cleowin Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 2015 - 2016 Magic Number Chart: Welcome back to yet another exciting season of Canucks Hockey. The Magic Number Chart returns for it's 7th season. There is nothing new this year as I am satisfied with my chart. As an experienced member, I would like to see more community output. I trialed a broadcast post last year, but it didn't generate as much hits alone as I had hoped. Instead, I am going to post various broadcast tidbits in here when they become available. Eastern Conference: Western Conference: Update Schedule: October & November: Bi-Weekly starting with the 2nd Sunday of the season. December: Weekly on every sunday. January: Every Wednesday & Sunday. February: Every two days March & April: Daily What is the Magic Number Chart? The Magic Number Chart is essentially a standings chart that outlines the progress of each team throughout the regular season. The Magic Number itself is a formulated number that explains the Win/Loss differential required to clinch a post-season birth. Given that the clinching formula is based on divisional structure the formula will be based on the top 3 teams per division. The remaining 2 wild card spots will be decided based on the highest point total, followed by the NHL's standard tiebreaker rules. Table Codes: Poss: Points Possible Pace: Point Pace Rem: Points Remaning to be won Magic #: Formulated Number P/M: Plus/Minus in terms of separation between teams. (Formula to be added later) Change: The Magic Number Change between update intrevals Playoff: Playoff Contention Status X/Y/Z/P: Playoff/Division/Converence/Preisdent's Trophy Contention points needed Playoff Opponent: Playoff Opponent once decided. Explanation of Pace Formula: The pace formula is very simple. It's Total Points / Games Played * 82 (Total Games in Season). By evaluating the chart, if you look under the 'Pace' section of the Chart, all you have to do is look at the 9th placed team's Pace, and then you know what the point total is to clinch a spot. The Pace formula is based on the most common output given the pace of a current team. Of course there's always the potential for every team to go above that pace, but statistically speaking, the variation won't be more than 3-5 points up or down, so the pace is a safe assumption. The X/Y/Z/P Columns represent the true clinching point requirement to make the playoffs, However this does not indicate the expected clinching total. I will be posting later on in the season an expected clinching scenario as well as the actual scenario to clinch a playoff spot. Update: I will now provide projected standings for each team in the NHL. These will be updated with the chart. I may post a lottery pick chart later in the season if I am able. Broadcast Information: All my broadcast information can be found on my blog: http://canucksmediablog.com Previous Magic Number Charts: 2014-2015: http://forum.canucks.com/topic/364117-official-2015-stanley-cup-playoff-chart/ 2013-2014:http://forum.canucks.com/topic/351695-official-2013-2014-magic-number-chart/ 2012-2013:http://forum.canucks...p-finals-chart/ 2011-2012:http://forum.canucks...-number-thread/ 2010-2011:http://forum.canucks...tor-chart-2011/ 2009-2010:http://forum.canucks...-number-thread/ MODERATORS: Please pin this topic immediately! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchengc Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 This is early. Hopefully this thread can stay relevant by March-April. Go Canucks Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Every year, I vow to start understanding the magic number. This will be the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleowin Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 This is early. Hopefully this thread can stay relevant by March-April.Go Canucks Go!Apart from losing seasons, this thread has been a success! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Nice and early. Thanks for doing this again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleowin Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 Vintage Canuck, i think you're my #1 fan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmm Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Every year, I vow to start understanding the magic number. This will be the year. if you want to learn the magic number, leave this thread and never come back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleowin Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 Welcome back imm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleowin Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 Week 1: Wed, Oct 7, 2015: VAN @ CGY - 7:00 PT/10:00 ET - SN, SN360 - Paul Romanunk, Mike Johnson & Cassie Campbell-Pascall / TSN 1040: John Shorthouse & Dave Tomlinson Sat, Oct 10, 2015: CGY @ VAN - 7:00 PT/10:00 ET - CBC/SN - Paul Romanuk, Mike Johnson & Cassie Campbell-Pascall / TSN 1040: John Shorthouse & Dave Tomlinson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Colt 45s Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 This is going to be fun. Hope the boys make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleowin Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 Week 2: VAN @ ANA - Mon, Oct 12, 2015 - 7:00 PT/10:00 ET - SNV: John Shorthouse, John Garrett & Dan Murphy / TSN 1040: Jon Abbott & Dave Tomlinson VAN @ LAK - Tues, Oct 13, 2015 - 7:30 PT/10:30 ET - SNV: John Shorthouse, John Garrett & Dan Murphy / TSN 1040: Jon Abbott & Dave Tomlinson STL @ VAN - Fri, Oct 16, 2015 - 7:00 PT/10:00 ET - SNV: John Shorthouse, John Garrett & Dan Murphy / TSN 1040: Jon Abbott & Dave Tomlinson EDM @ VAN - Sun, Oct 18, 2015 - 6:00 PT/9:00 ET - SN: Paul Romanuk & Mike Johnson / TSN 1040: John Shorthouse & Dave Tomlinson Just a reminder that the first update for the Chart will be this sunday! MODS: Please pin this post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleowin Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 Sunday, October 18th, 2015: Magic Number Charts have been updated! MODS: Please pin this post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleowin Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Sunday, November 1st, 2015:Magic Number Charts have been updated! Please pin this topic!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleowin Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 Sunday, November 15th, 2015:Magic Number Charts Have been updated!MODERATORS: please pin this thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleowin Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 Sunday, November 29th, 2015: Magic Number Charts have been updated! Weekly updates will commence starting this sunday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 On 10/4/2015, 8:46:10, Shaelon said: Apart from losing seasons, this thread has been a success! Nice work with the charts. However, I don't think you should take too much personal responsibility for losing seasons. I have a question. I wonder what the critical point total is for determining whether the Canucks will be sellers at the deadline. I want them to either be well above it (implying the team has a shot for deep playoff run) or below (implying that we trade vets for draft picks and have a good draft). The worst outcome will be to pass up the chance to acquire draft picks (or, even worse, trade away draft picks) and then miss the playoffs anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleowin Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 Sunday, November 6th, 2015: Magic Number Charts have been updated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Biestra Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 We should have a magic number chart for the 1st overall pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleowin Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 Sunday, December 13th, 2015: Magic Number Charts have been updated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleowin Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 Sunday, December 20th, 2015: Magic Number Charts have been updated! Update: Projected Final Standings now posted. This replaces the playoff opponent column which will no longer indicate playoff opponents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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