Finally got a win. So we're 1-2. Yes, I know that it's actually 1-1-1, but as far as I'm concerned, a loss is a loss is a loss. In my opinion, here are the NHL's 3 dumbest rule changes (that I know of)

1. Shootout to end tie games if it's still tied after 1 OT. C'mon. Either end the game in a ******* tie, or treat it like the playoffs and play until you have a winner. Don't tell me "it's because of injuries." Players can easily get injured in the first 80 minutes, so what's playing longer going to hurt?

2. Points for OT losses. What's the point of this? "Congratulations for getting the game to OT, here's a point in the standings for losing anyway"? This goes back to my original point "A loss is a loss is a loss." Don't treat OT losses any different than regular season losses.

3. The NHL's playoff formats from 1928-29 to 1941-42. Though deciding series by total goals (before and partially during that period) didn't make any sense either and I'm surprised that always worked out. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, look it up on Hockey Reference. I probably would've put this higher up on the list but at least the NHL fixed it. Hopefully they'll do the same with the first 2.

Yes, I realize the IIHF has the first 2 rules. However, last I checked, the NHL wasn't governed by the IIHF yet.

End of my long ramble, which because we all have ADD, nobody else will bother to read.

full lineup for the first time this season.

Quote: Originally posted by tdkienholz on 4/13/2010Finally got a win. So we're 1-2. Yes, I know that it's actually 1-1-1, but as far as I'm concerned, a loss is a loss is a loss. In my opinion, here are the NHL's 3 dumbest rule changes (that I know of)

1. Shootout to end tie games if it's still tied after 1 OT. C'mon. Either end the game in a ******* tie, or treat it like the playoffs and play until you have a winner. Don't tell me "it's because of injuries." Players can easily get injured in the first 80 minutes, so what's playing longer going to hurt?

2. Points for OT losses. What's the point of this? "Congratulations for getting the game to OT, here's a point in the standings for losing anyway"? This goes back to my original point "A loss is a loss is a loss." Don't treat OT losses any different than regular season losses.

3. The NHL's playoff formats from 1928-29 to 1941-42. Though deciding series by total goals (before and partially during that period) didn't make any sense either and I'm surprised that always worked out. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, look it up on Hockey Reference. I probably would've put this higher up on the list but at least the NHL fixed it. Hopefully they'll do the same with the first 2.

Yes, I realize the IIHF has the first 2 rules. However, last I checked, the NHL wasn't governed by the IIHF yet.

End of my long ramble, which because we all have ADD, nobody else will bother to read.

Im not a big fan of the SO either but playing continuous OT during the regular season would be a total disaster. Its not necessarily the risk of injury during that game but what would happen when teams have a game the next night after a double or triple OT game.

i also dont mind the point for OT but i like the olympic point method. 3 points for regulation win, 2 for OT/SO win, 1 for OT/SO loss. That means that every game is worth 3 points overall instead of now where some are worth 2 and others 3. plus teams that win in regulation get rewarded for it.

good move coach:

13:18 New York Groove The coach has changed goalies to Dorofey Petrov (68). North Hollywood Neurosis 3-1
13:18 North Hollywood Neurosis Goal scored by Morris Zarebski (85)
Unassisted North Hollywood Neurosis 3-1
13:18 North Hollywood Neurosis Slap shot (Glove Low) on Goal by Morris Zarebski (85). [] North Hollywood Neurosis 2-1
13:18 North Hollywood Neurosis Face off won by Morris Zarebski (85). North Hollywood Neurosis 2-1
13:18 North Hollywood Neurosis Line called: sc1 + dp1. North Hollywood Neurosis 2-1

Yeah BD, my problem with the point for losing in OT was the fact that it made some games worth 2 points and others 3. I do prefer consistency. As far as shootouts go, I really don't care whether there's continuous OT or the game ends in a tie. Just shootouts seem like a stupid way to end a game in which everybody busted their ***** off for 80 minutes.

If having games that can continue w/OT and it affects fatigue, morale accordingly, I am not a fan. If it doesn't affect fatigue any more than normal..than I am with it.

Wait, are we talking simHockey now or the real thing?

real thing

oops

Yay! I'm finally getting a competitive game in my open league, and against an AI team to boot. After going 4-0 by a combined score of 43-0 since taking over the team (including one game where I held the AI team without a shot), today's game is 1-1 after the first and the shots are 11-9. I guess there are at least some AI teams that aren't terrible.

once you get past the first couple tiers it gets to be really tough. my team steamrolled through the first 2 tiers and now im 3-8 at the 3rd tier. i also kinda screwed myself by not building up my facilities fast enough so i have a huge payroll (the tiered leagues have no cap) and not enough income to really make any decent profit.

Glad to hear it gets tougher later. I spoke too soon for this one. It's now 6-1 in the second, and the shots this period are 18-4 with six minutes . I guess the AI just had a lucky first period.

Quote: Originally posted by briandnlo4 on 4/13/2010good move coach:

13:18 New York Groove The coach has changed goalies to Dorofey Petrov (68). North Hollywood Neurosis 3-1
13:18 North Hollywood Neurosis Goal scored by Morris Zarebski (85)
Unassisted North Hollywood Neurosis 3-1
13:18 North Hollywood Neurosis Slap shot (Glove Low) on Goal by Morris Zarebski (85). [] North Hollywood Neurosis 2-1
13:18 North Hollywood Neurosis Face off won by Morris Zarebski (85). North Hollywood Neurosis 2-1
13:18 North Hollywood Neurosis Line called: sc1 + dp1. North Hollywood Neurosis 2-1

10 seconds after my team scored too.....At least my coach knows when to yank the goalie (HAHAHA).....I got that part of the game figured out....Petrov kept them in it too. I'll get you next time, Brain.

I'm in tier 5. I was rolling along but had one guy injured a week ago, then two more tonight. My next opponent is an actual person. I'm in 2348.

Hey Pitty, speaking of open leagues, check your bumper in our Tier 4 league.

Added Skullcrushers to Angry Dragon on my list of victims.