The tactic is used sparingly as although it sometimes creates a breakaway opportunity for the defending team should they manage to take control of the puck and pass it to the floater, it also creates a five-on-four situation (during even strength play) for the attacking team.
The tactic is employed sparingly, as although it occasionally creates a breakaway opportunity for the defending team if they can take possession of the puck and pass it to the floater, it also generates a five-on-four situation (during even strength play) for the attacking team.