra point for sellouts is kinda comical - Are you suggesting that this is the only way the Leafs make it to the playoffs? Pretty much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WordsOfWisdom Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Goalies are great, but 1 on 1 shootouts really put them at a disadvantage. It is hard enough during the game to stop a breakaway, but seeing a breakway one right after another is almost impossible. Oh wow. Hello! Welcome to the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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