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Subject: Rangers Playoff chances...
Posted by: J
- Leader [49346417] Sun, Mar 30, 2003, 17:14
There's still hope!!!
After today's game where the Islanders forget to show up to (lost 6-0), the Rangers are 4pts back with 4 to play.
So lets break it down. Up to the second standings:
NYI 34-32-10-2, 80pts
NYR 32-34-9-3, 76pts
Monday
NYI - Off
NYR - ATL (must win this one of course, but the Thrashers have the Rangers number for some reason)
So, assuming a win:
NYI 34-32-10-2, 80pts
NYR 33-34-9-3, 78pts
Tuesday:
NYR @ NYI (This is a playoff game, if the Rangers lose, they're obviously out, so, naturally, we'll assume a Rangers win)
NYI 34-33-10-2, 80pts
NYR 34-34-9-3, 80pts
So, we're tied. Same # of wins (tiebreaker 1) and I think the Rangers would win the season series
Remaining Schedules
NYI: @Det, Atl, @Car
NYR: NJ, @Mon
so, ya gotta think Detroit can win at home. Then the season comes down to the final 2 games. The Islanders clearly have the easier schedule, but anything can happen! There's still hope for my overpaid old bums to finally make the playoffs and get swept :(!!!!! |
| 1 | Altrain
ID: 09572321
Sun, Mar 30, 2003, 18:32
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When you lose to the Pittsburgh Penguins you don't deserve a playoff spot, Rangers will come close but that lost to the Pens cost them.
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| 2 | walk
Leader
ID: 5823226
Sun, Mar 30, 2003, 19:48
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Oh, Altrain, we KNOW we do not deserve a playoff spot, for a number of reasons, but after five years, I'll take anything I can get!
;-)
Nice analysis fellow stranger lover, J...! Sure hope it comes to fruition!
Probably not.
- walk
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| 3 | vlad24
ID: 5207121
Sun, Mar 30, 2003, 23:28
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Sure, Rangers lots to Pens, but they did go 9-4-2 in last 15. Keeping my fingers crossed...Though knowing Rangers, they'll find a way to lose to Atlanta or something :-(
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| 4 | Taxman
Leader
ID: 182403023
Mon, Mar 31, 2003, 01:03
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J I love it You ARE the eternal optomist. And my Rangers won tonite (over the Angels). I guess that means TX will be hosting the World Serious this fall....not :>)
What is it with the name? Rangers Seems to bring out only the best of the worst.
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| 5 | DrAgOnS rAgE
ID: 55213301
Mon, Mar 31, 2003, 01:17
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Screw the rangers.. THe Vancouver Canucks should win the cup.. THEY got robbed from the 93-94 cup.. or was it 92-93... YEAH CANUCKS ALL THE WAY
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| 6 | J
Leader
ID: 49346417
Mon, Mar 31, 2003, 21:59
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Lindros, I can't describe my hatred towards you right now.
:(
Thrashers 4-0 against the Rangers this year, that kinda hurts :(
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| 7 | Altrain
ID: 09572321
Mon, Mar 31, 2003, 22:24
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Well I was very excited for the NYI vs NYR, too bad the Rangers suck and can't even beat the Thrasher at home ice in the most important game of the year.
Sather that's what you get when you try to buy a team with no chemistry.
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| 8 | rinkwide
ID: 43611
Tue, Apr 01, 2003, 02:06
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The red button just popped up on these turkeys.
Rangers out for 6 in a row (almost makes up for the 'Wings winning it last year).
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| 9 | walk
Leader
ID: 4112711
Tue, Apr 01, 2003, 10:05
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Man, J. I watched a lot of last night's game. We dominated when it was 5 on 5, but our penalty killing is horrid. Heatley is awesome though.
Still, games we have to win. Lindros played great in the 3rd period, but could not put the puck in the net. Also, the penalty against Eric in OT, which led to the game winner, was terribly bogus. Whatever. They should win these games 5-1. Big, big, big game tonight. Isles are not playing well as of late; I look for a win.
- walk
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| 10 | izbiztuh
ID: 3810172818
Wed, Apr 02, 2003, 09:04
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nyi-nyr april 1
I cant believe that after ''letting the boys play'' all night the ref's made such a cheesy call with 2 mins left .
then , niinimaa gets high sticked right in front of the ref during that powerplay and it doesnt get called .
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| 11 | J
Leader
ID: 49346417
Wed, Apr 02, 2003, 10:28
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what do you care? you're an oiler fan now!!!!
;)
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| 12 | walk
Leader
ID: 4112711
Wed, Apr 02, 2003, 10:33
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Dang, great game last night, J, but we did not do what we had to do: WIN. They made a great comeback merely to tie, but hey, a tie was a win for the Isles last night. Now it is all but lost, unless the Isles fold big time against the likes of Atlanta (only WE fold against them) and Carolina (the worst team in the East).
- walk
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| 13 | vlad24
ID: 141127212
Wed, Apr 02, 2003, 10:59
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Actually, Atlanta has played well ever since Hartley became coach; Devils couldn't beat them either. I wouldn't be surprised if the Isles lose to both them and Detroit; but to expect them to lose all 3 AND for the Rangers to win their 2 is too much.
Let's face it, a team with a $80MM payroll should not be desperate for a win to make the last playoff spot. Will this misery ever end? Will we have to wait another 54 years?
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| 14 | izbiztuh
ID: 3810172818
Wed, Apr 02, 2003, 19:28
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good one J !
isbister was supposed to be the second coming of Gillies , wait , that was Bertuzzi .
would you guys still respect me if I changed my nikname ?
;)
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| 15 | Chestergreat
Sustainer
ID: 362342215
Fri, Apr 04, 2003, 22:49
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Rangers out.
You'd think facing elimination they would play with a little more gusto & aggression . . . but oh no . . they manage a total of 10 shots in the last two periods. NJ weren't even forced to take any penalties after the 1 min mark of period 2 to control the Rangers.
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| 16 | HARKen Energetic
ID: 391135227
Sat, Apr 05, 2003, 05:48
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I like Butch better anyway !
btw the real Butch is coaching in Krefeld and about to lead his 6th place team into finals. 1 win away.
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| 17 | walk
Leader
ID: 5823226
Sat, Apr 05, 2003, 08:33
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Agreed, Chestergreat. Agreed. Lame as strangers. Lindros gets my blame, and he was roundly booed last night after the game ended and the players did their annual final home game sweater to fan giveaways. A shame. Leetch is a stud though and I sure hope they resign him. Amazing last 10 games or so he had. The rest of the organization is a mess, and has been for a long time. At least WE all here can manage a fantasy roster!
- walk
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| 18 | izbiztuh
ID: 3810172818
Sun, Apr 06, 2003, 13:15
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last I heard , Butch was coaching in Alaska !
good to hear from ya Hark
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