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ESPN wants to know if hockey fans hate playoff OT
Published 5/5/2008 at Puck Daddy
... was the only hardcore postseason marathon we've had this season. But that hasn't stopped ESPN from delving into this apparent affront to fairness and cookie-cutter, whored-out-for-TV sports. Today's SportsNation poll asks several questions about fan attitudes towards Stanley Cup Playoff overtime, including "Is sudden-death overtime fair?" and "Should the NHL consider a rule that would have overtime playoff games decided by shootout?" ...

Ending overtime
Published 5/5/2008 by James Mirtle at james mirtle
... in NHL history, and as a result, ESPN has a poll up today about how the league should handle the marathon games. I think the answers there are telling. In response to the question "How many overtimes are you willing to watch before you call it a night?" the majority of respondents, 72 per cent, said "I'll watch as long as it takes." In response to "Should the NHL consider a rule that would have overtime playoff games decided by shootout?" 74 per cent said no. Personally, I might be willing to consider a shootout after three or four overtimes, if only to spare the players. ...

OT At ESPN
Published 5/5/2008 by Paul at KK Hockey
Geez, ESPN, why don’t you just come out and say you don’t like long overtimes. But can there be such a thing as too much overtime, SportsNation? Sure, it’s amazing that the Stars and Sharks went to four overtimes before a winner emerged, but did you stick around to watch the end? And is it fair to have such critical games determined by sudden-death? Looks like true hockey fans are responding too…

NHL playoff overtime marathons or shootouts? It's a no-brainer...
Published 5/6/2008 by henwood at Hockey News & Opinions – Hockey.com
... But don't even get me started if you are one of those who actually believe, while sober, that the league should mandate shootouts in place of these overtime marathons that last three, four, five extra periods. ...