Adarsh Sant Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 USA Today predicted that the Canucks would get 65 points this season. We are currently on pace for 73-74 points (technically 73.5). How many points do you think we will actually get? Take into account the possibility of injuries, trades, and the debut of Anton Rodin. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where's Wellwood Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 I thought USA Today released another prediction. You want an update on how we feel about their initial prediction. Got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwags Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 73-76 points sounds about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaBamba Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 I have no idea. We play like a team that could be in the hunt but we don't seem to win like one. There are a few exceptions but for the most part we haven't been manhandled like a Buffalo or Eakins Oiler 65 point team. So I voted I have no idea. A 65 point team doesn't give teams a whole lot of trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gforce31 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 When did we start looking at USA Today for hockey related stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erkayloomeh Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 We are unpredictable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam126 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 One night this team looks like a playoff team, the next they look like they forgot how to play hockey until with about 10 minutes left they start actually playing when they are down by 2 or 3. Honestly can't really say what we are even almost halfway into the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyM Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 I predict that publications like the USA Today will become obsolete in ten years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocksterh8 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Unless it gets you into the playoff's, who cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Sparkle Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 4 hours ago, gforce31 said: When did we start looking at USA Today for hockey related stuff? the same reason people look to national enquirer for world news xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 4 hours ago, Jam126 said: One night this team looks like a playoff team, the next they look like they forgot how to play hockey until with about 10 minutes left they start actually playing when they are down by 2 or 3. Honestly can't really say what we are even almost halfway into the season. The positive aspect is, we have shown this year that we can skate and play with top teams, even take it to them at times. The ability is there, but other things are not yet -- consistency, experience, fortitude, etc. That's why we're keeping those few vets around, to hopefully instill that into the yutes, especially with our best ones yet to come. Hopefully the Sutters, Tanevs, and Horvats are going to take that leadership mantle and we can then let the 30+ers go in the near future. I think we can see it developing, just have to be patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumb Nuck Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Since the loser point was invoked I believe the lowest points any team ever got was 69 so for the Canucks to finish 6% worse is absurd and an ignorant prediction you'd expect from stupid Americans. I predict 84 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattrek Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Please update the title. I thought USA Today made updated predictions (not that I care what they think, it's the principle) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theilluminati Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 6 hours ago, Dumb Nuck said: Since the loser point was invoked I believe the lowest points any team ever got was 69 so for the Canucks to finish 6% worse is absurd and an ignorant prediction you'd expect from stupid Americans. I predict 84 points. You're not even close...nearly 20 times since the "loser point" came about a team has finished with less than 69 points. Buffalo with 52 and 54 points in consecutive years is the low water mark recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumb Nuck Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 52 minutes ago, theilluminati said: You're not even close...nearly 20 times since the "loser point" came about a team has finished with less than 69 points. Buffalo with 52 and 54 points in consecutive years is the low water mark recently. Boy was i drunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neko Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 We'll get 75-76 give or take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 12 hours ago, EmilyM said: I predict that publications like the USA Today will become obsolete in ten years. Is that before or after the USA becomes obsolete? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 low to mid 80's in points. (82 points is my guess.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beary Sweet Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 i predicted below 65 but with the effort i've been seeing over the last month, probably over 70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 16 hours ago, Adarsh Sant said: USA Today predicted that the Canucks would get 65 points this season. We are currently on pace for 73-74 points (technically 73.5). How many points do you think we will actually get? Take into account the possibility of injuries, trades, and the debut of Anton Rodin. Thoughts? I was actually very optimistic about the signings we made and the return of Sutter. I predicted we would finish 2nd in the Pacific division and win a round of the post season. It looks like my view was a little too rosey and optimistic. Seen a lot of promise and that prediction was before Stecher went down. Maybe with Rodin returning and our pair coming back we can actually reach the post season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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