ruuvimeisseli Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 2008-2009 standings Tie-Breaking procedure Division leaders are seeded 1, 2, and 3 in Conference standings. If two or more clubs are tied in points during the regular season, the standing of the clubs is determined in the following order: * The fewer number of games played (i.e., superior points percentage). * The greater number of games won. * The greater number of points earned in games between the tied clubs. If two clubs are tied, and have not played an equal number of home games against each other, points earned in the first game played in the city that had the extra game shall not be included. If more than two clubs are tied, the higher percentage of available points earned in games among those clubs, and not including any "odd" games, shall be used to determine the standing. * The greater differential between goals for and against for the entire regular season. 1 - Boston Bruins y - Washington Capitals y - New Jersey Devils x - Pittsburgh Penguins x - Philadelphia Flyers x - Carolina Hurricanes x - New York Rangers x - Montréal Canadiens 9.Florida Panthers 10.Buffalo Sabres 11.Ottawa Senators 12. Toronto Maple Leafs 13. Atlanta Thrashers 14.Tampa Bay Lightning 15.New York Islanders 1 - San Jose Sharks y - Detroit Red Wings y - Vancouver Canucks x - Chicago Blackhawks x - Calgary Flames x - St Louis Blues x - Columbus Blue Jackets x - Anaheim Ducks 9.Minnesota Wild 10.Nashville Predators 11. Edmonton Oilers 12.Dallas Stars 13.Phoenix Coyotes 14.Los Angeles Kings 15.Colorado Avalanche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBHABS Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 The Habs,I believe,will be a 4th - 6th place team.They will win there 1st round playoff as well.And then we'll see what happens from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amp73 Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 7,8,9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteenIsThaFuture Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 1 - Flyers y - Bruins y - Caps x - Penguins x - Canadiens x - Devils x - Panthers x - Sabres 9. Hurricanes 10. Rangers 11. Lightning 12. Leafs 13. Isles 14. Sens 15. Thrashers 1 - Blackhawks y - Sharks y - Wild x - Red Wings x - Blue Jackets x - Blues x - Canucks x - Kings 9. Ducks 10. Predators 11. Flames 12. Stars 13. Coyotes 14. Avs 15. Oilers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aioli_mtl Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Right now I have them at the 7th spot, but it could easily go either way. It's harder this year what with all the changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy_133 Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 1.) Flyers 2.) Capitals 3.) Bruins 4.) Penguins 5.) Devils 6.) Canadiens 7.) Hurricanes 8.) Rangers ------------------------ 9.) Sabres 10.) Panthers 11.) Leafs 12.) Sens 13.) Lightning 14.) Islanders 15.) Trashers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiLla Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 1) Capitals 2) Penguins 3) Flyers 4) Canadiens 5) Bruins 6) Devils 7) Hurricanes 8) Lightning (you read it here first ) ---------------- 9) Rangers 10) Senators 11) Sabres 12) Leafs 13) Islanders 14) Panthers 15) Thrashers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteenIsThaFuture Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 1) Capitals 2) Penguins 3) Flyers 4) Canadiens 5) Bruins 6) Devils 7) Hurricanes 8) Lightning (you read it here first ) ---------------- 9) Rangers 10) Senators 11) Sabres 12) Leafs 13) Islanders 14) Panthers 15) Thrashers The Pens and Flyers can`t go 2-3, same division I could see the Bolts going to the playoffs, they need a healthy Smith and big years from their D core. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiLla Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 The Pens and Flyers can`t go 2-3, same division I could see the Bolts going to the playoffs, they need a healthy Smith and big years from their D core. Too right, my mistake, which means we get lucky and finish in the top3 next year The Bruins won't repeat their run from last year, I just don't see it happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteenIsThaFuture Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Too right, my mistake, which means we get lucky and finish in the top3 next year The Bruins won't repeat their run from last year, I just don't see it happening I could see them plummeting to 2 or 3, but IMO they still take the division. Their team defense is strong and their offense is deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiLla Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 I could see them plummeting to 2 or 3, but IMO they still take the division. Their team defense is strong and their offense is deep. It's probably more wishful thinking than anything else on my part but let's just see if Thomas can repeat the extraordinary season he had (which was a huge factor for their success IMO) and what happens when they lose key players to injuries. If I recall correctly, Lucic was their only long(er)-term injury last year. Plus everybody knows now that the Bruins and Pens are the teams to beat in the East, so there's added pressure involved. Again, nothing tangible but they'll have a harder time than last year, when nobody really saw them almost finishing first overall in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteenIsThaFuture Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 It's probably more wishful thinking than anything else on my part but let's just see if Thomas can repeat the extraordinary season he had (which was a huge factor for their success IMO) and what happens when they lose key players to injuries. If I recall correctly, Lucic was their only long(er)-term injury last year. Plus