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View Poll Results: What team(s) needs to miss for Calgary to get in?
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L.A.
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33.80% |
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San Jose
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Minnesota
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6.34% |
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Vancouver
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33.80% |
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Winnipeg
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8.45% |
03-04-2015, 08:25 AM
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Owner
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Calgary
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QOTD: What team are you eyeing in the playoff race?
The hardest thing for me and likely anyone is predicting outcomes of games based on 60 games of play, yet not having a key component that was around for those 60 available for the final 20.
The Flames now have the 21st toughest schedule in the league, and the 2nd easiest schedule of the teams they are competing against (Vancouver 30th).
Do you see them making the playoffs? And if so, what team or teams are you targeting?
I personally can't see the Kings missing ....
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03-04-2015, 08:28 AM
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#2
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Owner
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Calgary
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I picked the Jets
The Canucks are maimed but have an easy schedule. The Kings and Wild are in, and the Sharks are dust.
Big target is the Jets
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03-04-2015, 08:29 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Sherwood Park, AB
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I also think its unlikely that the kings miss, which is why I think they're the team we need to stay in front of.
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03-04-2015, 08:31 AM
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#4
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In the Sin Bin
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All of the above.
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03-04-2015, 08:34 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: NC
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Until I see the Canucks really starting to regress, we're against the Kings and Sharks right now.
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03-04-2015, 08:35 AM
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Scoring Winger
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It looks to me like the Flames will have to beat out 2 of those teams to get in.
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03-04-2015, 08:38 AM
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Franchise Player
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I think if we can get ahead of the Canucks we're golden
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03-04-2015, 08:38 AM
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#8
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Vancouver
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The Kings. Never count out a Darryl Sutter coached team.
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"A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can."
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03-04-2015, 08:43 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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I say the kings because they are only in the playoff race due to amount of loser points. We might end up tying them in points in the end game. As long as our ROW remains higher than theirs, we have the advantage
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"Half the GM's in the league would trade their roster for our roster right now..." Kevin Lowe in 2013
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03-04-2015, 08:44 AM
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Crowsnest Pass
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1. LA (brutal road heavy schedule)
2. Winnipeg
Both teams have poor goal differential.
http://www.sportsclubstats.com/NHL/Western.html
Last edited by troutman; 03-04-2015 at 08:59 AM.
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03-04-2015, 08:47 AM
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Lifetime Suspension
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3 goals on 4 shots, I think Vancouver is in big trouble with their goaltending.
Would love to see them drop like a rock
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03-04-2015, 08:57 AM
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#12
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Franchise Player
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I keep thinking minnesota is going to regress but Dubnyk is playing out of this world.
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03-04-2015, 08:57 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Calgary
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I chose vancouver
Vancouver has allowed 17 goals in the last 3 games I think they could drop hard without miller. They also play LA 3 more times
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03-04-2015, 09:03 AM
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Franchise Player
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Vancouver needs to fall out of the race and San Jose needs to stay where they are. LA isn't missing anything.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CroFlames
Before you call me a pessimist or a downer, the Flames made me this way. Blame them.
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03-04-2015, 09:05 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Chicago
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Quote:
Originally Posted by corporatejay
I keep thinking minnesota is going to regress but Dubnyk is playing out of this world.
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Problem with that is the Wild are a very good hockey team.
Flames need to make division - won't make wildcard.
Canucks must fall. Kings will make it, imo.
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03-04-2015, 09:09 AM
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First Line Centre
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I chose the Kings, as I feel the Flames should be aiming for a division spot, not a wildcard. A division spot is a guarantee, whereas 2 central teams could finish above the 4th Pacific team. Part of me feels this won't happen, as those two Central teams have the 2 hardest schedules, but finishing 3rd in the division should be the minimum goal.
Since Vancouver has an easier run home, even with their injuries, I expect them to make it. That means LA and Calgary fight for the 3rd in the division, with the loser thrown into the wildcard mix with Minnesota, Winnipeg, and potentially San Jose, if they get their act together (though I feel they won't overtake BOTH LA and Calgary).
So I am watching LA. If the Flames stay ahead of them, playoffs seem to be locked in. If they fall behind, then it is a battle
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03-04-2015, 09:09 AM
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#17
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Franchise Player
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Mission: 12W
Focus on the W's guys and you'll reduce your OOT scoreboard stress 
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03-04-2015, 09:11 AM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Section 217
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I see the Canucks sliding back a bit with their goaltending issues and missing their top 2 defenders in Bieksa and Edler. Kings have a heavy road schedule but will find a way. Sharks...who knows? They look like hot garbage on home ice but world beaters on the road right now. It's all gonna come down to the last week of the season unfortunately.
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03-04-2015, 09:12 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: H E double hockey sticks
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I think/hope it is Vancouver who falls out. it's sure would be nice to use their second rounder before ours in the draft.
I just can't see LA falling out and I think Minny and Winnipeg are both strong enough to make it in.
I seriously wonder if we find out who is gonna be in the playoffs in the west near beginning of/mid April.
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03-04-2015, 09:13 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Salmon with Arms
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Logic tells me Minnesota or LA due to schedule. Gut says Vancouver. Went with my gut
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