Backhand Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 What is the best path for the Canucks this season? Is the idea to find the path of least resistance in the Western Conference? The Canucks could find that path from 2nd place in the Conference. Now I'm not saying that the Canucks should lose on purpose to finish there, but that it might not be too bad if they do. The 7 and 8 seeds are currently Phoenix and Colorado, 5 points back of Chicago for 6th. Phoenix and Colorado are grouped with San Jose, Calgary and Los Angeles. That makes a worst case scenario to play Sharks or Los Angeles, which is not that bad of a situation for the first round (travel-wise). However, there are 3, versus 2 teams, that we could also play who are close travel destinations and generally weaker teams. First round, check. Second place also helps the Canucks avoid the deadly Central division team while they knock themselves out. Assuming the Blues come away from the first round with a win, there'd be a good chance they play Nashville or Detroit. Yes, Chicago could take down the 3rd Seed (whoever it is) but this is all hypothetical anyways. First place is gonna be playing Detroit, Nashville or Chicago in the second round, assuming Vancouver wins as well. You gotta be smart to get out of the West, you'll find the Penguins in the Finals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backhand Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 What is the best path for the Canucks this season? Is the idea to find the path of least resistance in the Western Conference? The Canucks could find that path from 2nd place in the Conference. Now I'm not saying that the Canucks should lose on purpose to finish there, but that it might not be too bad if they do. The 7 and 8 seeds are currently Phoenix and Colorado, 5 points back of Chicago for 6th. Phoenix and Colorado are grouped with San Jose, Calgary and Los Angeles. That makes a worst case scenario to play Sharks or Los Angeles, which is not that bad of a situation for the first round (travel-wise). However, there are 3, versus 2 teams, that we could also play who are close travel destinations and generally weaker teams. First round, check. Second place also helps the Canucks avoid the deadly Central division team while they knock themselves out. Assuming the Blues come away from the first round with a win, there'd be a good chance they play Nashville or Detroit. Yes, Chicago could take down the 3rd Seed (whoever it is) but this is all hypothetical anyways. First place is gonna be playing Detroit, Nashville or Chicago in the second round, assuming Vancouver wins as well. You gotta be smart to get out of the West, you'll find the Penguins in the Finals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm085 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 there's not going to be an easy path to the finals cause we will most likely play detroit or st louis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Paradox Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Assuming we make the SCF, I really hope we play the Rangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stark Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 there's not going to be an easy path to the finals cause we will most likely play detroit or st louis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberries Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 never a easy path to the finals , They boys better bring it and i belive they will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Naslund Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Columbus, Islanders, Oilers, Wild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmotamed Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 i wouldnt want to face another hot goalie like Lundqvist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00bxQb Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Easiest path - Win 12 games in a row in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 There is no easy path to the finals. To think otherwise would be silly. Prepare for an all out battle, like every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai604 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Assuming we make the SCF, I really hope we play the Rangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taelin Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Be careful what you wish for. Lundqvist stonewalling us isn't exactly what I'd like. Honestly, sometimes I think our fan base is a little crazy. yeah, let's lose a couple games so we can win it at home in game 7!! It's like fans hoping Boston would win the ECF last year. Madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keslerian one Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Probably the number 1 highway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpcurtly Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 The easiest path to the finals......is the path less travelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Doughty Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 You want the most entertaining, not the easiest... So NO NASHVILLE please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodyHodgson's #1fan Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 You gotta be smart to get out of the West, you'll find the Penguins in the Finals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_kirk1 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 there's not going to be an easy path to the finals cause we will most likely play detroit or st louis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwnstar Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 calgary/LA/CHitown-------???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazzY Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Easy path??? Real champions can beat anyone, I want a grind, we gotta earn that cup!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordiques_fan Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 They're 7 point away from 1st place, so might as well say it won't happen, nor will they fall to 3rd. Finishing 2nd is actually good as I also think they will avoid for the first 2 rounds a Central division team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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