GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted December 8, 2009 If the playoffs began today, Colorado, Los Angeles and Phoenix would all be in. Before the season, no one in their right mind would have predicted success for any of those teams. I can't even remember the last time Phoenix or LA made the playoffs. So which of these teams (if any) do you see as making the playoffs and which do you see as being a threat in the playoffs? Conversely, which team will fizzle out as the season goes on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted December 8, 2009 Just Colorado. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted December 8, 2009 LA and Phoenix. Colorado are too young and Anderson played almost everygame, he'll tire out soon enough and then there done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ZetterbergFourty Report post Posted December 8, 2009 (edited) All fizzle out, I'd pick Colorado to go somewhere IF I had a gun to my head. No idea what exactly is going on in Phoenix. L.A. errm.. There's gotta be some reason Kopitar wants out of there. Edited December 8, 2009 by ZetterbergFourty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Ryan 1 Report post Posted December 8, 2009 The Wings will finish in 3rd place behind the Sharks and Blackhawks when it's all said and done. I'm not worried in the slightest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted December 8, 2009 (edited) All fizzle out, I'd pick Colorado to go somewhere IF I had a gun to my head. No idea what exactly is going on in Phoenix. L.A. errm.. There's gotta be some reason Kopitar wants out of there. Well, 2000 years ago he promised that he would eventually come back to Earth. And now he has finally appeared again, in Phoenix, in the form of Robert Lang. Edited December 8, 2009 by GMRwings1983 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted December 8, 2009 I seem to recall LA getting a lot of hype at the end of last season and going into this one, I'm not terribly surprised to see them where they are after their start. I think of those teams LA has the best chance to squeek into one of the last spots. Goaltending is their issue right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted December 8, 2009 The Wings will finish in 3rd place behind the Sharks and Blackhawks when it's all said and done. I'm not worried in the slightest. The Blackhawks are in the same division as us. The best one of us can do if the other is division champ is 4th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted December 8, 2009 The Wings will finish in 3rd place behind the Sharks and Blackhawks when it's all said and done. I'm not worried in the slightest. Fail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted December 8, 2009 Colorado is looking like a real good team. It also helps Duchene is looking amazing and just keeps getting better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ZetterbergFourty Report post Posted December 8, 2009 The Wings will finish in 3rd place behind the Sharks and Blackhawks when it's all said and done. I'm not worried in the slightest. Since this is impossible, you might have bigger things to worry about Detroit would finish 4th or lower if Chicago was ahead of them. The division leaders/winners get the top three seeds. Just ask Carolina, they know all about this rule. They went from 3rd to 9th when Washington won their last game of the season and overtook the division lead and 3rd place in the confrence. The 2007/08 season I think this was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyuk2Zetterberg 1 Report post Posted December 8, 2009 just PHX. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted December 8, 2009 Since this is impossible, you might have bigger things to worry about Detroit would finish 4th or lower if Chicago was ahead of them. The division leaders/winners get the top three seeds. Just ask Carolina, they know all about this rule. They went from 3rd to 9th when Washington won their last game of the season and overtook the division lead and 3rd place in the confrence. The 2007/08 season I think this was. Yeah. Washington went on a crazy winning streak at the end of the season. Miracle for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Ryan 1 Report post Posted December 8, 2009 The Blackhawks are in the same division as us. The best one of us can do if the other is division champ is 4th. You're right, so technically, 4th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ZetterbergFourty Report post Posted December 8, 2009 Yeah. Washington went on a crazy winning streak at the end of the season. Miracle for them. Carolina was probably pissed. Anyone would be. s***tiest part in their eyes I bet is that Washington didnt get out of round 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted December 8, 2009 Colorado and Phoenix will fizzle. Only LA is for real, and even they only make second round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeWingsfan80 209 Report post Posted December 8, 2009 The Wings will finish in 3rd place behind the Sharks and Blackhawks when it's all said and done. I'm not worried in the slightest. You don't follow hockey much do you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danglesmith08 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2009 (edited) L.A. errm.. There's gotta be some reason Kopitar wants out of there. Anze just signed a 7 year deal last season. Pretty bad decision if he really wants to leave LA... I think the Kings are the real thing this season. Even without Smyth, they are still winning games. Maybe the Kings have finally figuered out how to win. Edited December 8, 2009 by Danglesmith08 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted December 8, 2009 The Wings will finish in 3rd place behind the Sharks and Blackhawks when it's all said and done. I'm not worried in the slightest. Jake Ryan shows his intelligence yet again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted December 8, 2009 Phoenix and Colorado will only go where their stellar goaltending will take them this year. That could be sixth to 15th. LA seems to have a bit more going for them this year, and I think if they swing a deal for another centre, they could end up fourth or fifth. What I find more interesting (among the teams that aren't Detroit) is that Vancouver would be out of the playoffs. I don't think anyone would have predicted that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 8, 2009 Won't be suprised to see Colorado fizzle out. Los Angeles, on the other hand, seems to be the real deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted December 8, 2009 I figured for the past couple years that the Kings were close to becoming a play off tem again. Of the 3, I'd say LA first, then the Coyotes maybe. I think the Avs will fizzle out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ZetterbergFourty Report post Posted December 8, 2009 Anze just signed a 7 year deal last season. Pretty bad decision if he really wants to leave LA... I think the Kings are the real thing this season. Even without Smyth, they are still winning games. Maybe the Kings have finally figuered out how to win. Did he really? I had heard things about him wanting out of there, signing a 7 year deal I guess it's clear he doesnt, or just has bad neogoiating skills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 8, 2009 Did he really? I had heard things about him wanting out of there, signing a 7 year deal I guess it's clear he doesnt, or just has bad neogoiating skills. http://kings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?bcid=386095 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonan78 1 Report post Posted December 8, 2009 I've seen a lot of Kings games this season, and it looks like they are for real, they are getting their money's worth out of Kopitar, their D is pretty impressive, and Quick has been playing like a guy who can steal a few games. As for Phoenix, I don't see them staying this hot, and Colorado, they will only make it as far as Anderson can carry them, and I have a feeling they are going to overwork him, and there's no way they can rely on Budaj to step up if Anderson loses steam or gets hurt from playing too much. The Kings will definitely be in the playoffs, Colorado might be, and Phoenix will finish just outside, maybe 9th or 10th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
