Preferred Playoff Opponent *NEW POLL! (Updated 29 March)

[Zulu29]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

COL makes me nervous all of a sudden. Their speed game and Nathan MacKinnon alone could win a playoff series.

Johnny Gaudreau alone could win a playoff series.

[agulati]

Arizona is my preferred opponent. Colorado seems to be getting depth scoring recently. Minnesota will hack and slash away in the first round. Dallas is a big team and we appear to have no answers for Bishop currently. Vegas is the toughest team of the list.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

COL makes me nervous all of a sudden. Their speed game and Nathan MacKinnon alone could win a playoff series.

I actually chose the Avs. They are banged up bad right now and I also worry about the speed game but I think the Yotes are quicker.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Of course I would prefer to play Arizona out of all those options. Probably not gonna happen though.

From the rest of the list I'd be comfortable facing the Avs. I think they're top heavy and their goaltending isn't a difference maker that you would need in the playoffs. The Flames have the depth to beat them and are unlikely to be drastically out-goaltended in a series. That's the ideal matchup as far as I can see.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

Of course I would prefer to play Arizona out of all those options. Probably not gonna happen though.

From the rest of the list I'd be comfortable facing the Avs. I think they're top heavy and their goaltending isn't a difference maker that you would need in the playoffs. The Flames have the depth to beat them and are unlikely to be drastically out-goaltended in a series. That's the ideal matchup as far as I can see.

Best travel and time zone too.

[doctajones428]

Last 6 Stars games:

2-1 Stars
2-0 Stars
4-3 Stars
2-0 Stars
6-4 Stars
2-1 Stars

Yes, let’s give that series some votes. Good idea.

[Gallick]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

I actually chose the Avs. They are banged up bad right now and I also worry about the speed game but I think the Yotes are quicker.

Landeskog is back tonight and Rantanen should be back well before playoffs. The only other guy they're missing is Kamenev (5pts in 23gp).

[Rando]

Looking more and more like it'll be Colordao

[CaptainYooh]

Yep.

[Zoller]

I think Dallas would be our worst matchup tbh

[djsFlames]

Losing to Dallas helped our cause to not face them. Now probably won't unless they lose out. And if they do, then they will be a favorable matchup struggling without Bishop.

[Moneyhands23]

We are playing Colorado. It's pretty much set as is now

[Haplo]

I think the Flames have 8 wins in the last 9 games against the Avs, so you couldn't ask for a better first round match-up really.

[AC]

Originally Posted by Haplo

I think the Flames have 8 wins in the last 9 games against the Avs, so you couldn't ask for a better first round match-up really.

Backlund has been fantastic against MacKinnon as well.

In the 3 games this season:

MacKinnon: 2 pts, -1
Backlund: 4 pts, +8

[Mathgod]

Where's the "anyone but Dallas" option?

[Macindoc]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

COL makes me nervous all of a sudden. Their speed game and Nathan MacKinnon alone could win a playoff series.

McDavid and the Oilers say hello. Lack of depth is a killer, especially in the playoffs. One line teams are not built for the playoffs.

I chose Ari, it would be like Seattle when the Blue Jays visit the Mariners, more away fans than home fans.

[memphusk]

Still say any of them. Whole new game in the playoffs and everybody needs to show up. Brian Elliot didn't get the memo a few years back.

[jg13]

does anyone have that chart which shows who we're most likely to play updated after tonights games?

Thanks in advance

[topfiverecords]

Colorado only 3 back of Dallas but I think with the remaining schedule it should allow the Stars to keep ahead. Hopefully...

Colorado: St.Louis, Edmonton, Winnipeg, San Jose
Dallas: Vancouver, Philadelphia, Chicago, Minnesota

[Reggie Dunlop]

Any matchup is a challenge. Playoffs are a different beast. It's a war of attrition. Keep the team healthy first and foremost. Flames will take any opponent on.