Most likely to be bounced in the first round?

[Homesick]

Which division leader is most likely to be bounced in the first round?

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[Raspewtin]

either NYR or Boston imo but it's really dependent on the matchup.

 

[bobholly39]

Winnipeg by far. Don't have faith in this team for playoffs whatsoever.

But yeah it depends greatly on matchups. Right now, both Tampa and Vegas are wildcards, and they're 2 teams I think can go all the way. Depends on who lands them in round 1, it'll be a tough matchup.

 

[Machinehead]

Vancouver literally just because they're drawing Vegas if the season ended today.

That's a very unfortunate matchup for a 1 seed.

 

[bobholly39]

Vancouver literally just because they're drawing Vegas if the season ended today.

That's a very unfortunate matchup for a 1 seed.

Yeah but the season isn't ending today...

Vancouver might draw Vegas it's true, but there's also a really good chance they draw LA, Nashville, or one of Wild/STL if you think one of those makes it.

Winnipeg could draw...Vegas (just as likely as Canucks drawing them), or possibly COL/Dallas (much more likely Winnipeg loses division than Canucks)....or also possible a different wildcard.

Based on matchup possibilities - I think Vancouver is a lot more likely to have an easier matchup than Winnipeg in round 1.

 

[BB79]

Really depends on who their partners are. Whoever plays WC#2 in the east is probably least likely to be upset because the chase for that spot is a real dog show. My inclination is that if there is an upset it'll probably be out west. Nashville has the best chance of upsetting either VAN or WPG

 

[Jetcetera]

I feel like Boston will end up facing the leafs and we all know how that's going to go

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Boston AINEC

 

[Bouboumaster]

Hopefully the f***ing Rangers

 

[HolyHagelin]

Canucks, due to several factors.

Potential matchups, as covered above.

Puck luck regression - the PDO talk about them was done to death in the first half of the season, I don’t think any of us need that rehash.

Playoff n00b factor. In the NHL more than most sports, getting over the mountain takes a period of years building up your squad, and that includes years of losing in the playoffs because you literally just haven’t been there done that yet.

Standard NHL playoffs disclaimer: any team can beat any team, one hot goaltender, etc.

 

[Canovin]

Vegas might not even make the playoffs

 

[keglu]

I actually expect all 4 to not keep their 1st seeds
Regardless Winnipeg is most likely to face strongest opponent so them.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Pacific winner gets a pretty shit draw almost no matter what

so no slight towards Vancouver but yeah, that's no fun (unless it's the Kings, they're an easy out)

 

[Connor McConnor]

Vegas might not even make the playoffs

Let’s pray

 

[BB79]

Let’s pray

Join the club Go Wild!

 

[Leafidelity]

Jets record against top teams since Christmas is abysmal, I think they might be a mirage

 

[RedWingzz]

whoever plays Tampa Bay

 

[Chips]

I always vote for the 2nd most obvious, or the 2nd least obvious. It’s never who you expect or who you want lol

 

[winnipegger]

Vancouver plays like little girls

 

[a mangy Meowth]

Let’s pray

Amen

 

[Rude Dog]

Panthers or Bruins.

 

[GOilers88]

I think in the event the Canucks get eliminated at any point, even the WCF's, people will flock to the boards to go "See, PDO I toedaso" irregardless of its impact or any other context we might have.

If the Canucks don't win the cup this year, it's going to be because of all the geniuses who told us their PDO was unsustainable, case closed, black and white.

 

[Namikaze Minato]

I picked the Bruins just based on their starting goalie feeling like the weakest but honestly, its a difficult poll.

And if you took all the starting goalies out somehow the Bruins would be my favourite of this group

 

[Mr Kot]

If they play Vegas, Canucks are probably \the best bet here, though if Vegas continues listless play, it probably wont matter.

 

[ricky0034]

between Vegas and Tampa(and potentially Nashville too if they can stay hot a while longer) it could be a pretty bad year to be a division winner in general

voted Vancouver for their inexperience