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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
I am really glad Flames are playing a tough schedule down the stretch. Gives the players a good idea of what it will take to beat good teams in the playoffs. I will take that over a powderpuff finishing schedule. I don't believe home ice advantage is all that important. More important to be playing well.
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Alternatively, I think St. Louis' schedule may make them prone to complacency going into the post-season.
Maybe even the Oilers, having a couple Vancouver games to close out. Might give them false sense of security/overconfidence that they can push around whoever, then get a rude awakening a week later when the level of competition is ratcheted up several notches.
Adversity is good. Anaheim (& SJ) will be the perfect test and warm up going in. They'll know based on those games exactly what they need to bring if they land the Ducks or Sharks and get a sense for match ups and that.