The Contrarian is back, providing a platform for debates on various topics in the world of sports. In this edition, the focus shifts to discussions about Alex Ovechkin, Connor McDavid, playoff formats, and Olympic hockey. A mailbag segment features fans sharing their views, which are then dissected and countered by the writer in a humorous and snarky manner.
Regarding Ovechkin’s pursuit of the all-time goals record, the writer argues against it, criticizing Ovechkin’s one-dimensional playing style. The debate shifts to comparing Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby, with the writer asserting that Ovechkin has been superior in various aspects, despite Crosby’s accolades and championships. The discussion then touches on the elimination of shootouts, where the writer suggests extending three-on-three overtime instead of completely scrapping shootouts.
A fan’s claim that McDavid is the best player in the world is countered by the writer, who argues in favor of goalie Connor Hellebuyck as the current best player due to his exceptional performance as a goaltender. The article also delves into the debate between Olympic hockey and the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, ultimately concluding that the latter brought a level of intensity and passion that may not be fully replicated in the upcoming Olympics.
Finally, the discussion shifts to a potential change in playoff format, with a fan suggesting a conference-based seeding system over the current division-based format. The writer debates against the notion, arguing that matchups between top teams like the Stars and Avalanche are bound to happen in a competitive playoff landscape, emphasizing the necessity for teams to prove their worth by going through tough opponents on the path to winning the Stanley Cup.
The Contrarian aims to spark lively discussions and offer unique perspectives on hot topics in the world of sports, providing a light-hearted and humorous take on fan submissions and debates.
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