Wamsley01 Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 I really think the opponent's ranking in the standings has very little to do with your chances of beating them. It depends on a lot of different factors, like what style of hockey the teams play. To me, it's very simplistic to look at the 6 games and say, we will beat Buffalo, Phoenix and LA and lose to San Jose, Nj and Phoenix. But now that the first three games are over, I'm expecting a loss to Anaheim and one of the two weaker teams. I'm cheering for the Leafs all the way. Not just because we want NJ to lose, but I also want th eLeafs to keep on winning. I wouldn't even mind if the Leafs finished 7th or 8th - as long as they can avoid that top pick! I don't want the Leafs to make the playoffs. The only way I can vote for that team is if they have nothing to gain. The head can't convince the heart. They will not get anywhere near Stamkos unless Toskala/Sundin get hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I really think the opponent's ranking in the standings has very little to do with your chances of beating them. It depends on a lot of different factors, like what style of hockey the teams play. To me, it's very simplistic to look at the 6 games and say, we will beat Buffalo, Phoenix and LA and lose to San Jose, Nj and Phoenix. But now that the first three games are over, I'm expecting a loss to Anaheim and one of the two weaker teams. I disagree. Usually when a top 5 team in the NHL faces off against the 30th team in the NHL, the top 5 team will win 75% of the time. The win agains the devils was a pleasant surprise. The loss last night was somewhat expected. So would a loss next sunday(against the Ducks) But I fully expect the habs to win against the Coyotes and the Kings. No excuses. they need to win both those games! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wamsley01 Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 We have our first elimination as the Lightning cannot achieve 92 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonus Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 one nice thing about NJ winning is that if they take the Atlantic and we take the Northeast, it postpones a possible meeting in the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 one nice thing about NJ winning is that if they take the Atlantic and we take the Northeast, it postpones a possible meeting in the playoffs. True. AS long as we can stay at the top of the North Eastern division, we'll avoid the Devils and the Pens in the first round. The other team I don'T wanna face in teh first round is the Rangers. We have our first elimination as the Lightning cannot achieve 92 points. Woohoo! 3 more losses and the leaves will be eliminated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazy26 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 We have our first elimination as the Lightning cannot achieve 92 points. Vinny deserves better. Like Montreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wamsley01 Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 Habs have to play 0.321 to make the playoffs and .0785 to win the Conference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Habs have to play 0.321 to make the playoffs and .0785 to win the Conference. The latter will be tough but I hope they accomplish the former in thier next 6 or 7 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskhab Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 105 might look a bit high, but I'll say this... it is entirely possible for 1 of the top 3 teams to pull off that kind of record to reach 105 points, so I don't see the need for an adjustment on that total at this point. We're talking a total that will "guarantee" top spot rather than what point total "might" get you in. Ottawa is suddenly looking in danger of dropping to the 6-8 seeds. It's still highly unlikely they tank so badly that they get passed by a current non-playoff seed, even with their dismal last place pace since new year (they've been worse than LA, Tampa, Atlanta and Toronto since Jan. 1), but their current pace suggests that any of the Rangers, Bruins, and Flyers could surpass them. I still don't want to really face them in Round 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wamsley01 Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 105 might look a bit high, but I'll say this... it is entirely possible for 1 of the top 3 teams to pull off that kind of record to reach 105 points, so I don't see the need for an adjustment on that total at this point. We're talking a total that will "guarantee" top spot rather than what point total "might" get you in. Ottawa is suddenly looking in danger of dropping to the 6-8 seeds. It's still highly unlikely they tank so badly that they get passed by a current non-playoff seed, even with their dismal last place pace since new year (they've been worse than LA, Tampa, Atlanta and Toronto since Jan. 1), but their current pace suggests that any of the Rangers, Bruins, and Flyers could surpass them. I still don't want to really face them in Round 1. Yeah, I will change it if looks like all the teams are going to eliminate themselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 I still don't want to really face them in Round 1. Agreed. For some reason our Habs are intimidated by the Hens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAKS-AVENUE Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Lets bring the magic number down to 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I'm still just worried about the playoffs, more than winning the East. I love seeing us at the top of the standings, but then when I see 85 points, I remember that we haven't got there yet. Once we break 93, I'll think about nothing other than winning the East (or finishing 2nd if that means playing the Bruins). