The Blackhawks have to be the most pathetically run franchise in all pro sports. In what was supposed to be a playoff year (or at least an improvement to mediocrity) the Blackhawks have the second worst record in the league -- only the minor-league Penguins are worse. To show how anemic their...
I never liked the idea of giving a point for an OT loss. It created the scenario (however unlikely) that a team could lose every single game but still make it to the playoffs with 82 points.
So with the new rules changes, many designed to promote scoring, what do you think will be the point total for the scoring champ this year? 100? 150? More? Are shootout goals counted in the total? Obviously the NHL was/is in a desperate situation and needed drastic measures, but I hate to see...