I don't hate the playoff format. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd each have a unique benefit/incentive, and 4/5 gets more teams involved in the playoffs.
That being said, I'm not a fan of playoffs in general - that's what cups are for. But I get that's what North Americans expect, so here we are.
If we must have playoffs, I'd rather have the strategy and excitement of a good old home-and-home. Ah well - I'm sure that they'll make up another format next year. Given the realities of the league, our sporting culture, etc. I give it a half-assed thumb sideways, maybe 45 degrees up.
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