Why would a team that's leading want to extend the game???![]()
They wouldn't be doing it purposely, but it avoids the current problem where taking a penalty in the final 2 minutes of a game doesn't result in a 2-minute PP.
Why would a team that's leading want to extend the game???![]()
What happens when another penalty gets called during the extra time?
I noticed that some of you were looking for responses/arguments from me, to which I apologize, as I only check in from time-to-time but will gladfully address some of your points.
For the users who feel that this was click bait, that was not my intention or goal. This is something I've spoken with others about and thought would create good conversation. Some people agree, others do not.
In regards to a concern a few people had about periods extending by a significant amount of minutes, my intention was only to prolong the period by the initial power play's time and only do this for 2 minute minors. In hindsight, I realize this does not necessarily completely eliminate the split power play, but the rarity of two penalties in the final two minutes of a period seems extraordinarily uncommon. A split in a larger timed penalty (i.e 4 or 5 minutes ) creates less of an issue IMO.
The extended time would not shorten the following period but only extend the current.
I do not think that games should be extended by this process, meaning it could only occur between the 1st and 2nd or 2nd and 3rd periods. Only if the team's were tied at the end of the 3rd, would it occur then.
In the end, there are multiple specifics that would need to be worked out, however my intention was to create conversation around this topic to figure them out. Overall it looks like most people would be happy to see the faceoff moved into the offensive zone--a minor change--versus making a drastic one such as suggested.
Either way, thanks for the responses.
I hate change, but this is one I've always wanted to see. Hate when my team has an abbreviated power play and the pentacle kill gets to come back on rested and refreshed after intermission.
All penalty time should be equal and a penalty taken in the final minute or so helps the penalized team because they don't have to kill for two straight minutes.
Leave the game alone!
The PP is two minutes, if that has to be done between 2 periods so be it.
Huh? It hasn't changed much in the past 100 years. The game didn't change that much because of television but smart glasses and twitter are gonna change everything!!I don't understand why this is people's first response. The game will change, as will the fans. As will society. One day we might find ourselves watching hockey from virtual reality on our "smart eyeware". To suggest that this changing audience will not affect the way the game is played is to know nothing about business and its progression.
Huh? It hasn't changed much in the past 100 years. The game didn't change that much because of television but smart glasses and twitter are gonna change everything!!
Are you being serious?
Commercial breaks? Ads on the boards? Goalie cams, ref cams, broadcasting stations? Reducing overtime, player mics, and the outdoor game. Even the refs jerseys had to change due to television. Players had to change their image, commentary during interviews, and salaries were exposed. The game started with no helmets and no red line. Hockey was a part time job. With television, there's no exposure or revenue. Now athletes spend 4 hours in the gym each day and owners spend millions on scouts.
Jeez that wasn't a well thought out statement.
Only like one of these things is an actual change
I assume that wasn't serious?
Of everything you listed, the red line comment was the only "change" to the game, and the appears to be an afterthought on your part.