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Originally Posted by GGG
However the likelyhood of winning any one game against any team in the league ranges between about 40 and 60 percent. So while the groupings might have some merit saying we'll win 100% of the non playoff team games and go .500 on the rest does not have any basis in fact. So non playoff vs playoff vs elite groupings don't hold much water the way they are typically applied
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This is very true. But strength of schedule routinely does play a significant factor in the success of a team, especially making the post season. Comparing the difficulty of schedule down the stretch is an important factor to take into consideration. Or are you going to suggest that you would rather the Flames wouldn't be benefitted by playing the Canucks and the Avalanche instead of the teams near the top of the division?