What's more boring: all close games but a sweep, or all blowout games but it goes 7?

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

unless theres like bench brawl, i'm not really into blowouts.

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

Blowouts are so annoying. These mfers have no consistency from one game to the next.

 

[FunkySeeFunkyDo]

This thread is more boring. Do better. Your WElcome.

 

[BruinsFan37]

Depends upon if your team is in it, and is the losing/winning team.

I would rank it like this:

1) A sweep but close games and your team is in it (and winning) -- must see TV
2) A sweep but close games and "neutral" teams -- every game is watchable.
3) 7-game blowouts and your team is playing -- every game your team is winning is watchable, prolly tune out the games your team is losing though.
4) A sweep but closes games and your team is in it (and losing) -- hard if not impossible to watch game 4.
5) 7-game blowouts between "neutral" teams -- check the scores and call it good.

 

[Norwegianoiler]

...honestly hate blowouts, even when me Habs are doing it (except if it's against Toronto or Boston)...close games keeps the ol' guy entertained...

Refs opening their trench coat, revealing some prime game management.

 

[ichbinkanadier]

Both are boring.

I believe the NHL (and NBA and MLB) would be wise to reduce it to a best of 5 at most, even better a best of 3 or single game elimination. Shorter series are much more intense because of the increased pressure and importance each game has.

Any given series, the first 4 games are like a prelude. And if there is a chance if elimination with them, it's already a 3-0 series.

Even if the league made it a best of 7 OR win 3 out if the first 4 it could add some intensity to the first 4 games.

I know people will retort never going to happen, too much money to lose, but I suspect that the shorter series (even a single game) would generate higher revenues in the long run via television money. The Grey Cup generates 3 to 4 million viewers, for a league where regular season games at the top end of the ratings may approach 500K. Why? Because there's a guaranteed crowning of a champion at the end of the game.

 

[Bank Shot]

At least the sweep will be entertaining for the first 3 games. Close games are exciting to watch when you aren't a fan of one of the teams.

Blowouts aren't watchable for me when I don't have a team I am heavily invested in.

 

[Grinner]

You can only play 1 game at a time. I'd rather be entertained by a close game everytime I sit down to watch it. The only thing exciting about blowouts is how the losing team reacts.

 

[wintersej]

Last years Boston vs Carolina series went 7 with both teams absolutely dominating at home. When each team got the matchups they wanted, they went to town. I can say as the team the was going to play game 7 on the road it was more helpless than exciting. I suspect Carolina fans would say the opposite.

 

[jackjohnson]

Looking at this second round so far has me wondering...

If you think these playoffs are boring I suggest you pick another sport.

 

[flying squirrel]

Both types of series have traits that are a joy to watch. Every game being close is awesome during the moment. But after game 2, the games being close loses its luster when the team needing a win didn't get it. When it becomes a 2-0, then a 3-0 series, the next game just doesn't have the same level of excitement of series knotted up @ 1-1, 2-2, or 3-3. Even with each team trading blowouts, it's anyone series next game when it's 1-1. 2-2, 3-2, and a deciding game 7 if it reaches 3-3. A hard fought game 7 makes most forget how the teams got to game 7.

Early on = Doesn't matter
After game 2 = Series being even is best, no matter how

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

Give me close games even if it's a sweep or 4-1.

Blowouts get boring unless it's in the third because most of the time the losing team just isn't dialed in for the comeback.

 

[Hoek]

If you think these playoffs are boring I suggest you pick another sport.

I mean other than new teams advancing the actual games are pretty terrible outside of the Leafs ones because at least they are close.

 

[Koivu11]

It seems like every year the first round is more entertaining than subsequent rounds.

What could be the reason for this?

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

A series without animosity

 

[jackjohnson]

I mean other than new teams advancing the actual games are pretty terrible outside of the Leafs ones because at least they are close.

Not really, the Vegas and Edmonton game is very entertaining and intense and has lots of fights? Is that boring?? The Seattle and Dallas game has lots of speed and goal scoring? Boring?? Hockey fans just seem to want games to be fixed where everything is even, penalties, scores etc. That doesn't happen in reality and that's why we watch the games for upsets, blowouts, fights etc. What would be more boring is if every game is 1-1 and everything is even and then you will get fans here saying why the scoring is low and boring. It's kind of comical that whatever type of game is played, people will still be complaining about it being boring lol. If it's boring then watch UFC or WWE lol. I don't watch the games because of the number on the score board, I watch it because of developing rivalries and the intensity of the game which is very high

It seems like every year the first round is more entertaining than subsequent rounds.

What could be the reason for this?

The reason is because you have more team involved and more games to watch

 

[KovalchukFistPump]

Games 6 and 7s are prime hockey. As a neutral, sweeps kill the series for me even if the games are close. Just not enough time to get into the series.

 

[Sugi21]

Close games even if series ends in 4/5 games! These blowout games are not fun to watch it’s anticlimactic you know who’s going to win each game lol

 

[Sugi21]

Give me close games even if it's a sweep or 4-1.

Blowouts get boring unless it's in the third because most of the time the losing team just isn't dialed in for the comeback.

Exactly! I’d rather watch a game ending 3-2 than one ending 6-1 unless it’s my team doing the punishing lol

 

[GMR]

Blowouts are more boring, unless there's several line brawls per game. I'd still rather see closer games, though.

 

[kylek023]

Jets vs Oilers series in the bubble was extremely entertaining and it was a sweep.
the blow outs this round have been sooooooo boring as neutral fans

 

[mobilus]

What if it’s 4-1 with ten minutes left in the third?

 

[flying squirrel]

Already answered earlier in thread, but now with ECF & WCF both @ 0-2, after 4 OT games. I gotta say this scenario kinda stinks, even though all 4 games were close. Both these series should probably be 1-1 but we all got 0-2 instead. That's a shame, but Florida & Vegas fans are happy.... lol

Coming back can be done. Just last years ECF, the Lightning came back from 0-2 start against Rangers. Very tough hole to climb up from, but if your team does it, get ready for an intense ride. It was awesome to witness but we were drained after that. Then Lightning followed that with 0-2 start in finals. I can only imagine the toll 0-2 hole has on players & staff.

This question by thread starter has all kinds of layers to it, like it.

 

[Praetorian Caps]

Close games are for more exciting to me.

 

[abo9]

The intensity is within the games

Blowouts make the game less tense amd exciting.

Close games are usually tense and exciting. Keeps you on the edge of your seat.

If the close games end up in a sweep, it sucks because I'd like to see more of these games, but its not "boring"