GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 19: Calgary Flames goalie Brian Elliott (1) looks for the puck during the NHL hockey game between the Calgary Flames and the Arizona Coyotes on December 19, 2016 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona.(Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The addition of the five day break into every National Hockey League club's schedule this season has had its fans and detractors. On one hand, having five days off to rest mid-season is good for players. On the other hand, teams have generally been awful coming out of the break.