Official tank thread and tanking GDT #12 (Sabres @ Stars)

[Reddawg]

What's the upside for making it so every team that misses the playoffs has a shot at #1 overall? The old system where you could only move up a certain number of spots for winning the lottery made so much more sense, people are going to riot if a team that just barely missed the playoffs somehow gets McDavid as a consolation prize.

It just doesn't make a whole lot of sense why the #17 team in the league should have any statistical chance at the first overall pick. Imagine the LA Kings missing the playoffs and winning the lottery. Instant dynasty.

 

[TehDoak]

A 2-6-1 finish with 2 wins in regulation against Arionza means Arionza just needs 2 points in their other 7 games.


If that's how the Sabres finish and they don't get it, props to Arionza for out tanking and they deserve it.

That would mean Arionza wouldn't get 2 points in 15 straight games to end the season. That would be so impressive

If AZ finishes with less than 56 points, that will be less than 20 points in 42 games. That's 20 out of a potential 82 points. I'm too busy to look it up now, but that would rank as one of the worst "half's" of a season for a non expansion team. It's even worse when you consider the 3 point game in there.

 

[Husko]

What's the upside for making it so every team that misses the playoffs has a shot at #1 overall? The old system where you could only move up a certain number of spots for winning the lottery made so much more sense, people are going to riot if a team that just barely missed the playoffs somehow gets McDavid as a consolation prize.

It just doesn't make a whole lot of sense why the #17 team in the league should have any statistical chance at the first overall pick. Imagine the LA Kings missing the playoffs and winning the lottery. Instant dynasty.

Every GM is self-interested.

Every GM knows they have a better chance of being 17-25 than bottom 5.

 

[Heraldic]

Damn, tank is strong in this one... They're even goal horning when the opponent scores!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AcO1gyN2_EU&feature=player_embedded

 

[CatsforReinhart]

That's 6 out of 9 . Which basically means we need to be concerned for the rest of the season.

Unfortunaley thats true. With a 3 point lead we have to worry about winning two more games then the coyotes.

Well, I don't know about the tie breaker, who wins that?

 

[Zip15]

Arizona and Buffalo have zero ROW's in 20 combined games since the trade deadline. Tank on!

 

[Ralonzo]

Arizona is going to get a few wins down the stretch.

I wish I had your confidence/narcotics

Quick, fire Nolan, hire this guy.

 

[CatsforReinhart]

If AZ finishes with less than 56 points, that will be less than 20 points in 42 games. That's 20 out of a potential 82 points. I'm too busy to look it up now, but that would rank as one of the worst "half's" of a season for a non expansion team. It's even worse when you consider the 3 point game in there.

TO go from last year to this seems a bit fishy. Who owns the team and are they moving to Vegas next year?

 

[Zip15]

I think we'll beat Arizona in Buffalo to pull within 1 pt. We'll lose in Denver, and then the Yotes will return the favor in Arizona to go back up by 3 pts. We'll knock off the Maple Leafs to get back within 1 pt. On April 3, both teams will lose to the Hawks and Sharks. On April 4, Buffalo will lose in regulation to the Isles and the 'Yotes will take a loser point at home vs a coasting San Jose, and the lead will be back to 2 pts. We'll lose an OT thriller at home vs Carolina to move within a 1 pt heading into both teams' final game.

On Saturday, April 11, the Sabres will take Thomas Greiss and the Penguins to OT, at which point an entire city will be on suicide watch. Darius Kasparitis will skate onto the ice and score the winning goal on a wrister from above the dots. At that point, we'll have clinched 30th because we will not have passed Arizona in ROW's.

 

[TalkingProuder]

I think we'll beat Arizona in Buffalo to pull within 1 pt. We'll lose in Denver, and then the Yotes will return the favor in Arizona to go back up by 3 pts. We'll knock off the Maple Leafs to get back within 1 pt. On April 3, both teams will lose to the Hawks and Sharks. On April 4, Buffalo will lose in regulation to the Isles and the 'Yotes will take a loser point at home vs a coasting San Jose, and the lead will be back to 2 pts. We'll lose an OT thriller at home vs Carolina to move within a 1 pt heading into both teams' final game.

On Saturday, April 11, the Sabres will take Thomas Greiss and the Penguins to OT, at which point an entire city will be on suicide watch. Darius Kasparitis will skate onto the ice and score the winning goal on a wrister from above the dots. At that point, we'll have clinched 30th because we will not have passed Arizona in ROW's.

I might have a heart attack but I'll take it.

 

[Matias Maccete]

Arizona and Buffalo have zero ROW's in 20 combined games since the trade deadline. Tank on!

Impressive, most impressive. The tank is strong with these ones.

I think we'll beat Arizona in Buffalo to pull within 1 pt. We'll lose in Denver, and then the Yotes will return the favor in Arizona to go back up by 3 pts. We'll knock off the Maple Leafs to get back within 1 pt. On April 3, both teams will lose to the Hawks and Sharks. On April 4, Buffalo will lose in regulation to the Isles and the 'Yotes will take a loser point at home vs a coasting San Jose, and the lead will be back to 2 pts. We'll lose an OT thriller at home vs Carolina to move within a 1 pt heading into both teams' final game.

On Saturday, April 11, the Sabres will take Thomas Greiss and the Penguins to OT, at which point an entire city will be on suicide watch. Darius Kasparitis will skate onto the ice and score the winning goal on a wrister from above the dots. At that point, we'll have clinched 30th because we will not have passed Arizona in ROW's.

