Boston Bruins Fire Blanks in the Shootout

December 5th, 2010 by Joe Gill Leave a reply »
Anytime the Bruins go to a shootout, you have a similar feeling that Red Sox fans had prior to 2004.

They are going to lose.

Bring back the tie, I say!

I used to hate ties, but the momentum killing of the shootout makes me appreciate the tie so much more.

The NHL adopted the shootout during the 2005-2006 to settle ties. The novelty was great at the beginning.

Shooter versus goalkeeper for the ultimate showdown.

However, the novelty and excitement have worn off.  Granted, Gary Bettman and the NHL had to find ways to make the game sexier after the lockout. They got rid of the “trap” and made the game more offensive-minded, which looked great...on the surface.

To settle a game in a shootout doesn’t always give the best team the best chance to win. Sometimes you are better being lucky than good.

The fate of the game is on your goalie, and goalie only, in the shootout. He doesn’t have his defensemen to rely on to clear the puck and save his bacon.

He is a one-man band.

These games should be determined by the fate of the team. All six men on ...

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