The shootout has been one of the more controversial topics of the NHL landscape since its creation following the 2004-05 lockout.
Deciding games in a team sport with an individual skills competition that uses a scenario that doesn't happen too often during the normal course of play was a horrible idea.
In fact, it was one of the worst changes that the league made after the lockout eight years ago.
This is why a change to the overtime format is needed. One possible tweak would be having a five-minute overtime period of 3-on-3 action if the game remains tied after an extra frame of 4-on-4. If no one scores in both periods, a shootout occurs.
According to ESPN's Craig Custance (paywall warning), there are a few general managers who like the idea of a 3-on-3 overtime format:
In the prospect tournament he runs in Traverse City, Michigan, [Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken] Holland implemented his version of overtime. On Sunday, he and other general managers in the building got to see what it looked like in actual game action for the first time when the Dallas Stars’ prospects beat those from t ...
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Should the NHL Consider Making a Change to 3-on-3 Overtime?
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