4 on 4...

[Larry Gude]

First off, #8's second goal of the evening was ridiculous.

Second, it just this evening dawned on me reg season OT is 4 on 4.

Third, shootouts are ghey. I love the 4 on 4. Play that for 5 minutes, switch ends, 5 more then call it a tie.

 

[Black-Francis]

First off, #8's second goal of the evening was ridiculous.

Second, it just this evening dawned on me reg season OT is 4 on 4.

Third, shootouts are ghey. I love the 4 on 4. Play that for 5 minutes, switch ends, 5 more then call it a tie.

I agree Larry....I hate shootouts.

 

[BuddyLee]

Varly still rusty.

 

[Beta84]

the NHL needs to fix the system a little. It's kinda silly that an "OTL" is 1 point and a win is 2 points. A team who LOSES the game gets 1 point less than a team who wins 8-0. It should be 3 points for a win, 1 for an "OTL" or tie, whichever way they decide to break it down. I haven't been a big fan of the NHL shootouts either. 4 on 4 was a nice change to overtime though. I think they did that before they started with shootouts.

Quick question for those who pay attention: when teams go down to 4 on 4, do they typically remove an offensive or defensive player from the ice? Or does it depend on the team or situation?

 

[Peter Forsberg]

My question is what was Semin doing? He basically fell on his approach.

 

[cattitude]

My question is what was Semin doing? He basically fell on his approach.

Ice skating is hard.

I was wondering if he got caught in bad ice or something. :shrug:

 

[Peter Forsberg]

Ice skating is hard.

I was wondering if he got caught in bad ice or something. :shrug:

I think he was thinking about doing something fancy and messed up and almost fell.

 

[cattitude]

I think he was thinking about doing something fancy and messed up and almost fell.

That was the announcers' thought.

 

[Larry Gude]

My question is what was Semin doing? He basically fell on his approach.

Brain lock. His mind zigged and his body zagged. I know this because that is how I skate normally.

 

[Peter Forsberg]

Brain lock. His mind zigged and his body zagged. I know this because that is how I skate normally.

Marty Turco was like what the heck are you doing?

 

[Larry Gude]

Marty Turco was like what the heck are you doing?

Marty never took his eyes off the puck.

 

[Baz]

Quick question for those who pay attention: when teams go down to 4 on 4, do they typically remove an offensive or defensive player from the ice? Or does it depend on the team or situation?

Typically a forward is removed. However, if a team gets a powerplay during OT, it's not uncommon to deploy 3 forwards and one D.

 

[LordStanley]

First off, #8's second goal of the evening was ridiculous.

Second, it just this evening dawned on me reg season OT is 4 on 4.

Third, shootouts are ghey. I love the 4 on 4. Play that for 5 minutes, switch ends, 5 more then call it a tie.

the NHL needs to fix the system a little. It's kinda silly that an "OTL" is 1 point and a win is 2 points. A team who LOSES the game gets 1 point less than a team who wins 8-0. It should be 3 points for a win, 1 for an "OTL" or tie, whichever way they decide to break it down. I haven't been a big fan of the NHL shootouts either. 4 on 4 was a nice change to overtime though. I think they did that before they started with shootouts.

Quick question for those who pay attention: when teams go down to 4 on 4, do they typically remove an offensive or defensive player from the ice? Or does it depend on the team or situation?

I dont understand the problem here... If the game is tied after the end of regulation, each team gets a point.... Which they deserve since neither team "lost". They play overtime for the extra point....

Dont like the extra point??? Then get rid of overtime all together. If the game ends in a tie, than all they get is a point each.

I for one love the shoot out... especially when both goalies are hot and your 13 rounds into it!!! You get to see the non-superstars try and win one for the team.

Many times that extra point has helped teams while trying to get into the playoffs. Hell, your beloved Caps wouldnt have such a commanding lead of the east it it wasnt for thier 9 OTL points...

 

[Larry Gude]

I dont understand the problem here... If the game is tied after the end of regulation, each team gets a point.... Which they deserve since neither team "lost". They play overtime for the extra point....

Dont like the extra point??? Then get rid of overtime all together. If the game ends in a tie, than all they get is a point each.

I for one love the shoot out... especially when both goalies are hot and your 13 rounds into it!!! You get to see the non-superstars try and win one for the team.

Many times that extra point has helped teams while trying to get into the playoffs. Hell, your beloved Caps wouldnt have such a commanding lead of the east it it wasnt for thier 9 OTL points...

Shoot outs, soccer, hockey, it's a whole other game. It's like settling football with a field goal exhibition or a poker hand by playing Indian.

I'd go with getting rid of OT regular season.

 

[Peter Forsberg]

Marty never took his eyes off the puck.

Semin did he saw the ice closing in on his face.