Sharks Elimination Number/Draft Pick Scenarios 2015 (UPD: Sharks 9th in lottery)

[Episkey]

Updated 2-24-15​

Sharks Perspective

-The Sharks magic number to clinch the playoffs is currently 46*. *We do not control our own destiny as of now.

-The Sharks magic number to clinch a Pacific divisional (non-wildcard) playoff spot is 49*. *We do not control our own destiny as of now.

-To meet the projected Western conference playoff cutoff of 95pts, the Sharks need to finish the season 13-7-1 or better.

-According to SportsClubStats, the Sharks have a 34.7% chance of making the playoffs.


To clinch a wild card spot ahead of Minnesota

-If the Wild continue at their season pace, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 13-7-1 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.

-If the Wild continue at their current pace (L10), the Sharks need to finish with a record of 17-3-1 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.

-If the Wild go rest of season at .750, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 17-3-1 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.


To clinch a wild card spot ahead of Winnipeg

-If the Jets continue at their season pace, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 14-6-1 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.

-If the Jets continue at their current pace (L10), the Sharks need to finish with a record of 16-5-0 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.

-If the Jets go rest of season at .750, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 18-3-0 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.


To clinch a Pacific divisional spot ahead of Los Angeles (We play them one more time)

-If the Kings continue at their season pace, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 15-6-0 or better to pass them and clinch a divisional spot.

-If the Kings continue at their current pace (L10), the Sharks need to finish with a record of 19-1-1 or better to pass them and clinch a divisional spot.

-If the Kings go rest of season at .750, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 18-2-1 or better to pass them and clinch a divisional spot.


Current Playoff Matchups

West
1P. Anaheim vs 1WC. Winnipeg
2P. Vancouver vs 3P. Los Angeles
1C. Nashville vs 2WC. Minnesota
2C. St. Louis vs 3C. Chicago

East
1M. NY Islanders vs 1WC. Washington
2M. NY Rangers vs 3M. Pittsburgh
1A. Montreal vs 2WC. Boston
2A. Tampa Bay vs 3A. Detroit

 

[rangerssharks414]

They have to beat the teams they're supposed to beat.

 

[hohosaregood]

They have to beat the teams they're supposed to beat.

Comparing our current record against non playoff teams, I'm more confident we'll end up drafting Mitchell Marner rather than make the playoffs.

 

[rangerssharks414]

Comparing our current record against non playoff teams, I'm more confident we'll end up drafting Mitchell Marner rather than make the playoffs.

I know nothing about the draft. Is he an Ottawa 67s center who needs work on his skating?

 

[Coy]

I'm ready to increase our lottery odds.

 

[Bowie22]

I'm convinced that if we won the lottery, the league would redo it lol

 

[stator]

Good news, Gentlemen!

Sharks moved up to 14th place today! Problem is that Sharks are not out tanking Boston, but I think they should overcome Dallas and a few others to move in higher in the standings. I don't expect any team to unseat Buffalo in 1st place though.

 

[Episkey]

Updated 2-26-15​

Sharks Perspective

-The Sharks magic number to clinch the playoffs is currently 45*. *We do not control our own destiny as of now.

-The Sharks magic number to clinch a Pacific divisional (non-wildcard) playoff spot is 47*. *We do not control our own destiny as of now.

-To meet the projected Western conference playoff cutoff of 96pts, the Sharks need to finish the season 14-6-0 or better.

-According to SportsClubStats, the Sharks have a 23.9% chance of making the playoffs.


To clinch a wild card spot ahead of Minnesota

-If the Wild continue at their season pace, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 14-6-0 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.

-If the Wild continue at their current pace (L10), the Sharks need to finish with a record of 17-2-1 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.

-If the Wild go rest of season at .750, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 17-2-1 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.


To clinch a wild card spot ahead of Winnipeg

-If the Jets continue at their season pace, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 14-5-1 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.

-If the Jets continue at their current pace (L10), the Sharks need to finish with a record of 15-4-1 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.

-If the Jets go rest of season at .750, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 17-2-1 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.


To clinch a Pacific divisional spot ahead of Los Angeles

-If the Kings continue at their season pace, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 14-6-0 or better to pass them and clinch a divisional spot.

-If the Kings continue at their current pace (L10), the Sharks need to finish with a record of 19-1-0 or better to pass them and clinch a divisional spot.

-If the Kings go rest of season at .750, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 17-2-1 or better to pass them and clinch a divisional spot.


