mfitz804 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 22 minutes ago, Devil Dan 56 said: I will never understand how it made sense to give a bunch of teams a chance to win the lottery or the cup. It really should have been one or the other. I'm gonna be all kinds of salty if the Rags get that pick. You mean “when”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 5 hours ago, mfitz804 said: You mean “when”. It'll be as surprising as the Pens winning the Crosby lottery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masked Fan Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 14 hours ago, Devil Dan 56 said: I will never understand how it made sense to give a bunch of teams a chance to win the lottery or the cup. It really should have been one or the other. I'm gonna be all kinds of salty if the Rags get that pick. Right? The cup wasn't motivation enough??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 (edited) While im still annoy at the 2 part lottery that was completely unnecessary and the whole play-in thing. I'm not sure i can fully get behind the statement "they have a chance at the cup AND the lottery"... that's kind of a stretch to take it this literally. I mean... during the season every team has the chance at the cup and the lottery up to a certain point. Cause in reality... they are never really given a shot at the cup and lottery at the same time. They have a shot at the "playoffs", the cup is a whole other level. So if they lose the play-in, they have a shot at the lottery but not at the cup anymore. So it's really just like any team in a playoffs race in a normal season. Then i guess another angle i never thought of until now... for teams that WERE in the playoffs... to be told... "yeah you were in... but we'll do this thing and if you lose then you won't be in the playoffs anymore".... but at least if you lose you'll have the insentive of maybe winning the lottery i guess? Edited July 30, 2020 by SterioDesign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 1 hour ago, SterioDesign said: While im still annoy at the 2 part lottery that was completely unnecessary and the whole play-in thing. I'm not sure i can fully get behind the statement "they have a chance at the cup AND the lottery"... that's kind of a stretch to take it this literally. I mean... during the season every team has the chance at the cup and the lottery up to a certain point. Cause in reality... they are never really given a shot at the cup and lottery at the same time. They have a shot at the "playoffs", the cup is a whole other level. So if they lose the play-in, they have a shot at the lottery but not at the cup anymore. So it's really just like any team in a playoffs race in a normal season. Then i guess another angle i never thought of until now... for teams that WERE in the playoffs... to be told... "yeah you were in... but we'll do this thing and if you lose then you won't be in the playoffs anymore".... but at least if you lose you'll have the insentive of maybe winning the lottery i guess? I think this is right on the money. They should have done the lottery later. But the play-in losers didn’t have a “shot at the cup” any more so than any other team that was in the lottery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 14 minutes ago, mfitz804 said: I think this is right on the money. They should have done the lottery later. But the play-in losers didn’t have a “shot at the cup” any more so than any other team that was in the lottery. The true bullsh!t was the play-in round. And the whole notion that... the play-in teams ARE considered playoffs teams... but once they lose.. they aren't ? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 3 minutes ago, SterioDesign said: The true bullsh!t was the play-in round. And the whole notion that... the play-in teams ARE considered playoffs teams... but once they lose.. they aren't ? They should’ve just said from the start that they aren’t. This is just finishing the regular season without the sh!tty teams. They should’ve just labeled it as such. And they should’ve just done the lottery AFTER the play-in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 It should have just been the draft lotto for picks 1-7 for the 7 teams that were eliminated completely. Then do another lotto draft for picks 8-15 for the teams that lose the play in round series. Problem solved. It's certainly more fair than what they decided to do. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 Schedule for today https://www.nhl.com/schedule 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 12 hours ago, Satans Hockey said: It should have just been the draft lotto for picks 1-7 for the 7 teams that were eliminated completely. Then do another lotto draft for picks 8-15 for the teams that lose the play in round series. Problem solved. It's certainly more fair than what they decided to do. It's awful convenient that the lottery ended on a "to be continued" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ELIAS6 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 excited to finally have not only hockey back, but playoff hockey. Still can't get used to the no fan thing though, no crowd noise..its just weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunninWithTheDevil Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 (edited) So can someone brush me up on what benefits our picks? Who are we rooting for? Carolina? Do we want the rangers to win the play-in and then get crushed in the playoffs so they avoid 1OA? This fvcking sucks. I feel dirty. Edit: I'm a dumbass I forgot there's literally an entire thread donated to this very subject Edited August 1, 2020 by RunninWithTheDevil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 15 minutes ago, RunninWithTheDevil said: So can someone brush me up on what benefits our picks? Who are we rooting for? Carolina? Do we want the rangers to win the play-in and then get crushed in the playoffs so they avoid 1OA? This fvcking sucks. I feel dirty. Personally I'd rather see the Rangers beat Carolina in 5 games with lots of overtime involved and then get swept in the first round. I'd rather see Carolina win the first overall pick than the Rangers. I want the same result with the Islanders, beat Florida and then get swept in the first round. A meaningless play in win series by both the Rangers and Islanders that everyone will forget and then getting knocked out in the first round is much easier to deal with than either of them winning the #1 pick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Lol mess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, Satans Hockey said: Lol mess... Rags are tanking lmfao. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ELIAS6 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 uhh... anyone else put on NBCSN to watch the game and they have American ninja warrior on... what the fvck is this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titans04 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 not covid related, but I would still be surprised if the NHL pulled this off. MLB on the verge of imploding and having to cancel their already aborted season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, titans04 said: not covid related, but I would still be surprised if the NHL pulled this off. MLB on the verge of imploding and having to cancel their already aborted season. NHL players have seemed to buy in for the cause and the game. Following protocols, social distancing, et al. MLB players have proven they’re some of the most selfish arrogant fvcks in existence with players/teams literally going to bars while on road trips, then lying about it. I talked about It in a different thread, but it’s clear which leagues cared about the sport and others only cared about their own wallets. EDIT: this post seemed a little overly idealistic after re-reading it, so for clarification: was I shocked they got to the bubble to begin with? Absolutely. But two straight weeks of zero positives and so far, zero breaches of policy make me very optimistic we see the cup won. Edited August 1, 2020 by jagknife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guadana Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Devil and God, forgive me for that, but... let`s go, rangers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 (edited) I really don’t like their chances with the King of Nothing in net. Sterio won’t like this but can the league please rig it for Montreal to get Laf? Lol Edited August 1, 2020 by Nicomo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Satans Hockey said: Lol mess... Hopefully not COVID. Ughh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guadana Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 8 minutes ago, Nicomo said: Sterio won’t like this but can the league please rig it for Montreal to get Laf? Lol They will trade him for a bunch of nothing or `ll ruin his development anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 56 minutes ago, 2ELIAS6 said: uhh... anyone else put on NBCSN to watch the game and they have American ninja warrior on... what the fvck is this. Blackout restrictions, it's on MSG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Just now, Guadana said: They will trade him for a bunch of nothing or `ll ruin his development anyway. If it keeps him off the Rags thats fine with me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 56 minutes ago, titans04 said: not covid related, but I would still be surprised if the NHL pulled this off. MLB on the verge of imploding and having to cancel their already aborted season. Bubbles work, the MLS, NWSL and NBA have proven that. The MLB isn't in a bubble and guys are going out to clubs(Miami) and casinos(Cardinals). Guys not having any personal responsibility or self control is the problem with the MLB. 3 minutes ago, DevilMinder said: Hopefully not COVID. Ughh It's not, they said he did something in practice yesterday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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