$200 million for the rest of the season. Around or a bit above of $1 billion if they cancel the playoffs.
News Article: NHL to announce a 2 hub 24 team playoff, Edmonton & Toronto?
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$200 million for the rest of the season. Around or a bit above of $1 billion if they cancel the playoffs.
The way I understand it is that the top 6 teams in each division would make up the 24 team playoff(if it even happens).
This means we aren’t making the cut. Hawks are in 7th(last) place.
Sooooo what am I missing? Why do people think we’re making the playoffs under the 24 team format?
This means we aren’t making the cut. Hawks are in 7th(last) place.
Sooooo what am I missing? Why do people think we’re making the playoffs under the 24 team format?
It's not divisions based. Hawks get in for being 12th in the western conference.
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Logistically this must be insane to organize with all the non-hockey variables at play here. I'm surprised it's happening at all to be honest
Money is the driving force. Both sides will get it done.
bwana63
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Looks like the Hawks are going to thread the needle WRT the draft and the playoffs. Hoping the league uses a 68 game baseline to determine draft order. If there was ever a year to move up one position, this is it.
As to the playoffs, I really like the idea of a 5 game round robin. And I love that we'll have Mitchell and De Haan (presumably) available.
As to the playoffs, I really like the idea of a 5 game round robin. And I love that we'll have Mitchell and De Haan (presumably) available.
jls24
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I'm fine with the round robin. I don't like it if they do the 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 0 starting points format. That's way too large of a cushion.
I'd prefer top 2 in each division are in then the remaining 8 in each conference are put in a bracket and do 3 or 5 game series.
RayP
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Im not too worried about moving up one position, even if it would be nice. Someone will make a pick before us that shocks everyone, and maybe we get a nice Stanley gif out of it again.
bwana63
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Yeah, that proposed starting cushion is hot garbage. Just to be clear, am not opposed to a RS reward, but 10-8-6-4-2-0 is beyond the pale.
LavalPhantom
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I get it though. Makes it pretty much a slam dunk for the top teams to advance and a long shot for the teams at the end to make it through. Like it would have been had the season continued normally. The Hawks would have needed a helluva run.
I’m not in favor of the 24 team format for the Hawks if it means them not being in the draft lottery. The chances of this team making a serious run are pretty much zilch. I prefer the chance of moving up to get a better Player for the future is better for the team in the long run.
BobbyJet
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I disagree. A playoff berth is ALWAYS preferable to sitting on the sidelines watching other teams compete..... for many reasons but mostly because the experience is invaluable (for the younger players especially). I think even the vets would love to get a taste of the playoffs once again. Wanting anything less is for quitters.
bwana63
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Brightwing
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I'm only in favour of a 24 team round if everyone has the same shot, none of this handicapping stuff to make it 'fair' for teams at the top of the standings in the round robin. That's pure BS. If there's anything like auto points for the higher finishing teams the Hawks should say screw it, we'll take our chances in the lottery.
Brightwing
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But if they're setting it up to be a slam dunk for the top teams, how is it fair to ask the Hawks and Habs to train for weeks and risk injury and COVID when they have only a nominal shot? That's not fair either.
You can't predict how the season would have finished. This is not normal circumstances.
Salvaged Ship
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Ideally they get the chance for playoffs and keep the current draft lottery rules. However, I’m concerned that they will make the trade off to open up the playoffs for 8 teams but those teams lose a shot at the draft.
KWP
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Can't agree, respectfully ... Unique circumstances here obv, but performance should be rewarded, I think the handicapping an acceptable format.
Good news / bad news for the lower seeded clubs, they get in but have to overcome higher seeded clubs' earned advantage. Should a long shot pull though they too will have "earned" their prize.
Btw, props on the brit "extra u" spelling - cooler than us yanks' I say.
Go "Weighted Advantage = 0" Hawks <--- Got 'em just where wher we want 'em. ;-)
bwana63
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Herding cats ain't easy. And then there's the mountain of safety measures that need to be addressed.
Styles
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NHL, NHLPA working on 24-team conference-based playoff setup - Sportsnet.ca
Best of 5 against Edmonton? Count me in.
Best of 5 against Edmonton? Count me in.
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Brightwing
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I actually think this is a really fair way to do it. It rewards the top teams but gives a fair chance to everyone else.
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