[GDT] Flames @ Oilers, 8 pm, CBC

[EldrickOnIce]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Go to the site - it explains all that.

It does it two ways (your choice): you can make it so every game is random (coin flip); or you can run it weighted (factoring in some of the things you listed).

Personally, I like looking at both - gives me more information.

Exactly.
For example, at 50/50 (coinflip) it has the Jets @ 60%
Weighted puts the Jets @ 47%

[JonDuke]

Originally Posted by canflip_101

and hopefully sam benzo beats up rnh

Don't do that. Ever again.

[sureLoss]

Calgary Flames @NHLFlames
"Everyone is a game-time decision." - Bob Hartley when asked if Sam Bennett will suit up tonight. #CGYvsEDM

Calgary Flames @NHLFlames
"To possibly get the chance to play my first #NHL game, it's what I have wanted since I could remember." - Bennett

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

The odds are actually MORE reliable now.

Early in the season, there are too many possible scenarios for the monte carlo to run them all. What it does is run a bunch (millions) and those are 'representative' of the complete set.

Now however, there are only so many scenarios because there are only so many games. So the odds actually state exactly how many of the possible outcomes result in the Flames making the playoffs.

If it says 80%, then literally in 80% of all the possible ways the games can play out, the Flames make the playoffs.

Not only that, but remember that team chance of winning any particular game aren't static. Look at Minnesota, their confidence and goaltending had them losing lots of games, but taking their complete win % as a predictor probably sells them short. Similarly, the way the maple Leafs and Coyotes have been playing the win % is overly optimistic.

As the season wears on its much more predictive

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by canflip_101

and hopefully sam benzo beats up rnh

God no. Never again!

[Locke]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Calgary Flames @NHLFlames
"Everyone is a game-time decision." - Bob Hartley when asked if Sam Bennett will suit up tonight. #CGYvsEDM

Calgary Flames @NHLFlames
"To possibly get the chance to play my first #NHL game, it's what I have wanted since I could remember." - Bennett

Of course they are Bob. Nice to see Hartley keeping everyone loose.

[Erick Estrada]

Rumour has it Lowe brought a VCR into the dressing room today and played key moments of the Oilers 80's Stanley Cup runs for the players to get them pumped up for tonight's game. Saying they have worked all year for this moment. They have secured a solid draft lottery spot and their only goal remaining is to throw a wrench in the Flames playoff chances.

[Mike F]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Go to the site - it explains all that.

It does it two ways (your choice): you can make it so every game is random (coin flip); or you can run it weighted (factoring in some of the things you listed).

Personally, I like looking at both - gives me more information.

And again, running the risk of being totally annoying: Has anyone verified that the numbers they give, whether weighted or not, are reliable?

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Rumour has it Lowe brought a VCR into the dressing room today and played key moments of the Oilers 80's Stanley Cup runs for the players to get them pumped up for tonight's game.

"I know a little about winning, if there's ever a concern."

[Mony]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Rumour has it Lowe brought a VCR into the dressing room today and played key moments of the Oilers 80's Stanley Cup runs for the players to get them pumped up for tonight's game. Saying they have worked all year for this moment. They have secured a solid draft lottery spot and their only goal remaining is to throw a wrench in the Flames playoff chances.

I can't tell if you're joking or not but I wouldn't put it past Lowe.

[pylon]

Originally Posted by canflip_101

and hopefully sam benzo beats up rnh

Can we for once, not try and pin a god awful dude-bro'ish nickname on a player.

It's so Oileresque.

[calgarygringo]

If the regular lineup he has been using comes out flat and the Flames get beat Hartley will look like a goat.

Put the 2 young kids in and give the team a lift and maybe won't be a bad thing. Sometimes a new guy or 2 full of p..s and vinegar is what a team needs.

The other thing if what there is rumblings that a couple guys are playing hurt and not 100%. Putting a young gun in there may work out better for that player even though Hartley would want a practise or 2 first.

My other concern for Spoon not in is he has been playing all along and Potter has been warming the bench. How ready is he going to be.

He is damned if he does and damned if he don't and loses this important game!

[atb]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Rumour has it Lowe brought a VCR into the dressing room today and played key moments of the Oilers 80's Stanley Cup runs for the players to get them pumped up for tonight's game. Saying they have worked all year for this moment. They have secured a solid draft lottery spot and their only goal remaining is to throw a wrench in the Flames playoff chances.

[Gaudfather]

Not a tough decision - this is a critical win meaning you should ice the best team you can - means both Bennett and Wotherspoon should play over Potter and Bollig.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Rumour has it Lowe brought a VCR into the dressing room today and played key moments of the Oilers 80's Stanley Cup runs for the players to get them pumped up for tonight's game. Saying they have worked all year for this moment. They have secured a solid draft lottery spot and their only goal remaining is to throw a wrench in the Flames playoff chances.

Yeah, this sounds absolutely ridiculous and yet....its Kevin Lowe....so it isnt entirely implausible....

[Reggie Dunlop]

Originally Posted by pylon

Can we for once, not try and pin a god awful dude-bro'ish nickname on a player.

It's so Oileresque.

Johnny Hockey

Sammy Score

[tvp2003]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Rumour has it Lowe brought a VCR into the dressing room today and played key moments of the Oilers 80's Stanley Cup runs for the players to get them pumped up for tonight's game. Saying they have worked all year for this moment. They have secured a solid draft lottery spot and their only goal remaining is to throw a wrench in the Flames playoff chances.

"Hey, there's our GM playing without a helmet. This actually explains a lot..."

[DoubleF]

I'm willing to bet a few posters are drunk far earlier than they should be today... Go Flames Go!

[Matata]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Rumour has it Lowe brought a VCR into the dressing room today and played key moments of the Oilers 80's Stanley Cup runs for the players to get them pumped up for tonight's game. Saying they have worked all year for this moment. They have secured a solid draft lottery spot and their only goal remaining is to throw a wrench in the Flames playoff chances.

I picture Lowe with his face inches from the screen, excitedly pumping his fist in the air, oblivious to the fact that the dressing room is quietly going about getting ready for the game.

[Tron_fdc]

Originally Posted by atb

Seriously? Obvious joke is obvious.

Edmonton never had VCR'S.

Nice try Mr Estrada.