Speculation: Are we still in a playoff spot on January 8th

[AchtzehnBaby]

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[SensFactor]

We need at least 9/18 pts

 

[Carl Karlsson]

Went 3-5, very hard schedule but if they keep playing well I think 5 win is very possible. Anything more and I'll be over the moon.

 

[Senscore]

I doubt it. This is a tough lineup.


But I do think they'll be in a good position to get back there once it's done.

 

[GCK]

Come back with 9 points including 4 wins and we will be in the hunt.

 

[Micklebot]

Over the previous two seasons, the road team has averaged about 1.05 pts per game, while Home teams have averaged 1.17. So we basically need 9.5 pts on this road trip to keep pace with that,

Anything over 500 is on pace to put us in the playoffs, 500 on the dot is fine, but means we might need to make it up later.

 

[Loach]

Over the previous two seasons, the road team has averaged about 1.05 pts per game, while Home teams have averaged 1.17. So we basically need 9.5 pts on this road trip to keep pace with that,

Anything over 500 is on pace to put us in the playoffs, 500 on the dot is fine, but means we might need to make it up later.

They have 8/9 at home in April. Perfect time if they need to make up games or get a hot streak going.

 

[frightenedinmatenum2]

Nothing good can come from this thread. Just enjoy the ride.

 

[2CHAINZ]

We will be in first place by Jan 8th

 

[Tuna99]

Hopefully Forsbger is only injured short term.

Merilinan could be good, could be bad, it’s a risk though

 

[Ralph Malfredsson]

9 wins of course

 

[The Waffler]

A playoff team this January 8th and every January 8th after that.

 

[Alex1234]

A long road trip like this away from the newborns could be good for Brady and Claude
Let's hope Giroux can catch up the step he is missing so far this season

 

[BankStreetParade]

We will be in first place by Jan 8th

I think we need a new poll to guess what we'll be first place in by Jan 8th.

 

[Nova Stutzlia]

Of the next 9 games, the middle 5 are what you could call "murderers row", but the 1st 2 and last 2 are winnable.

 

[Nova Stutzlia]

Tuesday, December 17 - 10:00 p.m.	at Seattle Kraken
Thursday, December 19 - 9:00 p.m.	at Calgary Flames
Saturday, December 21 - 10:00 p.m.	at Vancouver Canucks
Sunday, December 22 - 8:00 p.m.	at Edmonton Oilers
Saturday, December 28 - 7:00 p.m.	at Winnipeg Jets
Sunday, December 29 - 8:00 p.m.	at Minnesota Wild

Thursday, January 2 - 8:00 p.m.	at Dallas Stars
Friday, January 3 - 8:00 p.m.	at St. Louis Blues
Tuesday, January 7 - 7:00 p.m.	at Detroit Red Wings

 

[2CHAINZ]

I think we need a new poll to guess what we'll be first place in by Jan 8th.

The options will be:

A. First
B. First
C. First
D. First
E. Fans need to buy more tickets and merch

 

[Golden_Jet]

Need 9-10 points , to stay in the mix.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

Hopefully Forsbger is only injured short term.

Merilinan could be good, could be bad, it’s a risk though

Given his play this year and last, I'm not going to worry about a Forsberg injury. Not like he's given the team a chance to win most games and a game like last night they lose with him in net. Feels like worst case Leevi is bad, like Forsberg has been over the last season +.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

try to be .500 and stay in the race.

AND... don't collapse when you get beat

 

[ottawagm]

Hopefully Forsbger is only injured short term.

Merilinan could be good, could be bad, it’s a risk though

Forsberg is a guaranteed L and doesn't help us in the future. At least Merilainen could be good, and if not, at least it may help him and the team for the future.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

Tuesday, December 17 - 10:00 p.m.	at Seattle Kraken
Thursday, December 19 - 9:00 p.m.	at Calgary Flames
Saturday, December 21 - 10:00 p.m.	at Vancouver Canucks
Sunday, December 22 - 8:00 p.m.	at Edmonton Oilers
Saturday, December 28 - 7:00 p.m.	at Winnipeg Jets
Sunday, December 29 - 8:00 p.m.	at Minnesota Wild

Thursday, January 2 - 8:00 p.m.	at Dallas Stars
Friday, January 3 - 8:00 p.m.	at St. Louis Blues
Tuesday, January 7 - 7:00 p.m.	at Detroit Red Wings

Who the f*** decided it was ok to have THREE back to backs on a 9 game road trip?

Sure there's a lot of time off between them but that's still hella tough on players(and forces us to play the backup goalie repeatedly). Yikes.

I was feeling positive and said 6 wins, but after taking a closer look at the schedule and the opponents, I'm thinking more like 4-5.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Only really matters if we’re In a playoff spot after the last game of the season is played.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

Who the f*** decided it was ok to have THREE back to backs on a 9 game road trip?

Sure there's a lot of time off between them but that's still hella tough on players. Yikes.

I was feeling positive and said 6 wins, but after taking a closer look at the schedule and the opponents, I'm thinking more like 4-5.

This may be selfish as a Senator fan, but not Ottawa resident, but I REALLY wish they were not hosting the WJC this year. God damn international disruptions screwing this team. Hope they're up for the task. Sometimes a road trip can galvanize a team, but it is a long one with tough matchups and too many back to backs guaranteeing we have to play a backup.

 

[Knave]

Tuesday, December 17 - 10:00 p.m.	at Seattle Kraken
Thursday, December 19 - 9:00 p.m.	at Calgary Flames
Saturday, December 21 - 10:00 p.m.	at Vancouver Canucks
Sunday, December 22 - 8:00 p.m.	at Edmonton Oilers
Saturday, December 28 - 7:00 p.m.	at Winnipeg Jets
Sunday, December 29 - 8:00 p.m.	at Minnesota Wild

Thursday, January 2 - 8:00 p.m.	at Dallas Stars
Friday, January 3 - 8:00 p.m.	at St. Louis Blues
Tuesday, January 7 - 7:00 p.m.	at Detroit Red Wings

In terms of back to backs -

Edmonton plays 4pm the previous day.
Wild play in Dallas Friday, we play them Sunday
St Louis plays 4 days early in the Winter Classic on Dec 31st vs the Blackhawks.

At the very least given the even shorter rest times - you would think Edmonton and Detroit are guaranteed backup games (or the first game of the back to back is the backup game) given how Ullmark looked at the end of yesterday's game. But likely all 3 you need to trust Meriläinen can split with Ullmark. 22 year old goaltender. Chance for him to make a big statement and outside of Edmonton I don't really feel there's other-worldly talent on any of those teams.