2019 1st Round Pick Watch / Scoreboard and Standings Thread

[Good Intentions]

5L brings me here on January 11th.

5 more games before the 10 day break, we could be 2nd or 12th by next week -

1. Los Angeles - 37 P, 45 P
2. Philadelphia - 38 P, 44 GP
T3. Detroit - 39 P, 45 GP
3. Ottawa - 39 P, 45 GP
5. New Jersey - 39 P, 43 GP
6. Chicago - 40 P, 46 GP
7. St. Louis - 40 P, 42 GP
T8. RANGERS - 41 P, 43 GP
8. Arizona - 41 P, 43 GP
10. Florida - 42 P, 42 GP
11. Vancouver - 45 P, 46 GP
12. Edmonton - 45 P, 44 GP
13. Carolina - 45 P, 43 GP
14. Anaheim - 46 P, 44 GP
15. Minnesota - 47 P, 43 GP
16. Colorado - 48 P, 44 GP

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[nyr2k2]

We have games in hand on most of those behind us which sucks.

 

[hi]

We have games in hand on most of those behind us which sucks.

My new years resolution was to be more optimistic. Games in hand means more potential losses!

 

[nyr2k2]

I made a lot of predictions about what this team could be, but the one I was most adamant about was that we'd be more in the 6-12 range than the 1-5 range. I know we've been playing horribly, but unless everyone continues to regress on a nightly basis I'd expect some degree of a turnaround.

I would guess we find ourselves in the 8-12 range by the TDL and have to hope that our moves sink us further. I just worry they'll then call up guys like Andersson, Meskanen, Bigras, Hajek, Lindgren, etc., and get that fun-but-unfortunate boost of energy and pick up wins we don't really deserve. Like earlier in the year when the guys looked like they really wanted it.

 

[Ghost of jas]

We have games in hand on most of those behind us which sucks.

You’re making the assumption this team would win those games in hand. That’s nowhere near a given right now.

 

[Ghost of jas]

I made a lot of predictions about what this team could be, but the one I was most adamant about was that we'd be more in the 6-12 range than the 1-5 range. I know we've been playing horribly, but unless everyone continues to regress on a nightly basis I'd expect some degree of a turnaround.

I would guess we find ourselves in the 8-12 range by the TDL and have to hope that our moves sink us further. I just worry they'll then call up guys like Andersson, Meskanen, Bigras, Hajek, Lindgren, etc., and get that fun-but-unfortunate boost of energy and pick up wins we don't really deserve. Like earlier in the year when the guys looked like they really wanted it.

Four points separate the Rangers from first overall. The second half schedule is far worse than what they’ve already gone through.

 

[Good Intentions]

I made a lot of predictions about what this team could be, but the one I was most adamant about was that we'd be more in the 6-12 range than the 1-5 range..

I would guess we find ourselves in the 8-12 range by the TDL and have to hope that our moves sink it.

Not exactly much of a prediction, I think the vast majority (all?) would agree with that initial #6-12 forecast. We have no business being Top 5 but it could happen - and there are equations to get there. With 5 games to go prior to the 10 day break, a deeper dive in the standings could encourage a more aggressive sell. Fewer OTL’s and losing tomorrow afternoon and then Chicago next week would be a start.

 

[East Coast Bias]

Tankathon gives the breakdown by % and Pts per game

PICK	TEAM	GP	RECORD	PTS	PPG	ROW	TOP 3	#1 OVR
1	Los Angeles	45	17-25-3	37	0.82	16	49.40%	18.50%
2	Philadelphia	44	16-22-6	38	0.86	14	38.80%	13.50%
3	Detroit	45	16-22-7	39	0.87	14	33.90%	11.50%
4	Ottawa	45	17-23-5	39	0.87	17	28.80%	9.50%
5	Chicago	46	16-22-8	40	0.87	16	26.10%	8.50%
6	New Jersey	43	16-20-7	39	0.91	15	23.30%	7.50%
7	St. Louis	42	18-20-4	40	0.95	18	20.40%	6.50%
8	NY Rangers	43	17-19-7	41	0.95	12	19.00%	6.00%
9	Arizona	43	19-21-3	41	0.95	17	16.00%	5.00%
10	Vancouver	46	20-21-5	45	0.98	19	11.40%	3.50%
11	Florida	42	17-17-8	42	1	15	9.80%	3.00%
12	Edmonton	44	21-20-3	45	1.02	19	8.20%	2.50%
13	Anaheim	44	19-17-8	46	1.05	16	6.60%	2.00%
14	Carolina	43	20-18-5	45	1.05	19	5.00%	1.50%
15	Montreal	45	23-17-5	51	1.13	21	3.30%	1.00%

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

 

[One Winged Angel]

Last night was a big night. Everyone except LA got points.

 

[NYR Viper]

I have to assume St Louis, NJ and Philly will slightly improve as the season progresses. NJ will be getting Hall back soon. Philly will get their act together and St Louis has already started to play better.

