[News] NHL will go to 5 minute 3-on-3 OT for regular season (no more 4-on-4)

[sureLoss]

For penalties I would imagine it would go to 4 on 3 and 5 on 3 (for 2-man advantage).

[OILFAN #81]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

For penalties I would imagine it would go to 4 on 3 and 5 on 3 (for 2-man advantage).

Haha. Could you imagine a 3 on 2 or a 3 on 1 PP?

[Resolute 14]

While there is still nothing wrong with a tie, the good news out of this is that there might not be 50 shootouts total next year under this rule.

[Tyler]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

While there is still nothing wrong with a tie, the good news out of this is that there might not be 50 shootouts total next year under this rule.

There is absolutely something wrong with a tie. It's ridiculous to pay money to see a game where no one ends up winning.

[The Fonz]

I like it.

Won't see many games reach a shootout now... I'm thinking <5%

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by Tyler

There is absolutely something wrong with a tie. It's ridiculous to pay money to see a game where no one ends up winning.

Ahh yes, the old "A really big font makes my argument much more impressive and doesn't make me look like a giant d-bag" gambit. Well played.

That said, if you are so shallow that you need a contrived joke like a shootout to feel satisfied, well....

[sureLoss]

David Schlemko is sad. Half his UFA bargaining power has been taken away from him.

[FlamingInfinity]

Ended up seeing a 3 on 3 OT in the AJHL a couple years ago. So exciting, and tons of chances. Looking forward to this being implemented.

[Finger Cookin]

[Finger Cookin]

Originally Posted by H2SO4(aq)

What happens if there is a penalty? 3 on 2? that would be ridiculous.

Any OT penalties should be an automatic penalty shot.

Originally Posted by The Fonz

I like it.

Won't see many games reach a shootout now... I'm thinking <5%

Seems around 13-15% have made it to a shootout over the last 3 seasons. Dropping it to 5% would mean about 100-110 more games decided in OT, and 100-110 more scoring plays that can show up in a players individual stats.

[Red Potato Standing By]

Originally Posted by tyler

waaaahh waaahhthere is absolutely something wrong with a tie. It's ridiculous to pay money to see a game where no one ends up winning. Waaaahh .

fyp

[FBI]

Nah you have to have Johnny out there in 3 on 3. Johnny/monny/gio

[codynw]

Prefer 4 on 4 before 3 on 3 but this should still reduce shootouts so it's not all bad.

[JiriHrdina]

Love it

[tvp2003]

Gaudreau / Monahan / Giordano
Bennett / Hudler / Brodie
Backlund / Wideman / Russell

[H2SO4(aq)]

I think Brodie will be our deadliest weapon in overtime.

[I-Hate-Hulse]

I eagerly await....1 on 1 OT next year.....

[troutman]

A little better than a shoot out, but still shinny.

If the season is all about qualifying teams for playoff hockey, why use modes you would never see in the playoffs?

I grant that it could be entertaining, but this reduces the team element. Benches will get really short for 3 on 3.

[Canada 02]

will be interesting to see the ramifications of this on the standings. I suspect it will lead to more artificial parity as the depth of the really good teams will be nullified by only needing maybe 4 forwards and 2 defenceman for the entire overtime. It may also lead to 5 minutes of keep away

[Bandwagon In Flames]

Originally Posted by troutman

A little better than a shoot out, but still shinny.

If the season is all about qualifying teams for playoff hockey, why use modes you would never see the playoffs?

I grant that it could be entertaining, but this reduces the team element. Benches will get really short for 3 on 3.

I see this as a good thing. Best players on both teams battling for the extra point. Benches are already shorter in 4 on 4 and this rule change will amplify that even further.