Oilers 2019/2020 regular and playoff thread

[270person]

Originally Posted by Bigjohn87

You are tied with Vegas in points and games played

And if the playoffs started today Oilers are the first place team in the Pacific.

Flames (3) would play Vegas (2) in round 1. Edmonton would play Vancouver.

[Gerald J]

Well, it wasn't pretty. Smith on After Hours with his kids was pretty good.

[bessiedog]

Keep denying there Bigjohn.... keep denying..

Lots o company for your perceptions right here...

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They got a loveable stubborn streak too...


But don’t worry friend... Monday shall make all clear.

[Bigwoodsman]

Oilers have a 95.6% chance of making the playoffs this morning. Flames are at an even 66% chance based on ROW. The works not over yet, however the Oilers control their destiny and have an excellent chance of HIA come April.

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[Bigjohn87]

Originally Posted by Bigwoodsman

Oilers have a 95.6% chance of making the playoffs this morning. Flames are at an even 66% chance based on ROW. The works not over yet, however the Oilers control their destiny and have an excellent chance of HIA come April.

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Which makes not a whole lot of sense as every other day the Flames are one Overtime point away from tying the Oilers in the standings. Either team goes on a small slump and there’s a realistic possibility they miss the playoffs.

[270person]

Originally Posted by Bigjohn87

Which makes not a whole lot of sense as every other day the Flames are one Overtime point away from tying the Oilers in the standings.

And you'd still be under in the standings. What part of "regulation wins are the tiebreaker" are you having trouble with?

Oilers are 3 points up. Flames need to win 2 games while the Oilers lose 2 games to be ahead in the standings.

Flames need to finish "ahead" of the Oilers to be ahead in the standings. Tied does you no good. Flames are 6 regulation wins behind. Those Bettman points can be deceptive and right now they're keeping your butts alive.

[Talking moose]

Originally Posted by Bigwoodsman

Oilers have a 95.6% chance of making the playoffs this morning. Flames are at an even 66% chance based on ROW. The works not over yet, however the Oilers control their destiny and have an excellent chance of HIA come April.

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The numbers say that.... it’s taking into account the previous 68 games.
I agree with yyc, in 13 games anything can happen. 66% seems fair for flames.
95% is ridiculous for oil.
75% would be more realistic.

[Bigjohn87]

Originally Posted by Talking moose

The numbers say that.... it’s taking into account the previous 68 games.
I agree with yyc, in 13 games anything can happen. 66% seems fair for flames.
95% is ridiculous for oil.
75% would be more realistic.

I had us both at low to mid 70’s.

[Bigjohn87]

Originally Posted by 270person

And you'd still be under in the standings. What part of "regulation wins are the tiebreaker" are you having trouble with?

Oilers are 3 points up. Flames need to win 2 games while the Oilers lose 2 games to be ahead in the standings.

Flames need to finish "ahead" of the Oilers to be ahead in the standings. Tied does you no good. Flames are 6 regulation wins behind. Those Bettman points can be deceptive and right now they're keeping your butts alive.

I’m not having trouble with it, but 1.5 wins I don’t feel warrants a 30% difference in chance to make playoffs when every other day it’s .5 wins away from being tied in points. It’s not like is tied in points for 8th place, it’s tied in points for second with ever so slightly pulling away from the WC teams.

[HunterDave]

Originally Posted by Bigjohn87

I’m not having trouble with it, but 1.5 wins I don’t feel warrants a 30% difference in chance to make playoffs when every other day it’s .5 wins away from being tied in points. It’s not like is tied in points for 8th place, it’s tied in points for second with ever so slightly pulling away from the WC teams.

You are only looking forward and not noticing what's happening behind you.

Don't forget about the teams right behind the Flames that have games in hand......ie Canucks. They can pass the Flames a lot easier than they can the Oilers. I think that's where the gap in the percentage comes from.

[270person]

Originally Posted by Bigjohn87

I’m not having trouble with it, but 1.5 wins I don’t feel warrants a 30% difference in chance to make playoffs when every other day it’s .5 wins away from being tied in points. It’s not like is tied in points for 8th place, it’s tied in points for second with ever so slightly pulling away from the WC teams.

If Oilers/Flames finish in the 2 and 3 spot Flames fans will get their dream scenario in a first round matchup. Since the Flames are the far superior team it shouldn't take them long to dispatch the lowly Oilers right?

If they play up to their potential of course.

Just imagine...a potential 7 games of turtle smacking.

[Bigjohn87]

Originally Posted by 270person

If Oilers/Flames finish in the 2 and 3 spot Flames fans will get their dream scenario in a first round matchup. Since the Flames are the far superior team it shouldn't take them long to dispatch the lowly Oilers right?

If they play up to their potential of course.

Just imagine...a potential 7 games of turtle smacking.

The Only series each team could partake in which would be bigger would be for the Stanley cup. The Flames/Oilers could go to the 3rd round and it wouldn’t have more emotion/intensity than a 1st round BOA for both the Fans and the players.

There is no time in AO history that more temp bans will be given out then a playoff BOA.

To eliminate Edmonton from the Stanley cup playoffs in Edmonton would be a dream come true, but to lose to Edmonton would be something that would be very hard to let go, as everyday on this forum in would be brought up.


There is a very real possibility game 82 in Calgary will determine playoff positioning

[270person]

Originally Posted by Bigjohn87

There is a very real possibility game 82 in Calgary will determine playoff positioning

For Calgary and Vancouver?

[Bigjohn87]

Originally Posted by 270person

For Calgary and Vancouver?

