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N-E-B · 12-29-2017, 07:37 PM

I don't think the games problems are due to it being 5 on 5. The problem now is every team plays the same way. The game has almost become too technical and predictable.

The players lack the passion these days as well. I don't have the answer for why it feels that way but if I had to guess it might have something to do with the business side of things. There's so much turnover it's hard to really develop rivalries between teams. Look at the Battle of Alberta for example. It's a joke. Again, I have no evidence to support these claims, just how it appears to be to me. If I'm wrong feeel free to correct me.

12-29-2017, 07:37 PM	#2
N-E-B Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary Exp:	I don't think the games problems are due to it being 5 on 5. The problem now is every team plays the same way. The game has almost become too technical and predictable. The players lack the passion these days as well. I don't have the answer for why it feels that way but if I had to guess it might have something to do with the business side of things. There's so much turnover it's hard to really develop rivalries between teams. Look at the Battle of Alberta for example. It's a joke. Again, I have no evidence to support these claims, just how it appears to be to me. If I'm wrong feeel free to correct me.