Holy!! I had to look that one up, but that's a valid point.
The rags have only played 8 road games and have a 3-5 record on the road. In addition, they haven't gone on any big Western road trips yet.
That, coupled with the ultra competitive metro, and I have NYR missing the playoffs.
They seem to be a bit streaky too, and will come back down to earth with an underwhelming roster.
Not saying they will make it, but they started out the year with pretty much the entire roster slumping. They have also had some injury issues with a pretty significant number of guys playing with various nagging injuries...sometimes it is better to just have guys out instead of playing at 55%...
Anyway, they have been a very strong road team for years, among the best when playing back to backs and frankly road trips give guys a chance to bond, develop chemistry and as this current team has a high number of guys with young families-an opportunity to concentrate on hockey for more than 12 hours straight.
As rough as the season started- 2 wins in first 10, they are what, 4 points out of first in the Metro, with games at hand on a number of teams ahead of them...they are better then many people realize.
That being said, this team is not coming close to winning a Cup this year. They also have a coach that has done a damn good job at making decisions year after year that are beyond baffling- ensuring they will never win the big game come spring...
Would be a good time to "pull a Pitts" and tank for a picks and youth at the deadline and a special talent at the draft...
