Pre-Game Talk: CARPHI, 7PM, THU.

[Blueline Bomber]

Dom Luszczyszyn's model on the Athletic has the same conclusion. Columbus and NYR actually have tougher schedules than Carolina according to him. His model has Carolina (68%) with better playoff odds than Columbus (25%) and NYR (18%).

Does that model take into account we can't beat any Metro team and will no doubt play down to the level of Detroit/Buffalo/etc in those games?

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

Does that model take into account we can't beat any Metro team and will no doubt play down to the level of Detroit/Buffalo/etc in those games?

I feel like we could make the playoffs and you’d still be convinced we won’t make the playoffs.

 

[Daeavorn]

Vatanen will join the team on the road trip, and so will Petr. Petr is undergoing concussion testing either today or tomorrow, so I assume if he is cleared he may be able to start during this road trip.

If that is the case, then we may be getting healthy at the precise time we need to.

I just hope they don't bench TVR. We probably need to bench Edmundson. I don't like playing guys on their offside if we don't have to.

 

[Navin R Slavin]

I feel like we could make the playoffs and you’d still be convinced we won’t make the playoffs.

Well, to be fair, we didn't make the playoffs last year, either.

 

[Blueline Bomber]

I feel like we could make the playoffs and you’d still be convinced we won’t make the playoffs.

I've not seen much from this team that gives me the confidence they'll overcome the challenges they're no doubt going to face in this upcoming month.

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

I've not seen much from this team that gives me the confidence they'll overcome the challenges they're no doubt going to face in this upcoming month.

Fair enough. We will see.

 

[CanesUltimate11]

I just hope they don't bench TVR. We probably need to bench Edmundson. I don't like playing guys on their offside if we don't have to.

Don't worry, they'll bench Fleury for... reasons.

 

[My Special Purpose]

A reply from Micah directly to Greg’s tweet:



I think we are naturally a woe is us group and the last 10 years hasn’t given us much reason not to be. But this is so so doable, we’re not even really playing from behind when you consider the games in hand on Columbus. 2 spots are up for grabs for 4 teams, and there’s a strong case to be made that we’re the best of that group. Doesn’t mean it’s a done deal or anything, but I’m really struggling to see the reason why the sky is falling.

Dom Luszczyszyn's model on the Athletic has the same conclusion. Columbus and NYR actually have tougher schedules than Carolina according to him. His model has Carolina (68%) with better playoff odds than Columbus (25%) and NYR (18%).

I've been saying this schedule panic is nonsense for a few months now. Everyone has a crap schedule in March. Our is actually less crap than most. And it's not like traveling from Long Island to Pittsburgh is going to tax anyone. I think it's about an hour flight. We don't leave the time zone or the country all month, so we're done dealing with time changes and customs. Raleigh-to-Buffalo is as rough as it gets.

I've not seen much from this team that gives me the confidence they'll overcome the challenges they're no doubt going to face in this upcoming month.

I know, but IMO, it's a good thing there's so many games. Our schedule to this point has been really "gappy." I don't have any evidence to back it up, but it seems that we've had a lot more three- and four-days off than ever before. Sometimes, getting into a groove of playing four games in six nights is good for a team, especially one as mentally fragile as we can be from time to time.

 

[DaveG]

Don't worry, they'll bench Fleury for... reasons.

Beat me to it, and it will be inexplicable as he's vastly outplayed both since the ASG break.

 

[Lempo]

Well, to be fair, we didn't make the playoffs last year, either.

Please don't mess up my head. I already got enough mad crap happening in my life that's makes me think that I'm really a fictitious character in a bad movie.

 

[Blueline Bomber]

Please don't mess up my head. I already got enough mad crap happening in my life that's makes me think that I'm really a fictitious character in a bad movie.

Oh wait, you said bad movie. Nevermind.

 

[Tryamw]

Best me to it, and it will be inexplicable as he's vastly outplayed both since the ASG break.

Don't fear Rod has his stapler at the ready.... (In the press box)(Red Swingline model) Fluery will not be escaping... (Edmundson Probably has a staple remover or something)

 

[CanesFanBudMan]

Small sample size but since the TDL and Pesce went down. TOI/GP is:

Slavin: 25:36
Skjei: 21:25
Edmondson: 20:00
Fleury: 17:39
Gardiner: 14:57
TVR: 13:43 - surprising considering he is the o lay RHD

 

[Tryamw]

Small sample size but since the TDL and Pesce went down. TOI/GP is:

Slavin: 25:36
Skjei: 21:25
Edmondson: 20:00
Fleury: 17:39
Gardiner: 14:57
TVR: 13:43 - surprising considering he is the o lay RHD

Why for you bring facts to this fight you be cheating man...

 

[BB88]

Let's Goooooooooooooooooo.

Just beat them

 

[vorbis]

this is cool as hell tbh

 

[hblueridgegal]

From Svech's article today:

Then they move to the main dressing room area to meet with Dr. Bradley Hack, a sports psychologist in his second season working with the team on performance psychology. Hack works with the team both as a group and individually, and covers all areas of mental wellness.

On this morning, they talk about strategies for dealing with the anxiety that accompanies the pressure of a stretch run, as the Hurricanes are in a pitched battle for a spot in the top eight in the Eastern Conference.
“It takes a toll on the player both mentally and physically,” Hack said.

There is give and take among the group on what strategies can be employed to rise above the adversity that presents itself during this critical period. “They all want to play better,” Hack explained. “And they know that the mental side of things is so important.”

After the meeting, head strength and conditioning coach Bill Burniston dims the lights and puts on quiet music as the players, most of whom are wearing heart monitors, find comfortable spots on the floor or against the wall to relax with a series of deep belly breathing exercises.

 

[SvechneJerk]

From Svech's article today:

That was a very good article.

 

[HisIceness]

this is cool as hell tbh

"Coming to an arena near you, the Carolina Hurricanes revenge tour ft. Charlotte Checkers".

 

[MinJaBen]

From Svech's article today:

The psychologist is Dr Hack?


*snicker*

 

[bleedgreen]

Best me to it, and it will be inexplicable as he's vastly outplayed both since the ASG break.

 

[HisIceness]

Man, I wish I could hold that same optimism. I just can't see how this team overcomes the remaining schedule it has. Maybe if the games remaining were more favorable, but when even the national spotlight is taking notice of the brutality of our schedule, it's not a good thing.

I like how somehow we not only got stuck playing every Sunday, but they're all road games.

And of course it's March and we have yet to play the Penguins.

 

[3CanesInTheBox]

If I had to guess, I think we are fine down the stretch, not world beaters, not terrible, and end up in the playoffs because everyone around us is dropping like flies (both with injuries and with their play). Then we lose in 5 or 6 to Washington or Boston.

Seeding doesn’t matter too much to me - this season is about making the playoffs for a second consecutive year.

the only team i am absolutely terrified of is the Bruins. I feel like we have at least a puncher’s chance with anyone else. That being said i will be thrilled just to make the playoffs at this point.

 

[3CanesInTheBox]

Man, I wish I could hold that same optimism. I just can't see how this team overcomes the remaining schedule it has. Maybe if the games remaining were more favorable, but when even the national spotlight is taking notice of the brutality of our schedule, it's not a good thing.

Trial by fire. (Or soviet snow; same diff lol)

 

[MrazeksVengeance]

"Coming to an arena near you, the Carolina Hurricanes revenge tour ft. Charlotte Checkers".

*VENGEANCE