I 100% agree with him, and no, he’s not wrong for speaking out.
W3ttyFap
Not at all, he’s right. A shootout doesn’t represent the game that was just played in anyway. Might as well just flip a coin. Should play 5 min of 3v3 and call it
Archiebonker12345
He’s so right. I hate the shootout.
RabidWolverine2021
He’s right. The shootout blows. I don’t even watch it anymore. I could care less, even it’s my team.
tdnyrfan
He’s not wrong for saying it, problem is that it doesn’t look like enough of the owners and/or players want to do something else. It doesn’t look like the players want maybe a longer 3 v 3 OT, not sure if they want to go back to allowing tie games either.
irkybirky
Well there’s no 3v3 in the playoffs and that’s when it counts. In the meantime, let’s keep that revenue going
RaltarArianrhod
I don’t see any other feasible option. Playing longer risks injury and ties are unacceptable. There needs to be a winner.
boltswinagain
So. I happen to like watching shootouts.
**BUT**
I think he’s right. They’re not good for the league, they’re not really a fair way to evaluate the game that was played, and a shakeup would be good.
And no, he’s not wrong for criticizing the league. If the league should listen to *anyone* about how the game is played, they should listen to the players. Y’know, the ones who… play the game.
Cameronf3412
No. I love the shootouts. Ties are lame. Shootouts make the game even more intense
rize_sxarp
I disagree with him but he absolutely has the right to criticize the league
TheOlSneakyPete
As someone with a bedtime, I enjoy the shootout. Only alternative is more chaos- add a second puck after 5 minutes of 3 on 3.
Conservative-Point
Get rid of the OT loss point. You win, get a point. You lose, you get nothing…good day sir! Simple.
Grimmer026
What’s the alternative though?
fulibtardfools
No, he’s absolutely right. Shootouts are fucking bullshit.
DogePerformance
I’ve said this since their inception was debated.
Yeah they’re kinda fun.
No, they shouldn’t decide games.
stebedubs
Just end the game in a tie?
OIL_99
No he’s not wrong. He also doesn’t get half the calls against he deserves and doesn’t whine. The league is all about mid tier players and promoting a garbage game.
JayDeeLA
I think the NHL should go back to it’s roots and have the toughest goons from each team fight for the win.
jkozuch
I hate the shootout. It’s a shit way to end a game. Totally agree with McDavid.
drewon1
How about 2v2 in 2OT rofl
biff_jordan
Garry Bettman: we polled the fans and everyone loves the shootout!
paholmes
Can’t believe I’m saying this, but I agree with the guy. Time to bring back the tie game
EckhartsLadder
3 on 3 OT for 10 minutes with a ‘back-court violation’ rule at the blue line.
TypicalCanad1an
Absolutely not. The shoot out is the dumbest shit ever.
guybuttersnaps37
absolutely not! I hate shootouts but also he’s entitled to his opinion 🏒
zaptres_dammit
He’s so right might as well play skiball
Gaius_Julius_Salad
ive never once thought this, in the playoffs it would suck, but boy is it fun to watch Suzuki and Caufield in shootouts
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I 100% agree with him, and no, he’s not wrong for speaking out.
Not at all, he’s right. A shootout doesn’t represent the game that was just played in anyway. Might as well just flip a coin. Should play 5 min of 3v3 and call it
He’s so right. I hate the shootout.
He’s right. The shootout blows. I don’t even watch it anymore. I could care less, even it’s my team.
He’s not wrong for saying it, problem is that it doesn’t look like enough of the owners and/or players want to do something else. It doesn’t look like the players want maybe a longer 3 v 3 OT, not sure if they want to go back to allowing tie games either.
Well there’s no 3v3 in the playoffs and that’s when it counts. In the meantime, let’s keep that revenue going
I don’t see any other feasible option. Playing longer risks injury and ties are unacceptable. There needs to be a winner.
So. I happen to like watching shootouts.
**BUT**
I think he’s right. They’re not good for the league, they’re not really a fair way to evaluate the game that was played, and a shakeup would be good.
And no, he’s not wrong for criticizing the league. If the league should listen to *anyone* about how the game is played, they should listen to the players. Y’know, the ones who… play the game.
No. I love the shootouts. Ties are lame. Shootouts make the game even more intense
I disagree with him but he absolutely has the right to criticize the league
As someone with a bedtime, I enjoy the shootout. Only alternative is more chaos- add a second puck after 5 minutes of 3 on 3.
Get rid of the OT loss point. You win, get a point. You lose, you get nothing…good day sir! Simple.
What’s the alternative though?
No, he’s absolutely right. Shootouts are fucking bullshit.
I’ve said this since their inception was debated.
Yeah they’re kinda fun.
No, they shouldn’t decide games.
Just end the game in a tie?
No he’s not wrong. He also doesn’t get half the calls against he deserves and doesn’t whine. The league is all about mid tier players and promoting a garbage game.
I think the NHL should go back to it’s roots and have the toughest goons from each team fight for the win.
I hate the shootout. It’s a shit way to end a game. Totally agree with McDavid.
How about 2v2 in 2OT rofl
Garry Bettman: we polled the fans and everyone loves the shootout!
Can’t believe I’m saying this, but I agree with the guy. Time to bring back the tie game
3 on 3 OT for 10 minutes with a ‘back-court violation’ rule at the blue line.
Absolutely not. The shoot out is the dumbest shit ever.
absolutely not! I hate shootouts but also he’s entitled to his opinion 🏒
He’s so right might as well play skiball
ive never once thought this, in the playoffs it would suck, but boy is it fun to watch Suzuki and Caufield in shootouts
I hate shootouts I agree with him 💯
One overtime no time limit. Golden goal