I would love to move to a 3-point system. It makes sense, and it's consistent. I'm not sure anything bothers me more than the inconsistencies of the NHL...
Will 2 or 3 points be awarded in tonight's game?
Will slashing/hooking/holding be a penalty tonight? What if a team is down by 3... is it still a penalty, or are they allowed to cheat now because they're losing by a few goals?
High-sticking is 2:00 min, Elbowing is 2:00 min, Tripping is 2:00 min, and Fighting is 5:00 min. What if blood is drawn? High-sticking penalty doubles in severity, but everything else stays the same. WTF?
Shoulder check to the head, causing a concussion? Suspension. Fist punch to the head, causing a concussion? 5:00 mins.
Center cheats on the draw? Kicked out of the circle. Wingers cheat on the draw? WGAF, apparently.
It's bush league. I can't imagine the confusion and frustration that new fans must experience when trying to tune into this league.
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