Too many NHL overtime games now making it boring

**vividjohn45** · 05-06-16, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

Terrible

10 people in world watch last overtime

I wonder why it is a dead game with terrible revenues

Jj. Go to nhl.com and watch the video highlights of nash sj recap. When nash scored in trip ot. Place was still packed. Its sudden death. And in playoff you gotta stay full team. And no special ways to end game quicker. Its for the stanely cup. No short cuts. On a side note b4. The trip ot. A lot of money coming in on sj. Really moving the line hard i got nash at + money

**jjgold** · 05-06-16, 08:49 AM

Lets have 60 ft slapshots after 1 OT

Lets change the game

**vividjohn45** · 05-06-16, 08:49 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

Baseball is going to fold some day

most stadiums empty

NHL it is getting to a point just watch OT and we do not want that..similar to NBA last 2 minutes

Television revenue is the true goldmine.

**vividjohn45** · 05-06-16, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by KVB

NHL might have the best, most exciting, playoffs of them all.

Its a hard sport to bet. But the playoffs are super exciting.

**vividjohn45** · 05-06-16, 08:53 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

Lets have 60 ft slapshots after 1 OT

Lets change the game

Jj. Its for the stanely cup. Let them play.

**lakerboy** · 05-06-16, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

Lets have 60 ft slapshots after 1 OT

Lets change the game

Does nba do 3 pt contests to decide winners?

**DwightShrute** · 05-06-16, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by vividjohn45

Yeah. Thats why these games go so deep in ot. Its the keepers.

When it comes down to it, it's entertainment afterall. Like movies and music, people have different tastes.

I was amazed at the level of energy these players continued to have. Pizza's in the dressing rooms between OT periods. Literally dozens of great scoring chances in OT. Back and forth action. Fans standing and cheering for hours and loving every minute of it. NOT one person left. Even the announcers were going nuts and saying how incredible this was.

It was an amazing game. A classic. Sharks were definitely the better team throughout the entire OT but the Preds did it. WOW.

**DwightShrute** · 05-06-16, 09:09 AM

Originally posted by PorkChop

You must not like money.

I am trying to figure out what you mean by that?

**packerd_00** · 05-06-16, 10:08 AM

Originally posted by vividjohn45

Jj. Go to nhl.com and watch the video highlights of nash sj recap. When nash scored in trip ot. Place was still packed. Its sudden death. And in playoff you gotta stay full team. And no special ways to end game quicker. Its for the stanely cup. No short cuts. On a side note b4. The trip ot. A lot of money coming in on sj. Really moving the line hard i got nash at + money

How late did that game end,two in the morning. I wasnt waiting up for that,cant.

**Coolice** · 05-06-16, 01:30 PM

Best of the best playing in Hockey now,... anyone who can't appreciate the skill, endurance and competitiveness of last night's game is sleepwalking thru life.... INCREDIBLE game with gutsy call by ref to legitimately wave off OT goal due to Goaltender interference. If you were at that game, experience of a lifetime.

**MickeyMan** · 05-06-16, 02:00 PM

Christ, if you don't like playoff NHL OT how can you even watch other sports.

It doesn't get any better than that

**Snoman** · 05-06-16, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by TheMoneyShot

Wish the NHL would go back 1 point tie in regular season OT

And.... if you lose in OT you get NOTHING.

Much easier to cap NHL games back to the old point system.

I like them keeping the OT but ditching the 1 point to the losers, makes no sense to reward the team that loses and then it stops teams from playing to not-lose instead of playing to win.

**MickeyMan** · 05-06-16, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by PorkChop

They should drop it to 3 on 3 in the 3rd OT.

No way

**TheMoneyShot** · 05-06-16, 04:43 PM

Originally posted by Snoman

I like them keeping the OT but ditching the 1 point to the losers, makes no sense to reward the team that loses and then it stops teams from playing to not-lose instead of playing to win.

I personally believe when the NHL created this new point system years ago.... Vegas had a say in it. I'm sure I'll get bashed by many posters for this... but back in the day... there were several cancelled/pushed wagers because of the OT Tie. But to me... that's GREAT HOCKEY! Old style! Some teams played ultra conservative... and some teams always went for the win... but to me.... it was easier to cap. I actually made a few bucks wagering the NHL 16 years ago. But, with this point system.... something has to be done about it. Something different.

I was a BIG HOCKEY FAN growing up.... but it doesn't excite me anymore. To each their own... I guess?

**SharpAngles** · 05-06-16, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by lakerboy

Does nba do 3 pt contests to decide winners?

**existential** · 05-06-16, 08:33 PM

Bolts tie it up!

