24-25 Goal Differential Superthread/Bonus Losers' Race Feature

[Ianturnedbull]

Updated in OP.

 

[Ianturnedbull]

Now that we're getting close to Rememberence Day, we can discuss the Loser's Race here.

By the end of November or Black Friday (November 27th), the standings are pretty much set. Yes I know there is the rare team (like EDM) that claw their way back, but nothing more really.

Teams like CBJ, ANA, MTL, SJS, and BUF know about Black Friday all too well.

If your team is sitting between 9 and 14 points right now then you're in the Loser's Race.

 

[Soundgarden]

Update!!!

NJD have played 15 games. Most teams are hovering around 13 games now.

The Best Teams:

WPG +32
NYR +20
VGK +19
CAR +18
WSH +14

THEE Worst Teams (shame on you):

MTL -18
SJS -17
PHI -15
NSH -13
PIT -13

3 things stand out:

1. MTL fans felt they had one hell of an offseason. That they would make a massive jump in the standings, and slip into a wildcard spot.

2. PIT hired Dubas with the premise of win now, and to squeeze the last out of Crosby/Malkin/Letang. It's looking like a short-term/long-term disaster.

3. Barry Trotz is now pondering/threatening a re-build if his team doesn't get going. If he pulls the plug on having a competitive season, will he fire Brunette...and then himself?

Good thing we just waived Fabbro, that'll help.

 

[Ianturnedbull]

Good thing we just waived Fabbro, that'll help.

Dante Fabbro?

Bro, is he of any consequence? Is he a difference maker in any season? A career high of 24 points?

 

[Soundgarden]

Dante Fabbro?

Bro, is he of any consequence? Is he a difference maker in any season? A career high of 24 points?

Yes, he's a fine 2-way defender and was a perfect compliment to Josi in his 95 point season.

He's a no4 at worst and better than Schenn Lauzon Carrier Del Gaizo and Stastny.

 

[Ianturnedbull]

Yes, he's a fine 2-way defender and was a perfect compliment to Josi in his 95 point season.

So why did they waive him?

 

[Soundgarden]

So why did they waive him?

Because we suck

 

[Golden_Jet]

Now that we're getting close to Rememberence Day, we can discuss the Loser's Race here.

By the end of November or Black Friday (November 27th), the standings are pretty much set. Yes I know there is the rare team (like EDM) that claw their way back, but nothing more really.

Teams like CBJ, ANA, MTL, SJS, and BUF know about Black Friday all too well.

If your team is sitting between 9 and 14 points right now then you're in the Loser's Race.

Ya usually 3-4 teams different, from points percentage, out of the 16.
Probably December 1 is a better date now, with later starts to season.

 

[Ianturnedbull]

I think TOR ended MTL'S season last night. The fans/media are going nuts.

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Low end goal differential update:

MTL -23
SJS -20
PHI -15
PIT -15
ANA -14
STL -14

 

[BallardEra]

I think TOR ended MTL'S season last night. The fans/media are going nuts.

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Low end goal differential update:

MTL -23
SJS -20
PHI -15
PIT -15
ANA -14
STL -14

Pens and Habs both at -21 now.

 

[Ianturnedbull]

Pens and Habs both at -21 now.

Update in OP

 

[BallardEra]

Update in OP

Pens leading the golf tourney at -26

 

[Ianturnedbull]

"The worst thing that can happen to a GM is, 15 games into the season, you have to fix the mess that you created in July… that’s Nashville and Pittsburgh right now.”

-Doug Maclean

https://x.com/i/web/status/1857548962707734753

 

[Ianturnedbull]

Deadly for some teams update in OP.

 

[BallardEra]

Deadly for some teams update in OP.

 

[Ianturnedbull]

Dec. 12th.

Update

 

[Maelmoor]

A stat I found crazy is that we (Tampa) have a +49 goal difference to Bruins, who is one point ahead of us in the standings (albeit we have games in hand compared to them)