Kings IN THE PLAYOFFS! (Seeding Status Update Thread)
Here's what is known as of tonight (4/8):
If the Kings earn 2-3 points in their final game, they can finish no lower than 6th. No higher than 4th.
If the Kings earn 0-1 points in their final game, they can finish no higher than 7th due to the fact that Anaheim would have 2 more points in that case.
Nashville. Games remaining: 1. Maximum points: 101.
Phoenix. Games remaining: 1. Maximum points: 101.
Kings games remaining: 1. Maximum points: 100
Chicago. Games remaining: 1. Maximum Points: 99
Anaheim. Games remaining: 1. Maximum points: 99.
Last edited by TonySCV: 04-09-2011 at 12:35 AM.
Reason: updated after games on 4/8
Hmmm.. this is kinda like playing bingo except there isn't a cool machine that picks numbers and no cards to fill out with those cool highlighter pens. Actually, it is just more math.
What's even worse to think about, however, is that if you take the 12-3 opening stretch off the record, the Kings are essentially a .500 team.
That's why you can't do that, because they aren't a .500 team Every team in the west playoff hunt has one thing in common - a hell of a run at some point in the season. The Kings have had 3 significant runs during the season - and two significant drop-offs... so far, they are avoiding a 3rd, which is a great sign.
14 games over .500 is pretty much the magic # of games to be a playoff team. The Kings have been bumping up at 12 for the last two weeks. They've got to get to 14 games over .500 and stay there to be in the playoffs.
This graph: http://www.sportsclubstats.com/NHL/W...sAbove500.html paints a really interesting picture. There are patterns. A major run up, a major run down, a run up around day 60, some sputtering, and then another run up to day 80. Then, a huge run down followed by a huge run up... and now we're sputtering again (vs. a huge run down, which shouldn't be overlooked). The Kings could be poised for another short run up... at the perfect time.
Or they could crap the bed. I love this time of year!
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Hmmm.. this is kinda like playing bingo except there isn't a cool machine that picks numbers and no cards to fill out with those cool highlighter pens. Actually, it is just more math.
It's really all so simple ... you just have to divide the number by the sin, add the inverse of the multiple, and then multiple that by pie ... and hmmm Pie .... yummmmm .... I like Pie
can someone explain to me what exactly these magic numbers are/what they mean? i understand that they have to do with getting into the playoffs. but beyond that...
Last edited by Alternate Jersey: 03-08-2011 at 11:46 PM.
can someone explain to me what exactly these magic numbers are/what they mean? i understand that they have to do with getting into the playoffs. but beyond that...
It's really all so simple ... you just have to divide the number by the sin, add the inverse of the multiple, and then multiple that by pie ... and hmmm Pie .... yummmmm .... I like Pie
That is sweet! I need a calculator with a "tan" button. Lord knows I need one and it would be just a button push away. Throw on some "abs" and a "mod" button while you're at it. I'll whip these guys around here into shape in no time. I definitely don't need a "sin" button, though.
Not that it gives as all that much information but in the last 16 games the Kings have gone:
8-4-4
20 pts out of 32 but if we do it we're in the playoffs....
Just insane how close it is this year.
Not to mention the last time the Kings lost two in a row in regulation was nearly 2 months ago, yet here they are fighting for 8th. I'm all for parity, but this is ridiculous.
Where were we at this time last year? Does anyone remember? All I know is that we had a huge game VS Colorado around this time last year and Doughty scored a big goal in OT to give us the W
Where were we at this time last year? Does anyone remember? All I know is that we had a huge game VS Colorado around this time last year and Doughty scored a big goal in OT to give us the W
Last year we were at 85 points after playing game 67.
Updated: 12 points is the Kings target points #. They need to earn 12 points in the next 15 games (6-9-0) to guarantee them 97 points and a playoff spot.
Los Angeles Kings Playoff Chances
Beat Dallas 2-1, playoff odds up 0.2 to 99.8% 85 points 40-22-5
Los Angeles Kings Playoff Chances - Sports Club Stats
The most likely final remaining game finish? 8-5-2, a .625% - good for 103 points.
Every team in the west playoff hunt has one thing in common - a hell of a run at some point in the season. The Kings have had 3 significant runs during the season - and two significant drop-offs... so far, they are avoiding a 3rd, which is a great sign. 
... you just have to divide the number by the sin, add the inverse of the multiple, and then multiple that by pie ... and hmmm Pie .... yummmmm .... I like Pie 
