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ponder · 11-08-2012, 02:37 PM

I think a short season would definitely improve our chances. Not because we "burn out" or anything like that, simply because of variance. The longer a season is, the more likely it is that the best teams rise to the top. Which means that the shorter a season is, the more likely it is that weaker teams can get lucky/go on hot streaks and squeak in. I don't think we're a top 8 team in the east, but with a short enough season we might be able to sneak into the playoffs with some good luck, especially if we do indeed trade for Luongo.

11-08-2012, 02:37 PM	#35
ponder Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver Country: Posts: 10,606 vCash: 500	I think a short season would definitely improve our chances. Not because we "burn out" or anything like that, simply because of variance. The longer a season is, the more likely it is that the best teams rise to the top. Which means that the shorter a season is, the more likely it is that weaker teams can get lucky/go on hot streaks and squeak in. I don't think we're a top 8 team in the east, but with a short enough season we might be able to sneak into the playoffs with some good luck, especially if we do indeed trade for Luongo. Last edited by ponder: 11-08-2012 at 02:50 PM.