GDT: Canes at Sab-ers

[Anton Dubinchuk]

We are getting to the point (seems early) where every game has a crazy impact on our playoff lives.

Per SportsClubStats, we have a 36.1% chance of making the playoffs today. Win in regulation, it boosts 8%. Lose in regulation, it goes down 7.7%.

Judging from that alone, I assume we can consider this the "biggest game of the season."



We also need this one bad, because we certainly aren't winning tomorrow at MSG.

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[MinJaBen]

This game is so big I'm expecting them to call up Darling for the start.

 

[FreshSeabass]

Is this a must win game?

 

[Wolfpuck]

I see no reason for us to lose other than the fact that we desperately need to win.

 

[Primetime8]

Step 1: Win game
Step 2 : Trade 2nd, 3rd, and Pu for Skinner
Step 3: Apologize to Skinner

 

[Lurk Muller]

I'm getting dangerously excited about this team. I used to say you can't make the playoffs with 4 Mcginn level players on the roster. Apparently you need 9 of them.

Go Canes.

 

[FreshSeabass]

FWIW the athletic has us at 52% playoff chances
2018-19 NHL playoff chances and standings projections...

 

[Primetime8]

FWIW the athletic has us at 52% playoff chances
2018-19 NHL playoff chances and standings projections...

Had no idea The Athletic had Playoff odds on that site I subscribed over the summer. Thanks for sharing

 

[raynman]

 

[Joe McGrath]

I'm getting dangerously excited about this team. I used to say you can't make the playoffs with 4 Mcginn level players on the roster. Apparently you need 9 of them.

Go Canes.

Do not get excited. It will not be a pleasant fall.

 

[CandyCanes]

We're at the point of the season where the Canes play good enough just for us to continue to care, happens every season. The crashing and burning is still likely well on its way.

 

[MinJaBen]

We're at the point of the season where the Canes play good enough just for us to continue to care, happens every season. The crashing and burning is still likely well on its way.

 

[Lempo]

Step 1: Win game
Step 2 : Trade 2nd, 3rd, and Pu for Skinner
Step 3: Apologize to Skinner

Step 4: Draft something nice with their 6th

 

[emptyNedder]

Is this a must win game?

It is for my sanity. Because if the Canes falter now and the Sabers surge, given the average play in the Western Conference it is possible that every ex-Cane from last season could be in the playoffs--including Rask, Zykov, Ward, and Kruger.

 

[HisIceness]

f***ing please just win

And please keep Skinner off the score sheet. Hell just play like you did in Pittsburgh, that worked out well.

 

[Identity404]

Canes wearing Red/Black

 

[GoldiFox]

It is for my sanity. Because if the Canes falter now and the Sabres surge, given the average play in the Western Conference it is possible that every ex-Cane from last season could be in the playoffs--including Rask, Zykov, Ward, and Kruger.

Every single one of Skinner, Lindholm, Ryan, Hanifin, Rask, Zykov, Ward, and Kruger making the Playoffs this year while the Canes miss would be the ultimate cosmic troll as a Canes fan.

 

[Lempo]

Every single one of Skinner, Lindholm, Ryan, Hanifin, Rask, Zykov, Ward, and Kruger making the Playoffs this year while the Canes miss would be the ultimate cosmic troll as a Canes fan.

Technically we could claim we hedged our bets.

 

[DougieSmash]

Do not get excited. It will not be a pleasant fall.

Thanks for the hint, Nostradamus.

 

[emptyNedder]

Every single one of Skinner, Lindholm, Ryan, Hanifin, Rask, Zykov, Ward, and Kruger making the Playoffs this year while the Canes miss would be the ultimate cosmic troll as a Canes fan.

You forgot Nordstrom.

 

[GoCanes2015]

Ullmark in net for Sabres. A look at his year:

Ullmark at home: .900 SV%, 3.41 GAA

October .935 SV% 2.00 GAA
November .922 SV%, 2.93 GAA
December .915 SV% 2.94 GAA
January .902 SV% 3.07 GAA
February .885 SV% 4.27 GAA

On Thursdays .886 SV% 4.82 GAA

Vs. Metropolitan .859 SV% 5.48 GAA

5 straight months of declines, we're in the Metro and playing on a Thursday. I fear a Ullmark 45-save shutout on the way.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Canes wearing Red/Black

Red, to be exact. I'll be waiting for the fresh round of "Dundon is crazy because he hates their aways and makes them wear tracksuits."

 

[MinJaBen]

Ullmark in net for Sabres. A look at his year:

Ullmark at home: .900 SV%, 3.41 GAA

October .935 SV% 2.00 GAA
November .922 SV%, 2.93 GAA
December .915 SV% 2.94 GAA
January .902 SV% 3.07 GAA
February .885 SV% 4.27 GAA

On Thursdays .886 SV% 4.82 GAA

Vs. Metropolitan .859 SV% 5.48 GAA

5 straight months of declines, we're in the Metro and playing on a Thursday. I fear a Ullmark 45-save shutout on the way.

That just about seals it right there.


We’re doomed.

 

[AD Skinner]

Maybe Buffalo requested to wear white? These would be perfect teams to do color vs color though

 

[Blueline Bomber]

I see no reason for us to lose other than the fact that we desperately need to win.

Which is why it's going to happen