has anybody heard an update on the idea of getting rid of shootouts in favor of another idea to settle the issue of ties
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keyboarding
SBR Hall of Famer
07-30-09
6817
#37
Originally posted by whiteout2713
has anybody heard an update on the idea of getting rid of shootouts in favor of another idea to settle the issue of ties
I posted about that already. Right before your post.
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whiteout2713
Restricted User
07-31-10
40
#38
i wasnt talking about ties in the standings. i was talking about what to do after regulation and the teams are tied
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PuckCoach
SBR Sharp
01-28-10
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#39
Originally posted by ochenta y cinco
LOL Price is being so underrated these days, it's not even funny. Expectations for him coming into the NHL were not too high as much as they were too early... and now he's being unfairly labeled as a bust.
The guy just turned 23 last month, and made the All-Star Game during the 2008-09 season at the age of 21. Of course he wasn't ready to carry an average team to a long playoff run at such a young age, and this is true for most goaltenders who are now successful in the NHL. How many goalies have you seen dominate at that age, other than generational talents like Roy and Brodeur? It took Luongo at least 3-4 years on a weak Panthers club to deliver on his promise (his stats from 21 to 23 are actually quite similar to Price's, with Carey having a small edge in save %). Vezina Trophy winner Ryan Miller didn't leave the AHL until he was 25... he only had 15 career starts before the 2005-06 season. Heck, even Cam Ward and Steve Mason, who had tremendous rookie seasons, saw their stock drop big-time in their 2nd NHL season. Price is so technically sound... all he needs is a boost of confidence and the team to stop playing like $H!t in front of him (most of the Habs' worst defensive performances from last season took place when Price was between the pipes, and more than one time he was the sole reason why the team lost by only a goal or two).
Carey Price will be among the elite of the league within the next 3 seasons. Being a long-time Montreal fan - but I like to think of myself as an unbiased one and a hockey fan first and foremost - I'm very confident that GM Pierre Gauthier did the right move in choosing Carey Price over Jaroslav Halak. IMO the results will start showing as soon as this season.
Edit: One last thing, a big WTF to the poster who said he'd rather have Cristobal Huet. There's so much wrong about this statement.
Well done. I see you have the knowledge. Keep it up.
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keyboarding
SBR Hall of Famer
07-30-09
6817
#40
He still hasn't accepted my points bet for Price's SV% being under .917 so he doesn't practice what he preaches, that much is certain.