That would be the most spectacular way for the yotes for fail at failing, so it'll definitely happen.

 

[Husko]

I think we'll beat Arizona in Buffalo to pull within 1 pt. We'll lose in Denver, and then the Yotes will return the favor in Arizona to go back up by 3 pts. We'll knock off the Maple Leafs to get back within 1 pt. On April 3, both teams will lose to the Hawks and Sharks. On April 4, Buffalo will lose in regulation to the Isles and the 'Yotes will take a loser point at home vs a coasting San Jose, and the lead will be back to 2 pts. We'll lose an OT thriller at home vs Carolina to move within a 1 pt heading into both teams' final game.

On Saturday, April 11, the Sabres will take Thomas Greiss and the Penguins to OT, at which point an entire city will be on suicide watch. Darius Kasparitis will skate onto the ice and score the winning goal on a wrister from above the dots. At that point, we'll have clinched 30th because we will not have passed Arizona in ROW's.

Just reading this gave me anxiety

 

[CatsforReinhart]

I just want to turn my TV(and internet these days) off for two weeks then look up and see sabres in last....who feels the same?

 

[Sabre Dance]

I just want to turn my TV(and internet these days) off for two weeks then look up and see sabres in last....who feels the same?

I've tried to stay away, its impossible.

 

[MayDayMayDay]

I think we'll beat Arizona in Buffalo to pull within 1 pt. We'll lose in Denver, and then the Yotes will return the favor in Arizona to go back up by 3 pts. We'll knock off the Maple Leafs to get back within 1 pt. On April 3, both teams will lose to the Hawks and Sharks. On April 4, Buffalo will lose in regulation to the Isles and the 'Yotes will take a loser point at home vs a coasting San Jose, and the lead will be back to 2 pts. We'll lose an OT thriller at home vs Carolina to move within a 1 pt heading into both teams' final game.

On Saturday, April 11, the Sabres will take Thomas Greiss and the Penguins to OT, at which point an entire city will be on suicide watch. Darius Kasparitis will skate onto the ice and score the winning goal on a wrister from above the dots. At that point, we'll have clinched 30th because we will not have passed Arizona in ROW's.

I about had a heart attack just reading this.

 

[B U F F A L O]

I think we'll beat Arizona in Buffalo to pull within 1 pt. We'll lose in Denver, and then the Yotes will return the favor in Arizona to go back up by 3 pts. We'll knock off the Maple Leafs to get back within 1 pt. On April 3, both teams will lose to the Hawks and Sharks. On April 4, Buffalo will lose in regulation to the Isles and the 'Yotes will take a loser point at home vs a coasting San Jose, and the lead will be back to 2 pts. We'll lose an OT thriller at home vs Carolina to move within a 1 pt heading into both teams' final game.

On Saturday, April 11, the Sabres will take Thomas Greiss and the Penguins to OT, at which point an entire city will be on suicide watch. Darius Kasparitis will skate onto the ice and score the winning goal on a wrister from above the dots. At that point, we'll have clinched 30th because we will not have passed Arizona in ROW's.

One of the better fan-fic's I've read on here

 

[Sabre Dance]

If this comes down to a final game shootout, oh boy.

 

[Baccus]

What's the upside for making it so every team that misses the playoffs has a shot at #1 overall? The old system where you could only move up a certain number of spots for winning the lottery made so much more sense, people are going to riot if a team that just barely missed the playoffs somehow gets McDavid as a consolation prize.

It just doesn't make a whole lot of sense why the #17 team in the league should have any statistical chance at the first overall pick. Imagine the LA Kings missing the playoffs and winning the lottery. Instant dynasty.

I think the changes were a combination of self-interest in this draft year, but mostly the league attempting to address the common complaint of teams stuck in bubble mode, how do you get better without ripping it apart totally.

The belief is you need top 3-5 draft talent to build with, and this gives some hope to bubble teams in theory. Not a big fan of rewarding some just missing team all the way to #1 myself.

Obviously you get the conspiracy stupidity and other hyperbole worked into it this year, but it will be very interesting if a well thought of team just misses the playoffs some year and lucks into a top pick.

Hopefully this isn't the year for any amazing luck.

 

[DazedandConfused]

If this comes down to a final game shootout, oh boy.

I'd have to be by myself. Pacing back n forth, up n down. Eyes open, eyes closed, volume on, volume off. Not being able to form a clear thought.

 

[CatsforReinhart]

Anyone find it interesting that Darcy Regier AGM, is our nemesis right now?

 

[TehDoak]

What's the guess on how many tanking threads before the end of the year? 15? 16?

 

[Montag DP]

What's the guess on how many tanking threads before the end of the year? 15? 16?

If it really comes down to the last game, I would guess more than that.

 

[TehDoak]

Anyone find it interesting that Darcy Regier AGM, is our nemesis right now?

I'm curious what Role regier is playing with the Coyotes. The absolute beating the Rangers took on getting Yandle is classic Darcy fleecing IMHO. My guess is him and Arizona's GM are playing good cop/bad cop with other teams driving up the price.

 

[DazedandConfused]

What's the guess on how many tanking threads before the end of the year? 15? 16?

1 every 2 games if it comes down to the wire. So, 16 should be an easy target.

 

[TehDoak]

If it really comes down to the last game, I would guess more than that.

For my sanity I really hope it doesnt come down to that.