I know they’re still in a growth phase; that’s why I wouldn’t be too upset if they missed. This season has been a success no matter what happens from here, imo.
People can pull the whole “team spirit” card in regards to my comment and be mad if they want, but I’d rather they miss and get to regrouping and working on improvements and adjustments for next year than see them get steamrolled and rack up a bunch of injuries to rookies because they’ve exposed them to brutal playoff hockey before the team is ready.