I think the most ideal situation for the Devils would be to end up in 4th and play the Penguins at 5th, The flyers in 7th playing boston, and ottawa in 8th playing the Rangers.
Like some of said, it's not really meant as an insult.
Would you rather play the Bruins, Rangers, Penguins, Flyers, Devils or one of Winnipeg/Florida/Washington? It might not be an easy choice, but it is one most teams would make... if they had a choice.
Even if some over confident fan thinks your team is a pushover, guaranteed the team they cheer for doesn't feel the same way.
The Jets were the first team to shutout the Sens all year, the Panthers had a nice gameplan the other day to shutdown Karlsson/Spezza and the Capitals won 3 of 4 this year.
I think the most ideal situation for the Devils would be to end up in 4th and play the Penguins at 5th, The flyers in 7th playing boston, and ottawa in 8th playing the Rangers.
Best case scenario for the flyers IMO
Nyr vs Ottawa
Boston vs penguins
Florida vs flyers
Njd vs Pitt
Likely scenario
Nyr vs winnipeg
Boston vs Ottawa
Wash vs njd
Pitt vs phi
I think the most ideal situation for the Devils would be to end up in 4th and play the Penguins at 5th, The flyers in 7th playing boston, and ottawa in 8th playing the Rangers.
They're 8 points up on the closest team in 8th right now. That's a lot to make up even with games in hand, especially when Ottawa doesn't seem to be showing signs of a team on the verge of a collapse.
They're 8 points up on the closest team in 8th right now. That's a lot to make up even with games in hand, especially when Ottawa doesn't seem to be showing signs of a team on the verge of a collapse.
They are 3 games up on the panthers, 2 on Washington and 1 up on Winnepeg. All it would take is one of those teams getting hot going down the stretch and Ottawa going on a losing streak.
Nyr vs Ottawa
Boston vs penguins
Florida vs flyers
Njd vs Pitt
Likely scenario
Nyr vs winnipeg
Boston vs Ottawa
Wash vs njd
Pitt vs phi
Not sure how the Penguins can be in two places at once. Actually not a bad scenario either for the Devils facing Caps in the 1st round. While victory is not assured, we don't have as many problems against them as other teams.
Problem is round two we'll be facing one of Boston or Penguins/Flyers, on their home ice, which is never good. I rather have 4th where we can have home ice.
The order of pretty much set as it's really hard to make moves this time of year. Except for 3rd or 8th of course, which means a date with the Rangers or the Devils. Good luck.
Devils are in 6th, and as a fan of that team and their habitual early exits, I will not go on record underestimating anybody ever again.
I think both the Jets and the Panthers (considering one of those two wins the division) are going to be extremely hungry and eager coming into the playoffs. I think that's something to respect. The sheer desperation to prove something could be overwhelming for any opposing team.
If Winnipeg does end up third I don't think it will be huge as advantage as some people are making it out to be. It will be a great advantage but I think PHI or NJD could steal a game or two at Winnipeg.
One of NJD and PHI are probably going to face 3rd seed and both have very good road records.
NJD- 20-12-2
PHI- 21-11-2
But I don't think any matchup in the playoffs is easy the intensity is turned up a notch or two.
i know as a devils fan i'd much rather play the caps or tampa than panthers or jets. i feel like the first two are much better matchups for us than the back two.
Not sure how the Penguins can be in two places at once. Actually not a bad scenario either for the Devils facing Caps in the 1st round. While victory is not assured, we don't have as many problems against them as other teams.
Problem is round two we'll be facing one of Boston or Penguins/Flyers, on their home ice, which is never good. I rather have 4th where we can have home ice.
They are 3 games up on the panthers, 2 on Washington and 1 up on Winnepeg. All it would take is one of those teams getting hot going down the stretch and Ottawa going on a losing streak.
ottawa is 3 games up on the panthers, 6 on washington, and 8 up on the jets.
