I really don't think the lack of goals is that much of an issue.
Yes, I want more scoring. But I also don't really want games that are 8-5 every night.
I think the 82 game schedule just lowers the intensity and desperation of each game. Especially for Sabre fans who haven't seen a meaningful game in years.
Holding and interference need to be called more. Period. That has to change - sbroads24
Personally, I'd like to see more scoring. Seeing that decline hasn't helped the sport in my opinion is all. However, eliminating a bit more of the "clutching and grabbing" could help tremendously, you're right.
And 82 game schedule is ridiculous for such a physical sport. Issue is that unless it was drastically cut down, I'm not sure there would be any gain. Would players be better off at 70 games...maybe a little, but in the grand scheme of things, probably not much. At 41 games?...sure...but then you're cutting out half a year of hockey, which would hurt as well. Catch 22 there IMO.
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I really wonder if you could implement an illegal defense. Something like only 2 defensive players allowed in the neutral zone while the puck is in it or something like that. If you are forced to give the offense the blue line, perhaps it opens things up. Of course, then you could just line up five across the blue line as well... - buffalofan19
Illegal defense in hockey?! Good lord why don't you change the puck to a ball.
I really don't think the lack of goals is that much of an issue.
Yes, I want more scoring. But I also don't really want games that are 8-5 every night.
I think the 82 game schedule just lowers the intensity and desperation of each game. Especially for Sabre fans who haven't seen a meaningful game in years.
Holding and interference need to be called more. Period. That has to change - sbroads24
The exact reason more needs to be called is there are far too many weasel coaches and owners who want close games, meaning as many to OT as possible, so as many teams have the illusion of being in playoff contention year after year.
That turns the playing style into a form of entertainment drudgery that becomes very unentertaining night after night.
It's why leaving penalties up to the interpretation of the officials always ends up being a slippery slope, because teams will do certain things, like interference, so much that it makes it impossible for officials to call it nearly enough to make an impact on coaches style of play.
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The exact reason more needs to be called is there are far too many weasel coaches and owners who want close games, meaning as many to OT as possible, so as many teams have the illusion of being in playoff contention year after year.
That turns the playing style into a form of entertainment drudgery that becomes very unentertaining night after night.
It's why leaving penalties up to the interpretation of the officials always ends up being a slippery slope, because teams will do certain things, like interference, so much that it makes it impossible for officials to call it nearly enough to make an impact on coaches style of play. - kingcong39
Its more about money than pretending to be in playoff contention. Longer games/OT = extra concession. Playoffs = 100% positive revenue and profit. a 7 game series? More money.
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Not sure if this was a trailer, but not watching it. Catching back up by watching last 2 episodes. Battle of the Bastards might be the best episode of any show on tv in the history of television. The bar is set.
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Its more about money than pretending to be in playoff contention. Longer games/OT = extra concession. Playoffs = 100% positive revenue and profit. a 7 game series? More money.
That's it. - BeadyEyedDouche
OT is more about keeping more teams in it longer to get attendance up throughout the season. That's how they make money on concessions. A game going to a 5 minute - 3 on 3 OT has deminimus increase on concessions sales. Beer sales are shut down by then and the next time I run to the concessions for a hot pretzel before OT starts will be the first time.
Not sure if this was a trailer, but not watching it. Catching back up by watching last 2 episodes. Battle of the Bastards might be the best episode of any show on tv in the history of television. The bar is set. - Hatboro_Swords
