St Louis Blues coach Craig Berube reveals the EMBARRASSING way he chooses his shootout shooters
PUBLICATION
Ryan
November 21, 2022 (9:28 PM)
The National Hockey League has many coaches all of which operate in different ways with different systems.
In recent years, the shootout has become a lot more strategic than in past years and coaches usually have a strategy for it.
Some go with the players who have had a 'hot touch' lately, and some just go with players who have historically had success.
Well, then there is the St. Louis Blues and their head coach who has a very unique way of choosing.
During a media conference, he was asked about how he chooses his shooters and he gives the best answer ever:
We got... ummm...a hat, with names in it on the bench and I get Otter to pull them out one at a time.
Later he did admit that they look at data, but atleast he had a good sense of humour.
But if you think about it, every player in the National Hockey League was a scorer at one point in their career, so you really can't go wrong with a shooter.
POLL |
Would you use this strategy? |
yes | 33 | 67.3 % |
no | 16 | 32.7 % |
List of polls |
|
12 hours ago | By James Connelly Former NHL executive suggests blockbuster three-way trade involving JT Miller |
|
13 hours ago | By James Connelly 15-year-old defenseman Jonah Neuenschwander makes hockey history at the 2025 WJC |
|
14 hours ago | By James Connelly Bruce Boudreau calls out the New York Rangers on national TV |
|
15 hours ago | By James Connelly Toronto Maple Leafs linked to Seattle Kraken veteran by ESPN analyst |
|
17 hours ago | By James Connelly Insider links the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks to a trade |
|
18 hours ago | By James Connelly Media personality officially links Connor McDavid to an American team for the 2026 free-agency |
|
19 hours ago | By James Connelly Former #1 pick shares a shocking Christmas day announcement: he is done with hockey? |
|
20 hours ago | By James Connelly The Montreal Canadiens officially announce Patrik Laine's injury fate: Habs fans conflicted |
Previously on HouseOfHockey