Forgot I was talking to people in Edmonton, my bad.

Game 82 between the Calgary Flames (located in Calgary, Alberta) and the Edmonton Oilers (Located in Edmonton , Alberta) has a very realistic chance of determining playoff positions between the two teams ( Calgary/Edmonton) of the upcoming NHL ( National Hockey League) playoffs.


Hopefully this was easier to follow along with

[270person]

Originally Posted by Bigjohn87

Forgot I was talking to people in Edmonton, my bad.

Game 82 between the Calgary Flames (located in Calgary, Alberta) and the Edmonton Oilers (Located in Edmonton , Alberta) has a very realistic chance of determining playoff positions between the two teams ( Calgary/Edmonton) of the upcoming NHL ( National Hockey League) playoffs.


Hopefully this was easier to follow along with

Not really since it's doubtful the Flames will be that close. Flames might need that game to stay ahead of Vancouver tho.

Have you figured out how regulation wins figure into playoff seeding yet?

[Bigjohn87]

Originally Posted by 270person

Not really since it's doubtful the Flames will be that close. Flames might need that game to stay ahead of Vancouver tho.

Have you figured out how regulation wins figure into playoff seeding yet?

We beat Vegas, you lose to Vegas, then we beat a slumping NYI team, we are in first. Only in Edmonton is 3 points with 28 points up for grabs considered a long shot.

[270person]

Originally Posted by Bigjohn87

We beat Vegas, you lose to Vegas, then we beat a slumping NYI team, we are in first. Only in Edmonton is 3 points with 28 points up for grabs considered a long shot.

Sure but if Edmonton runs the table to year end Calgary will be 12 back.

I can do meth too.

[Bigjohn87]

Originally Posted by 270person

Sure but if Edmonton runs the table to year end Calgary will be 12 back.

I can do meth too.

Yes, a 2 game scenario is the same as running a 13 game table. Lol 4 years of NDP rule in your beloved St.Edmontonski has done a number on you.

[270person]

Originally Posted by Bigjohn87

Yes, a 2 game scenario is the same as running a 13 game table. Lol 4 years of NDP rule in your beloved St.Edmontonski has done a number on you.

Remember. You heard it here first.

In the remaining games Oilers get outshot 497 - 86 but Koskinen throws up blanks. Then he lifts his jersey to reveal a Superman logo. Flames fans weep.

[elk eater]

Originally Posted by Bigjohn87

We beat Vegas, you lose to Vegas, then we beat a slumping NYI team, we are in first. Only in Edmonton is 3 points with 28 points up for grabs considered a long shot.

Oops you lost to Vegas !!! Well it was a long shot for ya to win. Keep your chin up though you play the slumping Islanders who by chance have the same amount of points as the Flames. I mean win that and beat the Jets and oilers lose a pile and poof your ahead of the Oil !!! All you need is for the Flames to realize their potential. I mean deep down their like a 110 pt team

[Bigjohn87]

Originally Posted by elk eater

Oops you lost to Vegas !!! Well it was a long shot for ya to win. Keep your chin up though you play the slumping Islanders who by chance have the same amount of points as the Flames. I mean win that and beat the Jets and oilers lose a pile and poof your ahead of the Oil !!! All you need is for the Flames to realize their potential. I mean deep down their like a 110 pt team

You don’t have to lose a pile, you have to lose one more than us between now and game 82.

[elk eater]

Originally Posted by Bigjohn87

You don’t have to lose a pile, you have to lose one more than us between now and game 82.

I recommend you download the NHL app so you can keep up with the standings. In the NHL I watch 4 pts are not awarded per win.

[waldedw]

Originally Posted by Bigjohn87

We beat Vegas, you lose to Vegas, then we beat a slumping NYI team, we are in first. Only in Edmonton is 3 points with 28 points up for grabs considered a long shot.

In a couple weeks we will know the outcome, then you can turn off your trolling motor and stop trying to be an NHL analyst

[jstubbs]

Originally Posted by Bigjohn87

We beat Vegas, you lose to Vegas, then we beat a slumping NYI team, we are in first. Only in Edmonton is 3 points with 28 points up for grabs considered a long shot.

Yep... although that three point margin is considerable when Edm has a game in hand and Calgary only has 12 left to play.

If Edmonton goes even just 6-5-2 in their last 13 for 14 points, Calgary has to go something like 8-3-1 for 17 points just to tie the Oil--And Edmonton would still be ahead of them because they have at the moment five more regulation wins.

That all said, Flames at the Oilers on the 4th is going to be a helluva game.

My biggest hope is VEG wins the Pacific, EDM and CGY are 2 & 3 and we see one insane BoA.

[MountainTi]

All this talk of the Corona Flu, hope fans haven't forgotten this important game tonight. A win would come in pretty handy

[Jigsalot]

I see mcdavid is out. He looked out of it last game. Give the guy a few days off to recover from whatever he has. Go oilers. Big game

[Bigwoodsman]

They can do this without 97. Play as a team and play smart. All they need to do is go all Nashville on Vegas!

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[MountainTi]

Originally Posted by Jigsalot

I see mcdavid is out. He looked out of it last game. Give the guy a few days off to recover from whatever he has. Go oilers. Big game

Heard he may be out. Hadn’t heard it was confirmed. At least it’s only Vegas...

[Bigwoodsman]

Koskiwin is up to form, glad to see him get the start. So many plays die on the end of JJ’s stick.

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[Bigwoodsman]

Whoooohooo. Another tip for AC!

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