Sabres Fan in NS Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 As much as people loved to rag on me about that, if you look at the standings today every team that has won at least half of their games is holding a playoff spot. It is a simple truth of the NHL and has been for some time. You need to win half of your games to have a chance at the playoffs. I agree completely with the concept of DeLuca 500. Let the raggers rag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 As much as people loved to rag on me about that, if you look at the standings today every team that has won at least half of their games is holding a playoff spot. It is a simple truth of the NHL and has been for some time. You need to win half of your games to have a chance at the playoffs. No need. Glad to finally hear what this phrase means. A quick look at the standings and I understand what you mean now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) 3 for regulation, 2 for OT, 1 for shootout. Problem solved? Entirely. Unfortunately, the top of the league would run away and hide from the bottom by this point every year, which is why it will never happen. Also, the same people complaining about the current system would be complaining about that one. "How can some games be worth less than others?!?!" Some just are. Edited January 17, 2016 by SwampD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 As much as people loved to rag on me about that, if you look at the standings today every team that has won at least half of their games is holding a playoff spot. It is a simple truth of the NHL and has been for some time. You need to win half of your games to have a chance at the playoffs.I don't think they're ragging on you. I think most of us agree that DeLuca 500 is the "real" 500, points system aside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 3 for regulation, 2 for OT, 1 for shootout. Problem solved? No offence, but no. 2 for a win, 1 for a tie. Just like in the good old days. No overtime, no shoot out, no nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 No offence, but no. 2 for a win, 1 for a tie. Just like in the good old days. No overtime, no shoot out, no nothing. None taken. I can't stand the tie. I don't want to watch a game for 3-4 hours just to feel indifferent about the ending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 None taken. I can't stand the tie. I don't want to watch a game for 3-4 hours just to feel indifferent about the ending. You mean you don't now after a shoot out? I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 You mean you don't now after a shoot out? I do.Nope. Giving it a 2 point lesser value would certainty reflect my relative emotion in the shoot out though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Nope. Giving it a 2 point lesser value would certainty reflect my relative emotion in the shoot out though Once it goes to a shoot out. I barely watch and don't care who wins. This need to have a winner on a Tuesday in November is silly. Especially if it means a shoot out determines it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted January 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 2 for win in reg or ot. 1 for shootout. 0 for losing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvelo Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Mike Bossy takes the subway, in case you haven't seen it. http://video.islanders.nhl.com/videocenter/console?id=928206 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Ron MacLean's thoughts on the John Scott situation.... http://www.hometownhockey.com/news/john-scott/ He's right. Hopefully, in the league's never ending (& rarely successful) quest to not be embarrassed, they get the most embarrassingly bad TV ratings that they've ever had for this game. No way in Hades will I watch this game if Scott isn't playing. The league should be ashamed of its treatment of him. But those running this league lost their ability for self-awareness years ago (if they ever possessed that ability in the 1st place). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Andre Benoit recalled by StL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Blues tanking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Andre Benoit recalled by StL Balls!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 I feel like all games should be worth the same. Why not: 3 points for Regulation win 2 points for an OT or Shootout win 1 point for OT or Shootout loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 I feel like all games should be worth the same. Why not: 3 points for Regulation win 2 points for an OT or Shootout win 1 point for OT or Shootout loss The loser point encourages teams to play it safe, and therefore very boring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Ryan Miller Shutout in Brooklyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Ryan Miller Shutout in Brooklyn. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Play until somebody wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabel79 Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Ryan White's in trouble for this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 John Scott got hosed that's complete by the NHL and Arizona. What would it hurt to have him do the skills competitions and then sir out the 3 on 3s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Ryan White's in trouble for this... I'll go all Swampy and We'vey on this one and say nothing will come of it. If it was late, it was only a fraction of a second late. He didn't leave his skates. He didn't bring his elbow up. It's really hard to tell, but I'm not sure the head was the principal point of contact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 I'll go all Swampy and We'vey on this one and say nothing will come of it. If it was late, it was only a fraction of a second late. He didn't leave his skates. He didn't bring his elbow up. It's really hard to tell, but I'm not sure the head was the principal point of contact. I don't know. While he was admiring his shot, that hit looked a little dirty to me. He's getting a phone call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 The loser point encourages teams to play it safe, and therefore very boring True, but at least if regulation wins were worth more, teams might play for OT less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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