JoeLassister Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Of course, if we took out NJ in the first round, we could go very far. But we're better off facing the teams we can beat and hoping someone else takes out NJ for us. I know, but i'm like "Do we have a real chance against Anaheim?". So let's just clean out our closet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfposi Posted April 2, 2007 Author Share Posted April 2, 2007 (edited) Nice responces everyone...here is an updated look: 1 x - BUFFALO* 78 50 21 7 107 2 x - NEW JERSEY* 79 47 24 8 102 3 x - ATLANTA* 79 41 27 11 93 4 x - OTTAWA 79 47 24 8 102 5 x - PITTSBURGH 79 45 23 11 101 6 NY RANGERS 79 41 29 9 91 7 TAMPA BAY 79 43 32 4 90 8 MONTREAL 79 41 32 6 88 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 TORONTO 79 38 30 11 87 10 CAROLINA 79 39 32 8 86 11 NY ISLANDERS 78 36 30 12 84 12 FLORIDA 79 34 30 15 83 13 BOSTON 79 35 38 6 76 14 WASHINGTON 79 26 39 14 66 15 PHILADELPHIA 78 21 46 11 53 As it stands right now, the highest position possible for the Habs is 6th place (the lowest is 12th). This would make our possible first round opponents: - Buffalo - NJ - Atlanta - Tampa Bay - Pitts - Ottawa I stand by my original opinion that the Habs would do well versus the inexperienced Penguins as my first choice. Especially considering that Maxim Afinogenov and Tim Connolly are coming soon to a Buffalo squad near you. Here are my choices in order of preference: 1) Atlanta 2) Tampa 3) Pitts 4) Buffalo 5) Ottawa 6) NJ Looking at trends, it is most likely that the habs will face Buffalo int he first round, second most likely would be Habs vs NJ then Habs vs Pitts. Edited April 2, 2007 by cfposi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle1 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Hi All stay as it is we have sabers like it or lumpit the big question will we make it and in the play off's anything goes I have my finger toe and any other part that will cross :ghg: best regards,from across the pond eagle 1 :hlogo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 I know, but i'm like "Do we have a real chance against Anaheim?". So let's just clean out our closet. Well we have a better chance against Anaheim than we do against NJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhatt Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Buffalo is going to be a lot tougher with Afinogenov back in the lineup....but still, anything can happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Puck Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 (edited) I'd really like to play Wild. We're undefeated against them and it would be fun to see Koivu vs Koivu. B) Edited April 2, 2007 by Peter Puck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlétique.Canadien Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 This thread is probably moot. We are probably no going to better 8th anyway. Having said that I should vote I suppose. I'll take Buffalo over Jersey. Jersey might (hopefully, maybe) get beat up in the 1st round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strummerman Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 after being in 10th place for a month I dont care just make the playoffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 I'd really like to play Wild. We're undefeated against them and it would be fun to see Koivu vs Koivu. B) I hope the Habs play any team from the west again this season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafikz Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I hope the Habs play any team from the west again this season! Fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habitforming Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I want to play Buffalo. The games will be close no matter what, and at least it would be fast entertaining hockey. Habs in 6..... Assuming they make it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortHanded Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I also want to play buffalo, and if we make it, I think that's who we'll play. I doubt we'll get better than 8th place anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfposi Posted April 3, 2007 Author Share Posted April 3, 2007 I remember that last season we were only supposed to make 8th place, but some others around us collapsed at the right time and we made 7th. That unfortunately pitted us against the Hurricanes (a team we had lost all 4 games to) and despite a great initial effort, we were unable to sove once again. All I am saying is if the top 3 stay as they are, I would PRAY that we either make 6th or stay at 8th. I do not like our chances against Marty and the NJ crew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortHanded Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I remember that last season we were only supposed to make 8th place, but some others around us collapsed at the right time and we made 7th. That unfortunately pitted us against the Hurricanes (a team we had lost all 4 games to) and despite a great initial effort, we were unable to sove once again. All I am saying is if the top 3 stay as they are, I would PRAY that we either make 6th or stay at 8th. I do not like our chances against Marty and the NJ crew. amen to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_Habs_Fan Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Buffalo is going to be a lot tougher with Afinogenov back in the lineup....but still, anything can happen. WHen will he be back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkned Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Who do you want the Habs to play Anyone but the Devils! Brodeur is sooo good against the habs I'd really like a series against the Pens... for the show! 4-7 games against Crosby, Malkin, Staal! That'd be great. And I think we can beat them, their defense is a weakness they must adress if they want to be serious cut contenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyhasbeen Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 At this point, anyone but Tiger Woods would suit me fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Eastern Conference RK GP W L OT PTS 1 x - BUFFALO* 76 49 20 7 105 2 x - PITTSBURGH* 78 45 23 10 100 3 ATLANTA* 78 40 27 11 91 4 x - NEW JERSEY 77 45 24 8 98 5 x - OTTAWA 77 45 24 8 98 6 NY RANGERS 77 39 29 9 87 7 TAMPA BAY 77 41 32 4 86 8 MONTREAL 77 40 31 6 86 ----------------------------------------------------- 9 TORONTO 77 37 29 11 85 10 NY ISLANDERS 76 36 28 12 84 11 CAROLINA 77 38 31 8 84 12 FLORIDA 77 33 30 14 80 13 BOSTON 77 35 36 6 76 14 WASHINGTON 77 26 38 13 65 15 PHILADELPHIA 76 21 44 11 53 These are the standing as of today. Habs have the potential to either miss the playoff completely or go as high as 6th place. Personally, I would love it if the Habs played the penguins in the first round because their lack of playoff experience would make them vulnerable. Buffalo would be a good second choice because the Habs have played them well this year (although I think they wuld step it up in the postseason. What do you think? the only team that i hope they DON'T play is the devils... GO :hlogo: GO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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