GDT: Canes at Habs

[Carolinas Identity*]

oh so now u r gonna lecture me also?

 

[A Star is Burns]

Man, I'm glad I'm able to have fun and believe and not be crushed if it doesn't happen. Damn bunch of sticks in the mud wrapped in wet blankets.

 

[Finnish Jerk Train]

I allowed myself the indulgence of looking at the standings this morning. My non-fancy observation is that if everyone picks up points through game 82 at the same pace they have over their last ten games, we would tie Tampa for 8th with 92. Boston and NYI would finish with 90, Philly with 84. Granted, the numbers won't land exactly there because the value of the last ten for predicting the future is basically worthless, but the point is it's not impossible to sneak in.

We still have a tough stretch coming, though, and we saw what happened the last time we ran into one. If we pass that test and take advantage of the three games we're supposed to win (call it 11 points over the next seven games), I'll get my hopes up. Game 80 against the Islanders is the one I have circled on my calendar. If we can come out of the CBJ-DAL-PIT-MIN stretch with 88 points or so, and if nobody else pulls away from the pack, the chance to step on another team's head could put us in control of our destiny. It's certainly a tall order and I'm only about 50% sure we could do it, but if we do, I'll be really excited in two weeks.

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

i am war
i am pain
i am all you've ever slain

i am tears in your eyes

i am grief

i am lies

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

I repeat, **** all you guys. I. I believe.

And Hank, are your seats on the aisle? Just want to plan accordingly.

Welcome back Chuck!

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Meh...I don't know why some people are seemingly upset because some of us don't think the Canes are going to make the playoffs. I haven't truly thought the Canes were going to make the playoffs at any time in the last 4 years (including before the season started this year). Doesn't mean I'm not enjoying the ride and rooting for them to win.

 

[A Star is Burns]

Meh...I don't know why some people are seemingly upset because some of us don't think the Canes are going to make the playoffs. I haven't truly thought the Canes were going to make the playoffs at any time in the last 4 years (including before the season started this year). Doesn't mean I'm not enjoying the ride and rooting for them to win.

Is it any different than the people saying we should wait until certain games are complete or not to get emotionally invested? We all just say how we feel, and sometimes we measure each other against that, right or wrong.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Is it any different than the people saying we should wait until certain games are complete or not to get emotionally invested? We all just say how we feel, and sometimes we measure each other against that, right or wrong.

Fair point. Like I said, I don't see any problem with talking about it even if I don't think it's likely. The difference though is saying "let's wait" vs. calling people sticks in the mud. That's a bit different to me.

 

[the halleJOKEL]

i dont feel anything anymore

 

[RodTheBawd]

Meh...I don't know why some people are seemingly upset because some of us don't think the Canes are going to make the playoffs. I haven't truly thought the Canes were going to make the playoffs at any time in the last 4 years (including before the season started this year). Doesn't mean I'm not enjoying the ride and rooting for them to win.

Fight me bro.

i dont feel anything anymore

I can teach you to feel again.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Fight me bro.

Bojangles, NOON!

And IIRC from one of the workout threads, you said you have a bad back, so I know where to hit.

 

[Navin R Slavin]

so many feels

 

[AD Skinner]

 

[NotOpie]

I allowed myself the indulgence of looking at the standings this morning. My non-fancy observation is that if everyone picks up points through game 82 at the same pace they have over their last ten games, we would tie Tampa for 8th with 92. Boston and NYI would finish with 90, Philly with 84. Granted, the numbers won't land exactly there because the value of the last ten for predicting the future is basically worthless, but the point is it's not impossible to sneak in.

We still have a tough stretch coming, though, and we saw what happened the last time we ran into one. If we pass that test and take advantage of the three games we're supposed to win (call it 11 points over the next seven games), I'll get my hopes up. Game 80 against the Islanders is the one I have circled on my calendar. If we can come out of the CBJ-DAL-PIT-MIN stretch with 88 points or so, and if nobody else pulls away from the pack, the chance to step on another team's head could put us in control of our destiny. It's certainly a tall order and I'm only about 50% sure we could do it, but if we do, I'll be really excited in two weeks.

Wow that's some world class "conditional optimism" right there.

My goal for this season, after it became clear where we really were as a team, was 87 points. I just want this team to show continued improvement.

Now next season....if we don't make the playoffs.....I'm burning the ****ing house down!!!

 

[the halleJOKEL]

Wow that's some world class "conditional optimism" right there.

My goal for this season, after it became clear where we really were as a team, was 87 points. I just want this team to show continued improvement.

Now next season....if we don't make the playoffs.....I'm burning the ****ing house down!!!

everyone remember this post for next april

we might have a nice hfcanes community bonfire over at notopie's house, i'll bring the marshmallows

 

[Finnish Jerk Train]

Heh, I guess so. I want to believe, but experience has taught me not to​.

I'm just working through what it will take for me to allow myself to be optimistic ​because I can see it going in either direction.

 

[NotOpie]

everyone remember this post for next april

we might have a nice hfcanes community bonfire over at notopie's house, i'll bring the marshmallows

I didn't say my house!

I said THE house....now who's THE MAN?

 

[Finnish Jerk Train]

I didn't say my house!

I said THE house....now who's THE MAN?

If by "house" you mean "arena"... don't. If you burn down the arena, we no longer have a sweet arena deal that keeps us from going to Quebec.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

So Brindy's house is now getting burned down after he just got a sweetheart tax deal? Man, you guys are tough.

 

[NotOpie]

If by "house" you mean "arena"... don't. If you burn down the arena, we no longer have a sweet arena deal that keeps us from going to Quebec.

I think the arena is inflammable.

 

[RodTheBawd]

Bojangles, NOON!

And IIRC from one of the workout threads, you said you have a bad back, so I know where to hit.

Let's make it Cook out, since no one ever lets you go.

My back basically means if you get me on the ground, I'm ****ed.

 

[The Faulker 27]

Let's make it Cook out, since no one ever lets you go.

My back basically means if you get me on the ground, I'm ****ed.

Somehow I'm picturing this...