Why Hockey is Better than your Favorite Sport

Because everyone knows what sudden death means.

Recently in the NFL, there has been a rash of retardation when it comes to overtime situations.  Beginning with Donovan McNabb who apparently didn't know that there is, in fact, tying in football.  Then, Marvin Lewis felt the need to punt the ball with about a minute to go in OT two weeks ago, only to be persuaded to kick a field goal instead.  Apparently, he thought they would have the upper-hand in the second OT.  During that same game, former player, professional dickhead, and current analyst Rich Gannon feared that if the Bengals left too much time on the clock, then the Browns could offer a rebuttal, either tying or winning the game in the process.


Now, if one of these gentlemen were a rookie, well then, one might understand.  After all, college has a different set of overtime rules and ties are simply not possible.  But these dudes have been around the blockers a few times and should know better.

In hockey, it doesn't if it's your first year at the Youth level, Juniors, or in the Show, EVERYONE fucking knows what happens after the buzzer goes off at the end of the third period.  And there is something to be said for this considering that the rules have changed several times in the last decade.  Whether it is ties, overtime losses, Shootout victories, or anything, everyone seems to understand exactly what needs to happen in OT.

In other words, hockey players are smarter and more informed, which is why you should probably tune in to Versus once in a while.  One thing is for certain, you will never see a tie in hockey, everyone knows it, and you won't have to wait up all night waiting for the game to end.

Because the NHL knows you got other shit to do.