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wamsley01 Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 Inching closer to 93 points. 4 wins to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Inching closer to 93 points. 4 wins to go Or 8 OTL or SOL. :puke: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wamsley01 Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 (edited) Ouch, Philly is hacking away. They don't look like strong bets to hang on. They had a 3-0 lead and could have buried the Leafs and they let them get off the canvas. If they make it I bet it is by their fingertips If the Caps win 2-3 games this week they get to finish with the Panthers, Lightning, Thrashers and Canes in their final 8. They are in good shape Edited March 13, 2008 by Wamsley01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAKS-AVENUE Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Please tell me how much do you love this..........and does it not up our chances on this play-off run. I love real confidence ....taken from TSN. "During a TV time out in the Montreal Canadiens' 4-0 win over New Jersey this week, rookie goalie Carey Price went to the team bench and asked his teammates, ''Why don't we go play in their end for a bit?'' Defenceman Josh Gorges offered that vignette as an example of the low-key humour and growing confidence of the gifted goaltender from Williams Lake, B.C., who looks to have grown in stature since the No. 1 job was thrust upon him after the Canadiens dealt veteran Cristobal Huet to Washington at the NHL trading deadline on Feb. 26. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wamsley01 Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 Please tell me how much do you love this..........and does it not up our chances on this play-off run. I love real confidence ....taken from TSN. "During a TV time out in the Montreal Canadiens' 4-0 win over New Jersey this week, rookie goalie Carey Price went to the team bench and asked his teammates, ''Why don't we go play in their end for a bit?'' Defenceman Josh Gorges offered that vignette as an example of the low-key humour and growing confidence of the gifted goaltender from Williams Lake, B.C., who looks to have grown in stature since the No. 1 job was thrust upon him after the Canadiens dealt veteran Cristobal Huet to Washington at the NHL trading deadline on Feb. 26. " I have been on his jock since the Calder Cup run. I love the kid. You can see he is starting to feel it and believe in himself. He is starting to make the huge saves that people were wanting earlier in the season. He is getting scary good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlétique.Canadien Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 The Flyers suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wamsley01 Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 The Flyers suck. I guess we shouldn't be as impressed that we smoked them back to back anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wamsley01 Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 Islanders eliminated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 "During a TV time out in the Montreal Canadiens' 4-0 win over New Jersey this week, rookie goalie Carey Price went to the team bench and asked his teammates, ''Why don't we go play in their end for a bit?'' Lovin' it! It sounds like something Patrick Roy would have said. I'm really happy to hear that Carey is gaining in the confidence department. We all know goalies need confidence in themselves...alot more than forwards or d-men! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wamsley01 Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 Leafs need to run the table...I am good with 6-3 and the 10th pick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskhab Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 How many of these threads do we need around here? People, stick to the original! Anyways, while it won't take this many points, but right now a guaranteed playoff spot in the East is 98 points (Buffalo is in 9th with 79 points, and if they ran the table would get 98 points). Here's the "magic numbers" site: http://zorak.best.vwh.net/nhl/ Atlanta and Tampa can't possibly catch us anymore, and 1 more point makes it out of reach for the Islanders. So it's 9 points between us and Buffalo right now for a playoff spot... and that drops for each point they don't gain. So if they lose in OT, it's down to 8 points, no matter what we do. If we win, it drops to 7. If we win, and Buffalo loses in regulation, the magic number drops by 4 points. We're clear of Washington with 8 points, and Florida in 6. Toronto in 4. Again every point won by us and lost by them reduces the number. In short, it won't be long before we start seeing "x's and y's" by EC teams in the standings.... showing the clinching of the playoffs first (x) and then division (y). Well, I guess it'll be a while before we see a "y", all divisions are still pretty close. New Jersey, Montreal, and Pittsburgh all have magic numbers for making the playoffs of under 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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