Anglesmith
Setting up the play?
This is a kind of odd thread to see come up in a playoffs where there have been a huge number of big comebacks.
Is it just a "my team lost" thread?
Is it just a "my team lost" thread?
The higher the stakes get the more conservative the teams play.
It’s always been this way, it sucks but there’s nothing you can do about it except ban coaches .
edit: guess im an idiot and he meant the net but still im right1 goalie + 5 players blocking shots
Yes. Seems like several teams this year decided to play 5vs5 like they're killing a penalty once their oppo got possession in the Ozone. Luckily* (I would rather the Canucks were still playing) the worst offenders are eliminated by now.I know goals are supposed to be tough to come by in the playoffs but too many team are getting up a goal and then going into a shell - 6 players playing goalie. It is no fun to watch.
Having said that, I'm not sure how the NHL could put an end to it - if it chose to.
Anyone else find the same thing?
Wait until someone puts 6 sumo wrestlers in front of the netGood defense is one thing but 6 players blocking every shot on a 6 x 4 net makes for dull hockey when nothing gets thru.