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nfotiu · 01-25-2018, 06:35 AM

I know it's been discussed a million times, but how can the NHL still think it is a good idea to incentivize teams to play for a tie? As the games get more significant at this time of year, it gets even worse. A tied game in the third period is the most boring 20 minutes in sports!

If they're going to stick with this scheme, then at least end the third period when someone ties it up, and go straight to OT and let me go to bed before 1am eastern! Who the hell wants to watch a period of 2 teams playing for a tie and maybe hoping to accidentally score a goal?

Can anyone provide a rational explanation why the league has gone with the worst possible idea for assigning points for so long? The only advantage is that it creates a false sense that the standings are closer than they are. The system is an insult to the intelligence of their fans.

Any system would be better, 3-2-1-0, ending in ties, W-L, anything! It needs to change. This should be an exciting part of the season, and these third periods are just awful to watch, and the fact that it is by design blows my mind.

01-25-2018, 06:35 AM	#1
nfotiu Franchise Player Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Exp:	Will the NHL ever change this godawful point system? I know it's been discussed a million times, but how can the NHL still think it is a good idea to incentivize teams to play for a tie? As the games get more significant at this time of year, it gets even worse. A tied game in the third period is the most boring 20 minutes in sports! If they're going to stick with this scheme, then at least end the third period when someone ties it up, and go straight to OT and let me go to bed before 1am eastern! Who the hell wants to watch a period of 2 teams playing for a tie and maybe hoping to accidentally score a goal? Can anyone provide a rational explanation why the league has gone with the worst possible idea for assigning points for so long? The only advantage is that it creates a false sense that the standings are closer than they are. The system is an insult to the intelligence of their fans. Any system would be better, 3-2-1-0, ending in ties, W-L, anything! It needs to change. This should be an exciting part of the season, and these third periods are just awful to watch, and the fact that it is by design blows my mind.