Who wins the Atlantic?

[Evilhomer]

I think Ottawa's success, or lack thereof, in the playoffs will depend entirely on Ullmark. He has struggled in the playoffs, and even his regular season numbers this year have not been great.

 

[Sticksandsun]

I sort of see Ottawa like we were back in 2023. They would be a wild card team in the playoffs for the first time in years, so I would definitely consider them a Cinderella story if they go far. I think they would be dangerous for any team.

They just need the playoff experience, whether they win or lose this year.
Look out if they bring in a winning coach like Quenneville, could be the push they need to iron out the finer details.

They run really hot than extremely cold so a great coach can flatten the peaks and valleys to a more consistent formula.

 

[Lahey]

Flexing moments from 20+ years ago…. Dark times….

I mean it was relevant to the discussion. Also habs fans flexing that they might actually play a playoff game this year.. dark times

 

[Sypher04]

This is the same fanbase that claimed they were a President's Trophy bubble team the year Florida beat them by eight points.

If someone actually said that to you, congrats you found a fan with a bad opinion - every fanbase has em. In no way was that a common sentiment among Leaf fans.

 

[Dread Clawz]

I don't know where you learned how to count but where I come from 87 is = to 87.

And seeing as both teams have 87 points they are tied.

If they remain tied after game 82 at that point you need a tiebreaker but as of today they are tied with 87 points

The Panthers have the tiebreaker, Einstein. That's what everyone is trying to tell you .

 

[Ulysses31]

red wings imo

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

The Panthers have the tiebreaker, Einstein. That's what everyone is trying to tell you .

Not anymore they don't, but even still as of right now I still consider them tied.

I don't look at tiebreakers unless it's needed.

And it's not April 17th so it's not needed right now

 

[FinlandPanther]

I could see Toronto winning it. Florida just doesn’t care enough. They’re resting while playing.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

The Panthers have the tiebreaker, Einstein. That's what everyone is trying to tell you .

They don't though lol

 

[Golden_Jet]

They don't though lol

As of today they don’t, yesterday before games were played they were, ( when the original conversation started)

 

[FinlandPanther]

They don't though lol

Yeah now they don’t. His point was correct at the time.

 

[Dread Clawz]

It'll probably come down to who wins the two head to heads between Florida and Toronto. If one team wins both, there's your division winner.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Hoefully it’s a hard-fought battle until the last day of the season, and none of the teams rest their players.

 

[zenator]

I have a hunch it'll be Tampa.

 

[Power Surge]

I have a hunch it'll be Tampa.

This back to back with the islanders coming up will be a test for sure but after scoring two touchdowns and a 2pt conversion in two games its hard not to have confidence we'll finally overcome the third spot.

 

[Silky Johnson]

Please remind Habs fans 1993 was 32 years ago.

Yeah but 1967 was 58 years ago, so you both suck.

 

[Silky Johnson]

So 1967 won't be mentioned again? We can recognize there are a lot of new players on this team, with only a handful having a long tenure?

Let's not be dishonest about what people speak about when taking about the Leafs.

To be clear:

Not winning since 1967 is due to the curse of Harold Balard and the general awfulness of the TML franchise.

Winning a single playoff round with the current core is straight up on them.

Two different concepts

 

[Fatass]

Leafs will win the Atlantic. They are a harder team to play against than previous years.

 

[Sticksandsun]

Leafs clearly don't want 1st, losing to the 2042 Cup Champs in San Jose.
Embarrassing to say the least, almost like the Leafs have a Hockey virus they can't shake.

 

[CCM19]

Winners get Ottawa. Who wants em

 

[StittsvilleJames]

I pray it's Tampa who plays Ottawa.

I think the sens are going to go out early this year, and I'd much rather not deal with Leafs fans after they beat us, or "Your Tkachuk is worse" Panthers fans.

I can handle losing to the Lightning, only because there is no narrative.

 

[Rhaegar Targaryen]

Hopefully Toronto

Likely Florida or Tampa

 

[LivingRentFree]

Hopefully Toronto

Likely Florida or Tampa

Hopefully Toronto is right.

 

[Tragedy]

I pray it's Tampa who plays Ottawa.

I think the sens are going to go out early this year, and I'd much rather not deal with Leafs fans after they beat us, or "Your Tkachuk is worse" Panthers fans.

I can handle losing to the Lightning, only because there is no narrative.

Damn bro, this some coward ass thinking

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

Toronto vs Ottawa
Florida vs Tampa