Why not road&home back to back games during the playoffs ?

[Highlander23]

I feel that this formula could add some drama/fatigue and would be great to maintain rivalries on and off the ice.

what do you think ?

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[mrv52]

Why? There is plenty of drama.

 

[Hivemind]

Why do you want to add fatigue? That's a negative.

The NHLPA would (rightfully) throw a fit about a schedule like that.

 

[serp]

Back to Backs in the regular season already make for too many awful games. I don't know why you would want that in the playoffs ? I want to see the best hockey and not slogfests of exhausted players .

 

[FourRings]

Why do you want to add fatigue? That's a negative.

The NHLPA would (rightfully) throw a fit about a schedule like that.

Not to mention a lower quality of play for the paying patrons.

 

[Fugazy]

Don't need the added fatigue factor. I think the current system is the right one.

 

[Red Piller]

Can’t wait to play the blackhawks again. Who cares about flying 3000km every day?

 

[Highlander23]

i guess i'm the only one who love some hustle/tired legs hockey

 

[Butch 19]

Why do you want to add fatigue? That's a negative.

The NHLPA would (rightfully) throw a fit about a schedule like that.

Why? they used to play btb in the POs. Were players just in better shape several years ago?

You don't really need b2b games in the first round, since you start with 16 teams. But the second round could use some b2b games

 

[3074326]

I would rather see teams play as close to 100% as possible..... they're already playing through injuries man

 

[LeHab]

Happens from time to time out of necessity. We all enjoy potential for multiple OTs games but having a risk of that occurring on back to back would probably not be enjoyable for the players.

 

[MadLuke]

I feel that this formula could add some drama/fatigue and would be great to maintain rivalries on and off the ice.

what do you think ?

With the current play the OT until there is a goal rules not sure that it is a realistic idea.

Imagine the not that rare case of a triple overtime game, having to re-play the same day. It would certainly add drama/fatigue but probably just too much of it.

It could make the goaltending tandem dynamic a bit different too (for better or for worst, stars goaltender playing all playoff minutes is one aspect where they can maintain great value vs skaters)

 

[Atas2000]

I feel that this formula could add some drama/fatigue and would be great to maintain rivalries on and off the ice.

what do you think ?

Because we have it in the KHL and it is just complete BS. Watching fatigued teams playing worse hockey is not the show you want to sign up for, especially in the playoffs.

 

[Tom Polakis]

Because we have it in the KHL and it is just complete BS. Watching fatigued teams playing worse hockey is not the show you want to sign up for, especially in the playoffs.

It's not hypothetical. This KHL viewer gives you the answer from viewing experience.

 

[SwaggySpungo]

Every 2 days is perfect.

I can't stand the NBA that goes 3-4 days between games sometimes. That's just silly.

 

[Hivemind]

Why? they used to play btb in the POs. Were players just in better shape several years ago?

You don't really need them in the first rd, sine you start with 16 teams, but the second round could use some b2b games

They've never had B2B home & road games.

 

[Butch 19]

They've never had B2B home & road games.

I didn't say anything about B2B home & road games. It would have to be 2 home or 2 road games B2B

 

[Hivemind]

I didn't say anything about B2B home & road games. It would have to be 2 home or 2 road games B2B

Read the thread title.

 

[txpd]

NHLPA says no

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

i guess i'm the only one who love some hustle/tired legs hockey

and injuries and ugly hockey?

 

[Butch 19]

Read the thread title.

 

[KevinRedkey]

Delete

 

[kfan22]

1st round playoffs in 80's would go Wednesday/Thursday Game 1 & 2 travel Friday and games 3 and 4 were Saturday /Sunday so 4 games in 5 nights

 

[Jonas1235]

first game could be 5 overtimes and then could be weather trouble or whatever.