swizzey Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Up until February I have been all about making the playoffs. After the four game losing streak in February, I jumped on the tank wagon losing all hope in this team making the playoffs. There is no way we are going to catch SJS in a division playoff spot. However, the final wild card spot is wide open and the standings look like this: GP P Minnesota 67 72 --- Colorado 67 70 Vancouver 64 62 Arizona 65 62 Don't get me wrong, this is a huge hill to climb and most likely we will not make the playoffs. If we take a little snapshot back to last year, Ottawa was farther off making the playoffs at this point and ended up going 23-6 down the stretch to seal the top wild card spot. The only reason I have a little bit of light concerning this stretch is how well the kids have been playing. Horvat, Virtanen, Hutton, Baertschi, and even Vey have been absolutely on fire. If we got a few wins, but weren't playing well, I would not be pondering this, but there has been some promise in our play as of late. Colorado and Minnesota has a slightly tougher end to their schedule, though ours is still tough. In conclusion... the fat lady hasn't sung. With three games in hand paired with going on a little tear, we can be in the dance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 L O L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbanezRG Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 At this point I hope we don't make it, but i'll cheer for the team if they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbes!!! Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I'm a fat lady and I'm singing, man. Singing loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Fig Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 The fat lady has already sung and is relaxing back in the dressing room with her third martini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swizzey Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 The trolls are hungry today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfterMath35 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 If we made it on the back's of the young guns id love that, but with now henrik an tanev injured as well i wouldnt hold my breath... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 5 minutes ago, swizzey said: The trolls are hungry today! An honest assessment is not trolling. The Canucks longest winning streak of the year is TWO games. For this thought to even get consideration they would need at least a five game winning streak in there. And a five game win streak probably still isn't enough. It ain't happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimberWolf Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackcanuck Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 This OR THIS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviewonder20 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I hope not. We need a top 5 pick this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOgRook Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 14 minutes ago, swizzey said: The trolls are hungry today! Ok let me settle this if I can. I'm known to be optimistic, almost to a fault. The playoffs are out of the question with our given situation. Obviously they are not mathematically eliminated yet, but look at our situation. 8 plus kids on roster. injury bug is horrible would have to run the table for games Bad combination, so no these guys aren't trolling you, just being smart arses while stating the truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoLions Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 We need a top 4-7 pick way more than a lame 1st round exit. (I say 4th - 7th because that lands us a impact player, for sure a D, and I doubt we will come in any better than 4th pick). Best case scenario - we're in every game up until the final buzzer, the young players continue to contribute and develop, showcase new talent like Pedan, Tryamkin and Grenier, but keep losing with grit and pride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyking Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I don't think we are going to make it but the team should try to and play with all there heart. We would have to go something like14-4 or 16-2. That being said if we do that it will mostly be because of the young players on the team. I for one would prefer this outcome than a top 5 pick that others have alluded to but it most likely won't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toews Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Sorry OP, I wouldn't even wish for it to happen. Last year I thought the Canucks could surprise. This year it would be like facing a firing squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMelvin Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 53 minutes ago, swizzey said: The trolls are hungry today! You waited DAYS to post this lol as for the Play offs... I don't think the team will make it. Ownership don't want the extra play off dollars...or they would have let Benning do his job lol, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davydgoliath Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Possible? Yes. Probable? Err....no. I would still love to see them try. Sorry Tank Nation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB5 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I always want this team to win. It would be pretty exciting to see these guys go on a role and make things interesting (tankers for draft positioning be damned!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovy Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 1 hour ago, swizzey said: Up until February I have been all about making the playoffs. After the four game losing streak in February, I jumped on the tank wagon losing all hope in this team making the playoffs. There is no way we are going to catch SJS in a division playoff spot. However, the final wild card spot is wide open and the standings look like this: GP P Minnesota 67 72 --- Colorado 67 70 Vancouver 64 62 Arizona 65 62 Don't get me wrong, this is a huge hill to climb and most likely we will not make the playoffs. If we take a little snapshot back to last year, Ottawa was farther off making the playoffs at this point and ended up going 23-6 down the stretch to seal the top wild card spot. The only reason I have a little bit of light concerning this stretch is how well the kids have been playing. Horvat, Virtanen, Hutton, Baertschi, and even Vey have been absolutely on fire. If we got a few wins, but weren't playing well, I would not be pondering this, but there has been some promise in our play as of late. Colorado and Minnesota has a slightly tougher end to their schedule, though ours is still tough. In conclusion... the fat lady hasn't sung. With three games in hand paired with going on a little tear, we can be in the dance. I would be prepared to make you a wager against it happening Sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 1.5% chance. http://www.sportsclubstats.com/NHL.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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