Nuxfanabroad Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Not much time for details..but thought this(gem of a thread) idea was worth puttin' out there... Opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 IF this 18-wheeler were to swerve off the road..I'd suggest it'd be the most dramatic reg season meltdown in puck history. As they keep flopping, they might completely lose their nerve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 50/50 schedule to end the season. 7 points up on 8th in the east and one of the highest scoring teams in the league. 9 games left and 2/3rds of those games are against defensively mediocre teams. They play against the Sabres, Canes, Rangers, Sens, Habs and Panthers and will need to pick up 3 wins at least. I honestly don't see it happening but would love if it did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 For the Leafs miss the playoffs, the collapse would need to be as epic as the Canucks winning streak to make the playoffs. It's possible but I wouldn't bet on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBackup Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Words can’t describe how much joy it would give me, but I don’t see it happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 If MTL wins a few more, I could see them feeling the heat. Last game of season is against Habs. Tomorrow they play Sabs, on a bxb. Regional-rivalry..you never know? SabreFan1 , your guys need to get it done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 They'd have to lose virtually every single remaining game to drop out. The Canucks missed the playoffs in 2005-06 with 92 points. The Leafs already have 91 points with 9 remaining games. It's extremely unlikely that they miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 1 minute ago, -AJ- said: They'd have to lose virtually every single remaining game to drop out. The Canucks missed the playoffs in 2005-06 with 92 points. The Leafs already have 91 points with 9 remaining games. It's extremely unlikely that they miss. Most likely way is MTL stealing the 3rd seed in their div. Hilarious if the Leaves missed out, or had the 8th seed to get TBay-crushed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 15 minutes ago, Warhippy said: 50/50 schedule to end the season. 7 points up on 8th in the east and one of the highest scoring teams in the league. 9 games left and 2/3rds of those games are against defensively mediocre teams. They play against the Sabres, Canes, Rangers, Sens, Habs and Panthers and will need to pick up 3 wins at least. I honestly don't see it happening but would love if it did They can score but calling that joke of a defense AHL quality is generous. Only Muzzin and Hainsey are actually capable of playing defense, and the rest of their pylons are getting exposed as the games are getting tighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 1 minute ago, King Heffy said: They can score but calling that joke of a defense AHL quality is generous. Only Muzzin and Hainsey are actually capable of playing defense, and the rest of their pylons are getting exposed as the games are getting tighter. In addition, Gardiner & Dermott are out w/injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Just now, Nuxfanabroad said: In addition, Gardiner & Dermott are out w/injuries. That improves their chances. Gardiner would be a defensive liability int he AHL. At the NHL level, it's an upgrade when he's out of the lineup. He's absolute trash and Dermott isn't much better. The Laffs have built a culture where it's completely acceptable for a defenseman to be unable to play defense. Add in lazy floaters like Nylander not getting thrown in the pressbox for their pitiful lack of effort, and it's a recipe for disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naslund.is.king Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Are you drunk lol? only a drunk could understand your rhetoric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solinar Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 The Leafs will make the playoffs, but in having to face the Bruins...will it be seen as a successful season if they go out in the first round? At least missing would give them a lotto ticket to get them out of cap purgatory with a star ELC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRypien37 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 I had to read your title 4 times before I understood what you were trying to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naslund.is.king Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 37 minutes ago, RRypien37 said: I had to read your title 4 times before I understand what you were trying to say. I got it the first time.. Must be the liqour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Marchand Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Would much rather the Leafs make it and get swept in the first round than risk them having any chance of winning the draft lottery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckin_futz Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 That would be delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glug Datt Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 ha! I was looking at the standings a couple hours ago and thought the same thing.. it's doubtful but it would give me such deep satisfaction. even after tonight's loss, sportsclubstats.com still has them at 99.9% chance of making the playoffs, with 91% chance of 3rd seed, 9% at second. and a 4.4% chance of winning the cup. for whatever that's worth.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glug Datt Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Warhippy said: 50/50 schedule to end the season. 7 points up on 8th in the east and one of the highest scoring teams in the league. 9 games left and 2/3rds of those games are against defensively mediocre teams. They play against the Sabres, Canes, Rangers, Sens, Habs and Panthers and will need to pick up 3 wins at least. I honestly don't see it happening but would love if it did judging by their recent performances against Van & Ott, those defensively mediocre teams are the ones they should worry about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glug Datt Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 2 hours ago, -AJ- said: They'd have to lose virtually every single remaining game to drop out. The Canucks missed the playoffs in 2005-06 with 92 points. The Leafs already have 91 points with 9 remaining games. It's extremely unlikely that they miss. Minny made it in (I believe) '16 with 87 points. but typically a team needs 9 5 points to get in.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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