Coronavirus and sports

[getoverit]

Not going to stop the canucks from taking 3rd in the pacific. They control their own destiny as do we. We need to finish 3rd or we won’t make it with points for a wildcard spot

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

Maybe I'm drunk, but if Winnipeg wins, they become the first wildcard team, Nashville the second and Vancouver would slide out?


Go farking jets Go

[nfotiu]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

I doubt that they'd change the way that the standings are calculated to a winning percentage.

There's no way the NHL can sell legitimacy if they used points based on different numbers of games. That's ridiculous.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

I doubt that they'd change the way that the standings are calculated to a winning percentage.

Which is why they absolutely will not do what is being suggested in that tweet. The sheer volume of lawsuits that would occur would be staggering. You're effectively cheating teams out of millions of dollars because they'd played fewer games, and the cup itself would be completely illegitimate. They'd be better off cancelling the whole season.

But if that happens, what happens to the draft? Same type of problem.

[hwy19man]

Originally Posted by burn_this_city

I genuinely think they will end up canceling the entire season if this doesn't calm down.

The Summer Olympics is probably next.

[PaperBagger'14]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

Which is why they absolutely will not do what is being suggested in that tweet. The sheer volume of lawsuits that would occur would be staggering. You're effectively cheating teams out of millions of dollars because they'd played fewer games, and the cup itself would be completely illegitimate. They'd be better off cancelling the whole season.

But if that happens, what happens to the draft? Same type of problem.

I cant wait to win the cup and draft Lafreniere!

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by nfotiu

There's no way the NHL can sell legitimacy if they used points based on different numbers of games. That's ridiculous.

If they change the point systems the teams that were in and now out are probably going to want compensation for playoff revenue lost.


You also probably can't just change the points system arbitrarily without a vote by the owners, and I doubt they'd approve a percentage points system except for a couple of teams.


I think its likely that if the season is postponed, and the bans aren't lifted by lets say Mid April, the season will be cancelled.

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by getoverit

Not going to stop the canucks from taking 3rd in the pacific. They control their own destiny as do we. We need to finish 3rd or we won’t make it with points for a wildcard spot

If they cancel tomorrow, the Canucks will be done.

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

If they change the point systems the teams that were in and now out are probably going to want compensation for playoff revenue lost.


You also probably can't just change the points system arbitrarily without a vote by the owners, and I doubt they'd approve a percentage points system except for a couple of teams.


I think its likely that if the season is postponed, and the bans aren't lifted by lets say Mid April, the season will be cancelled.

Ya, that sounds the most likely/reasonable option.

God I just hope they don't give everyone even odds in the draft. You just know the Coilers will win it.

[getoverit]

Umm no. They won’t throw the canucks out because they played one less game and within 1 point of 3rd. Who knows how they would deal with it except to ensure some level of equality

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

If they cancel tomorrow, the Canucks will be done.

[mikephoen]

If they go points percentage, I think the Flames get Wildcard 2.


Canucks .5652
Nashville .5652
Flames .5642
Winnipeg .5634 (point percentage if they beat the oilers tonight)

So by that, the Canucks get the 3rd Pacific spot, Nashville gets WC1 and the Flames get WC2. Jets miss. All other teams are either higher or lower than those four and don't matter.

[nfotiu]

Originally Posted by getoverit

Umm no. They won’t throw the canucks out because they played one less game and within 1 point of 3rd. Who knows how they would deal with it except to ensure some level of equality

I guess play in games between the teams who aren't clearly ahead when GP are accounted for would work for everyone.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by getoverit

Umm no. They won’t throw the canucks out because they played one less game and within 1 point of 3rd. Who knows how they would deal with it except to ensure some level of equality

Single playoff game between cgy and van, and other similar teams within a win of being in the POs, in order to determine who qualifies?

All qualifying games played within a week to empty arenas.

[getoverit]

Based on same number of games played. Man that looks tight

Originally Posted by mikephoen

If they go points percentage, I think the Flames get Wildcard 2.


Canucks .5652
Nashville .5652
Flames .5642
Winnipeg .5634 (point percentage if they beat the oilers tonight)

So by that, the Canucks get the 3rd Pacific spot, Nashville gets WC1 and the Flames get WC2. Jets miss. All other teams are either higher or lower than those four and don't matter.

[kurwamac]

The lawyers and insurance companies will end the season, imagine the potential lawsuits if things go wrong

[Press Level]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

it seems more likely that they are consulting with their legal experts

Yes, this. They are trying to figure out if they can be sued if they continue to play games during a pandemic and someone gets sick as a result.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

I doubt that they'd change the way that the standings are calculated to a winning percentage.

Actually that is likely what they would do, as it’s the only fair method. The point system is based entirely on similar games played. The standings already reflect that in some cases. If two teams are tied in points, the standings will have the team with the least number of games played as the leader. Technically it should be based on regulation wins.


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[Strange Brew]

I see no legal reason why the league can’t change its rules as they want. I’m sure there are bylaws that govern how decisions are made. An owner won’t be suing the other owners if they don’t like how playoffs are determined.

[djsFlames]

If points percentage
Flames vs Blues
Fun.

[Brodie66]

Change the schedule so everyone plays 71 games and let us beat Minnesota tomorrow to clinch

[CgyFlamesftw]

Don’t the Wild have the same points pct as the flames? Did you all forget about them?