ranbalam
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I'd prefer this too.
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Turbo
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Same here. I dislike both the 3-on-3 and the shoot-outs. I actually dislike the 3-on-3 more than the old 4-on-4. Problem for me is that 3-on-3 and shoot outs are both extremely rare regular game situations that are then used to settle a tie. Reason OT works in the playoffs is that it's real hockey (with increased stakes).
I also don't like the ideas of 3-2-1-0 point structures... it's honestly no better than the current situation and still rewards success in unnatural situations.
Bringing back the tie is the best way to go. There has been enough offense in the game over the last few years to support it - meaning that with a lot of goal scoring, there is plenty of opportunity to break ties. A 3-1-0 point structure would be ok too, just to incentivize the offense further.
I also don't like the ideas of 3-2-1-0 point structures... it's honestly no better than the current situation and still rewards success in unnatural situations.
Bringing back the tie is the best way to go. There has been enough offense in the game over the last few years to support it - meaning that with a lot of goal scoring, there is plenty of opportunity to break ties. A 3-1-0 point structure would be ok too, just to incentivize the offense further.
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Turbo
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It would be baller if they wore different colored sox on each leg like shown here. It would make them as cool as my daughter, who does that every day.
Ginormousthumbs
Go on, geezer.
Crazy sock day!
Hollywood
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Hey guys, check out this YT channel dedicated to the Habs and everything NHL! I’m just a contributor (covering the Pens) - trying to help the creator of the channel- he’s a former junior/ East Coast hockey league coach- they call him Coach Frenchy 
it’s a fun little hockey community- he has over 5,000 subs- growing quick!!
it’s a fun little hockey community- he has over 5,000 subs- growing quick!!
Hollywood
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Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion announced that the team has signed center Tim Stutzle to an eight-year extension with an average annual value of $8.35 million, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.
Stutzle has one year remaining on his current pact. His new deal will kick in during the 2023-24 campaign.
More to come.
Stutzle has one year remaining on his current pact. His new deal will kick in during the 2023-24 campaign.
More to come.
BazookaTooth
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Ginormousthumbs
Go on, geezer.
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Hollywood
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It be pretty embarrassing if they didn't 
The Arizona Coyotes are confident they'll have no attendance issues during the 2022-23 campaign as they embark on their first season in a shared arena with Arizona State's NCAA hockey program.
The Coyotes' jump to the 5,000-seat rink was mocked by much of the hockey world, but team president Xavier Gutierrez is adamant the venture will be good for business.
"We know this is going to be sold out for every single game, and we never had any doubt that was going to be the case," Gutierrez told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski. "We could have sold this out to our existing season-ticket base, but we didn't think that was the right approach.
"We want to make sure that fans who have never experienced a game could experience it. That's a very tricky thing when you've downsized capacity."
The Coyotes were forced to find a new home after the city of Glendale ended its lease agreement for use of Gila River Arena. The franchise is waiting for approval from Tempe City Council to build a new arena district. With no other immediate alternatives, the Coyotes are set to share Mullett Arena with the Sun Devils for the next three seasons.
In order to generate revenue with a smaller capacity, the team has raised its average ticket price next season to $170, which is slightly above the NHL average of $154.
Gutierrez said the increase in cost has seen season-ticket revenue balloon 50%.
"We're not gouging people here," he said. "You're slightly above an NHL average now while you were well below an NHL average before. And we're in a much more centrally located area."
The Coyotes have invested over $25 million in Mullett Arena to raise it to NHL standards. Arizona's first game at its new barn is set for Oct. 28 versus the Winnipeg Jets.
The Arizona Coyotes are confident they'll have no attendance issues during the 2022-23 campaign as they embark on their first season in a shared arena with Arizona State's NCAA hockey program.
The Coyotes' jump to the 5,000-seat rink was mocked by much of the hockey world, but team president Xavier Gutierrez is adamant the venture will be good for business.
"We know this is going to be sold out for every single game, and we never had any doubt that was going to be the case," Gutierrez told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski. "We could have sold this out to our existing season-ticket base, but we didn't think that was the right approach.
"We want to make sure that fans who have never experienced a game could experience it. That's a very tricky thing when you've downsized capacity."
The Coyotes were forced to find a new home after the city of Glendale ended its lease agreement for use of Gila River Arena. The franchise is waiting for approval from Tempe City Council to build a new arena district. With no other immediate alternatives, the Coyotes are set to share Mullett Arena with the Sun Devils for the next three seasons.
In order to generate revenue with a smaller capacity, the team has raised its average ticket price next season to $170, which is slightly above the NHL average of $154.
Gutierrez said the increase in cost has seen season-ticket revenue balloon 50%.
"We're not gouging people here," he said. "You're slightly above an NHL average now while you were well below an NHL average before. And we're in a much more centrally located area."
The Coyotes have invested over $25 million in Mullett Arena to raise it to NHL standards. Arizona's first game at its new barn is set for Oct. 28 versus the Winnipeg Jets.
Ginormousthumbs
Go on, geezer.
It be pretty embarrassing if they didn't
The Arizona Coyotes are confident they'll have no attendance issues during the 2022-23 campaign as they embark on their first season in a shared arena with Arizona State's NCAA hockey program.
The Coyotes' jump to the 5,000-seat rink was mocked by much of the hockey world, but team president Xavier Gutierrez is adamant the venture will be good for business.
"We know this is going to be sold out for every single game, and we never had any doubt that was going to be the case," Gutierrez told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski. "We could have sold this out to our existing season-ticket base, but we didn't think that was the right approach.
"We want to make sure that fans who have never experienced a game could experience it. That's a very tricky thing when you've downsized capacity."
The Coyotes were forced to find a new home after the city of Glendale ended its lease agreement for use of Gila River Arena. The franchise is waiting for approval from Tempe City Council to build a new arena district. With no other immediate alternatives, the Coyotes are set to share Mullett Arena with the Sun Devils for the next three seasons.
In order to generate revenue with a smaller capacity, the team has raised its average ticket price next season to $170, which is slightly above the NHL average of $154.
Gutierrez said the increase in cost has seen season-ticket revenue balloon 50%.
"We're not gouging people here," he said. "You're slightly above an NHL average now while you were well below an NHL average before. And we're in a much more centrally located area."
The Coyotes have invested over $25 million in Mullett Arena to raise it to NHL standards. Arizona's first game at its new barn is set for Oct. 28 versus the Winnipeg Jets.
DrainedPatience
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Hurricanes 25th Anniversary logo at center ice.
Hollywood
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The Montreal Canadiens have named Nick Suzuki captain heading into the 2022-23 season, with Brendan Gallagher and Joel Edmundson set to serve as alternates.
Suzuki, 23, is the 31st captain in Canadiens history. He takes the honor from Shea Weber, who wore the "C" in Montreal for four years but missed all of last season due to injuries. Weber was dealt to the Vegas Golden Knights this offseason in a salary cap dump and his playing career is considered to be over.
More to come.
Suzuki, 23, is the 31st captain in Canadiens history. He takes the honor from Shea Weber, who wore the "C" in Montreal for four years but missed all of last season due to injuries. Weber was dealt to the Vegas Golden Knights this offseason in a salary cap dump and his playing career is considered to be over.
More to come.