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Points, Points Everywhere...
Posted 10:13 AM ET | Comments 4
If I were in charge, I would completely restructure the game scoring system! The game today is not conducive to allowing 3-point games - it is too fast, has too many skilled players, and allows too many goals to be scored. When positions 5 - 12 in conference standings are separated by just 2 or 3 points for several months, then the league needs to take a good look at the points system.
#1 - Zero Points for Losing. Plain and simple, if you don't win the game, you shouldn't get a point. EVER. Losing teams should not make the playoffs because they were "lucky" enough to lose in 15 shootouts. Losing teams should not make the playoffs. EVER.
#2 - One Point for Winning in Overtime. If you can't win the game in regulation, you don't deserve 2 points. Too many teams have the "At least we got one point" attitude going into overtime. Let's put the emphasis back on working hard for SIXTY minutes to earn both points for the victory. Teams would play a lot harder in regulation if they knew that they would only earn one point in an OT victory, or worse, zero points for losing in OT.
I would also love to abolish the shootout, because there is more to goal-scoring than a shooter and a goalie. Does play-making count for nothing? As exciting as the shootout is to watch, the final result of the game should not be decided by it.
Points are flying everywhere - let's get on this one, NHL folks!
#1 - Zero Points for Losing. Plain and simple, if you don't win the game, you shouldn't get a point. EVER. Losing teams should not make the playoffs because they were "lucky" enough to lose in 15 shootouts. Losing teams should not make the playoffs. EVER.
#2 - One Point for Winning in Overtime. If you can't win the game in regulation, you don't deserve 2 points. Too many teams have the "At least we got one point" attitude going into overtime. Let's put the emphasis back on working hard for SIXTY minutes to earn both points for the victory. Teams would play a lot harder in regulation if they knew that they would only earn one point in an OT victory, or worse, zero points for losing in OT.
I would also love to abolish the shootout, because there is more to goal-scoring than a shooter and a goalie. Does play-making count for nothing? As exciting as the shootout is to watch, the final result of the game should not be decided by it.
Points are flying everywhere - let's get on this one, NHL folks!
Change the shootout to a 2v1 rush. Then at least a defender has a chance!
I was gonna say make it a 2 vs goalie shootout if you want play making in there, but 2v1 rush sounds better cause there is defending in there too. You know what, while were at it lets make it a 5 v 5 so it includes all the elements of the game!
Let's keep wins at 2 points, and extend the overtime to 10 minutes of 4-on-4.
3 points for a regulation win2 points for an overtime win1 point for an overtime loss0 points for a regulation lossThe overtime should be 5 minutes of 4 on 4, then 5 minutes of 3 on 3.Whatever they do, the shootout HAS to go..... it's like deciding the Masters with a putting contest at the miniature golf course.