I agree, one of those three would really solidify the top 6 for the contention years. No need to tank/draft high after that imo. Habs have their future D set, the future goaltending hopefully, and when healthy, have 5 of the future top 6. I was hesitant on if Newhook could be a top 6 player but if he had Dach all year and was healthy, I have no doubt he'd easily get between 50 and 60 pts
Jeez...with that Flames schedule if we pass them.... I'll be so upset
those remaining schedules reaffirm just how important the results tonight actually were!
Canadiens: Flyers, Isles, Red Wings all fighting to make playoffs. Only Ottawa is out of playoff contention.
at least it's mostly against team with something to still play for.. that's the only thing that can save this last stretch for us.
The good news is the Flyers, Islanders and Red Wings are going to give everything they have as their playoff lives are on the line
wow, thank the heavens the Flames have an easy final 5 games!
Canucks won't rest anyone as they are battling Edmonton for 1st in the Pacific as 2nd place plays Vegas. Panthers aren't resting anyone as it is their next game and are battling Toronto for home ice.
3 weeks ago : Ottawa is not winning any game ever again
The games played clause doesn't start until next year
I don't think Leafs will pass Panthers. Panthers are playing Ottawa, CBJ, Buffalo, and then Toronto. They will show up against Toronto and that's it.
Usually teams don't rest players until with a couple of games remaining not 5 or 6 as they want them to stay sharp unless they have a minor injury. I don't see Panthers, Oilers or Canucks resting anyone that is healthy until game 81 not 78
You're right, but I do believe they'll take it "easy" for those games. Or they'll try new strategies to see what works/doesn't. They won't be playing to absolutely win.
Yes, I know. But he's playing a lot. Will the Devils get someone else?) To be number 1?
