BOCA RATON, Florida - NHL General Managers convened for the first of three days of meetings and picked up on a discussion that has been ongoing for the last few years and picked up traction the last time the group met back in Toronto in November: namely how to reduce the number of games that are decid

BOCA RATON, Florida - NHL General Managers convened for the first of three days of meetings and picked up on a discussion that has been ongoing for the last few years and picked up traction the last time the group met back in Toronto in November: namely how to reduce the number of games that are decided in a shootout. Douglas Costa Brazil Jersey . “The shootout, theres nothing wrong with it, I think its an exciting part of the game but its just one small aspect,” said Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman. “Its a skill exhibition. If you can get it back closer to regular hockey and have it decided that way; that would be my preference.” “I dont think its a knock on the shootout, I think more of the managers would like to see it end in overtime,” added Washington Capitals GM George McPhee. “Shootouts fun though, people like it, kids love it.” In 2011, 14.7% of games were not decided by the end overtime. While it fell to 13.5% in 2012, the number has been on the rise again, climbing to 14.1% in 2013 and 14.3% so far this season. Collectively, the sentiment among the group continues to trend towards the desire to see more games end in regulation or overtime but the methods to go about achieving that are being disputed. Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland has long been an advocate of featuring three on three play after five minutes of four on four overtime. While he pushed for it back in November, the concept appeared to have little support this morning. The problem is that because it occurs so rarely in games, its difficult to truly understand what impact it might have on the game before implementing it. “You see three on three for maybe a minute or forty five seconds and the one team might just be waiting to get their power play so they might attack a little bit differently than if it was a full two minutes,” said Blues GM Doug Armstrong. “To see it, you have to see it for the full two minutes with everyone at even strength.” So far, the ideas that appear to be gaining the most support are more subtle by nature, avoiding a drastic alteration in the game the way extending overtime or shifting to three on three would. Potentially changing ends to start overtime so that teams would have to stray farther from their own end to change as they do during the second period of regulation and doing a dry scrape of the ice after regulation instead of waiting until before the shootout seemed to pick up some traction. While it wouldnt be a radical difference, Stars GM Jim Nill pointed to the inclusion of the rule preventing players from changing after icing the puck prior to the 2005-2006 season as a subtle tweak that had a positive impact. “Its amazing how some little things can have a big impact,” Nill said. “Years ago if you would have said if you iced the puck and had to stay on the ice, everybody would have said its not that big of a deal. But it is a big deal. Its amazing how little things can change the game.” Thiago Silva Jersey . The Senators return from a lengthy layoff caused by Wednesdays attack on Parliament Hill to host the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night. Custom Brazil Jerseys . According to a police report, Douglas is accused of grabbing his girlfriend by the neck and slamming her against the wall several times while he carried her from the elevator to their Hartford hotel room early Sunday morning. http://www.soccerbrazilonline.com/Alisson-Copa-America-Jersey/ . Dallas also Monday recalled defenceman Aaron Rome from his conditioning assignment with the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League and assigned goaltender Jack Campbell to the AHL squad.INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis Colts have the top-ranked offence in the NFL, but theyre far from having it all figured out.The Colts offensive line is still without an identity, and that doesnt bode well for quarterback Andrew Luck, who leads the NFL in yards passing (1,305) and touchdown passes (13).During a fun back-and-forth with Baltimore coach and former colleague John Harbaugh this week, Colts coach Chuck Pagano didnt directly address who will start at centre against the Ravens (3-1). Former Raven A.Q. Shipley has started at centre for Indianapolis (2-2) this season.We have a lot of centres on our team, Pagano said. Weve got a bunch of guys in that room that are more than capable of playing a bunch of spots on that offensive line. We talk about position flexibility all the time and everybody has got ample reps at all the spots. Every man is ready to go.Shipley started nine games for the Ravens last season, giving him an edge in this weeks game plan and possibly an advantage for the starting job. Pagano will make that decision on Sunday.Its always great to have a guy on your team that has been with the team youre playing, Pagano said. There are a lot of things you get from tape and a lot of things you cant get from tape. Having a guy on your squad that knows those guys and can give you some of the intangibles that you cant get off film is a plus for us.Shipley echoed his coachs opinion.I definitely know (Baltimore). I went against them every day for a year and a half. Ive seen their defence, I know their tendencies and I know thhe moves of the (defensive) lineman, Shipley said. Paulinho Jersey. But if it isnt Shipley, what are the options for Indianapolis?Undrafted rookie Jonotthan Harrison has been getting snaps with the first team offence in practice with Shipley. During camp, Khaled Holmes was the projected starter but has not split reps. Shipley has prepared for this week the same as any other.Our job every week is to prepare like youre the starter. Thats his job, thats my job and were going about it the same way, Shipley said. Whether they call him or whether they call me, well both be ready and the other will be ready to back up. (Harrison) is a good player and hes doing a heck of a job.Centre isnt Indianapolis only concern. Because of Joe Reitzs ankle injury, rookie left guard Jack Mewhort started the first four games this season. But hell be out with his own ankle injury on Sunday. Veteran Lance Louis will start in his place.We just try to help each other as much as we can. Our O-line has a real good relationship, we gel together and share our experiences, Louis said. I pride myself on preparation. We know theyre a championship calibre team, its going to be a fight for four quarters and weve prepared for that way all week.Indianapolis search for identity on the offensive line will be tested Sunday by a playoff-calibre team and possible playoff opponent.You dont see (Ray Lewis) and (Ed Reed) but what you do see is a bunch of game-wreckers. Theyre an excellent defence, Pagano said. Just turn the tape on. Theyre relentless. Its in their DNA. China Jerseys Wholesale Cheap Jerseys Wholesale NFL Camo Jerseys Wholesale NFL Gear Cheap Jerseys Online Disocunt Football Jerseys Cheap NFL Black Jerseys ' ' '