> <Number 9 is out.>
 
I favor the new format.  What's the point of even having playoffs if everyone
gets in?  Isn't that pretty much the same as extending the season?  (Not
really, but you can see my point, I hope).  The playoffs should be a reward.
If you don't want to be left out, start your run for the playoffs in October.
 
And as far as the chances of a #7 or #8 go, I think we only have to look as
far as a #6 team from Providence last season.  #6 is alot like #7 and #8 on
the surface, but PC's #6 knocked off #3 UNH, #1 Maine, and lost a one-goal
heartbreaker to eventual National Champion, BU.  Not to mention that the
coaches were interested in having a clean tourney format free from byes and
layoffs.  I like 8 teams.  And if HE expands in the future, I still like 8
teams.
 
> Anyone know who voted for the shootout?  Was this an anomynous vote?
 
I don't think the vote was anonymous, but I think you can be quite certain of
one vote against the shootout.  Which top-three Hockey East team never won a
shootout?  (New Hampshire).
 
 
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