Ronalds.Kenins41 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Our team is one of the teams that wasn't expected to make the playoffs but a lot has changed since we first started the season. Why I think we can make the playoffs What we have going for us is we can actually call this team, a 4 line team with all of our bottom 6 players such as Dorsett, Horvat, Vey, Maithas, Kenins, Hansen being a threat offensively. On top of that the Sedins having been playing great recently with Hank putting up 16 points in his last 13 games because they are no longer relied upon for all the goals, so don't feel the pressure on them so can just play their game. The goals haven't been a problem at all this season. Also the team is playing with some kind of new found energy and different players whether it is the Horvat-Kenins line, the Sedins or our goalies making the big save when it counts are stepping up. Team persistence is always important and we have seen it in full force lately. Can't measure this in stats or numbers. Why I think we can possibly miss the playoffs There are a few things that concern me though; our upcoming schedule which has us playing 18 out of our final 21 games against the west. Why does this matter? Our record against the West is 16-14-2 (but it is a bit misleading since those 16 wins contain 4 wins from the oilers, 2 from the flames and 1 from the Coyotes) against all other teams the record is 9-11-2. We only play these teams in 4 of those 18 games. What's more telling is our record since Jan.1st against the west (4-8, 22 goals scored 38 goals allowed in those 12 games) Now with the injuries to our d-core and to Miller, we will really need our offense to bail us out and need a complete team effort to keep pucks out of our net. To keep up with the teams behind us we will need a great team effort. Consensus If this team can improve its play and record against the west, overcome its injuries, keep their current energy and keep up their offensive play, I think we have a good chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herberts Vasiljevs Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 After reading your posts for the last couple days, I'll bet you selected no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliesStache14 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 if we can stay ahead of winnipeg and calgary then yes, cause LA and Minnesota are going to pass us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbanezRG Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I say yes, nothing would help our young guns like an intense series against the Hawks or Kings, if we face either of those teams, id say we have a chance to win. Nashville round one would probably whoop us though. As a fan... Im dying for some canucks playoff hockey, its been years since we had a series against the Hawks, even if we lost in 6 or 7, id be so happy because this team has had no post season glory since game 5 vs boston. I say we overcome and make playoffs, After that, who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herberts Vasiljevs Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Calgary has been one of the feel good stories of the season and I've always been kinda rooting for them in the back of my head, but I think that they're just going to fall short of a playoff birth. Since the start of the season, I've been saying that the Canucks will make the playoffs. Either 3rd in the pacific or a wildcard spot. As I expected, the Kings are back to playing like their old selves. I'll bet we face either Nashville, Anaheim, (wildcard spots) or LA. (3rd in the pacific) No matter where we finish though (playoffs or not), I'll be very proud of this team. They have fought through a lot of adversity and haven't given up. We're headed in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I'm guaranteeing a playoff berth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackcanuck Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I feel it will take 93 or 94 points to get a playoff spot this year in the West Last season it was 91 points We have 71 points in 59 games So 23 games remaining and 23 points will give us 94 points If we play .500 hockey we make the show, plus we are leading in ROW We are in excellent position to make the playoffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbanezRG Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I feel it will take 93 or 94 points to get a playoff spot this year in the West Last season it was 91 points We have 71 points in 59 games So 23 games remaining and 23 points will give us 94 points If we play .500 hockey we make the show Go Canucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliesStache14 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 wouldn't put a ton of stock in this as it changes daily but currently has us at a 93.3% chance to make ithttp://www.sportsclubstats.com/NHL.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas19 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I think we will. We're a playoff team. I actually think we're a lot better than people give us credit for. Still kinda hoping to get a high pick this year but oh well. Go Canucks Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo.Horvat53 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Voted yes. This team has much more depth than last year, plus that depth is contributing big time. Sedins are already passed last years point totals, and have been playing great this past month. Injured players are gonna come back soon, which means we are only going to get better. It's also worth mentioning that 13 of the next 23 games are at home, and although our home record isn't great, I take that any day of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Cathode Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 We can make the playoffs if our best players play like our best players - in other words, the Sedins have to keep producing - and no more key injuries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Western Red Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 This tail end of the eastern trip will be telling for sure. If we win in Boston, I'll guarantee it.But the in conference games will really be the deciding factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliesStache14 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 This tail end of the eastern trip will be telling for sure. If we win in Boston, I'll guarantee it.But the in conference games will really be the deciding factor. wot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo.Horvat53 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 It seems like if we get on a roll and win 4 or 5 straight, were pretty much a lock. But if we keep the WLWLWL pattern, it's gonna remain a tight race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxieMan98 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 two words....HELL YEAH GO CANUCKS GO!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Barzal Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I thought we wouldn't at the start of the season, and I stand by the fact that we might not have had we iced our healthy roster for the whole season. But, the emergence of Horvat and Kenins, the acquisition of Clendening, and the way Sbisa has settled down, I think we can scrape in. Still a stepping stone, but a much more exciting stepping stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Our team is one of the teams that wasn't expected to make the playoffs but a lot has changed since we first started the season. Honestly I have 0 hockey respect for anyone who didn't expect this star studded, deep team to not make the dance. Didn't take a genius to see the talent of this bonified playoff team under a new coach who isn't a Bostonian madman. Cup or bust for the remainder of the twins contract. Lord Henrik will hoist the cup before the contract is up. Go Canucks Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyndall2 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Notice that things started turning around when Bieksa got hurt and was out of the line up. Not to dump on him but too many people think he is some type of top 2 defenceman. Not. Too many mistakes, too many give aways and really slowing down. Although the Bad News Bear crew that has been patched together recently makes mistakes they try and play a simpler game by just hammering the puck out of their own zone when pressured. No fancy stick handling or trying to go end to end with the odd exception. Yes, I would like Edler and Tanev back soon but I am not in a rush to see Bieksa out there. Flame away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreetamigo Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Calgary has been one of the feel good stories of the season and I've always been kinda rooting for them in the back of my head, but I think that they're just going to fall short of a playoff birth. Since the start of the season, I've been saying that the Canucks will make the playoffs. Either 3rd in the pacific or a wildcard spot. As I expected, the Kings have fallen back to earth. I'll bet we face either Nashville, Anaheim (wildcard spots), or LA. (3rd in the pacific) No matter where we finish though (playoffs or not), I'll be very proud of this team. They have fought through a lot of adversity and haven't given up. We're headed in the right direction. Hasn't LA won 7 in a row? If that is falling back to earth I would hate to see them heating up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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