[squiggs96]

One of my favourite exchanges from the season:

Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

Playoffs aren't an option anymore, be realistic. The only team in the top 8 that could drop out now is Winnipeg, but they have a 4 point gap on the Flames with a game in hand. The Flames are also being chased by Minnesota, Dallas (who have seemed to have things figured out finally), and Colorado, all within 5 points and all have multiple games in hand. The west is just too competitive now, an 8 game losing streak will kill any chance a team might have at a playoff spot

Originally Posted by squiggs96

With that kind of heart I'm surprised you don't cheer for the Oilers. If you don't think there's a chance that a team can overcome three points in 47 games, I don't know why you watch sports. They might not make it to the playoffs, and not many expected them to, but to say it is unrealistic they are out with 57% of the season remaining is the same attitude why the Oilers say they can't come back in any game when they are down by two goals. Yes they've lost 8 straight, but they are still right there even after losing those eight straight.

If the Flames can't make it in, how would Minnesota, Dallas and Colorado have any chance? The playoffs should just start in January and we don't need to waste anyone's time. Season's over folks? What if we win 3 of the next 4? Doesn't matter. You're three points back. What if we beat Winnipeg? Doesn't matter. You're out..

Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

If the Flames go .500 from here on out (a very generous assumption at this point) that leaves them with 84 points, well below the cutoff for playoffs. Minnesota, Dallas, and Colorado have all proven they can get it done recently so that's why I put them ahead of the Flames. Calgary tanked just when the schedule became a little tougher, and it's not going to get any easier in the coming months, so going by their track record hoping for playoffs is a pipe dream