Getting rid of the shootout?

[glen a richter]

the shootouts are lame as fukk... like extra gay group sex gay.

And if there's anyone here who knows the ins and outs of extra gay group gay sex, it's me.

We know, fairy.

Welcome back, Goon.

[Openicehit6]

I for one actually like the shootouts, I know Darren Pang tweeted the other day that it's an "exhibition"...However wouldn't it be an "exhibition" if games in OT go 3-3 on 2-2??

I've been to a ton of shootout games at Scottrade Center and have seen alot on Center Ice/NHL Network and the fans are really into it, don't take it away from the fans

[glen a richter]

I for one actually like the shootouts, I know Darren Pang tweeted the other day that it's an "exhibition"...However wouldn't it be an "exhibition" if games in OT go 3-3 on 2-2??

I've been to a ton of shootout games at Scottrade Center and have seen alot on Center Ice/NHL Network and the fans are really into it, don't take it away from the casual fans who don't give a crap about tradition

ftfy

[WaukeeBlues]

I for one actually like the shootouts, I know Darren Pang tweeted the other day that it's an "exhibition"...However wouldn't it be an "exhibition" if games in OT go 3-3 on 2-2??

I've been to a ton of shootout games at Scottrade Center and have seen alot on Center Ice/NHL Network and the fans are really into it, don't take it away from the casual fans who don't give a crap about tradition

ftfy

Say what you will, the NHL is also a business and I think it's more than valid to point out that the majority of casual fans probably support the shootout and find it exciting.

[Openicehit6]

I for one actually like the shootouts, I know Darren Pang tweeted the other day that it's an "exhibition"...However wouldn't it be an "exhibition" if games in OT go 3-3 on 2-2??

I've been to a ton of shootout games at Scottrade Center and have seen alot on Center Ice/NHL Network and the fans are really into it, don't take it away from the casual fans who don't give a crap about tradition

ftfy

Thanks.

So I don't give a "Crap about tradition" since I like the shootout? I probably respect the game just as much if not more than you, been playing for 23 years and still do to this day, I have a pretty good idea I care about the tradition of hockey..

[cprice12]

I for one actually like the shootouts, I know Darren Pang tweeted the other day that it's an "exhibition"...However wouldn't it be an "exhibition" if games in OT go 3-3 on 2-2??

I've been to a ton of shootout games at Scottrade Center and have seen alot on Center Ice/NHL Network and the fans are really into it, don't take it away from the casual fans who don't give a crap about tradition

ftfy

Say what you will, the NHL is also a business and I think it's more than valid to point out that the majority of casual fans probably support the shootout and find it exciting.

There are also a LOT of long time fans who enjoy the shootouts...including myself.

If anyone has a better idea on how to not have ties, let's hear it. But ties suck. Who in the hell wants to go to a game that ends in a tie?
It sucks to get all jacked up for a Blues/Wings or Blues/Hawks game and when it's all said and done, nobody won.

I'm all for extending the 4 on 4 to 10 minutes, or even 20 minutes...or hell, play another three periods to decide the game and then have a shootout (with 5 shooters, not 3). Just as long as the game doesn't end in a tie. But I don't think I have to worry about games ending in ties anymore...they're never going back to ties.

[xbleed83bluex]

I like the shootout. With Boyes, you can't lose! However, about 90% of overtimes went to a shootout. Teams weren't trying to score on purpose just to make it to a shootout. It was a waste of a 5 minute overtime.

[ComradeT]

Take away the point for OTL. That should stimulate the teams to go for it in OT... A loss is a loss.

[goon attack]

I probably respect the game just as much if not more than you

But his dad can beat up your dad.