IF 3 on 3 happens, which players would be hard to stop ?

[Pavels Dog]

1 forward 2 d

Probably depends on the team/coach. Wings for example would absolutely run 2F 1D, maybe even 3F at times. They already go with 3 forwards in 4-on-4 most of the time, partly because they can't win shootouts and partly because most of their D-men aren't very gifted.

 

[TheFactor]

Tyson barrie will be hard to stop i think

 

[Kirk Mclean]

Sedins are already a nightmare in 4 on 4 OT, would be almost impossible to stop 3 on 3.

I hope this happens, it would improve the Canucks' record for sure.

 

[startainfection*]

Probably depends on the team/coach. Wings for example would absolutely run 2F 1D, maybe even 3F at times. They already go with 3 forwards in 4-on-4 most of the time, partly because they can't win shootouts and partly because most of their D-men aren't very gifted.

Also when u have both datsyuk and zetterberg that's pretty much like having 2 more dmen on the ice any way

 

[probertrules24]

Detroit had a game this year where both teams took a penalty in overtime. Can't recall who they were playing. It was very exciting and fun to watch the line match ups. In the offensive zone they had three forwards and the defensive zone starts they would switch to two D men.

The coaches looked to have a lot of fun with it matching lines. Teams with elite mobile defenseman and forwards that have strong puck possession will do well. Teams will rely heavily on man on man and if somebody gets loose it will lead to a scoring situation.

 

[Tatar Shots]

I think the Dmen are going to be the most valuable players in a 3 on 3 situation. Guys like Doughty, Keith, and Karlsson are going to be diffusing threats with their speed and quickly transitioning a favorable rush for their team.

 

[GingerJesus28]

Anyone with speed, really
just give Crosby/Tarasenko/Patty Kane/Karlsson the puck and let them skate lol.

With the high quality of players, if they did 10 mins of 3 on 3, we'd never see another shootout again.

 

[didimentionlarseller]

Marchand. Kid is a monster 4 on 4 and SH. Could only imagine what he'd with that much ice and with Bergy.

Yea with that much more room his speed would be scary especially when he's less likely to get hit

 

[Aceonfire*]

This will benefit a lot of players.

NHL should have done this a long time ago.

 

[The Gloaming]

Erik Karlsson would probably score 99% of the time the Sens wind up in a 3 vs. 3 situation. It would also be cool to see Crosby and Malkin together with Letang. Poor goalies though.

 

[Othello*]

Karlsson, and his speed

 

[RedHawkDown]

Tarasenko-Kane-Karlsson

 

[Habsrule]

If anyone thinks that a team will play one forward and two defencemen I am sorry but you are wrong. If any team goes into a three on three overtime period with a defensive mindset will lose more often than not. Three on three in built for offence and you have to go in with the mindset of scoring first because more likely than not there will be a goal.

 

[stuffradio]

Sedins and Edler. Sedins would cycle between each other with Edler on the point.

 

[JayKing]

Subban
Ovechkin
P. Kane
Karlsson
Crosby
Malkin
Duchene
Tarasenko
Kucherov
T. Johnson
Drouin
Couture
Sedins

 

[probertrules24]

How are they going to handle penalties at 3 on 3. Will they go to 3 on 2?

 

[The Gloaming]

How are they going to handle penalties at 3 on 3. Will they go to 3 on 2?

I would think the team getting the powerplay would just add a player. No way they go 3 on 2, although it would be fun. Hell, let them get all the way to 2 on 1 PPs.

 

[KevinRedkey]

Even if I wasn't a Sens fan, my pick would be Karlsson.

Forwards will definitely benefit from its but no player in the NHL could "man the point" better than EK with some room. It would be insane to watch.

Pat Kane would be my forward pick.

Goalies would hate it, bit not ad much as shootouts.

 

[Smash255]

Leddy-Tavares- Okposo. Tavares is absolutely insane in ot on a 4 on 4, what he would be able to do with more space on a 3 on 3 would be amazing. With that being said I personally would rather 10 minutes of 4 on 4 rather than introducing a 3 on 3

 

[Jeti]

Possession, not just speed, is everything.

Buff, Subban, Karlsson would all be great to watch.

 

[WangMustGo]

Leddy-Tavares- Okposo. Tavares is absolutely insane in ot on a 4 on 4, what he would be able to do with more space on a 3 on 3 would be amazing. With that being said I personally would rather 10 minutes of 4 on 4 rather than introducing a 3 on 3

Agreed on everything.

Tavares would be absolutely lethal 3 on 3.

 

[probertrules24]

I would think the team getting the powerplay would just add a player. No way they go 3 on 2, although it would be fun. Hell, let them get all the way to 2 on 1 PPs.

That's what I thought. I like your idea better. Reminds me of my youth at out door rinks when your one buddy didn't show.

 

[QuadrupleDeke]

2009 Mike Green

 

[De Montreal]

Pacioretty-Stamkso duo would be lethal

 

[Fig]

IMO...

Any speedster capable of protecting the puck. This assuming speed overcomes coverage.

Offensive D likely would tear 3v3 apart due to higher options and flexibility of attack, speed and coverage. I assume at this point, it's about figuring out the best players to beat other players. However, at a later date, a coach or team might figure out a strong 3v3 system/strategy using combos of speed, coverage and attack rather than purely specific players capable of attack and speed.

On a side random note, worth contemplating a strategy for pulling out a goalie on the 3v3?