Popular Post Nuxfanabroad Posted February 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2020 A strange hobby, but I like to ponder these crazy things. Two unlikely sequences to wind up this campaign, which one is more palatable? S1 - The wheels fall off. We get a number of injuries reducing key guys from the lineup. Nothing major(complete recovery for all), just misfortunes that'll place guys on IR from 2-6 wks. Slide down the standings, & all of Canada laughs at us. Finish 13th last..basically no-man's-land in the rebuild-realm. But then..lo & behold, we FINALLY WIN the F***ing Lotto(2% chance..or whatever it is?) Woo-hoo!!! Here we sit, with the 1st overall pick in our pocket. 99% of Canada is now insanely jealous :^) S2 - In a spring of PO-upsets, we go on a wild, highly unlikely run. Finish in the 2-slot, hosting Cowtown. Smoke 'em in 5! Then Edmunchuk, who banished the 1st pl. Lost Vegans(they & Winterpeg are WC's). Bounce'em in 6. Unbelievably the Jets emerge from Central, but are beaten up. Still we outlast them in a 7 game, epic thriller. Game 7 OT, Miller from EP & Hughes, in what experts are calling one of the most beautiful OT winners, to ever finish a series. There it is, a Cdn-sweep, all the way to the Finals. We overcome adversity too, with 7 or 8 injuries along the way, we rely heavily on youth/depth on our valiant run. Ironically(for once) almost all of Canada(save bitter Hogtown) fall in love, cheering for our gritty, exuberant cast. Bo, Miller & EP shine, all over 30 pts, after all 4 rds. Jake snipes 14, & OJ is called up & fares brilliantly. Looking like a perfect match with Myers for the coming yrs. On 'tending, both our guys are excellent. With some injuries, they shine & split the wins. The Finals our luck runs dry..although it to is an epic gem. All 6 games go to OT. Their team is perfectly healthy, with brilliant 'tending. Who?..Torts' Jackets..that's who. The small market darling becomes the talk of the league. Green & Torts shake hands after, with honour for both. All NHL cities agree this was a brilliant series, played hard & fair; both sides completely earning the others' begrudging respect. 13 home dates..so lots of loot in our pocket. Our cast is higher in demand, so we can easily deal off extra parts at the draft, & be very cap-compliant. We pkg TD & Gaud for a 12th overall pick. Life goes on with complete optimism for 2020-21 That's all folks..no adjustments please. Which would you prefer? 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Blight Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 2 please 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post awalk Posted February 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2020 S1 but only because I know the outcome in advance. I'm not sure I can handle another run + game 7 SCF loss... my poor heart... 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, awalk said: S1 but only because I know the outcome in advance. I'm not sure I can handle another run + game 7 SCF loss... my poor heart... Yes, but as series transpired exactly as I've predicted, you'd realize the hockey Gauds have purchased my paintings! edit: btw, I had the Jackets winning that last rd in 6 games. Let's say we host the series, so game 6 is in their barn Edited February 9, 2020 by Nuxfanabroad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithers joe Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 which one is the best for the player’s development? if it is strictly to satisfy us, i’ll pick #2. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 Imagine the options if we're sitting on the #1 OA pick? We've got our star #1 C already. Mtl would sure LOOOVE that French kid picked at their hosted draft, wouldn't they? They'd prob relieve our trouble-cap, & send a pkg with Gallagher, Domi, a 1st, etc.... Or Ottawa might have TWO top-7 picks, & they too have an enviable stash of youth. With a ballsy deal, we could have an instant Powerhouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got the Babych Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Tough call, but have to go S1. We have some great pieces now, but a 1st overall would help us more in the long run. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Am.Ironman Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Honestly given that we lose in the end of scenario 2... I'm going to have to go with getting Lefreniere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazurus Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) Here is an insanely criminal, derogatory, insulting, outlandish and impossible one, S1 happens and the Canuck's surrender this years first anyway and then it becomes the number one overall and then Tampa hires Benning as head scout. TAKE ME BEHIND THE BARN AND SHOOT ME Edited February 10, 2020 by Lazurus 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 S1 please. Adding Lafreniere to this group would result in multiple cups. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 Ciggy-Freud(the Marlboro Man) would have a field day with the data from this one. Instant grat vs the exhibited patience of awaiting long-term, sustainable pleasure. Hmm..what an experiment! I suspect the line to draw is somewheres in the 30 yo range. Older than that, one can vividly recall the last 2 great runs, & are perhaps of an age that can appreciate the necessity of having to wait(a touch more), for good things that are almost guaranteed. Further, they grew up in an analog world(perhaps?) & prob have the patience for cycles & seasons. Under 30? Forgettaboutit! They want it hazy, smoky, now, Pleasuable, varied..& they want it pronto, mister! Well that would be the perceived stereotype, from this here, 50-something. But I'd also like to think humans are a bit more unpredictable & interesting. I'm sure plenty of youngins would enjoy computer-projecting a powerhouse lineup, after adding such an elite, ELC ingred(or the proceeds from a blockbuster) So would most youth go with the 2nd option?