Current Playoff Matchups

West
1P. Anaheim vs 1WC. Winnipeg
2P. Vancouver vs 3P. Los Angeles
1C. Nashville vs 2WC. Minnesota
2C. St. Louis vs 3C. Chicago

East
1M. NY Rangers vs 1WC. Washington
2M. NY Islanders vs 3M. Pittsburgh
1A. Montreal vs 2WC. Boston
2A. Tampa Bay vs 3A. Detroit

 

[Coily]

You're telling me there's a chance

 

[Episkey]

Updated 2-28-15​

Sharks Perspective

-The Sharks magic number to clinch the playoffs is currently 45*. *We do not control our own destiny as of now.

-The Sharks magic number to clinch a Pacific divisional (non-wildcard) playoff spot is 45*. *We do not control our own destiny as of now.

-To meet the projected Western conference playoff cutoff of 95pts, the Sharks need to finish the season 13-5-1 or better.

-According to SportsClubStats, the Sharks have a 27.1% (still hasn't updated) chance of making the playoffs.


To clinch a wild card spot ahead of Minnesota

-If the Wild continue at their season pace, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 14-5-0 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.

-If the Wild continue at their current pace (L10), the Sharks need to finish with a record of 17-1-1 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.

-If the Wild go rest of season at .750, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 17-1-1 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.


To clinch a wild card spot ahead of Winnipeg

-If the Jets continue at their season pace, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 14-4-1 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.

-If the Jets continue at their current pace (L10), the Sharks need to finish with a record of 15-3-1 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.

-If the Jets go rest of season at .750, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 17-1-1 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.


To clinch a Pacific divisional spot ahead of Los Angeles

-If the Kings continue at their season pace, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 13-5-1 or better to pass them and clinch a divisional spot.

-If the Kings continue at their current pace (L10), the Sharks need to finish with a record of 18-1-0 or better to pass them and clinch a divisional spot.

-If the Kings go rest of season at .750, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 17-1-1 or better to pass them and clinch a divisional spot.


Current Playoff Matchups

West
1P. Anaheim vs 1WC. Winnipeg
2P. Vancouver vs 3P. Los Angeles
1C. Nashville vs 2WC. Minnesota
2C. St. Louis vs 3C. Chicago

East
1M. NY Islanders vs 1WC. Washington
2M. NY Rangers vs 3M. Pittsburgh
1A. Montreal vs 2WC. Boston
2A. Tampa Bay vs 3A. Detroit

 

[The Ice Hockey Dude]

put a fork in the Sharks, they are done. Not a playoff team. ****!

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

What is their current chance (in %) of making the playoffs? Under 20?

 

[Episkey]

Updated 3-1-15​

Sharks Perspective

-The Sharks magic number to clinch the playoffs is currently 43*. *We do not control our own destiny as of now.

-The Sharks magic number to clinch a Pacific divisional (non-wildcard) playoff spot is 43*. *We do not control our own destiny as of now.

-To meet the projected Western conference playoff cutoff of 93pts, the Sharks need to finish the season 12-6-1 or better.

-According to SportsClubStats, the Sharks have a 17.7% chance of making the playoffs.


To clinch a wild card spot ahead of Minnesota

-If the Wild continue at their season pace, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 14-4-1 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.

-If the Wild continue at their current pace (L10), the Sharks need to finish with a record of 18-1-0 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.

-If the Wild go rest of season at .750, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 18-1-0 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.


To clinch a wild card spot ahead of Winnipeg

-If the Jets continue at their season pace, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 15-4-0 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.

-If the Jets continue at their current pace (L10), the Sharks need to finish with a record of 17-2-0 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.

-If the Jets go rest of season at .750, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 18-1-0 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.


To clinch a Pacific divisional spot ahead of Calgary

-If the Flames continue at their season pace, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 12-6-1 or better to pass them and clinch a divisional spot.

-If the Flames continue at their current pace (L10), the Sharks need to finish with a record of 10-8-1 or better to pass them and clinch a divisional spot.

-If the Flames go rest of season at .750, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 16-2-1 or better to pass them and clinch a divisional spot.


Current Playoff Matchups

West
1P. Anaheim vs 1WC. Winnipeg
2P. Vancouver vs 3P. Calgary
1C. Nashville vs 2WC. Minnesota
2C. St. Louis vs 3C. Chicago

East
1M. NY Islanders vs 1WC. Washington
2M. NY Rangers vs 3M. Pittsburgh
1A. Montreal vs 2WC. Boston
2A. Tampa Bay vs 3A. Detroit

Seems like it's either 3rd spot in Pacific or miss the playoffs.

