Comments on: Shootout not all it's cracked up to be. NHL FORGOT ABOUT THE OLD FANS.

By: kazooDevlis

kazooDevlis — Mon, 03 Oct 2005 11:43:54 +0000

I tihnk a more elegant way than the shootout (which I can't stand) would be a revamp of the point system.

win=2 points

tie=1 point for each team

loss (even in OT) =0 points

basically if you lose you get nothing. doesn't matter if you made a game of it and went to OT. You lost. Nothing, nada, zero zilch.

Or maybe a modification of your idea where a regulation win is 3 points, and OT win is 2 points and a tiew is 1 point each, and a loss (even in OT) would be 0. essentially the disparity between teams who could win in regulation versus teams that play for the tie *cough*minnesota*cough* would be so great teams would be forced to play harder ion regulation in order to keep up points-wise.

maybe another alternative to the shootout would be to have an enforcer boxing match! hey! that's exciting and is just as non-team-centric as a shootout!

By: Kamakaze

Kamakaze — Sat, 01 Oct 2005 18:45:25 +0000

I don't mind the shootout so much, that is if it helps bring fans in to watch the game. However, I think it needs tweaking.

That means making a 5 man rotation, and re-working the point system.

I don't think all "wins" are equal. There should be 3 points for a Regulation Win, 2 points for an OT win, and 1 point for a SO win.

That makes SURE teams will play harder late in the game to get that goal, and not sit on a lead or tie to play for OT or a SO. That would bring scoring up (as teams trying to get a goal late in the game will either get it, or give one up), eliminate ties, create a TON of excitement (from fans hoping their team gets all 3 points), and still create an emphasis on team wins, while still rewarding individual effort to some degree.

I really haven't heard a better way to do it, or any reason not to... anyone?

By: wheresthesoda

wheresthesoda — Sat, 01 Oct 2005 11:52:07 +0000

good points, agree on most of them, but i actually enjoy the shootout.

and i think they said the shootout after every game so the players can get used to it, because in the regular season theres a possibility that teams wont have a shootout a month into the season.

but great points in the article, agreed

By: garyroberts7

garyroberts7 — Sat, 01 Oct 2005 11:49:57 +0000

Yeah, I really like that idea better.

By: garyroberts7

garyroberts7 — Sat, 01 Oct 2005 11:48:29 +0000

ok good.

Thanks, GaryRoberts7

By: oldfan

oldfan — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 17:20:29 +0000

short and sweet. Let's not forget about the orginal hockey fan. The ones that watched hockey grow from what it was to what it has become. The ones that played it as a kid and just for the fun of it. The ones that had children and taught them how the game was meant to be played. I say what was wrong with the game the way it was. we seemed to be trying hard to make new rules when actually the rules have always been there.

How about we stop trying to change the game and just have fun playing and watching it like we used to.

By: BloodyKnuckles

BloodyKnuckles — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 16:34:40 +0000

no , playoffs are just as the always have been.

5 on 5 sudden death, play till someone scores.

By: garyroberts7

garyroberts7 — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 14:42:05 +0000

Does anyone know if there doing this in the playoffs, because for the Stanley Cup to be decided on a penalty shot would just be stupid.

By: detY192003

detY192003 — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 12:26:17 +0000

I hear ya, but they are just trying to get any fan base. Also to note, these new rules were developed by old timers ( Brandon Shannahan was the chairman I believe) and hes and old school player. So evidently there is more to it then what we know or can imagine. Secondly I dont see these rules staying for too long. Prolly if the NHL can make it to the next CBA the rules will be dropped

By: Air33

Air33 — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 09:30:23 +0000

Shootouts are awsome. It adds a new dimension to the game.

And to be upset at the actual shootout that your team loses it rediculous since both teams have an equal chance at winning it. It still measures the skill of a team but on a different level.

If the game was decided in a coin toss then you would have reason to be upset.