NerveDamage 4,176 Report post Posted April 6, 2016 We were totally spoiled back then. I can remember pretty much just waiting for the playoffs every year as the regular season just felt like they didn't matter. It was never a question of will we get in, but rather will we be #1 or #2 seed. I'm definitely more invested in the regular season in 2016. Oh I know we all were, I just disagree with the "it's not fun because it's uncertain" I mean, it adds to the excitement of actually watching a game where so much is on the line. 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,763 Report post Posted April 6, 2016 Oh I know we all were, I just disagree with the "it's not fun because it's uncertain" I mean, it adds to the excitement of actually watching a game where so much is on the line. We're 100% on the same page! I cant wait for the game tonight! 2 krsmith17 and NerveDamage reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted April 6, 2016 To be honest I'd rather have us be in a comfortable position and get into playoffs than go through this nervous wreck. It would be one thing if our talent clicked like they did in 2013... Now THAT was a fun year to watch... Zet, Dats and Howard were absolutely dominating with 4 or 5 games left. We needed to win like 4 games to get in and we did it beautifully. Such an epic finish... And then we upset Anaheim.. even more epic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number19 159 Report post Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) To be honest I'd rather have us be in a comfortable position and get into playoffs than go through this nervous wreck. It would be one thing if our talent clicked like they did in 2013... Now THAT was a fun year to watch... Zet, Dats and Howard were absolutely dominating with 4 or 5 games left. We needed to win like 4 games to get in and we did it beautifully. Such an epic finish... And then we upset Anaheim.. even more epic! And then taking the champs to game 7 OT. Lilja-esque giveaway from Quincey from possibly going all the way. That was a good run for the regular season we had. Probably the best run since 09? Or maybe the almost comeback from 3-0? I can't remember which year it was but one of those Sharks series were stolen by the refs. I still remember the phantom calls on Bert at crucial times. We were some puck luck away from making some decent runs but at the same time it was frustrating how Kenny would never make the big move to push us over. And here we are now the same situation but older and not as good. The team's really relied on the vets to turn it up in the playoffs but since last year Kronwall and Z have really fallen off a cliff. I don't think we give a team as good as Tampa last year much of a fight this time around. Edited April 6, 2016 by Number19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerveDamage 4,176 Report post Posted April 6, 2016 Post-Season predictions by Micah Blake McCurdy (@IneffectiveMath) 1 GMRwings1983 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number19 159 Report post Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) If we can get that exact route through the playoffs I can agree with the percentages. We dodge all the experienced and healthy teams. Tampa has major injuries and NYI has no goalie if Halak is still out by the 2nd round. Florida gets dicey but maybe we have a chance (lol) with their lack of experience. If we get paired against Pitt or WSH we get blasted out of the playoffs. I guess we'll find out if we have a chance in a series vs Philly by tonight. Edited April 6, 2016 by Number19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted April 7, 2016 85.1% now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtlantaHotWings 1,091 Report post Posted April 7, 2016 85.1% now and the cool thing if you click away team wins it shows ....a single word IN 2 Barrie and Echolalia reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted April 7, 2016 Now it's saying 91.4% http://www.sportsclubstats.com/NHL2.html 1 NerveDamage reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buppy 1,720 Report post Posted April 7, 2016 Scenarios for tomorrow: Win = In Loss in shootout = Need 1 point .vs NY Loss in OT = Need win .vs NY Loss in regulation = Need ROW .vs NY All assuming Boston and Philly win their remaining games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted April 7, 2016 Detroit Red Wings Playoff Chances 50/50 Beat Philadelphia 3-0, playoff odds up 16.6 to 91.4% 93 points 41 28-11 Repeat performance of last night tonight vs. the Bruins and Saturday's a rest day! 1 amato reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted April 7, 2016 Ughh this is too stressful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerveDamage 4,176 Report post Posted April 7, 2016 Am I supposed to be 'high' when looking at this? Or will it get me 'high' if I keep staring? I like the 2001: A space Odyssey homage. Art meets Math Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted April 7, 2016 Ughh this is too stressful Before yesterday's game I'd say it was. But not anymore. I feel a lot better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larktha7139 6 Report post Posted April 7, 2016 Lose tonight and Saturday becomes must win, I won't be stress free till its done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted April 7, 2016 Before yesterday's game I'd say it was. But not anymore. I feel a lot better. That very huge win last night could very well be irrelevant. I'm not getting ahead of myself. This is still the biggest game of the season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted April 7, 2016 We need to lock 3rd place up tonight and then let BOS/PHI fight it out for the WC spot. That very huge win last night could very well be irrelevant. I'm not getting ahead of myself. This is still the biggest game of the season 1 NerveDamage reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerveDamage 4,176 Report post Posted April 7, 2016 We need to lock 3rd place up tonight and then let BOS/PHI fight it out for the WC spot. You're damn right! I still hope for us to pass Tampa and get Home Ice, though they visit NJD and MTL. So as long as they lock 3rd place today I'm happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted April 7, 2016 (edited) Hopefully, this plane landed safely in Boston this morning and all onboard were well fed and rested,, Edited April 7, 2016 by FireCaptain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted April 7, 2016 Do you think we have a chance at overtaking Tampa? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted April 7, 2016 They only have a 25 - 37% chance of being in 3rd instead of 2nd. However, in either scenario they have an 85% of meeting the Wings in the first round right now (basically us or BOS until that scenario works itself out). http://www.sportsclubstats.com/NHL/Eastern/Atlantic/TampaBay2.html Do you think we have a chance at overtaking Tampa? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,802 Report post Posted April 7, 2016 They only have a 25 - 37% chance of being in 3rd instead of 2nd. However, in either scenario they have an 85% of meeting the Wings in the first round right now (basically us or BOS until that scenario works itself out). http://www.sportsclubstats.com/NHL/Eastern/Atlantic/TampaBay2.html So we can't be a Wild Card because we finish 3rd in the division? Even if the Flyers and Islanders both make the playoffs with better records than us? Strange format the league cornered itself into a few years ago. I'd do away with divisions altogether. Just have two Conferences, no divisions. That would get rid of this quirky system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerveDamage 4,176 Report post Posted April 7, 2016 On a day like today, 73 years ago, Don Grosso gets a hat-trick and helps Detroit win 4-0 over Boston in the Stanley Cup Finals 2 Jacksoni and amato reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted April 7, 2016 Flyers and Islanders can't take third in Atlantic b/c they're in the Metro division, so yes, best Flyers can do at this point is the remaining WC spot. Boston, however, being in Atlantic, can kick us out of 3rd and force us to fight for the WC spot. So we can't be a Wild Card because we finish 3rd in the division? Even if the Flyers and Islanders both make the playoffs with better records than us? Strange format the league cornered itself into a few years ago. I'd do away with divisions altogether. Just have two Conferences, no divisions. That would get rid of this quirky system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerveDamage 4,176 Report post Posted April 7, 2016 (edited) Edited April 7, 2016 by NerveDamage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
