The Eternal Playoff Optimism Thread

[Goriders]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

It's going to be full on puckered butts for the next 6 days.

So many ways in which it could go. And we need just the right permutation to get in.

I would advise we lower our expectations and disengage emotions as much as possible.

I did that around Christmas time.

[midniteowl]

Should I be cheering for this tonight?

[Gaskal]

I would say that we need a Predators victory today so they don't mail it in Saturday against the Jets.

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by Gaskal

I would say that we need a Predators victory today so they don't mail it in Saturday against the Jets.

But do we want them to get on a roll? I'm so conflicted.

[Draug]

We control our destiny vs the Preds, even if they go 4-1, with us going 3-0 with us beating them. We need someone to take a minimum 3 points from the Jets, and the Preds I think are most likely to take some if they have a meaningful 4 point game vs Winnipeg on Saturday.

All that to say, I am cheering for Nashville tonight and tomorrow, and then no more! : )

[CroFlames]

Teams who are out of the picture play loose. Therefore we want the Perds to lose so they play without pressure vs Jets.

However, teams that are this close and play with a chip on their shoulder, then get eliminated, will be gutted. Therefore we want to Perds to win.

In conclusion, wear sunscreen.

[Enoch Root]

The Preds are going to be up for the Jet game regardless, we don't need them to win tonight

[Gaskal]

Originally Posted by bizaro86

Would he be eligible for the playoffs if he happened to be available?

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Since it's post-deadline, OK could just be activated and slot right in, right?

I want to say yes, Flames could technically activate him in time for playoffs and pull a Kucherov but whether they would if he hasn't played all season or had significant ice time is the question. I kinda doubt it but I do feel like we need that Kylington-Tanev pairing back.

[hwy19man]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

Easiest and earliest path to playoffs, Oilers end up 3rd, we play Vegas not Colorado, and Colorado/Minnesota/Nashville remain interested in beating Winnipeg.

Bold are current critical games and if results follow this the future critical games won't matter.

Thursday
MIN over PIT 100
NSH over CAR 88
DAL over PHI expected 100
LA over VEG [OT] 102/105
COL over SJ expected 100
SEA over ARZ 96


Saturday
VEG over DAL [OT] 107/101
EDM over SJ expected 105
NSH over WPG 90
MIN over STL 102
CGY over VAN 91
LA over COL 104
SEA over CHI 98


Sunday
COL over ANA expected 102

Monday
SJ over JETS / expected JETS W 91
DAL over DET 103
MIN over CHI expected 104
CGY over NSH 93
LA over VAN 106
SEA over ARZ 100


Tuesday
MIN over WPG 106
COL over EDM 104
VEG over SEA 109

Wednesday
DAL over STL 105
CGY over SJ 95

Thursday
COL over WPG 106
MIN over NSH 108
STL over DAL 105
EDM over SJ expected 109
LA over ANA 108
VEG over SEA 111

Friday
COL over NSH 108

P1 VEG 111
P2 LA 108
P3 EDM 107

C1 MIN/COL 108
C2 COL/COL 108
C3 DAL 105

WC1 SEA 100
WC2 CGY 95

WPG 91
NSH 90
__________________________________________

VEG-CGY . MIN/COL-SEA . LA-EDM . MIN/COL-DAL

There were only two Kraken games in your post, the other three have been added to make the 100 point projection.

[Winsor_Pilates]

Originally Posted by Draug

We control our destiny vs the Preds, even if they go 4-1, with us going 3-0 with us beating them. We need someone to take a minimum 3 points from the Jets, and the Preds I think are most likely to take some if they have a meaningful 4 point game vs Winnipeg on Saturday.

All that to say, I am cheering for Nashville tonight and tomorrow, and then no more! : )

I agree but we could beat them in OT or shootout and that leaves a door for them to go 4-0-1 and still beat us for the spot.

If Nashville drops at least 1 point somewhere, it at least opens up the OT win for the Flames vs them.

[midniteowl]

Can they do this?

[MrMike]

Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

I agree but we could beat them in OT or shootout and that leaves a door for them to go 4-0-1 and still beat us for the spot.

If Nashville drops at least 1 point somewhere, it at least opens up the OT win for the Flames vs them.

Okay so we want an overtime loss from Nashville tonight

[t0rrent98]

As much as I want the Flames to make the Playoffs, I want to see Matt Coronato play in at least the last TWO games...

[MrMike]

Originally Posted by t0rrent98

As much as I want the Flames to make the Playoffs, I want to see Matt Coronato play in at least the last TWO games...

Why not both? Let him get a taste of playoff hockey.

[Enoch Root]

After the Preds' win tonight...

NSH: 8
CGY: 8 (Flames likely get the tiebreaker)

WPG: 6 Jets now own the tiebreaker
CGY: 9

[cannon7]

Only good thing about Nashville winning last night is they will be motivated against Winnipeg on Saturday.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by cannon7

Only good thing about Nashville winning last night is they will be motivated against Winnipeg on Saturday.

It plays into the flames' hands, as long as they can beat Nashville head to head.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by Goriders

I did that around Christmas time.

No need to brag.

[t0rrent98]

Originally Posted by MrMike

Why not both? Let him get a taste of playoff hockey.

That be nice but we all know we've got a Stubborn Coach in Sutter who'll ride his vets during the playoffs.

[Goriders]

Originally Posted by t0rrent98

That be nice but we all know we've got a Stubborn Coach in Sutter who'll ride his vets during the playoffs.

What coach is going to put in an unproven rookie in this scenario though? Unless there are big injury problems.