I agree on the awesomeness of the Stanley Cup handshakes. It's likely true that the rarity of them enhances the tradition. And for multiple reasons, I wouldn't recommend handshakes after individual games in a pro playoff series, until the series is complete.
With all due respect, I think you need to watch the WWCHA handshakes with a more discerning eye. To me, there are almost always are interesting moments. Handshakes between players who competed with or against each other in high school. Or on national teams. Players that went head-to-head hard during the game, then express respect for each other afterwords. And so on.
And let's talk about meaning. To me, one thing the handshake line signifies is that what happens on the ice, stays on the ice. It was a good battle; no hard feelings. Of course that isn't always true, but "leave it on the ice" is a good ideal to strive for. What message are you sending by refusing to shake hands?
All that said, I do thank you for the reply. I asked where the opposition was coming from, and you provided at least part of the answer.
The "waste of time" theory didn't occur to me. Maybe the majority agrees with you, maybe not. But either way, at least it's a rational motivation.
