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Originally Posted by MarkGio
Or imagine spending several grand on season tickets and your team has no chance by Christmas. You think you'll renew next season's? Like it not, the loser point keeps franchises healthy.
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Arizona and Colorado are already out of it, no matter what system of points you use. Look at the Western Conference teams not in the playoffs right now. Under the current format, 4 teams not in a playoff position need two wins to get in. With the 3 point system, three of those teams only need one win. If they won two games they are only one back of 3rd in the division.The fourth team (Vancouver) is still two wins back, just as they are in the current standings.
You can also gain on your opponents quicker in the 3 point system. Say you win two games against division rivals. That's six points. In the current system it's tough to gain ground, because two teams above you can both move ahead of you when you lose if that game goes into OT. How many nights do you watch the OOT scoreboard and hope the game ends in regulation? I know I do it lots. If each game is worth the same, it can actually help teams not in a playoff spot.