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Originally Posted by trackercowe
Yeah, making the league more profitable and fan orientated was a pretty stupid choice  Casual fans love shootouts, especially in the States. Gearing the rules towards hardcore hockey fans shouldn't be as big of an issue, as they'll always be there, and games will almost always sellout.
As for kicking the puck I've heard a lot of analysts and commentators call for it as well. I wouldn't be surprised if the rule is altered in the next few years. There is just too much of a grey area to keep it the way it is now.
It must really suck watching hockey with you. |
The shoot out sucks.
This isn't soccer on ice, what's next, a 5 second allowable time to pick up the puck and throw it.
Hockey is used with a stick and the puck. Allowing the use of feet (forgetting the massive safety issue) fundamentally changes the game. It's stupid.