BRUINS since 1995
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I agree with your observations. Last night/yesterday was full of hockey with playoff implications, but it was one of the more boring hockey-watching binges I can recall.
I know, purists say scoring isn't everything, but so many games were not only 1-0 or 0-0 after two periods, the shots on net were dismal.
I'm in complete agreement - the skill level and cerebral aspects of the game are at an all time high. Unfortunately it doesn't translate to more exciting games.
The NHL is entertainment and it is not only competing for our dollars, it's competing for our time; two things we all have limited amounts of.
Increasing net sizes seems to be drastic, but since 4 on 4 is never going to happen, I don't know what else to suggest. The goalie pads are big, but I attribute today's stellar goaltending to better technique, better conditioning, and yes, bigger goalies.
I watched a little of the NFL Pro Bowl and it was interesting watching a seasoned vet like Adam Vinatieri missing field goals with the posts moved closer together.
There would definitely be a learning curve in the NHL with bigger nets. We'd see some great 7-5 and 6-4 games, but I doubt it would be that long before the numbers would be back down.
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Basketball is full of offence. And I just wait till the last 10 minutes of the furth quarters to think it's entertaining and to see players who cares.
The number of goals are not always relevant on the quality of the game, show and entertainment. With the same ice, net, rules and everything: playoffs hockey is very entertaining in my pov.
Main problem in the entertaining stuff regarding NHL is the schedule. 82 games is absolutely incredibly tough for players to perform day in and day out.
I would like to have some serious discussion with doctors and trainers of each NHL team to see how this kind of schedule impacts the players and the game.