Evgeny Kuznetsov’s infamous slow shootout technique has seen him ranked second for success rate in the National Hockey League, but Wayne Gretzky wants it to be stopped after claiming he "hates it".
The Washington Capitals star has an 83.3 percent success rate in shootouts this season, and his unique approach has become a talking point within the NHL. Kuznetsov certainly takes his time before unleashing his shots at goal during shootouts, but due to maintaining forward motion he isn't breaking any rules.
Gretzky is not a fan of it, and has called for the NHL to introduce a shot timer in order to put a stop to Kuznetsov's tricks. Changes to shootout rules have been discussed in the past, and now Gretzky is keen to put pressure on the league, as he cited the recent success of Major League Baseball's pitch clock as evidence that it can work.
