Would it be a failure if your team lost in the first round of the playoffs?

[johnnyonthspot]

I feel as a Jet fan if they lose in the first round the season will be a failure based on their current spot in the standings and player signings.
I realize a few good teams will not make it past it but it will still sting no matter how or why they get knocked out in the first round.

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[Mobiandi]

If you’re not LA, Nashville, Philly or Detroit/NYI/Washington, the answer has to be yes.

Boston could also be a no considering their core is on their last legs and their monumental collapse last year

 

[WarriorOfGandhi]

It would be bad. I would feel bad.

 

[thekernel]

I would really like for it to not happen

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Unless you are a fan of Nashville, and two of Detroit, NYI, and Philly, yes.

 

[GMR]

I would be thrilled.

Please sweep us if you’re reading this.

 

[SmoggyTwinkles]

I can't wait to go golfing.

 

[NVious]

Depends on how much respect we get in the handshake line

 

[Hull Fan]

Yes Dallas going out in round 1 would be an abysmal showing.

 

[HabSgt]

Not in the slightest!

 

[johnnyonthspot]

I can't wait to go golfing.

Is that you Joe Thorton?

Yes Dallas going out in round 1 would be an abysmal showing.

That is true but if they play the jets it wont be an issue

 

[Rowlet]

Vancouver - it depends on how the games go.

Hard fought back and forth 7 game series with Vegas? Less so, upset by Nashville? Yes

 

[Bear of Bad News]

I would be so excited if the Kraken lost in the first round of the 2024 playoffs.

 

[Pukboy5kroner]

I watched the Cats do this for a few out of 20 plus years, so I'm spoiled by the past two, but I am used to it

 

[BuffaloGooner]

I would take getting swept 4-0 and outscored 20-0 if it meant the Sabres played a playoff series before the draught graduated high school

 

[22Brad Park]

Definitely not.Boston has no top line Centre and not many teams pull off what they have minus that.

If you’re not LA, Nashville, Philly or Detroit/NYI/Washington, the answer has to be yes.

Boston could also be a no considering their core is on their last legs and their monumental collapse last year

Name me core on last legs ?

 

[Habsfunk]

Losing in the first round would mean the Habs made the playoffs, which would be a miracle at this point.

So, it would be a good thing.

 

[CaptainShark]

Failure? Try miracle

 

[DFC]

Feels weird, but I think the bar for Tb this year is just getting in. I dont think anyone expects to win a round, so I wouldn't consider it a failure. The mighty have fallen.

 

[NHL1674]

Speaking as a Wild fan, the second round is for losers. You need to avoid it at all costs.

 

[King'sPawn]

If you’re not LA, Nashville, Philly or Detroit/NYI/Washington, the answer has to be yes.

Boston could also be a no considering their core is on their last legs and their monumental collapse last year

With the futures LA has traded away the past couple seasons, a third straight first round exit would absolutely be a failure. And I would expect Blake to be out.

 

[Canucks LB]

Vancouver - it depends on how the games go.

Hard fought back and forth 7 game series with Vegas? Less so, upset by Nashville? Yes

Bingo

 

[Drake1588]

It would be an accomplishment for the Caps to just make the playoffs with their roster, though you could make a case that they ought to be lightly tanking instead of trying for a WC2 spot and a one-and-done playoff appearance.

I'm trying to be happy they're playing well and figure it would be a good experience for their young players. I'm trying not to think of all those good prospects at defense available in the first 7-10 picks this year. So there's ambivalence.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Hell yeah

 

[Machinehead]

Sort of, yeah.

The Rangers aren't that good imo but the East is really bad and it's hard to see them drawing a really terrible matchup.