Sabres Fan in NS Posted April 7, 2015 Report Posted April 7, 2015 Aliens Yep. Then again, just about all of you are aliens to me.
IKnowPhysics Posted April 7, 2015 Report Posted April 7, 2015 No relaxing until 30th is locked in place.
woods-racer Posted April 7, 2015 Report Posted April 7, 2015 (edited) Yep. Then again, just about all of you are aliens to me. Edited April 7, 2015 by Woods-Racer
pi2000 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Posted April 7, 2015 And, by the way, where is Pegula through all of this ? He's behind the curtain, like the Wizard of Oz. "If you want to watch the Sidney Crosbys... you have to GET the Sydney Crosbys" -Terry Pegula
K-9 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Posted April 7, 2015 keep-calm-and-carrion-379.png Carrion my wayward son.
Sabres Fan in NS Posted April 7, 2015 Report Posted April 7, 2015 Carrion my wayward son. ;) Not a big, or even a little, Kansas fan, but ... ... you made me do it. Maybe this should be this thread's and the Sabres, theme song until this nightmare ends.
smj Posted April 8, 2015 Report Posted April 8, 2015 I hate to say it but this is not looking good. Zona will likely lose 3. Ottawa probably loses the next two and Penguins will be up by 3 by the time we get to Saturday and they will have played the night before and they will take off the game against us. I think it all comes down to Columbus....please Columbus kick our rears. I don't even know if Columbus really needs any points against us. It wouldn't be Buffalo if hopes didn't get dashed at the very last second or by a matter of inches. I know I am a pessimist but I think there is a 50-50 shot this plays out.
Hoss Posted April 8, 2015 Report Posted April 8, 2015 I hate to say it but this is not looking good. Zona will likely lose 3. Ottawa probably loses the next two and Penguins will be up by 3 by the time we get to Saturday and they will have played the night before and they will take off the game against us. I think it all comes down to Columbus....please Columbus kick our rears. I don't even know if Columbus really needs any points against us. It wouldn't be Buffalo if hopes didn't get dashed at the very last second or by a matter of inches. I know I am a pessimist but I think there is a 50-50 shot this plays out. Columbus has been the best team in hockey over their last ten games. Just had the president's trophy winner beat for what would've been their tenth consecutive win if it weren't for a last-minute goal by Stepan to tie it and then the same in OT to win it for the Rags. Aside from that: Pittsburgh will be playing for something Saturday regardless. No matter what happens they will be playing for seeding. There's a good chance they'll still be in position where a loss forces them to play the NHL's top team in New York. It'll be important. They're not going to mail it in anymore than they have been.
GoPre Posted April 8, 2015 Report Posted April 8, 2015 (edited) I hate to say it but this is not looking good. Zona will likely lose 3. Ottawa probably loses the next two and Penguins will be up by 3 by the time we get to Saturday and they will have played the night before and they will take off the game against us. I think it all comes down to Columbus....please Columbus kick our rears. I don't even know if Columbus really needs any points against us. It wouldn't be Buffalo if hopes didn't get dashed at the very last second or by a matter of inches. I know I am a pessimist but I think there is a 50-50 shot this plays out. Pittsburgh has two things to be concerned about. One, making the playoffs. Ottawa has been playing well as of late. Sure, they're two points back, but games have to be played. Anything can happen. Two, if the Penguins enter Buffalo w/ a playoff spot locked up, they will be playing for playoff position. Pittsburgh and Boston are tied at 95. The team that finishes eighth will have to play the Rangers in the first round. Second seed is Montreal. I'm sure the Penguins will do what it takes to play the Canadians. Pittsburgh will go for the win against Buffalo. Edited April 8, 2015 by GoPre
Hoss Posted April 8, 2015 Report Posted April 8, 2015 (edited) Current lottery standings through games played 4/5 (using actual NHL standings)Team GP PTS ROW PLP CL%Buffalo 80 54 15 1-2 20.0Arizona 80 56 19 1-2 13.5Edmonton CLINCHED 3RD PLACE 11.5Toronto 80 67 25 4-5 9.5Carolina 80 69 24 4-5 8.5 New Jersey CLINCHED 6TH PLACE 7.5 Columbus 79 83 31 7-12 6.5 Philadelphia 80 84 30 7-11 6.0 Colorado 80 86 28 7-12 5.0 Florida 80 87 28 7-12 3.5 San Jose 80 87 35 7-12 3.0 Dallas 80 88 35 7-12 2.5 Los Angeles 80 93 37 13-OUT 2.0 Ottawa 80 95 35 13-OUT 1.0 Winnipeg 80 96 34 13-OUT N/A Calgary 80 95 40 13-OUT N/A Boston 79 95 37 13-OUT N/A Detroit 80 97 38 13-OUT N/A Pittsburgh 80 96 38 13-OUT N/A NY Islanders 80 98 39 13-OUT N/A PLP - Possible lottery positions (the numbers represent the lottery positions they could possibly finish) CL& - Current lottery percentage Bolded teams have clinched that position in the lottery. Minnesota and Vancouver were eliminated tonight. Jersey and Edmonton clinched their positions in the lottery. Nobody can be eliminated or clinch their spot in the lottery tomorrow. Edited April 8, 2015 by Tank
MattPie Posted April 8, 2015 Report Posted April 8, 2015 There may come a day when the clench of men fail and the shart is upon us, but today is not that day.
carpandean Posted April 8, 2015 Report Posted April 8, 2015 46 hour break, then four shots in about 51 hours (start of first to end of last.)
calti Posted April 8, 2015 Report Posted April 8, 2015 The pessimism born of a largely horrible or heartbreaking Buffalo sports past. We must learn to trust that this is a new era.--Although I must admit I am not sufficiently confident at this point. Guess Ive been around too long. And its too bad Terry cant just have a sit down with the coach. That would come back and bite him some day.cant be done. Everyone has to sit there and smile while this plays out.