everybody knows now that the Bruins and Pens are the teams to beat in the East, so there's added pressure involved. Again, nothing tangible but they'll have a harder time than last year, when nobody really saw them almost finishing first overall in the league. IMO Thomas success was more defined by his team than his team was defined by Thomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruuvimeisseli Posted July 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 IMO Thomas success was more defined by his team than his team was defined by Thomas. IMO Thomas is an overrated goalie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtl_-Habs4Life-_mtlc Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 It's way too early to say. This new team could really click right off the opening draw and win their division, or it could take them half the season to get going. Either way, this is definitely a playoff team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kubby31 Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 It's way too early to say. This new team could really click right off the opening draw and win their division, or it could take them half the season to get going. Either way, this is definitely a playoff team. Agree,in bold. I also with hold off for a bit. Till we see if anymore acquisitions are added to the roster,as we are not sure if BG is done yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryder-11-73_mtl Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 1) Penguins 2) Capitals 3) Canadiens 4) Bruins 5) Devils 6) Rangers 7) Leafs 8) Flyers ---------------- 9) Lightning 10) Sabres 11) Hurricanes 12) Sens 13) Islanders 14) Thrashers 15) Panthers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koreysecord1992 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 I didn't vote...but I think they'll wind up somewhere between 6-9 in the conference. Really I don't know, though. There are too many unknowns at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlHabsFan Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 No clue at all. We have what, 3 or 4 returning players out of 20+ and a new coaching staff? Might as well be trying to predict the lottery, you have as good a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzor123 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 I believe between 4th and 6th. If Price has a good rebound season and all the players show up to play on every night, I believe the team can finish between 4th and 6th place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourtrax Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 IMO Thomas success was more defined by his team than his team was defined by Thomas. Agreed. IMO the playoffs spoke to this point quite clearly. Thomas posted great numbers as long as his team defense was great and the Bruins were giving him three and four-goal cushions. Otherwise, he looked pretty ordinary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpem-can Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Agreed. IMO the playoffs spoke to this point quite clearly. Thomas posted great numbers as long as his team defense was great and the Bruins were giving him three and four-goal cushions. Otherwise, he looked pretty ordinary. Didn't he have the best Save% in the league?...Boston should be strong again this year but not as good as last...hardly any injuries..if Chara is out they're in big trouble..didn't make hardly any changes and will be hard pressed to repeat ....I see Washington / Penguins fighting out for top spot then its anyones guess between Montreal/Boston/Philly with Rangers eighth....should be a tighter year point-wise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourtrax Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Didn't he have the best Save% in the league?...Boston should be strong again this year but not as good as last...hardly any injuries..if Chara is out they're in big trouble..didn't make hardly any changes and will be hard pressed to repeat ....I see Washington / Penguins fighting out for top spot then its anyones guess between Montreal/Boston/Philly with Rangers eighth....should be a tighter year point-wise IMO Boston takes our division again. They're still very strong in every area, they play great team defense, and guys like Kessel and Wheeler are only going to get better. That being said, I don't think they will be nearly as dominant in the conference, because lots of other teams have gotten better. I'd try my hand at predicting where we'll finish, but given all the changes, I have no earthly clue where we'll end up. No result would surprise me, except a basement finish. If we end up in 15th place in the conference, I'll be shocked, because just on talent alone, this squad should be able to avoid the basement fairly easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catt-_mtlc Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 IMO Thomas is an overrated goalie. You got that right. My prediction we finish 1st or 4th depending on how we do in the division Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aioli_mtl Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 You got that right. My prediction we finish 1st or 4th depending on how we do in the division I wish I could be so positive. I just don't see us finishing ahead of teams like Philadelphia or Washington this year. Not anywhere near it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catt-_mtlc Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 I wish I could be so positive. I just don't see us finishing ahead of teams like Philadelphia or Washington this year. Not anywhere near it. As long as we make the playoffs and the Laffs don't I'm happy. Anything can happen in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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