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Vulcan · 04-01-2015, 02:28 PM

I've brought this up before and I'm sure others have as well. Jacques Lemaire did well playing the trap the whole game instead of just trying to protect a lead. This way of playing for the tie from the start, he could count on at least one point and a 50/50 chance at two points. This could give him a 66% point success and a playoff spot.

The shootout and three point games are lowering scoring. The solution is to get rid of the shootout, get rid of three point games or make all games three pointers.

Myself, I've never had any problem with games ending in a tie. It's often the fair result.

04-01-2015, 02:28 PM	#5
Vulcan Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sunshine Coast Exp:	I've brought this up before and I'm sure others have as well. Jacques Lemaire did well playing the trap the whole game instead of just trying to protect a lead. This way of playing for the tie from the start, he could count on at least one point and a 50/50 chance at two points. This could give him a 66% point success and a playoff spot. The shootout and three point games are lowering scoring. The solution is to get rid of the shootout, get rid of three point games or make all games three pointers. Myself, I've never had any problem with games ending in a tie. It's often the fair result. Last edited by Vulcan; 04-01-2015 at 02:33 PM.