I do not understand why a team gets rewarded for losing.....even if it is overtime. Maybe players would play a little harder in regulation if they didn't get rewarded just for making it to overtime. Anybody know? Anything other than that was the way it was before they had overtime and/or shootouts.
Would love to see them use the 3 point system. GM's for some reason don't want it (fuck em), but I think it would make for some exciting hockey when we get down to the last 5-10 games of the season.
Just think ... a team out of the playoffs some 16-20 points, wins 8 games in a row and all of a sudden is right back in it.
The beauty of the 3 point system is that if you play hard in regulation and win, you are rewarded. If you win in OT and shootout you get 2 points. This way the superior teams will always be getting 3 points, thus separating them from the shit teams.
The original idea behind 1 point for a loss, is because we're Canadian, we're just too nice.....
uppy: The real reason is, the GMs wanted to "open up" the game especially in overtime. Logic behind the move was both teams have a guarantee point at the end of regulation hence, no need to play the "trap" but rather open up the game and go for the extra point.
The original idea behind 1 point for a loss, is because we're Canadian, we're just too nice.....
The real reason is, the GMs wanted to "open up" the game especially in overtime. Logic behind the move was both teams have a guarantee point at the end of regulation hence, no need to play the "trap" but rather open up the game and go for the extra point.
And getting 3 points for a Win in Regulation is not exciting ? Just think ...
Last week of the regular season. 5 Teams fighting for 2 playoff positions all within 1-3 points of eachother. Now those 3 points for winning in regulation means something, and the team that played for the tie and was hoping to get the win with a ot win or Shootout win doesnt make the playoffs cuz they were one point short.
Now thats exciting. I'm waiting for the day Real Fans get to make these types of decisions to how games are played. Im tired of the suits making all the wrong moves.
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Fact is .. its more than Gary! We have gotten away from what hockey was, and how it was played.
And by the way ... we have too many teams. Not enough TOP talent to go around. We should get ride of the 3-4 teams that just should not be in the league. (Ie. Fans dont attend games, so why are these teams still around. )
why the hell should anyone be rewarded for a loss?
Not the same, but sanzar rugby (australia, south africa and new zealand) gives 1 pt for a loss within 7. This gives the losing team an incentive to play the game out. It not only makes the match entertaining, it can help open up the possibility of a win. You also get a bonus point for scoring 4 tries (touchdowns), gives teams an incentive to 'go for it' instead of kicking penalty goals.
Not the same, but sanzar rugby (australia, south africa and new zealand) gives 1 pt for a loss within 7. This gives the losing team an incentive to play the game out. It not only makes the match entertaining, it can help open up the possibility of a win. You also get a bonus point for scoring 4 tries (touchdowns), gives teams an incentive to 'go for it' instead of kicking penalty goals.
