2/13 GDT: Senators 1 at Red Wings 4

[GoWings1905 2,694]

Hell, if we even won half the shootouts we played we'd be in the playoff picture.

Don't forget, that teams who've finished 8th in the past often did it because they garnered all those shootout points.

These shootouts are how mediocre teams get into the playoffs.

It sucks for sure, but that's what Bettman wants for some reason.

Three point games = "competitive balance"

[Doc Holliday 1,888]

These shootouts are likely to cost us a playoff spot.

We suck at them, while other teams seem to feel confident in the shootout. It's always been that way with the Wings, but in the past it never really mattered in terms of playoff spots.

The Wings are bad at being clutch this season. Consider the number of games they have pissed away in REGULATION, let alone in extra time.

[Guest zackmorris]

It sucks for sure, but that's what Bettman wants for some reason.

Three point games = "competitive balance"

3 point games = artificial competition = (somehow) excitement.

Blah.

[Guest CaliWingsNut]

I hate shootouts.

[HOCKEY MATTERS 167]

I hate it when the Wings are lazy. Cuz then they suck. Stop suckin, boys.

[Rick Zombos Ghost 82]

heres a little conspiracy for you. Could Datsyuk put out that effort every night or was he just getting ready for what he really cares about this year.