96warrior 11 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 http://www.mlive.com/redwings/ First round possibilities: Nashville, Calgary or Vancouver by Ansar Khan Wednesday April 02, 2008, 11:08 AM Quick update on the playoff race, regarding the Wings' first round opponent. Let's assume the Wings will finish as the top seed in the Western Conference, a safe bet, since all they need to do is pick up one point in their three remaining games. In that case, cross Minnesota, Dallas and Colorado off the list, as none of those teams can finish eighth. That leaves Nashville, Calgary and Vancouver as Detroit's possible first-round playoff opponents. Nashville, right now, is the odds-on favorite, and it could be official as soon as late Thursday night. In any case, the Wings will know for sure by late Saturday night. Sunday's games will have no bearing in determining who finishes eighth. Nashville controls its own destiny. If it wins its last two games (home vs. St. Louis Thursday and at Chicago Friday), it clinches a playoff berth and will finish either eighth or seventh (the Predators can't pass Colorado or Dallas because those clubs have the tie-breaker -- more wins. But there is still a scenario where Calgary could drop to eighth). It's also worth noting that Vancouver has the second tie-breaker advantage (points earned in the season series) over Calgary and Nashville, should those clubs finished tied and have the same number of wins. And Calgary has the second tie-breaker advantage (again, points earned in the season series) over Nashville. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 http://www.mlive.com/redwings/ First round possibilities: Nashville, Calgary or Vancouver by Ansar Khan Wednesday April 02, 2008, 11:08 AM Quick update on the playoff race, regarding the Wings' first round opponent. Let's assume the Wings will finish as the top seed in the Western Conference, a safe bet, since all they need to do is pick up one point in their three remaining games. In that case, cross Minnesota, Dallas and Colorado off the list, as none of those teams can finish eighth. That leaves Nashville, Calgary and Vancouver as Detroit's possible first-round playoff opponents. Nashville, right now, is the odds-on favorite, and it could be official as soon as late Thursday night. In any case, the Wings will know for sure by late Saturday night. Sunday's games will have no bearing in determining who finishes eighth. Nashville controls its own destiny. If it wins its last two games (home vs. St. Louis Thursday and at Chicago Friday), it clinches a playoff berth and will finish either eighth or seventh (the Predators can't pass Colorado or Dallas because those clubs have the tie-breaker -- more wins. But there is still a scenario where Calgary could drop to eighth). It's also worth noting that Vancouver has the second tie-breaker advantage (points earned in the season series) over Calgary and Nashville, should those clubs finished tied and have the same number of wins. And Calgary has the second tie-breaker advantage (again, points earned in the season series) over Nashville. Dangit! I just wrote an article for bleacherreport.com based on the same subject. Now I look like Dane Cook - stealing material! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildwings44 5 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 Dangit! I just wrote an article for bleacherreport.com based on the same subject. Now I look like Dane Cook - stealing material! Or like Rosenberg from the Free Press. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest crazy8legs Report post Posted April 2, 2008 Dangit! I just wrote an article for bleacherreport.com based on the same subject. Now I look like Dane Cook - stealing material! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kozac 10 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 It is still possible for Chicago to make it if they win out and Vancouver picks up no more than 2 and Nashville no more than 1 point in their last 2 games. Of course Chicago has to beat Detroit twice to do this... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 I think the Wings will play the Preds in the playoffs.. Preds have the easier sch over the Canucks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 I think the Wings will play the Preds in the playoffs.. Preds have the easier sch over the Canucks I really hope so. Nashville would be the easier of the two and they're in a decent time zone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saran 1 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 Don't forget about Chicago, if van and nashville lose their last 2 games and chicago wins their last 3, theyre in the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 As long as we don't start out with nasty 10PM starts I'm ok... So please no Vancouver... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 I really hope so. Nashville would be the easier of the two and they're in a decent time zone. Exactly what im thinking as well I'll take not playing Lou anyday.. Though I will give credit to Ellis, he's playing great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Newf 0 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 bring em on! give us the ducks for all i care. i am extremely confident in this team and i feel like we cant be beaten. i want to beat the best on the way to the stanley cup so line em all up! GO WINGS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted April 2, 2008 hopefully Nashvillle...Living in Calgary its never fun when your time has to face them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 haha lets hope we don't have the play Bobert! He will get all clutch on us and chase us out first round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earthhuman 8 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 bring em on! give us the ducks for all i care. i am extremely confident in this team and i feel like we cant be beaten. i want to beat the best on the way to the stanley cup so line em all up! GO WINGS! Spoke too soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 I think we will play Nashville Our team is better than the Preds and should advance to the 2nd round without any problems imho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