("Not fair..we haven't had our share of epic runs!"). I suspect the majority would 1 hour ago, Rick Blight said: 2 please So you surprised me a bit here, RB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I think I’d lean towards S2, but I don’t if I could handle my heart getting crushed like that so I’d probably prefer S1. Lafreniere with Bo and Boeser next season? Omg. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RU SERIOUS Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, awalk said: S1 but only because I know the outcome in advance. I'm not sure I can handle another run + game 7 SCF loss... my poor heart... I'm going with S3 ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B Cooper Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Easily #1. with the team we already have built, plus the 1oa, we’d be a cup favourite for years. or the package we could get if we traded it would also set us up for years of future success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 53 minutes ago, RU SERIOUS said: I'm going with S3 ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Blight Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Nuxfanabroad said: Ciggy-Freud(the Marlboro Man) would have a field day with the data from this one. Instant grat vs the exhibited patience of awaiting long-term, sustainable pleasure. Hmm..what an experiment! I suspect the line to draw is somewheres in the 30 yo range. Older than that, one can vividly recall the last 2 great runs, & are perhaps of an age that can appreciate the necessity of having to wait(a touch more), for good things that are almost guaranteed. Further, they grew up in an analog world(perhaps?) & prob have the patience for cycles & seasons. Under 30? Forgettaboutit! They want it hazy, smoky, now, Pleasuable, varied..& they want it pronto, mister! Well that would be the perceived stereotype, from this here, 50-something. But I'd also like to think humans are a bit more unpredictable & interesting. I'm sure plenty of youngins would enjoy computer-projecting a powerhouse lineup, after adding such an elite, ELC ingred(or the proceeds from a blockbuster) So would most youth go with the 2nd option?("Not fair..we haven't had our share of epic runs!"). I suspect the majority would So you surprised me a bit here, RB! May not be around long enough to see #1 bear fruit so at least I would get the excitement of #2 and the experience gained by our guys might be enough for the following year or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 #1. The playoff experience would be invaluable, but I don't wanna go through another finals loss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 8 minutes ago, Rick Blight said: May not be around long enough to see #1 bear fruit so at least I would get the excitement of #2 and the experience gained by our guys might be enough for the following year or two. Hope that's exagerrated, RB. Tell your ticker you're def waiting for a 'Nucks Championship, & you'll go on forever! :^) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down by the River Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 3 hours ago, smithers joe said: which one is the best for the player’s development? if it is strictly to satisfy us, i’ll pick #2. They say that young teams need to learn what it feels like to lose in the playoffs. Let's get this done with ASAP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.I.A.H.N Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 4 hours ago, Nuxfanabroad said: A strange hobby, but I like to ponder these crazy things. Two unlikely sequences to wind up this campaign, which one is more palatable? S1 - The wheels fall off. We get a number of injuries reducing key guys from the lineup. Nothing major(complete recovery for all), just misfortunes that'll place guys on IR from 2-6 wks. Slide down the standings, & all of Canada laughs at us. Finish 13th last..basically no-man's-land in the rebuild-realm. But then..lo & behold, we FINALLY WIN the F***ing Lotto(2% chance..or whatever it is?) Woo-hoo!!! Here we sit, with the 1st overall pick in our pocket. 99% of Canada is now insanely jealous :^) S2 - In a spring of PO-upsets, we go on a wild, highly unlikely run. Finish in the 2-slot, hosting Cowtown. Smoke 'em in 5! Then Edmunchuk, who banished the 1st pl. Lost Vegans(they & Winterpeg are WC's). Bounce'em in 6. Unbelievably the Jets emerge from Central, but are beaten up. Still we outlast them in a 7 game, epic thriller. Game 7 OT, Miller from EP & Hughes, in what experts are calling one of the most beautiful OT winners, to ever finish a series. There it is, a Cdn-sweep, all the way to the Finals. We overcome adversity too, with 7 or 8 injuries along the way, we rely heavily on youth/depth on our valiant run. Ironically(for once) almost all of Canada(save bitter Hogtown) fall in love, cheering for our gritty, exuberant cast. Bo, Miller & EP shine, all over 30 pts, after all 4 rds. Jake snipes 14, & OJ is called up & fares brilliantly. Looking like a perfect match with Myers for the coming yrs. On 'tending, both our guys are excellent. With some injuries, they shine & split the wins. The Finals our luck runs dry..although it to is an epic gem. All 6 games go to OT. Their team is perfectly healthy, with brilliant 'tending. Who?..Torts' Jackets..that's who. The small market darling becomes the talk of the league. Green & Torts shake hands after, with honour for both. All NHL cities agree this was a brilliant series, played hard & fair; both sides completely earning the others' begrudging respect. 13 home dates..so lots of loot in our pocket. Our cast is higher in demand, so we can easily deal off extra parts at the draft, & be very cap-compliant. We pkg TD & Gaud for a 12th overall pick. Life goes on with complete optimism for 2020-21 That's all folks..no adjustments please. Which would you prefer? Hey, I had dream #2 last night...…………...except I scored! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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