SEE I AM NOT AN AWFUL PERSON AND WE CAN BE CORDIAL AND PRODUCTIVE HERE

just don't ask my wife what she thinks
- picklerick

Im really wondering if we end up with a top 10 pick the way things are goin

Not sure if anyone posted yet, but wow

@Frank_Seravalli

The numbers are eye popping. #NHL teams have had 747 fewer power play opportunities year-over-year. Some teams have had 50+ fewer power plays this year!

How? Are players suddenly playing cleaner hockey?

Asked the #NHL and GMs for help explaining today.
- TC88

Seravalli talked about that at length on Monday's podcast. NHL officiating has to be among the absolute worst in pro sports.

Seravalli talked about that at length on Monday's podcast. NHL officiating has to be among the absolute worst in pro sports.
- eichiefs9

the NFL is pretty goddamn bad

SEE I AM NOT AN AWFUL PERSON AND WE CAN BE CORDIAL AND PRODUCTIVE HERE


just don't ask my wife what she thinks
- picklerick

I did the other night, she said you are a pecker!!

Yuck yuck, sorry I had too!! That was a layup!!

Trocheck is a guy you have to keep, great leadership and the type of player you need in the playoffs.

This off season is going to be a great unknown, so many moving parts as to what they will do. Im thinking coaching change for sure and Drury will looking to move on from CK20 for sure. Miller and Laffy maybe in play and Im sure he will see if he can move on from Mika.

Im really wondering if we end up with a top 10 pick the way things are goin
- jimbro83

We just need one team behind us to pass us and we keep our pick this year. Truly hope that happens because it will give Drury extra motivation (not that he should need it) to turn this team into a wagon next year when Pittsburgh would get our unprotected 1st

Im really wondering if we end up with a top 10 pick the way things are goin
- jimbro83

The East is so bad, Rangers may be in the mix until game 82.

The fact that a 55% or worse win% team will make the postseason is pretty sad.

The East is so bad, Rangers may be in the mix until game 82.

The fact that a 55% or worse win% team will make the postseason is pretty sad.
- TC88

all of a sudden Montreal looks like juggernaut and then the Isles are a factor

But Red Wings, Blue Jackets and Bruins all died

Actually technically were the worst team among teams with a .522 winning % so right now we’re 11th in the lotto and can get the #1 pick !

If we magically ended up with the 1OA I’d see if whoever had #2 desperately wanted Schaefer over a center and trade back one spot for Misa

It’s why I didn’t get excited for zibs little 10 game run of good hockey. He is just as lazy and dead as the rest of them when it matters
- TPC

This. The quicker he is gone the better. Or take a huge pay cut and be a PK specialist with limited 4th line minutes

Im sure we will try and sign Chychrun

No way Buff does that deal, What has Othmann even shown?

Boston might do the deal but they wont want CK20, they are looking to retool not get older.

Lauzon doesnt move the needle from what we have already.

I dont think Mika is gonna waive.
- Brukie

Othmann maybe hasnt shown much here, but also consider the environment he stepped into. Hes been a stud so far at all levels. Trading a 29yo up-coming FA for a 22yo with potential.

Retooling can take many forms, and it also includes your depth forwards. Its unlikely they trade Big Z, but Kreider Im sure theyd take a chance on with only a year left on the contract. Its a contract that needs to go.

Lauzon is big and gets like 250-300 hits a year. But maybe youre not a Big D chaser like some people here.

I agree, moving Zib would be a huge issue. Too bad you cant restructure contracts like in other sports.

This. The quicker he is gone the better. Or take a huge pay cut and be a PK specialist with limited 4th line minutes
- mdw7413

If only players could restructure like the NFL

After that puke fest last night, I admit the season is probably over. I wouldn’t be surprised if Dolan shows Lavy the and Druey the door.

If only players could restructure like the NFL
- picklerick

I doubt he would stay if that was the offer. lol

Honestly, there are a few players i don't want to see next year. Zib, Kreids, K Miller (such a god damned disappointment) and Schneider I'm leaning towards.

Othmann maybe hasnt shown much here, but also consider the environment he stepped into. Hes been a stud so far at all levels. Trading a 29yo up-coming FA for a 22yo with potential.

Retooling can take many forms, and it also includes your depth forwards. Its unlikely they trade Big Z, but Kreider Im sure theyd take a chance on with only a year left on the contract. Its a contract that needs to go.

Lauzon is big and gets like 250-300 hits a year. But maybe youre not a Big D chaser like some people here.

I agree, moving Zib would be a huge issue. Too bad you cant restructure contracts like in other sports.
- aecliptic

He hasn’t been playing with top line talent, so I challenge him to make the roster next year.

Actually technically were the worst team among teams with a .522 winning % so right now we’re 11th in the lotto and can get the #1 pick !

If we magically ended up with the 1OA I’d see if whoever had #2 desperately wanted Schaefer over a center and trade back one spot for Misa
- picklerick

They’ll find a way to f it up. We suck with top 10 picks

McIlrath Kravtsov Lias Kakko Laf

As to Eastern Conf. parity per its continuous changing effects via some of its playoff contending teams' inconsistent play, East C. teams' playoff chances have changed drastically since Sat's. games' results of just 4 days ago.

(1) After two straight wins Thurs. in OT at MIN., & in Reg. at Columbus Sat.; starting Sunday, the Rangers chances to reach a specific playoff spot were:

* a 32% chance of earning WC#2,
* a 9% chance of earning WC#1,
* a 12% chance of finishing 3rd in the Metro. Div. ahead of the Devils.
That's a 53% combined total chance of earning any of those 3 playoff spots, and in contrast, a 47% chance of missing the postseason overall.

(2) After NYR reg. losses on Sun. & Tue., & in combo with the competitions results beginning Sunday, their playoff chances as of today (3/19) dipped to:

* a 13% chance to earn WC#2
* a 2% chance to earn WC#1
* a 4% chance to finish 3rd in the Metro. Div.
That's currently only a 19% combined total chance of earning a playoff spot, and an 81% chance of missing the postseason overall.

Furthermore, the Rangers combined "Magic Number of Points Lost, and their Competition's Points Earned," (for now by Montreal owning the 2nd WC spot) is 26 PTS.; (or 13 in combination, Montreal Wins & Rangers Reg. Losses), for the NYR to be eliminated from reaching the postseason in any means.

But teams' playoff chances can change very fast via any means during this crazed NHL season.