 

[Coily]

I'm convinced that if we won the lottery, the league would redo it lol

They never show the balls being picked. Who's to say they even do it.

Bettman probably just picks a team and goes.

 

[Episkey]

Updated 3-2-15​

Sharks Perspective

-The Sharks magic number to clinch the playoffs is currently 41*. *We do not control our own destiny as of now.

-The Sharks magic number to clinch a Pacific divisional (non-wildcard) playoff spot is 41*. *We do not control our own destiny as of now.

-To meet the projected Western conference playoff cutoff of 93pts, the Sharks need to finish the season 11-6-1 or better.

-According to SportsClubStats, the Sharks have a 24.5% chance of making the playoffs.


To clinch a wild card spot ahead of Minnesota

-If the Wild continue at their season pace, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 14-4-0 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.

-If the Wild continue at their current pace (L10), the Sharks need to finish with a record of 17-1-0 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.

-If the Wild go rest of season at .750, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 17-1-0 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.


To clinch a wild card spot ahead of Winnipeg

-If the Jets continue at their season pace, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 14-4-0 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.

-If the Jets continue at their current pace (L10), the Sharks need to finish with a record of 16-2-0 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.

-If the Jets go rest of season at .750, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 17-1-0 or better to pass them and clinch a wild card spot.


To clinch a Pacific divisional spot ahead of Calgary

-If the Flames continue at their season pace, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 11-6-1 or better to pass them and clinch a divisional spot.

-If the Flames continue at their current pace (L10), the Sharks need to finish with a record of 9-8-1 or better to pass them and clinch a divisional spot.

-If the Flames go rest of season at .750, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 15-2-1 or better to pass them and clinch a divisional spot.


Current Playoff Matchups

West
1P. Anaheim vs 1WC. Winnipeg
2P. Vancouver vs 3P. Calgary
1C. Nashville vs 2WC. Minnesota
2C. St. Louis vs 3C. Chicago

East
1M. NY Rangers vs 1WC. Washington
2M. NY Islanders vs 3M. Pittsburgh
1A. Montreal vs 2WC. Boston
2A. Tampa Bay vs 3A. Detroit

 

[LadyStanley]

http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/03/playoff-watch-what-the-bubble-teams-need-to-do-3/

NBC/PHT's take on what "bubble teams" need to do.

Sharks have to win about twice as many games as they'd lose to make it.

 

[hockeyball]

Watch them go 19-0 to finish out the season just to absolutely confuse the hell out of everyone.

Then collapse in the first round out of pure exhaustion.

 

[HOOCH2173]

Watch them go 19-0 to finish out the season just to absolutely confuse the hell out of everyone.

Then collapse in the first round out of pure exhaustion.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Seriously, now I just want to make the playoffs and see LA finishing in 9th. Even if it is just because they gave up their 1st round pick for Sekera and probably wont be able to re-sign him this summer.

 

[hockeyball]

Be even funnier if they wont the cup after selling at the deadline. Would make for an amusing example for other teams to follow.

"We are not quite good enough to win the cup... let's trade away a few guys for next to nothing, worked for San Jose!"

 

[Boy Hedican]

Be even funnier if they wont the cup after selling at the deadline. Would make for an amusing example for other teams to follow.

"We are not quite good enough to win the cup... let's trade away a few guys for next to nothing, worked for San Jose!"

Lol. A bunch of "c's" get stripped away around the league and Hannan and Irwin end up getting 4mil contracts.

 

[weastern bias]

Seriously, now I just want to make the playoffs and see LA finishing in 9th. Even if it is just because they gave up their 1st round pick for Sekera and probably wont be able to re-sign him this summer.

It's conditional

If LA misses the Playoffs it's next year's first

 

[thasanjoseshawksdood*]

I really hope teams recognize the fact that LA doesn't show up in the regular season enough and the sure way to beat them, is in the regular season.

 

[rangerssharks414]

Even though the Sharks won, I can't imagine their percentage went up by that much. Minnesota, LA and Calgary all won.

 

[hohosaregood]

Even though the Sharks won, I can't imagine their percentage went up by that much. Minnesota, LA and Calgary all won.

sportsclubstats has us at 31.3% now. Solid uptick.