If the Playoffs started today

[transplant99]

So just to show how tight things are....if the Stars had beaten the Rangers at home last night.....

Vegas would be out of a playoff spot.

Anyone still actually believe that they are hiding Stone for no reason other than to let Eichel play?

[LIP MAN]

Originally Posted by transplant99

So just to show how tight things are....if the Stars had beaten the Rangers at home last night.....

Vegas would be out of a playoff spot.

Anyone still actually believe that they are hiding Stone for no reason other than to let Eichel play?

I don’t think they have a choice at this point.

[NegativeSpace]

It does show that the cap circumventing is a gamble, particularly if you have to sit your best player to do it.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by LIP MAN

I don’t think they have a choice at this point.

They don't, I mean what is the alternative?

[calgaryred]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

Not quite. Here are the actual results:

Chicago 2–2

Minnesota (Dallas) 0-2

Vancouver 5-2

Edmonton 1-4

Winnipeg (Arizona) 2-1

St Louis 1-0

Los Angeles 2-2

San Jose 1-2

Detroit 1-1

Anaheim 0-3

Colorado 0-1

Winnipeg (Arizona) 1-2

1985 Winnipeg 3-1
1986 Calgary 3-0
1987 Winnipeg 4-2

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

They don't, I mean what is the alternative?

If they wanted an alternative, there are 21 other players on that roster. Why would they deliberately sit their best forward to make cap space for a worse player? If I ran the Golden Knights and could just put anyone I wanted on LTIR, Stone would be the last skater I would choose.

[Classic_Sniper]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

But I'll tell you what does scare me more than facing Anaheim, and that is a series v TB because of Corey Perry. Since he started his NHL career, Perry has had a significant hand in beating the Flames in four series, and has never been on the losing side of that matchup.

Not to mention the help he gave Montreal last season in extinguishing the Flames’ playoff chances. I really wanted the Flames to pick him up on waivers last season even though I hate the guy. The swing from having him instead of Montreal not having him could’ve made a big difference. There’s no doubt he can still play with the terrific season he’s having this year.

But back to your point, if the Flames didnhave to play Perry in the playoffs, that means the Flames made it to the Stanley Cup finals and I’d take that in a heartbeat.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by Jay Random

If they wanted an alternative, there are 21 other players on that roster. Why would they deliberately sit their best forward to make cap space for a worse player? If I ran the Golden Knights and could just put anyone I wanted on LTIR, Stone would be the last skater I would choose.

I wasn't saying they chose to sit Stone, I said they don't have a choice at this point. They couldn't just bring him back even if he was healthy.

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

I wasn't saying they chose to sit Stone, I said they don't have a choice at this point. They couldn't just bring him back even if he was healthy.

I know that's what you were saying. I'm saying they couldn't just bring him back even if they had cap room, because he's not healthy. It would take a special kind of stupidity to choose their best forward as the guy to sit just so they could circumvent the cap.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

If the playoffs started today it would mean I’ve been in a coma for approximately 6 weeks because the last thing I remember is going to bed on the night DST was starting.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by Jay Random

I know that's what you were saying. I'm saying they couldn't just bring him back even if they had cap room, because he's not healthy. It would take a special kind of stupidity to choose their best forward as the guy to sit just so they could circumvent the cap.

Yes, I agree with you. Just didn't want you thinking I was a conspiracy theorist.

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

Yes, I agree with you. Just didn't want you thinking I was a conspiracy theorist.

Ah! We're good, then. Thanks for clarifying.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Jay Random

I know that's what you were saying. I'm saying they couldn't just bring him back even if they had cap room, because he's not healthy. It would take a special kind of stupidity to choose their best forward as the guy to sit just so they could circumvent the cap.

they didn't choose him but he would likely be in and out of the lineup like he has been all year if they had the cap space. They probably thought they could slide Eichel in and easily make the playoffs while giving Stone time to get back to 100%.

Martinez is even more egregious, guy has been in full practices since January. I bet Vegas makes some moves and we see some quick recoveries soon.

[Flames_Gimp]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

If the Flames go deep and face Vegas I may actually travel down there.

Haven't yet attended an away Flames game, let alone a huge playoff match.

that would be awesome! driving or flying ?

[Cheese]

so almost a month later and....no change. Still have Smashville as likely opponent.

[MrMike]

Every single series would be a must watch. This years playoffs are going to be a blast.

[djsFlames]

I bet the Avs would much prefer lining up Edmonton over soon-to-be healthy Vegas. That's a ####y match up for any #1 seed.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

I bet the Avs would much prefer lining up Edmonton over soon-to-be healthy Vegas. That's a ####y match up for any #1 seed.

Flames will probably get healthy Vegas as a reward for their season

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Flames will probably get healthy Vegas as a reward for their season

As the 1WC?

Wouldn't shock me.......

[Enoch Root]

if you're going to play Vegas, you want it to be in the 1st round

1) they won't yet be totally healthy

2) the guys that have come back will still be playing catch up