flyercanuck Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 4 minutes ago, WordsOfWisdom said: (Sigh.) (Inserts meds.) You're right. I'm feeling much better. I'm just curious if players will alter their strategy. The odds of scoring on a breakaway are only ~35-40% maybe. If the player knows that a failed breakaway will cost his team a 2-on-1 the other way, the smart play is to hold back and wait for backup. If you don't have a 2-on-1 during 3-on-3 play, abort the breakaway attempt and defend. Or perhaps the player on a breakaway should cut in from the side, snipe a shot on goal from ~25 feet out and immediately circle back. If you get caught behind the goal line you're toast. You can't do a full breakaway attempt during 3-on-3. It's too risky. I don't know if you ever played hockey.....but you don't ever pass on a breakaway...ever! Ever! Ever!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WordsOfWisdom Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 3 minutes ago, flyercanuck said: I don't know if you ever played hockey.....but you don't ever pass on a breakaway...ever! Ever! Ever!!! Yes but poorly. I'm being somewhat humorous... although it may actually happen some day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 35 minutes ago, WordsOfWisdom said: punishment for doing so is that the play goes the other way and morphs into an unstoppable 2-on-1 Well your Russian defenseman did have a chance at it he just whiffed on it...and then it got by the goalie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 39 minutes ago, WordsOfWisdom said: This is what I hate about 3-on-3 overtime and why I think it's such a ****** gimmick. A player makes an honest attempt to score on a break and the punishment for doing so is that the play goes the other way and morphs into an unstoppable 2-on-1. It's just shameless game manipulation by the NHL to turn the product into a live video game for people with ADHD. I guess players should now decline breakaways during 3-on-3 and wait until they get a 2-on-1. The odds of scoring are so much better with a 2-on-1. I guess a breakaway isn't worth the risk any more. I realize this immediate attack-counterattack does happen during regular play, but it's guaranteed to happen in 3-on-3 play. It's manufactured and fake in my opinion. Yes it cuts both ways. It to me is better than a shootout option. I wouldn't mind playing another 5 minutes of just 4 on 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPuk Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 1 hour ago, OccamsRazor said: Huh why be disappointed? He had a chance to win it and missed and the other guy didn't that's all nothing more. Hasn't had a goal since his 1st game. Just saying. Oh, okay. Just sounded like sour grapes to me. My bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGreatGazoo Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 12 minutes ago, BluPuk said: HF...if you check this, this is what I mean. I can only type in here. No clue why...Gazoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 23 minutes ago, DaGreatGazoo said: Are you on your phone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGreatGazoo Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Just now, OccamsRazor said: Are you on your phone? No..I'm troubleshooting something based on a question I asked HF earlier today. Long story... And yes, I'm sober too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 1 minute ago, DaGreatGazoo said: No..I'm troubleshooting something based on a question I asked HF earlier today. Long story... And yes, I'm sober too. Ok just asking. I won't hi jack this thread anymore..back to the regular scheduled Matthews discussion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WordsOfWisdom Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 1 hour ago, OccamsRazor said: Yes it cuts both ways. It to me is better than a shootout option. I wouldn't mind playing another 5 minutes of just 4 on 4. If I had to rank my preference for OT it would be: 5 minutes of 5-on-5, end in a (see photo below). 5 minutes of 4-on-4, end in a (see photo below). 5 minutes of 5-on-5, have a shootout. 5 minutes of 4-on-4, have a shootout. 10 minutes of 5-on-5, etc. 10 minutes of 4-on-4, etc. Have a hot dog eating contest. 5 minutes of 3-on-3, etc. I really don't want to watch the Leafs for another 5 minutes if I can avoid it! 65 minutes is painful enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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