I was just browsing when I stumbled upon the general managers new overtime proposal. According to TSN’s Bob McKenzie, the plan is to go straight to 3-on-3 for the five-minute overtime.

Apparently, the NHLPA was against imitating the AHL by playing five minutes of 4-on-4 followed by three minutes of 3-on-3. So, this is what you get. They just turned overtime into a circus. How exactly would this apply if there’s a penalty? Is it 3-on-2? What about carry over? Did they even think it through?

The idea of going from 5-on-5 directly to 3-on-3 in overtime is absurd. It basically takes out the competitive portion of the game and turns it into street hockey. What is the point of even having OT? I hate to say it. But the shootout is better than 3-on-3. According to Devils GM Ray Shero, they think this will help decrease shootouts. Eh.

I think I’m gonna not watch overtime. It’s not real hockey. It would be like the NBA turning overtime into a half court 3-on-3. It makes no sense. Only the NHL would think of something that makes the sport even less. They just spat in the face of fans.