Holtby had a bad game last night giving up seven goals. Just glad it wasn't against a contender.
Holtby had a bad game last night giving up seven goals. Just glad it wasn't against a contender.
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Habs are not going gently into that goodnight. I like that they are showing up and playing for each other. This week will determine their fate, imo. Got Boston and Pittsburgh back-to-back. If they can get points in those games they may hang on for a while longer.
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-Cozy 3:16-
For being without McDavid, the Oilers played a helluva game last night.
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Scary scene...
...responsive and alert are good words to hear. Hope all goes well for Jay Boumeester.
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You guys are pretty much where we are, but with games in hand. I don't see it happening for either of our teams. The NHL points format does not allow teams who have fallen off the "playoff peloton" to climb back in. I still say 3 points for a regulation win to go along with the 3 points awarded for an OT/SO game.
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-Cozy 3:16-
ESPN had recently done an article on the loser point and where the standings would be with a variety of pt schemes.
It was an okay article.
Cizikas suffered a deep leg laceration from a Phlyer player's skate last might in period 1 and is gone likely 4 weeks.
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Krieder’s value seems to go up each game...
I read that when it came out, and agree it was OK. Here it is if anyone is interested:
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/...-points-system
Basically, very little changes under the different systems, just slight variations in the top teams and who might sneak in as a wild card. I basically agree with the conclusion that the current system works pretty much as well as the others. I think given the nature of hockey, a point for an overtime loss is not such a bad thing. Teams that get a lot of points this way are usually pretty solid and can be a factor come playoff time.
The thing I think needs attention is the seeding structure for the playoffs, which I think sucks and has become terribly boring. It was far better before they changed it, and I wish they'd go back to that format.
Bill
Re: point system
While just 'adjusting'' the current standings doesn't seem to impact in/out too much, the exercise doesn't take in account "how" a team might play when its a two or three pt swing.
I also agree that hockey seeding stinks but my suggestions to fix it are too radical! lol
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ooof...what a terrible game from the puck drop forward....
Death inspires me like a dog inspires a rabbit
Caps pulled one out last night, but Ovi is still stuck at 698.
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I know most of you probably don't care, but finally got to see the long awaited meathead match between Reaves and Johnston. RJ lost his footing and it turned into a grabby grab . Some body shots and a handful of swings n misses. One good punch landed by Reaves at the end that had RJ check his face. Disappointing considering the build-up for this one. I must say though that it brought an old school tear to my eye seeing a fight at the opening face-off
Rangers now 7 points out with a nice win streak going...looooooongshot, but I'm diggin the ride!!
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A little AHL talk. We went to a Marlies game yesterday...Toronto Marlies (Leafs) vs. Belleville Senators (Ottawa Sens). After 14 minutes, it was 4-0 Belleville. We were preparing ourselves for a blowout. But never say never. End of the 1st, 4-1. End of the 2nd, 5-3. With only 17 seconds left in the 3rd, the Marlies tie it up! Into OT we go. The Marlies take the win in OT. What a game!
Who says you need to pay hundreds for an NHL game to see great hockey? For a fraction of the cost, you can see fantastic hockey by supporting the farm teams.
(and in NHL action the actual Leafs beat the actual Senators 4-2 later that same evening )
Caps are really sucking ass. I hope it's just a slump they are going through.
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Yeah, it was kinda meh. I get the old school sentiment as I don't think I've seen an opening drop fight since McCarty/Lemieux.
Out here, took the last three from the Blues, Isle's and Caps. Things seem to be looking up. Here's to hoping they can move up in the standings a bit more, try and get as many home games in the playoffs as possible. Picked up another D in Martinez, see how that goes.
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In the East, the Gritties (imo) are very dangerous. They score in bunches and now that Hart is back and ascending as a goalie - muy dangerous.
Isles would never face them in Round 1, but if Isles fade as Gritties continue to rise, the fight would be for the spot.
And a hot rookie goalie? Those guys know no fear in the playoffs...
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Knights are one of our jinx teams, along with Minnesota.
You guys solved Vasilievsky today.
Caps tie game with twenty seconds left and lose in OT in less than a minute. At least Ovi got 699. I hope it's just some kind of Voo Doo jinx.
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