- Ogilthorpe2

Ogi......picks his spots......nicely done!

- Ogilthorpe2

Ogi's got the official notary stamp.

....I like the 4 minute 4 on 4....4 minute 3 on 3 then the shootout
- UnnamedSource

I'd go with 4 on 4 for 10 minutes. If there is no decisive goal, it goes to a tie.

It's all wishful thinking though. Bettman isn't going to get rid of the shootout.

Looking forward to the Klinkhammer video tribute on Thursday....
- UnnamedSource

What was your favorite memory of the Klinkhammer era

- Ogilthorpe2

Thomas excellent for Florida, hold on to beat Annie 3-2.

Why should you be rewarded for being behind instead of being ahead? That's ridiculous
- rollpards19

Why should you be rewarded for having the better gimmick player?

(frank) the shootout.

It's not valid to end a Basketball game with a slam dunk contest, or a baseball game with a home run derby, or a football game with a field goal kicking contest...it damn well should not be valid to end an NHL hockey game with a (frank)ing shootout. Biggest (frank)ing joke in all of pro sports. Pathetic.

Florida just Beat Anaheim in Regulation. I repeat: Florida beat anaheim in regulation

What was your favorite memory of the Klinkhammer era
- StLBravesFan

Probably all of them!

Why should you be rewarded for having the better gimmick player?

(frank) the shootout.

It's not valid to end a Basketball game with a slam dunk contest, or a baseball game with a home run derby, or a football game with a field goal kicking contest...it damn well should not be valid to end an NHL hockey game with a (frank)ing shootout. Biggest (frank)ing joke in all of pro sports. Pathetic.
- Ogilthorpe2

Soccer's shoot outs are worse.

Thomas excellent for Florida, hold on to beat Annie 3-2.
- StLBravesFan

You beat me to it. What an amazing night for us so far. It will never happen again, though

Why should you be rewarded for being behind instead of being ahead? That's ridiculous
- rollpards19

Is that in response to my post? I am not rewarding for being behind. If the entire goal of the NHL to create more scoring - why not reward the team that scores the tying goal? Think about it, it punishes the team that plays with a lead "not to lose" instead of "to win". I am totally shocked that most of you think this is too complicated, it is simple and a real representation of what a tie is, 1 team losing a point and one team earning a point. Jeez, no wonder Bettman has such a control on the league, there is a bunch of simple-minded fans to sell to.

Why should you be rewarded for having the better gimmick player?

(frank) the shootout.

It's not valid to end a Basketball game with a slam dunk contest, or a baseball game with a home run derby, or a football game with a field goal kicking contest...it damn well should not be valid to end an NHL hockey game with a (frank)ing shootout. Biggest (frank)ing joke in all of pro sports. Pathetic.
- Ogilthorpe2

...or play to a tie. Three columns: Wins, Losses, Ties. That's all it needs to be. I'm with you, I can live without the rest of the crap.
- EKolb13

E - I am with you - go back to W,L,T. But because some people don't like ties, they need to be explained for what they are.

Why should you be rewarded for having the better gimmick player?

(frank) the shootout.

It's not valid to end a Basketball game with a slam dunk contest, or a baseball game with a home run derby, or a football game with a field goal kicking contest...it damn well should not be valid to end an NHL hockey game with a (frank)ing shootout. Biggest (frank)ing joke in all of pro sports. Pathetic.
- Ogilthorpe2

Agreed.

However, the shootout isn't going away as long as Bettman is around. Really, it's a great gimmick that appeals to the fan who isn't really that in touch with Hockey. I think the shootout does help attract more of the public to the sport.

I don't like it myself, but it is what it is.

Ladd score in the shoot out tonight for the game winner. He's 5 for 5 this year.

Agreed.

However, the shootout isn't going away as long as Bettman is around. Really, it's a great gimmick that appeals to the fan who isn't really that in touch with Hockey. I think the shootout does help attract more of the public to the sport.

I don't like it myself, but it is what it is.
- EKolb13

The shootout is crap

Ladd score in the shoot out tonight for the gimmick winner. He's 5 for 5 this year.
- DarthKane

Fixed.

The shootout is crap
- Ogilthorpe2

I agree.

You beat me to it. What an amazing night for us so far. It will never happen again, though
- tomcat24

No - doesn't involve the East, but St. Louis and Phoenix likely to go to a 3-point game.

Ladd score in the shoot out tonight for the game winner. He's 5 for 5 this year.
- DarthKane

Better yet, they beat the Wangs again!

Did some back reading and I am left with one question. What will it take to get US jr at the TDL. He apparently has the red ass the Hawks need. He has to be better than Ott.

No - doesn't involve the East, but St. Louis and Phoenix likely to go to a 3-point game.
- StLBravesFan

Probably with the blues winning, too. They are really coming on. Hopefully it will be a shootout win

The shootout is crap
- Ogilthorpe2

But all us Americans need that to enjoy the game Ogi

Nice dive - late - by Halak.