Quoting: ricochetii
I don't believe they will make the playoffs (I would kind of prefer they don't), but they are 4 points out of a wild card spot and 6 out of a division spot.
The East is wide open. Ottawa is pretty much cooked, while Buffalo and Columbus face difficult uphill climbs, but things can change quickly due to the small gap in points.
They are this close despite significant issues and being under development. This isn't a testament to the strength of their roster, but an indication of just how badly the competition has struggled as well.
I don't want them to be buyers regardless. Stay the course. If it happens it happens, but they should still be sellers at the deadline and definitely not spending assets on what is most likely to be a short playoff run.
In the division there's no chance they catch up. Boston TO and Fla are too far ahead and too good.
Florida for example has 16 wins in regulation. You have 6. an 8-3 record in OT/Shootout isn't a sustainable way to win hockey games.
Going into the wildcard. Looking down the rosters:
Detroit Tampa are better and ahead. I'd trust ottawa and buffalo more.
In the metro. Pitt has been unlucky, but the roster is much better and they're playing better hockey.
NJD Carolina are lightyears ahead. They've had the worst goaltending in hockey and still are ahead in the standings. Not catching them.
NYR making it.
Philly looks surprisingly good. Don't see you catching them.
Washington and NYI aren't good teams imo. But they've banked points, are still on par talent wise, and NYI has a top 3 goalie in hockey.
I just don't think Montembault is enough of a goalie to will a bad team to the playoffs in a very deep east.
The only teams in the east I'd take MTL over are CBJ and maybe ottawa.
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