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Exec: NHL likely to look into 1-3-1 rule
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08:42 AM ET 11.12 | The aftermath of the Tampa Bay Lightning-Philadelphia Flyers still life Wednesday night is still reverberating in the hallways of rinks and the NHL offices. The circumstance where two teams decide not to play the game -- hey, the Columbus Blue Jackets are actually trying -- is expected to be discussed next week when the NHL's general managers are in Toronto for the Hall of Fame proceedings. "I haven't seen a final agenda, but I'm sure it will be a hot topic," one senior executive said. "But the last thing I want to see is something implemented quickly. You want to make sure if you do something -- and I'm not sure we need to do anything -- is make sure whatever you do is going to have a long-lasting, positive effect on the game."
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Baba Booey!
Slouch
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"The circumstance where two teams decide not to play the game -- hey, the Columbus Blue Jackets are actually trying(...)"
Nasty line.
And I don't like the idea of the suits implementing something on the fly because of one instance of a team not wanting to play.
Stranger
Pearl City, HI
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Here we go again!!
mhwings
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My thoughts exactly Stranger. Tampa hasn't won anything employing this type of trap and I doubt the whole league is going to start mimicking them. While the Flyer fans are defending their team for not playing, I see it as lame. It's not an unbeatable system nor does it give Tampa an unfair advantage.
As I said yesterday, when you play the Lightning stay out of the penalty box, throw the puck down low and forecheck like hell making their inadequate D-men pay the price and your chances of beating them are excellent.
This much ado about nothing.
Rex Racer
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How the hell you gonna out law a formation?
This isn't like prior to the lockout when removing the red line and allowing two-line passes played a big role.
Argos.
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Thats how you would beat it in a long playoff series. Simply wear down their defense.
In a single game, either attack with speed or dump it in on the goalie, with lots of hang time, so you can get right in on the goalie and force a face-off or a bad decision.
Argos.
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I agree. The Leafs have "not played" for six years and nothings been done.
Canuck eh?
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That's my question too. Last I looked the Bolts were 8-5-2 and 8th in the Eastern Conference. What's the biggie?
By the way is the 1-3-1 impossible to stick handle around?
Burgh-Fan
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You confuse "not wanting to play" with "cannot play".
Stranger
Pearl City, HI
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Yawn, yawn where's my coffee?
shiprock
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But the way the Flyer fans are complaining you would think the Lightning are undefeated and no one has scored on them. Their version of the trap was unbeatable I thought.
Nard Dog
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How about that Avery...
Buc Fettman
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He seems to have the goal scoring celebration down pat even though he doesn't use it much.
Canuck eh?
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Reported as sad but true.
Canuck eh?
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Maybe a few bus rides has changed his attitude.
shiprock
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LOL - Nothing will change your outlook on life faster than a chemical toilet. ;-)
Canuck eh?
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He practices that a lot in front of the mirror.
bostongm
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The NHL should not apologize for a 2-1 game. I'll take that over a 7-5 'er.
Hatrunner
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As long as its a wide open game, I'll agree with you.
Burgh-Fan
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The Flyers just look like a bunch of cry-babies here.
Boucher is pushing the game of hockey forward with a "new" defense strategy. It's called innovation. It's up to the opposing coaches (yes, you Mr Laviolette) to find a way to beat the system.
Hockey coaches should watch other sports, especially soccer and basketball. A lot for them to learn in there.
Bai Jiansi
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