SabresFanInRochester Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 I feel Columbus will take care of business tonight, but the next, and perhaps only hope, is that Pittsburgh needs a meaningful game tomorrow. If they lose or only pick up one point, they would absolutely need a win on Saturday to make the playoffs, right? Unless of course, Boston loses, but with a 7:30 start, they would likely want to take control of their own destiny. Who would win the tie breaker between Boston and Pittsburgh? Just wondering if Pittsburgh gets even one point tonight if that ship has sailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 So this year.. Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Montreal, and possibly Ottawa are all in the playoffs? Canada is happy. Here's a thought for flow.. why even have offsides? Just go wherever the hell you feel like it, when you feel like it. No reason to artificially make the ice area smaller by restricting where players can go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Cherry picking would be rampant and make the Game unbearable to watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Wait.. so guys can skate freely around the ice and now it becomes unbearable to watch? Cherry picking is a strategy. It could also mean that the defenders now play a guy on the cherry picker. This then means you have 4 v 4 in the offensive area. So..... why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 (edited) Having two players doing nothing but sitting in the opposing end from where the puck is bad IMO. You're essentially voiding two players for no reason, and if its a cherry picker it's probably your best offensive guy and consequentially vs your best d-man. It also means that in the 4-4 in the other best 1 forward is basically relegated to playing the point Edited April 10, 2015 by WildComrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 So this year.. Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Montreal, and possibly Ottawa are all in the playoffs? Canada is happy. Here's a thought for flow.. why even have offsides? Just go wherever the hell you feel like it, when you feel like it. No reason to artificially make the ice area smaller by restricting where players can go. I'll save Liger the trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 So this year.. Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Montreal, and possibly Ottawa are all in the playoffs? Canada is happy. Here's a thought for flow.. They're looking at a definite Calgary/Vancouver matchup and a decent shot at Montreal/Ottawa. So a good portion of Canada will be back to being upset after one round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallawaySabres Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 So with the Isle @ Ptt, either outcome means the Sabres game has importance tomorrow right? If Pitt wins, they secure a spot but still have to jockey for seeding. If they lose, they HAVE to win tomorrow. Unless there is any way they get eliminated before puck drop tomorrow, we want them to lose tonight correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 So with the Isle @ Ptt, either outcome means the Sabres game has importance tomorrow right? If Pitt wins, they secure a spot but still have to jockey for seeding. If they lose, they HAVE to win tomorrow. Unless there is any way they get eliminated before puck drop tomorrow, we want them to lose tonight correct? We want Pittsburgh to be as desperate as possible tomorrow. That is until the results of the Sabres game tonight are known. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 This is awesome THE ABS-PLAYOFF SONG.mp3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 This is awesome THE ABS-PLAYOFF SONG.mp3 Is that old school Eminem? nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Is that old school Eminem? nice. Radio station made it up. They're pretty happy in the Peg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 I'll save Liger the trouble. C'mon man.. entertain the thought. You'd be unhappy if someone just dismissed you. Granted I'm happy you did so with a clip like that, but still. What else is there to talk about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnkirishone Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 the only way to really bring about increased scoring is to reduce the ability of goalies to stop goals. Since goalies seem to win every argument on the safety excuse when it comes to reducing gear, the only logical thing to do is increase the area they have to defend. So bigger nets is really the only answer. to any "purist" that cries but but the integrity of the game and invalidating older stats, I say fine keep the nets the same size and limit goaltenders to 1950's average heights and weights. If we want to go gimmicky I propose a hybrid/elimnation of the neutral zone. once the defensive team gains possession of their blue line the whole ice is open for passes. however passes originating inside the defensive zone would use the red line as the offside marker. I think this would be interesting to see in action as it would force some tough decisions on the D and allow for some interesting breakouts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastajoe Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 I'd like to see Pittsburgh get the last playoff spot instead of Ottawa. Watching Crosby and Malkin in the playoffs is always entertaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 I want to knock Crosby and Malkin off their high horse. KNock them the #### out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 I'd like to see Pittsburgh get the last playoff spot instead of Ottawa. Watching Crosby and Malkin in the playoffs is always entertaining. How about Ottawa instead of Boston then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 How about Ottawa instead of Boston then? Just say no to Boston in the lottery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastajoe Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 How about Ottawa instead of Boston then? Forgot them. Yeah, Ottawa and Pittsburgh instead of Boston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 I know this was discussed here, but I'm not sure if it was ever posted... Worth the time. Amazing how the media got involved similar to our season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Don't look, but hudler has 76 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 This is awesome THE ABS-PLAYOFF SONG.mp3 I'm all in this playoff for the Jets. Once/if they are eliminated, I will care not who wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 I'm all in this playoff for the Jets. Once/if they are eliminated, I will care not who wins. I have never rooted for another per se, only against teams. But both my son and I have adopted the Jets from the beginning of the season. Love their fans, enjoy watching them play. Hope they go deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastajoe Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Of course if the Jets win, we'll have to hear about how they got the better of the deal, and typical Sabres letting good players go, until Kane gets back to his potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 (edited) Next year will be interesting in the East... Rangers, Lightning and Canadiens should all be near the top still. The Penguins faltered but they're so talented that you have to think they get it figured out and get back in. Will Boston be able to do that, too? Questionable considering their cap situation and the fact that they just don't have a whole lot of scoring options with a defense that will continue to lose parts. The Isles and Caps could go either way but will likely be contending still. Detroit is aging... Do they finally break? Especially if Babcock leaves. Then you've got Ottawa: will Hammond play near this level (if he doesn't leave as a UFA)? If not will they continue the hot scoring enough to push them through to the playoffs? Will the young Panthers continue to grow or stay about where they are? The Flyers are one of the most talented teams in the league but injuries and poor defense continues to hold them back... Columbus should be right back in the picture. The best team in hockey down the stretch. Then us. Edited April 11, 2015 by Hoss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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