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Originally Posted by transplant99
of course it has meaning.
just because it applies to more than one team, does not take away that it is a fact for all of them.
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typically when in a playoff race, say there's 3 teams.. and mathematically they're all in it. Usually 1 or 2 of those teams will need help. Ottawa, for example. Boston controls their own desinty, Ottawa does not
In this unusual scenario, all 3 teams control their destiny. Therefor it becomes a meaningless statement. Technically it's true but it's also impossible because all 3 teams play each other.
and yes, I fully expect St Louis not to be desperate. Why would they? They openly talked about how last season they tried so hard to win the Presidents trophy they had nothing left and it was a big part of losing round 1. I don't expect them to float around.. but I don't expect them to block shots with their faces either.