**DwightShrute** · 05-06-16, 08:57 PM

Originally posted by existential

Bolts tie it up!

picking the last 4 games NHL playoff games to go to OT is making big $$$

**l7ustin** · 05-06-16, 09:01 PM

Lol fuk yes more overtime!!!!!!

**pavyracer** · 05-06-16, 09:04 PM

Islanders let a soft goal. Wouldn't be surprised if players betting the tie in 3 way betting. It's a big abnormality having most games go to OT. NHL should investigate.

**DwightShrute** · 05-06-16, 09:04 PM

Originally posted by l7ustin

Lol fuk yes more overtime!!!!!!

lol

how long does this one go?

I will put a little on tampa in OT

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS
Game Winner ML - Incl OT/Pen
Outcome: Tampa Bay +110

**existential** · 05-06-16, 09:16 PM

what a shot!

hopefully Stamkos can get off those blood thinners soon

**DwightShrute** · 05-06-16, 09:21 PM

Originally posted by existential

what a shot!

hopefully Stamkos can get off those blood thinners soon

yes!

He's skating now. Big win!

**DwightShrute** · 05-06-16, 09:24 PM

all in on the Caps tomorrow?

STRAIGHT BET

05/07/2016 @ 07:15 PM

NHL

[62] WAS CAPITALS -150

**SBRMAN23** · 05-07-16, 04:09 AM

How is too many overtime a bad thing lol

**pavyracer** · 05-07-16, 09:16 AM

Originally posted by SBRMAN23

How is too many overtime a bad thing lol

Players playing too many minutes, ice gets ruined for next game, fans eating more junk food at concessions, I can go on and on why this is bad.

**l7ustin** · 05-07-16, 09:20 AM

caps down to -130

**DwightShrute** · 05-07-16, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by DwightShrute

all in on the Caps tomorrow?

STRAIGHT BET

05/07/2016 @ 07:15 PM

NHL

[62] WAS CAPITALS -150

good start!! Go Caps!

TV: NBC	15:50 1ST PRD

Pittsburgh(3-1)	0	-	-	0
Washington(1-3)	1	-	-	1

**DwightShrute** · 05-07-16, 06:39 PM

added

PARLAY (4 TEAMS)

05/07/2016 @ 07:35 PM	NHL	[61] TOTAL o5-125 (PIT PENGUINS vrs WAS CAPITALS)
05/07/2016 @ 07:35 PM	NHL	[62] WAS CAPITALS -155
05/07/2016 @ 10:00 PM	NHL	[65] TOTAL o5-105 (NAS PREDATORS vrs SJ SHARKS)
05/07/2016 @ 10:00 PM	NHL	[66] SJ SHARKS -170

**DwightShrute** · 05-07-16, 07:31 PM

all 3 goals on the PP

TV: NBC	15:57 2ND PRD

Pittsburgh(3-1)	1	0	-	1
WashingtonPP(1-3)	1	1	-	2

LAST PLAY: 2nd, 04:03 WAS - Oshie, PP GOAL, Wrist Shot. Assist: Ovechkin

**existential** · 05-07-16, 08:54 PM

Originally posted by DwightShrute

yes!

He's skating now. Big win!

he's actually been skating on and off for a couple weeks, but it doesn't matter.. can't play while on thinners

**PorkChop** · 05-07-16, 10:07 PM

Do you guys think 3 on 3 overtime would be even better? Playoffs only

**DwightShrute** · 05-07-16, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by PorkChop

Do you guys think 3 on 3 overtime would be even better? Playoffs only

never.

Would you think 3 on 3 in NBA playoffs over time would be better?

Maybe just one outfielder, no shortstop and no second baseman in extra innings in MLB postseason?

**PorkChop** · 05-07-16, 10:17 PM

Originally posted by DwightShrute

never.

Would you think 3 on 3 in NBA playoffs over time would be better?

Maybe just one outfielder, no shortstop and no second baseman in extra innings in MLB postseason?

Completely different, because that's a 3 step drop comparing to a two step drop, with OT in Nhl already 4 on 4.

Never the less, what's your biggest argument against it?

**DwightShrute** · 05-07-16, 10:29 PM

Originally posted by PorkChop

Completely different, because that's a 3 step drop comparing to a two step drop, with OT in Nhl already 4 on 4.

Never the less, what's your biggest argument against it?

its actually 3 on 3 in NHL OT in regular season now. Has been all season. Not 4 on 4. Even the All-Star game this year was 3 on 3 the entire time. I liked it.

my biggest argument is ... I love it the way it is. No need to change it. I am not against rule changes. There have been many great adaptations of the game over the years that have improved the game. The suspense of not knowing how long it can go in OT in the playoffs is what's appealing. I guess it depends on your taste.