FUUFNF 1 Report post Posted March 28, 2010 With a big Wings win, and losses by both the Avs and the Kings tonight, the Wings currently sit in 6th place in the Western Confrence... Woot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted March 28, 2010 Have the standings been updated yet? It looks like LA and Colorado both have a game in hand and we could easily be down to 8th again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted March 28, 2010 "Until you're safe, you're still looking behind," Nick Lidstrom said. "You're also looking ahead, looking up in the standings and seeing what teams you can catch that's ahead of you. You can't take anything for granted; you want to continue to win games."From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20100327/SPORTS0103/3270425/1128/sports0103/Wings-1--Predators-0-(SO)--Howard-wins-battle-of-goalies#ixzz0jRloxMat Pretty much what I'm thinking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FUUFNF 1 Report post Posted March 28, 2010 Have the standings been updated yet? It looks like LA and Colorado both have a game in hand and we could easily be down to 8th again. True... The Avs have a game in hand and the Kings have two... But we have a game in hand on the Preds too and they're only 1 point ahead... And we seem to be peaking at the right time... We're pretty much a lock to make the playoffs now and I don't think anyone in the West would want to face us if the playoffs were to start today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blood On The Ice 15 Report post Posted March 28, 2010 Have the standings been updated yet? It looks like LA and Colorado both have a game in hand and we could easily be down to 8th again. There won't be no going back to 8th. I expect the wings to finish 5th. The wings have the easiest schedule ahead. Colorado has it very tough. Av's finish 8th. Detroit plays Nashville at the Joe yet and Wings play one more than Nashville. LA has lost 8 of the last 13 and will keep dropping a few more. 5th wings 6th Preds 7th LA 8th Av's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fingercots 6 Report post Posted March 28, 2010 About a week ago, Barry Melrose posted some video blog on ESPN and predicted that the Wings would finish in 6th place in he West. Could Melrose actually be correct for once? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted March 28, 2010 Isn't an excuse to slack off obviously, but seeding matters very little IMO unless you are in the top-4 to have home ice advantage. Wings probably won't be able to get into 4th place, so the most important thing is finishing about the 9th place team. And that's becoming more and more of a reality everyday if the Wings keep winning or Calgary keeps shooting itself in the foot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted March 28, 2010 I'm just concerned they will let up a bit now because as SWF said it doesnt matter if you finish 5th or 8th because you wont have homeice advantage either way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted March 28, 2010 I'm not sure Detroit will let up now. They've now seen what they can do when they play to their level. I doubt they will go back to their lackluster, give up 2 goals in the final two minutes to Phoenix style of play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted March 28, 2010 I don't see a whole lot of dramatic changes in 1-4, so depending on where we end up: 5th - most likely Phoenix 6th - most likely Canucks 7th - Chicago/SJ 8th - Chicago/SJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted March 28, 2010 I would much rather play Phoenix(because they lack playoff experience) and Sharks (because of wings record against them and their famouse post season chokes) than vanocuver or chicago they're just dangerous in every aspect.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solnyshko 8 Report post Posted March 28, 2010 I would much rather play Phoenix(because they lack playoff experience) and Sharks (because of wings record against them and their famouse post season chokes) than vanocuver or chicago they're just dangerous in every aspect.. I mostly agree with this. My first choice would be SJ, and then Phoenix, but Chicago as a close second. They don't scare me all that much and I think the Wings could take them. Vancouver worries me a little, however. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted March 28, 2010 (edited) Kind of surprised. I'm here in Vancouver and I honestly don't fear them. Their defense which was their weakest link last year is still pretty shoddy. They don't have a stud defenceman. Luongo is shaky right now. They have a lot of offense but we've got a strong D corps. All the folks here on forums in Vancouver fear meeting us ... and some of us would prefer not to meet them in round 1. Edited March 28, 2010 by RedWingsRox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtrememachine1 795 Report post Posted March 28, 2010 I would not want to play Nashville or Vancouver in these playoffs. I have this feeling that it'll be the Hawks and Wings in the first round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeta Power 40 1 Report post Posted March 28, 2010 Keep trucking along Wings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted March 28, 2010 I would much rather play Phoenix(because they lack playoff experience) and Sharks (because of wings record against them and their famouse post season chokes) than vanocuver or chicago they're just dangerous in every aspect.. I would much rather play Phoenix because every game would be a home game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firehawk 305 Report post Posted March 28, 2010 I would rather play Phoenix if I had to choose, and then draw one of those big boys in the 2nd round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blood On The Ice 15 Report post Posted March 28, 2010 I'm just concerned they will let up a bit now because as SWF said it doesnt matter if you finish 5th or 8th because you wont have homeice advantage either way True, but that home ice only comes into play if theres a 7th game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted March 28, 2010 Even more impressive is that our goal differential is now +10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted March 28, 2010 True, but that home ice only comes into play if theres a 7th game. Always better to have the first two games at home, if you get a 2-0lead in the series many many times you end up winning it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solnyshko 8 Report post Posted March 28, 2010 I would much rather play Phoenix because every game would be a home game Ha ha! Serious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted March 28, 2010 I'll take 6th, but I wouldn't want to play Vancouver 1st round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blood On The Ice 15 Report post Posted March 28, 2010 Always better to have the first two games at home, if you get a 2-0lead in the series many many times you end up winning it... Yup agree there too. But I like the thought of winning the first two games on the road and finish with a sweep at home. Tough to do, but great to see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted March 28, 2010 True, but that home ice only comes into play if theres a 7th game. Thanks for reminding us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted March 28, 2010 These standings are going to flip flop a lot the next coming week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
