I've heard Bettman said that they are loathe to exceed the 2.5 hour mark for games.
What drives me nuts is that very rarely do games even begin on time.
When's the last time the puck actually dropped at 7:30?
In most cases, it's closer to 7:41 or 7:45.
Also, and maybe I'm showing my age/ignorance, but when did intermissions become 20 min long?
During an ex-game, I saw a player being interviewed after a period and there was a digital clock counting down overtop the dressing room entrance. It was at 16min and counting.
I know they in crease the intermission breaks to 20 min, or more, during the playoffs, but why in the regular season.
Take those extra 25 min and allow for an extended OT session.
I'd love to a concise winner each game, but if they don't, Dr.Jones point scheme is what they should adopt.
I highly doubt teams who don't have TJ Oshie on their roster would want to take their chances in the SO 25% of the time.