Pre-Game Talk: Time to talk Playoffs

[Maplebeasts]

Always thought Winnipeg was tanking to play the Leafs. Backup goalie tonight? really

There is no team in the league that would rather play us than the Oilers.

 

[Jmo89]

So, correct me if I'm wrong, but considering points and regulation wins, if the final 4 was:

VGK: 80+ points*
Toronto: 76+ points
Tampa: 75 points (29 RW)
Boston: max 75 points (but max 26 RW)

They would reseed as:

VGK versus Boston
Toronto versus Tampa

Which would set up a Toronto versus Boston SCF.

Toronto could overtake Vegas with 2 wins (1 regulation) and 2 Vegas losses.

 

[Hockey Crazy]

So, correct me if I'm wrong, but considering points and regulation wins, if the final 4 was:

VGK: 80+ points
Toronto: 76+ points
Tampa: 75 points (29 RW)
Boston: max 75 points (but max 26 RW)

They would reseed as:

VGK versus Boston
Toronto versus Tampa

Which would set up a Toronto versus Boston SCF.

Oh baby let's do this

 

[moon111]

There's 13 veins at the top of the Leaf crest to commemorate the club's Stanley Cup Championships.... we're going to have a new logo next year!!!

 

[dubey]

There's 13 veins at the top of the Leaf crest to commemorate the club's Stanley Cup Championships.... we're going to have a new logo next year!!!

I wonder if they actually do this if we ever win the cup

 

[DaWatcher]

I don't understand this Reilly Nash obsession some of you have. Guy hasn't played at all this year. It will be difficult for him to get up to speed, and I think some current roster players have earned shots to start in the play offs. Having Nash as a black ace is terrific for depth, but I don't think he starts in the playoffs.

Been pleasantly surprised by Galley. Engvall looked great with Mikeyhev and Hyman shutting down the Oilers big guns. Brooks looks like a mid round steal. Our veterans are providing bang for their buck. Hutton was always a player I liked. I think he has a higher ceiling and I hope he sticks with us.

 

[Dekes For Days]

When was the last time a team was in the position that we're in right now - we're guaranteed not to face a top 10 team for the first two playoff rounds? Hell I'm not even sure this has ever happened before.

I'm pretty sure that this is the first time in NHL history that a team is guaranteed to not have to play a top 10 team until the 3rd round.

1. That is not guaranteed. Edmonton could still move into the top 10.
2. Vegas was literally in the exact same position last year...

 

[RealisticLeaf55]

Wow the Jets are bad.

 

[crump]

Wow the Jets are bad.

1-9-0 in the last 10. Wow.

 

[Trapper]

1-9-0 in the last 10. Wow.

And still ahead of Montreal in the standings.
Montreal wouldn’t even be a playoff team over 82 games.

 

[Nylander88]

I don't understand this Reilly Nash obsession some of you have. Guy hasn't played at all this year. It will be difficult for him to get up to speed, and I think some current roster players have earned shots to start in the play offs. Having Nash as a black ace is terrific for depth, but I don't think he starts in the playoffs.

I agree with you that it'll be hard for him to just hop right in if this team is at full health. An injury will likely open an opportunity for him at some point...what happens after that is up to him. However, he definitely has played this year. 37 games to be exact. He had a knee injury right around the time Hyman had his knee injury, and has been out a similar length of time.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Both the Habs and Jets aren't exactly pushing hard into the playoffs .. I'm fine with either.

 

[ShaneFalco]

I agree with you that it'll be hard for him to just hop right in if this team is at full health. An injury will likely open an opportunity for him at some point...what happens after that is up to him. However, he definitely has played this year. 37 games to be exact. He had a knee injury right around the time Hyman had his knee injury, and has been out a similar length of time.

And he's a shut-down C

 

[Not My Tempo]

Both the Habs and Jets aren't exactly pushing hard into the playoffs .. I'm fine with either.

I’m fine with either as well. However, the Habs are an incredibly injured team that will be getting back Gallagher, Danault, and Weber. The Jets have been one of the worst teams analytically all season and this crash was bound to happen the moment Hellebuyck stopped playing like a god.

 

[Brobust]

I prefer the Jets, but only because I know the Habs can end the McDavid hype.

They can't touch Matthews but they know how to handle McDavid.

 

[AvroArrow]

1-9-0 in the last 10. Wow.

Yup, said it before, it's not a sustainable way to play winning hockey. But got bashed by Jets fans, "The goalie is part of the team!" Yes we know, but he can only bail out that atrocious defence for so long. It's gonna balance out after some point. This is what happens when the goalies don't stand on their heads. Honestly hoping they slip to 4th lol, would be an epic series.

 

[ShaneFalco]

Either way, I like our chances
The Jets would be more of a physical series I think

 

[VanW27]

Either way, I like our chances
The Jets would be more of a physical series I think

Habs are 1st in the league in hits, Jets are 15th.

 

[Gary Nylund]

Both the Habs and Jets aren't exactly pushing hard into the playoffs .. I'm fine with either.

Not me man, I want MTL and I'll be so pissed if it doesn't happen.

 

[Rob Brown]

Chances are we're playing Montreal cause I'd expect Winnipeg to get at least one point in their next two games.

 

[ShaneFalco]

Habs are 1st in the league in hits, Jets are 15th.

I wouldn't have guessed that, but wouldn't you say the Jets hit a bit harder?

 

[Cpt Maple Leaf]

Anyone else getting a kick out of the Habs fans posting playoff bound memes and such? I have all I can do to remain silent lol. That said, we better kick their arse…

 

[LFCTML]

So, correct me if I'm wrong, but considering points and regulation wins, if the final 4 was:

VGK: 80+ points*
Toronto: 76+ points
Tampa: 75 points (29 RW)
Boston: max 75 points (but max 26 RW)

They would reseed as:

VGK versus Boston
Toronto versus Tampa

Which would set up a Toronto versus Boston SCF.

Toronto could overtake Vegas with 2 wins (1 regulation) and 2 Vegas losses.

I still think it'll be Colorado.

 

[al secord]

Montreal is such a pathetic 3v3 team. Circle back 10 times for every attempt at creating offense.

They ragged the puck until Matthews and Marner were off the ice against us. Seems to work.

 

[LFCTML]

Habs are 1st in the league in hits, Jets are 15th.

Jets are still a bigger, stronger team though. And IMO, the more physical team as well.

Keep in mind that hits are quite a subjective stat, especially comparing between teams.