mianjo
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- Jan 16, 2009
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I'd much rather see us claiming one of the three divisional spots. Preferably #1.
If Florida loses tonight (currently down 2-0), and we win our game in hand, we'd be only 3 points from 2nd place.
With teams increasingly opting out of the full blown rebuild route, I wonder if this is going to be the new norm. No more gimme games against teams actively trying to suck since there are almost none.We're pacing for 92 pts and we're not even that far from the top. The Leafs are 3rd in the East and are pacing for only 102 pts, it's crazy. TVA talked about it but I think this season is the highest parity ever.
If we could start scoring just a bit more, I would frankly believe in our chances to be a Top-5 team in the East.
I love what the NBA has done with their expanded wild card. Should do something like that.How compressed the standings are is extremely fun, but it's also incredibly nerve wracking.
I know people don't like the idea of expanded playoffs, but if this turns out to be the new norm' - it would be a fair argument in favour of expanded playoffs. Especially with continued expansion increasing the amount of teams that do not get in.