GrassValleyGreg Posted April 8, 2015 Report Posted April 8, 2015 Penguins stumble continues, coughing up a point in OTT. Things are tight enough in the playoff picture, that it looks like we'll get a full-go Penguins squad on a back-to-back. Hope it's sewn up Friday of course, but if not, there's still a bit of comfort in the dreaded final game scenario.
Andrew Amerk Posted April 8, 2015 Report Posted April 8, 2015 I think we already know how this story plays out.
I am Defecting Posted April 8, 2015 Report Posted April 8, 2015 I think we already know how this story plays out. Sabres "win" vs. Columbus. I am not glad that you have worked yourselves into such contortions boys, But, relax, and give yourselves some credit. This whole time, you have hardly recognized how smart, logical, and practical this whole losing is winning thing is. Why don't you take this opportunity to pat selves on back? I have not heard a thing about smart hockey fans in ages, you are so worried, and meanwhile it is left to girls to post meat and potatoes prospect talk. Feel better, guys.
Andrew Amerk Posted April 8, 2015 Report Posted April 8, 2015 Sabres "win" vs. Columbus. I am not glad that you have worked yourselves into such contortions boys, But, relax, and give yourselves some credit. This whole time, you have hardly recognized how smart, logical, and practical this whole losing is winning thing is. Why don't you take this opportunity to pat selves on back? I have not heard a thing about smart hockey fans in ages, you are so worried, and meanwhile it is left to girls to post meat and potatoes prospect talk. Feel better, guys. I left it up to interpretation. Thanks for your contribution Yuri.
Hoss Posted April 8, 2015 Report Posted April 8, 2015 Even I'm pretty relaxed. That probably says something.
... Posted April 8, 2015 Report Posted April 8, 2015 Even I'm pretty relaxed. That probably says something. You found antidepressants that work?
Taro T Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Posted April 8, 2015 (edited) Current standings through games played 4/7. Team GP L W OT PT MPP PR RPTC M# CPM Buffalo 80 49 23 8 106 110 4 3 2 19.5 Arizona 80 48 24 8 104 108 4 5 7 14.0 Edmonton 80 43 24 13 99 103 4 -- 11.6 Toronto 80 43 30 7 93 97 4 -- 9.3 Carolina 80 40 29 11 91 95 4 -- 8.7 New Jersey 80 35 32 13 83 87 4 -- 7.5 CPM per sportsclubstats.com and lottery weighting - last updated 4/8 in AM Desert Dogs thought about dropping a point or 2 after playing an illustrious 1st, but in the end took 2 in regulation. Nucks have clinched an NHL playoff birth, so Thursday could bd the big day that champale pops. As Joisey clinched (clenched?) 6th popped them into the BJ's slot as the least septic of the septic six. Eulers locked up Marner/Strome by dropping points last night. Loafs visit the formerly septic BJ's; apparently penicillin does work for some infections. Even I'm pretty relaxed. That probably says something. We're doomed? :unsure: ;) Edited April 8, 2015 by Taro T
carpandean Posted April 8, 2015 Report Posted April 8, 2015 Vancouver clinched a playoff spot last night and aren't catching Anaheim. I believe that means that they will play Calgary either way, so they are only playing for home ice. Anaheim has their division locked up, can't catch the Rangers for the PT and might lock up second in the league tonight against Dallas. Columbus is playing lights out and Friday will be the home finale (fan appreciation night.) Pittsburgh will likely still have a lot to play for Saturday. I'll never feel confident until it's done, but after watching the 'Yotes last night and seeing how the above scenarios have worked out, I'm feeling a little better. Still want this done before Saturday for both the fans and the players. I really hope that if tomorrow night doesn't work out, Ted either reconsiders starting Lindback Friday on his own or with a little push from above.
GoPre Posted April 8, 2015 Report Posted April 8, 2015 Vancouver clinched a playoff spot last night and aren't catching Anaheim. I believe that means that they will play Calgary either way, so they are only playing for home ice. Anaheim has their division locked up, can't catch the Rangers for the PT and might lock up second in the league tonight against Dallas. Columbus is playing lights out and Friday will be the home finale (fan appreciation night.) Pittsburgh will likely still have a lot to play for Saturday. I'll never feel confident until it's done, but after watching the 'Yotes last night and seeing how the above scenarios have worked out, I'm feeling a little better. Still want this done before Saturday for both the fans and the players. I really hope that if tomorrow night doesn't work out, Ted either reconsiders starting Lindback Friday on his own or with a little push from above. Bingo. Columbus has been red hot, their arena will be packed and they'll play hard for the fans. Plus, their season record can be deceiving. Columbus had a bad case of the injury bug this year and it ruined their chances of being a playoff team. Many felt the Blue Jackets roster was good enough to get in before the season started. The Bluejackets are far better than the Sabres, and I just don't see Lindback playing as well has he did against Carolina. Wish Makarov would get the start....
shrader Posted April 8, 2015 Report Posted April 8, 2015 Current standings through games played 4/7. Team GP L W OT PT MPP PR RPTC M# CPM Buffalo 80 49 23 8 106 110 4 3 2 19.5 Arizona 80 48 24 8 104 108 4 5 7 14.0 Edmonton 80 43 24 13 99 103 4 -- 11.6 Toronto 80 43 30 7 93 97 4 -- 9.3 Carolina 80 40 29 11 91 95 4 -- 8.7 New Jersey 80 35 32 13 83 87 4 -- 7.5 I don't know if I've ever seen something so beautiful as those 80s in the games played column. It's so close now. We can finally get back to caring about hockey again.
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