Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted April 6, 2012 first of all if the Wings lose to the Hawks do we slip to 6th spot? if so, we could end up playing one of 3 teams in the Kings, Sharks or Yotes. would these be a better situ than facing the Preds? 1 Cloune reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted April 6, 2012 No need for a new thread, much discussed in others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hardcoretom21 71 Report post Posted April 6, 2012 You have to factor in the travelling to the West Coast.. Maybe the Wings COULD face a weaker opponent (still debatable though) but the extra miles could take their toll for a long playoff run! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crashnburnluder 385 Report post Posted April 6, 2012 I rather play within the central and let Chicago enjoy the long flights... And hope they take out SJ or La or whomever they play. I don't fear the Hawks currently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,789 Report post Posted April 6, 2012 I rather play within the central and let Chicago enjoy the long flights... And hope they take out SJ or La or whomever they play. I don't fear the Hawks currently. The way the Wings have played the last month, I fear every team. 1 dobbles reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted April 6, 2012 Hmmm...I think if we lose tomorrow Chicago pulls even in points and ROW and they have the season series 4-2...I think we would drop to 6th at that point. Damn, we really need the Avs to show up tomorrow along with our boys to get that 4th seed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted April 6, 2012 The way the Wings have played the last month, I fear every team. Every team should be feared. There are no easy opponents. When you pick your poison, that poison typically beats you. I would rather come out against Chicago and win the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted April 6, 2012 i suppose it dont matter who we get, you gotta beat them all to win it i guess. so bring on the Preds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrimsonFlame 424 Report post Posted April 6, 2012 I wouldn't want the six seed if that means we're staring down LA in the first round. Quick scares me. 1 dobbles reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted April 6, 2012 Better option? Better than what, not making the playoffs? Then, yes. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8 Legged RedWing 367 Report post Posted April 6, 2012 I'd rather take our chances with the Preds and minimize travel. If we can't beat them, we weren;t going far anyways and if we can beat them, the less travel will help in the next round. I still think with our experience, we could manage a 6 or 7 game series win with or without home ice against Nashville. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing Across The Pond 196 Report post Posted April 6, 2012 No. For all the 'easier opponant' comments that can be made there is still the potential that any series can go to 7. 4 games travelling to LA is the worst scenario of the lot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted April 6, 2012 The big thing, in my mind, is the fact that a 6th seed has never won the Cup. (Unless I'm mistaken...?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted April 6, 2012 The big thing, in my mind, is the fact that a 6th seed has never won the Cup. (Unless I'm mistaken...?) Agreed. I've heard that thrown around a few times. No seed 6, 7, or 8 has ever won. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted April 6, 2012 Agreed. I've heard that thrown around a few times. No seed 6, 7, or 8 has ever won. And we were the 2nd team to lose SCF game 7 on home ice. 7th to tie up series after falling down 3-0 Just sayin', history can be made. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted April 6, 2012 (edited) Just sayin', history can be made. I'd feel better about it if this team weren't, well, this team. Or, at least, if it weren't playing like this team is playing. EDIT: And, no offense intended, but those two items you mentioned aren't nearly as big as a bottom 3 seed championship would be. Edited April 6, 2012 by Dabura Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted April 6, 2012 Agreed. I've heard that thrown around a few times. No seed 6, 7, or 8 has ever won. It's much more likely to occur today than in any era before, simply due to the parity that the salary cap brings. We've seen plenty of bottom seed teams make deep cup runs lately, it's only a matter of time before one of those teams breaks the wall down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,789 Report post Posted April 6, 2012 The big thing, in my mind, is the fact that a 6th seed has never won the Cup. (Unless I'm mistaken...?) But plenty have gotten to the Finals, and in recent memory. As someone said, it's more likely to happen nowadays than ever with parity. Problem is, most of those teams battled their way into the playoffs to clinch those lower seeds. This team has bungled their way into the playoffs and is on a cold streak right now. I don't see that kind of 6 seed going to the Finals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supface 53 Report post Posted April 7, 2012 If the Wings do end up in 6th, I hope the Coyotes don't win the Pacific. I don't think I can take another Coyotes first round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,960 Report post Posted April 7, 2012 Bring on the preds. there is a lot of doubt in the wings chances, which i can understand to an extent, but i believe they can still flip that switch. i think if the wings are gonna go the distance, a good tough series against the preds is what they need. i think less travel will be a bigger factor than an "easier" opponent in the long run. sure, a series between the preds and wings can go either way, but i think if that series happens, the team that comes out of it is gonna be the one to look out for. This team was a goal or two away from the conf finals last year. what killed them in that series was the time off between rounds one and two. IMO, this team is better than last years team. E is playing as good as ever as of late, white is an upgrade over what rafalski was last year due to his health. we may finally have a healthy mule this time around. howard is playing like his all star self, datsyuk is bringing the magic, and we all know hank brings it in the playoffs. if they can survive the first round without helms speed and energy, and than have him back for round 2, i like their chances. i do not wanna see another yotes vs wings series. first of all, we've seen it 2 years straight now. home ice for up to 7 games is nice, but blahhh. after a 7 game series win, and then a sweep the following year, something about a potential 3rd year in a row seems kind of scary. i dont think their goaltending is gonna fold this time around. either way, screw it. bring on the preds. id rather face them now than have the wings run into them later on when they have some wind under their sails. i just feel like the preds are either gonna lose in round one, or they will go the distance. so lets be the team to knock em out! I BELIEVE!!! PS: i knocked on a s*** load of wood typing this up. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kindl Surprise 47 Report post Posted April 7, 2012 You have to take into consideration also that being the sixth seed would provide a higher seeded second round opponent if we were to make it past the first round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barabbas16 499 Report post Posted April 7, 2012 You have to take into consideration also that being the sixth seed would provide a higher seeded second round opponent if we were to make it past the first round. Odds are, if they win the 1st round, they'll be playing St. Louis or Vancouver on the road in the 2nd round anyway - a coin flip in my mind. And then, if they win there, they will be on the road the rest of the way no matter who they play. If it is LA or San Jose, I could argue either way so I'm not sure I have a preference.... the travel sucks, obviously. But, I think Nashville is more likely to beat Detroit than LA or San Jose. However, if Phoenix wins their last game, they get the 3 seed. If that happens, I think the 6 seed is the best spot as far as chances to move forward. They've beaten the Yotes in the 1st round of the playoffs the past two years (and this year they won't be playing San Jose in the 2nd round if that happens!). As well as he has been playing, I'd rather face Mike Smith than Quick or Rinne. And, Niemi/Smith is a little closer, but the Sharks lineup is scarier than Phoenix's overall. That said, I will not be rooting for Chicago this afternoon and we get who we get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted April 7, 2012 I hate this widespread thought process. You're going to play tough teams in the playoffs. Better to get them out of the way first. Besides, 4th would position the Wings for some home ice in a lot of circumstances down the road, which the Wings DESPERATELY need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted April 7, 2012 But plenty have gotten to the Finals, and in recent memory. As someone said, it's more likely to happen nowadays than ever with parity. Problem is, most of those teams battled their way into the playoffs to clinch those lower seeds. This team has bungled their way into the playoffs and is on a cold streak right now. I don't see that kind of 6 seed going to the Finals. Exactly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dimaline312000 51 Report post Posted April 7, 2012 To me if it came down to playing the Preds or the Yotes in the 1st round. I'd probably rather play the Yotes even though we've played them the past two seasons in the 1st round than got knocked out in the 2nd round. Preds are a much better team than the Yotes and while the Yotes have improved alot this season I think we could still take them if the Wings work hard enoough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites