Its looking like the wildcard race in the East is going to be exciting

[Jee]

I'm not exaggerating when I say that the habs are going to finish first in the East

 

[HabsAddict]

I'm not exaggerating when I say that the habs are going to finish first in the East

$5 bucks in the mail.

 

[Nogatco Rd]

I'm not exaggerating when I say that the habs are going to finish first in the East

Smokin that good shit tonight huh

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

I'm not exaggerating when I say that the habs are going to finish first in the East

...you're right, it's not exaggerating...the word you're looking for is:


Delusional

 

[JianYang]

A couple losses in a row does real damage in these standings because many of these teams in that wildcard battle are on a run.

Actually, I'd say Tampa has also been dragged into this mud because they currently hold a divisional seed by one point. That's exhibit A of what happens when you lose 2 regulation games in a row.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

A couple losses in a row does real damage in these standings because many of these teams in that wildcard battle are on a run.

Actually, I'd say Tampa has also been dragged into this mud because they currently hold a divisional seed by one point. That's exhibit A of what happens when you lose 2 regulation games in a row.

Yeah the only "safe" teams in the East are Washington, Toronto, Carolina, Florida, and New Jersey. 7 other teams are within 3 points of each other, and Tampa despite having games in hand is only one point up on all of Ottawa, Montreal, and Boston for the last Atlantic Divisional slot.

 

[SheldonJPlankton]

I'm not exaggerating when I say that the habs are going to finish first in the East

Atlantic division leader on pace for a 105 point season.

Just weak, weak top teams of Atlantic so far this season. Wide open for many teams to dominate.

 

[MMC]

Should add the play in tournament to make it even more exciting

 

[Jee]

$5 bucks in the mail.

I'm keeping that 5$ for the Stanley Cup bet.

Smokin that good shit tonight huh

I don't smoke, it's not healthy and I value my lungs.

...you're right, it's not exaggerating...the word you're looking for is:


Delusional

Just accept it and it will hurt less.

Atlantic division leader on pace for a 105 point season.

Just weak, weak top teams of Atlantic so far this season. Wide open for many teams to dominate.

Amen

 

[Lshap]

Should add the play in tournament to make it even more exciting

The entire regular season has turned into a Play-In round.

 

[catmanhabsfan]

Atlantic division leader on pace for a 105 point season.

Just weak, weak top teams of Atlantic so far this season. Wide open for many teams to dominate.

Why do people always say this instead of thinking perhaps they have to play stronger opponents more often?

 

[MCR74]

I'm not exaggerating when I say that the habs are going to finish first in the East

Giving up 7 straight goals isn't the way to go about it, but you do you.

 

[Doom Bot]

Giving up 7 straight goals isn't the way to go about it, but you do you.

Well losing in the first round every year isn't a great way to win a Stanley Cup but you gotta keep trying, right?

 

[Jee]

Giving up 7 straight goals isn't the way to go about it, but you do you.

We're giving the other teams a false sense of control. Just smart management.

 

[SheldonJPlankton]

Why do people always say this instead of thinking perhaps they have to play stronger opponents more often?

What does that mean?

If the notion is last year's top Atlantic teams suffer from having to play improved bottom Atlantic teams this season...leaving the Leafs as the middling team essentially unchanged from last year...and the bottom teams with points that would have been top teams points last season...is there evidence to support such a position?

 

[DrDangles]

It would be more exciting if the glut of teams fighting for those spots weren't lukewarm garbage that will be curb stomped in 4-5 games by whichever 1 seed they play

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

Just accept it and it will hurt less.

...amigo, I'm a Habs fan and even I know that's a wee bit too far fetched...

 

[EveryDay]

It would be more exciting if the glut of teams fighting for those spots weren't lukewarm garbage that will be curb stomped in 4-5 games by whichever 1 seed they play

Yeah as if Toronto could do that in a playoff match-up lol

 

[um]

Should add the play in tournament to make it even more exciting

Its called the regular season.

Don't mess with the playoffs.

 

[Jee]

...amigo, I'm a Habs fan and even I know that's a wee bit too far fetched...

they mad cuz bad

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

they mad cuz bad

...yep, they mad cuz bad...


...bad take...

 

[Captain Mountain]

It would be more exciting if the glut of teams fighting for those spots weren't lukewarm garbage that will be curb stomped in 4-5 games by whichever 1 seed they play

Which 1 seed? The team with a core that's basically the dictionary definition of playoff chokers? Or the team that most thought would miss the playoffs prior to the season?

We're just over halfway through the season. Teams like Montreal, Ottawa and Columbus have been among the best teams in the league over the last month or so. Some may fall back. Others may go on heaters. Other teams may rise. But none of those teams are as concerned at the thought of facing Washington or Toronto compared to Eastern conference contenders in seasons past. Hell, I think those teams would rather play those teams than, say, Carolina and Florida.

 

[kerrabria]

I like this Cbus team, but I'm gonna pump the brakes on them (and the Canadiens). This is what young teams with inspirational coaches do. They overperform for six weeks, take opponents by surprise, and stack enough wins to exit the basement. But some of their hot players will cool down, and adrenaline will wear off as guys hit 100+ NHL games.
Meanwhile, Pittsburgh is deflated, both New York teams are completely flat, and Detroit just isn't good.
My eyes are on...

• Boston players stepping up and rallying
• Tortorella squeezing a little bit more out of the Flyers
• Ottawa keeping the ship upright and not tearing a hole in their own sails

 

[DrDangles]

Which 1 seed? The team with a core that's basically the dictionary definition of playoff chokers? Or the team that most thought would miss the playoffs prior to the season?

We're just over halfway through the season.

There, you answered your own question.

Toronto and Washington will not win their divisions, Carolina and Florida will.

 

[BB79]

Wonder if Boston and Pittsburgh will be sellers at the TDL.

Boston won't be sellers, but won't be looking for rental players, either. If a solid trade that helps the future of the team comes up they'll make it, but I don't expect them to be all in, making furious deals or anything. I expect it to be a slow deadline myself.