The Rangers need to continue to lose

 

[millencolin487]

Teams like philly, blues, and Devils will also all be sellers at the deadline probably. So I dont know how much better they will get. I think the Rangers stay about right where they are now but def could be in the top 5.

 

[One Winged Angel]

I have to assume St Louis, NJ and Philly will slightly improve as the season progresses. NJ will be getting Hall back soon. Philly will get their act together and St Louis has already started to play better.

The Rangers need to continue to lose

Can I get an amen?

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Teams like philly, blues, and Devils will also all be sellers at the deadline probably. So I dont know how much better they will get. I think the Rangers stay about right where they are now but def could be in the top 5.

NJD: Boyle, Stafford, Lovejoy
PHI: Lehtera, Simmonds, Weal, Raffl, Folin
STL: Maroon, Bouwmeester, Gunnarsson

I don't see Philly trading Simmonds honestly, and the other pending UFAs on these teams are not even close to the level of Hayes and Zuccarello who will probably both trade

 

[Kovalev27]

Nobody below us is blowing out guys like we are going to. They don’t have the quality ufas coming up to do it. We’re going to get significantly worse than everyone else.

The only team that could match us as sellers is Ottawa who I think will be desperate to do what they have to do to keep stone and duchene. If those guys reup they will be a better team than us as soon as Chabot gets back.

 

[Rangers in 7]

Nobody below us is blowing out guys like we are going to. They don’t have the quality ufas coming up to do it. We’re going to get significantly worse than everyone else.

The only team that could match us as sellers is Ottawa who I think will be desperate to do what they have to do to keep stone and duchene. If those guys reup they will be a better team than us as soon as Chabot gets back.

ottawa truly needs to win games to be honest, they really cant continue to lose because their pick goes to colorado. if im ottawa management im doing everthing in my power to finish in the 10-12 range. makes it look a little better then giving up a 1st overall

 

[nyr2k2]

Not exactly much of a prediction, I think the vast majority (all?) would agree with that initial #6-12 forecast. We have no business being Top 5 but it could happen - and there are equations to get there. With 5 games to go prior to the 10 day break, a deeper dive in the standings could encourage a more aggressive sell. Fewer OTL’s and losing tomorrow afternoon and then Chicago next week would be a start.

I'm not acting as if it was some ballsy prediction. But a lot of people felt otherwise. Everyone would be like, "List five teams that are worse than us!" A huge percentage of the board expected a bottom five, bottom three finish.

Four points separate the Rangers from first overall. The second half schedule is far worse than what they’ve already gone through.

I understand that. A lot of the teams below us will also be sellers and will also continue to lose a shit-ton of games. We'll get worse, they'll get worse. When you're a bad team there's not a huge difference between having the 5th-easiest schedule and the 15th-easiest schedule. I don't really see our position moving that much.

 

[Ghost of jas]

I'm not acting as if it was some ballsy prediction. But a lot of people felt otherwise. Everyone would be like, "List five teams that are worse than us!" A huge percentage of the board expected a bottom five, bottom three finish.


I understand that. A lot of the teams below us will also be sellers and will also continue to lose a ****-ton of games. We'll get worse, they'll get worse. When you're a bad team there's not a huge difference between having the 5th-easiest schedule and the 15th easiest schedule. I don't really see our position moving that much.

It already has.

 

[nyr2k2]

It already has.

Hur hur.

I don't see it moving that much more.

 

[Thirty One]

I don't see Philly trading Simmonds honestly

Why not?

 

[Krams]

We should have sole possession of 8th. Arizona has five more ROW than us.

 

[CasusBelli]

That's the great thing about being a Rangers fan: even when Philly and NJ lose, those two win.

 

[nyr2k2]

You’re making the assumption this team would win those games in hand. That’s nowhere near a given right now.

Missed this post. I'm not making any assumptions. I'm just stating a fact and my opinion that it sucks. Wouldn't it be better to not have games in hand, or be the other way around? God, you're so unnecessarily combative with me sometimes.

 

[E-Train]

they will be a better team than us as soon as Chabot gets back.

Even if they move one of Stone/Duchene, they’ll still be better than the Rangers. Chabot is ppg at 21. Will be if not already, #1 D.

 

[Ghost of jas]

Hur hur.

I don't see it moving that much more.

The Devils play the Flyers on Saturday when the Rangers play the Islanders. One of those teams is going to get two points. The Rangers are not likely melt to win in Brooklyn. If you’re he Devils win and the Rangers lose, the Rangers move do 7th overall. I maintain the Rangers will easily end up bottom five.

 

[Ghost of jas]

Missed this post. I'm not making any assumptions. I'm just stating a fact and my opinion that it sucks. Wouldn't it be better to not have games in hand, or be the other way around? God, you're so unnecessarily combative with me sometimes.

I do not see it as combative. I’m just engaging your viewpoint. I aa not a combative type of personality.