FrostyWinnipeg Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 Just now, Floyd said: My ultimate third pairing would be Myers-Enstrom, I think they work well together My least favorite pairing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unknown Poster Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 We're lucky Chiarot has been playing so well. And that Morrow has been pretty good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeart Posted March 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 47 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said: BIshop out and STL on the comeback trail. Too little too late for 3rd in central but wild card possible now. looks like the central division wild card race will be a tough one this year, glad we are second in the division The Unknown Poster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 Still a possibility that its two Pacific teams. Would love if the Kings or Ducks got the second wild card make Nashville play a tough physical series while having to travel cross country. Mark F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BomberBall Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 Ken Wiebe @WiebeSunSports 5m5 minutes ago #NHLJets HC Paul Maurice says D Jacob Trouba still needs to see a few specialists. Trouba remains in concussion protocol, though he “came in feeling good” on Monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 The Unknown Poster, Jimmy Pop and blue_gold_84 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unknown Poster Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 11 minutes ago, Jpan85 said: Lots of options for back issues. But hopefully this isnt delaying the inevitable and he can come back sooner than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyWinnipeg Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Jpan85 said: Edited March 19, 2018 by FrostyWinnipeg Mark F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelownabomberfan Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 2 hours ago, Jpan85 said: Still a possibility that its two Pacific teams. Would love if the Kings or Ducks got the second wild card make Nashville play a tough physical series while having to travel cross country. Yes Nashville Ducks would suck a lot of energy out of Nashville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyWinnipeg Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said: Yes Nashville Ducks would suck a lot of energy out of Nashville. But in terms of beatability i kinda want the kings to play nash. Not that it matters much, Nash not lost to either. Edited March 19, 2018 by FrostyWinnipeg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelownabomberfan Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 3 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said: But in terms of beatability i kinda want the kings to play nash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 You never know. I have the Kings as my darkhorse candidate in the West. They are very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 For purely selfish reasons, I want this... First round - Minnesota-Jets - least travel Second round - San Jose-Jets - just to see Buff open-ice destroy Kane Third round - Vegas - because its a short flight for me! Finals - Boston-Jets - Wheeler's revenge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelownabomberfan Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 34 minutes ago, Atomic said: You never know. I have the Kings as my darkhorse candidate in the West. They are very good. Always count on the hot goalie. Is Quick playing well this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 24 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said: Always count on the hot goalie. Is Quick playing well this year? Yeah he's running a .922 save percentage right now. LA in general has been playing quite well since they started to make moves around the trade deadline. I'm always wary of the teams with a good goalie, stud defenceman, and playoff experience. They're the ones that can make a solid playoff run out of an average regular season. The Unknown Poster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelownabomberfan Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 1 minute ago, Atomic said: Yeah he's running a .922 save percentage right now. LA in general has been playing quite well since they started to make moves around the trade deadline. I'm always wary of the teams with a good goalie, stud defenceman, and playoff experience. They're the ones that can make a solid playoff run out of an average regular season. It's always good to bet a dark horse in the playoffs. Load up on them while everyone is taking a third line guy on Tampa or Vegas. Atomic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyWinnipeg Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Floyd said: For purely selfish reasons, I want this... First round - Minnesota-Jets - least travel Second round - San Jose-Jets - just to see Buff open-ice destroy Kane Third round - Vegas - because its a short flight for me! Finals - Boston-Jets - Wheeler's revenge... Vegas out in first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCon Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said: Vegas out in first! Hot take. That could mean only one Pacific team left in the playoffs after round 1. I would like to see the NHL move to a 1 to 8 seeding system, with reseeding after the first round. FrostyWinnipeg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelownabomberfan Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 (edited) 48 minutes ago, JCon said: Hot take. That could mean only one Pacific team left in the playoffs after round 1. I would like to see the NHL move to a 1 to 8 seeding system, with reseeding after the first round. I would too. Jets should play Nashville in round three, not round two. Just means a weaker team gets to the third round. That got me a few years ago when the Habs had to take out Boston while the Rangers got a cake walk in round two against an injury-ravaged Pittsburgh team and then beat the Habs in Round 3 who were totally gassed after the Boston series. Didn't seem fair given the disparity in the standings, as the Rangers just walked into the finals. The Bruins and Canadiens should have met in Round 3 and slugged it out after killing off the weaker fish. Edited March 19, 2018 by kelownabomberfan JCon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardCoreBlue Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 49 minutes ago, Atomic said: Yeah he's running a .922 save percentage right now. LA in general has been playing quite well since they started to make moves around the trade deadline. I'm always wary of the teams with a good goalie, stud defenceman, and playoff experience. They're the ones that can make a solid playoff run out of an average regular season. There is something to be said for not worrying too much where you finish in the standings (i.e., average regular season) as long as it's 16 or better. Then do your damage. kelownabomberfan and Atomic 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyWinnipeg Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 18 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said: I would too. Jets should play Nashville in round three, not round two. Just means a weaker team gets to the third round. That got me a few years ago when the Habs had to take out Boston while the Rangers got a cake walk in round two against an injury-ravaged Pittsburgh team and then beat the Habs in Round 3 who were totally gassed after the Boston series. Didn't seem fair given the disparity in the standings, as the Rangers just walked into the finals. The Bruins and Canadiens should have met in Round 3. One division solves all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelownabomberfan Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 Just now, FrostyWinnipeg said: One division solves all I have vague memories of such things. Number one would play sixteen, number two would play 15 and away we go. That got changed pretty early on though with the formations of the Smythe division etc. Which meant every year Winnipeg was screwed having to play Edmonton in round one or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelownabomberfan Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 Here's the playoff seeding in 1980. Imagine if the NHL went back to this format....Winnipeg might play Pittsburgh in Round One. How screwy would that be... Playoff seeds[edit] The sixteen teams that qualified for the playoffs are ranked 1–16 based on regular season points. Philadelphia Flyers, Patrick Division champions, Clarence Campbell Conference regular season champions – 116 points Buffalo Sabres, Adams Division champions, Prince of Wales Conference regular season champions – 110 points Montreal Canadiens, Norris Division champions – 107 points Boston Bruins – 105 points New York Islanders – 91 points Minnesota North Stars – 88 points Chicago Black Hawks, Smythe Division champions – 87 points New York Rangers – 86 points Atlanta Flames – 83 points St. Louis Blues – 80 points Toronto Maple Leafs – 75 points Los Angeles Kings – 74 points Pittsburgh Penguins – 73 points (30 wins) Hartford Whalers – 73 points (27 wins) Vancouver Canucks – 70 points Edmonton Oilers – 69 points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyWinnipeg Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 10 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said: I have vague memories of such things. Number one would play sixteen, number two would play 15 and away we go. That got changed pretty early on though with the formations of the Smythe division etc. Which meant every year Winnipeg was screwed having to play Edmonton in round one or two. I too remember that. The Freep listed one division and I also want to say it was 79/80. But Wiki says they had divisions back then. Maybe it was just for playoff predictions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelownabomberfan Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 1 minute ago, FrostyWinnipeg said: I too remember that. The Freep listed one division and I also want to say it was 79/80. But Wiki says they had divisions back then. Maybe it was just for playoff predictions. Looks like in 1982 they changed the playoff format to be inter-divisional rather than treated as just one big division. This cut down on travel costs, as you didn't have four rounds of potential bi-coastal series, but it also guaranteed seeing the same teams beat their brains out every year in the playoffs, until the finals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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