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Originally Posted by Corral
Like many discussions here - we are turning something into an argument that would be settled in 3 seconds by talking. You and I agree fully on the 'get 96 points' and don't worry about what everyone else is doing to ensure you make the playoffs. The OTL/SOL point is obviously part of that equation.
I'll concede on Vancouver - my choice of words was poor - they are not currently falling off the pace - but they are comfortably on the outside looking in because their absolute win-loss ratio is sub-500. The ducks and oilers are also sub-500, which tells me one or both of them will also slip out of the playoff spots in the near future - no doubt the greasers will.
All I was really trying to say is that I think total points in the NHL standings is misleading as to how teams really measure up against each other. So while SJ is only a couple points in front of the Pacific division - looking at absolute wins and losses shows me they are by far the better performing team so far and you can expect them to stay #1. The 2 point gap is wider than it seems.
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For the Record in December:
- Flames played at a 113 point/season pace
- Oilers played at a 111 point/season pace
- Ducks played at a 93 point/season pace
If all teams keep up their December play I see the Ducks falling.