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speede5 · 01-05-2017, 09:59 AM

I like the 3 point system, it doesn't change much in the example presented, but in reality I think it could have a slight effect on how games are played. Closer to the playoffs division games need to be won in regulation, you should see harder play as the third point may be extremely valuable.

You may even see some gambling, pulling a goalie in a tie game against a non division rival perhaps, as teams desperate to make the playoffs try for the 3rd point.

All in all though, the more things change the more they stay the same.

01-05-2017, 09:59 AM	#73
speede5 First Line Centre Join Date: Sep 2009 Exp:	I like the 3 point system, it doesn't change much in the example presented, but in reality I think it could have a slight effect on how games are played. Closer to the playoffs division games need to be won in regulation, you should see harder play as the third point may be extremely valuable. You may even see some gambling, pulling a goalie in a tie game against a non division rival perhaps, as teams desperate to make the playoffs try for the 3rd point. All in all though, the more things change the more they stay the same.