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Originally Posted by Scorponok
This is true, the player does get more space and time on a PS. However, there are more rules during a breakaway. Player can't stop, puck has to always be in a forward motion, play gets whistled dead when the goalie touches the puck, and it seems in ice hockey, they are now adding even MORE rules as to what players can and can't do on a PS, example, the spinoramas. All these can be done during a breakaway. I'm prepared to be convinced if the right play is letting the player have the breakaway but right now I prefer the predictability of the PS vs the uncertainty of the breakaway.
That's why I'm also looking for stats for breakaway vs. penalty shots.
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They put in the rules for PS just so it's not an overwhelming advantage over a breakaway. Even so, I think I'd prefer a PS as a player.
I play D in ice and I would never consider deliberately tripping someone. I punched a guy once for doing it to me.