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Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist
Many people find it very exciting. As for why, only hardcore hockey fans appreciate an extremely long game. Growing the game is important. In 15 years I don't believe this will be a conversation, as the excitement of the shootout vs. Tradition will be irrelevant.
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I am not saying that others don't find a shootout exciting, although whether it grows the game or not could still be up in the air. I personally put the shootout at the same level as having a home run derby by one hitter per team to decide a baseball game, a longest field goal contest to figure out who wins a football game, or a dunk competition after a tie basketball game. Sure they may exciting to the more casual observer, but in a team sport I would rather watch the team win or lose, not some one man skills competition.