Sharpshooter Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 1 minute ago, RangersIn7 said: There’s no further expansion coming yet. If they’re adding a team, they actually have to add 2, then 2 more in short succession which they aren’t doing. Just realign to 4 divisions x 4 teams im each conference. Ive got a plan for that too. And an Arizona relocation to Utah makes it more logical too. Yeah, I like the smaller divisions. I know there won't be expansion just yet, but division realignments like that will probably happen when it does occur. Coyotes move to Utah, and then, new teams in Atlanta and maybe Houston? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersIn7 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 1 minute ago, Sharpshooter said: Yeah, I like the smaller divisions. I know there won't be expansion just yet, but division realignments like that will probably happen when it does occur. Coyotes move to Utah, and then, new teams in Atlanta and maybe Houston? If you add Atlanta and Houston then you need 2 more teams after that. 1 each in East and West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 21 minutes ago, RangersIn7 said: Hard to say. Id like to see 4 things amended in next CBA 1) Fix the playoff cap loophole 2) Allow guys under 20 in AHL. 3) Fix the playoff format and go back to 1-8 seeding and re-seed after each round. 4) Go to 8 divisions of 4 over 4 divisions of 8 Three and four are not likely to happen especially three, because the league doesn't want it. I have no idea why they don't, but they don't. Brooks said on his podcast that the NHL wants a bracket scenario and you don't get that with reseeding. For number four, curious about where that came from and what problem you're trying to solve for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Br4d Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Smaller divisions likely means more games against division opponents and a simpler bracket in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersIn7 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 1 hour ago, Pete said: Three and four are not likely to happen especially three, because the league doesn't want it. I have no idea why they don't, but they don't. Brooks said on his podcast that the NHL wants a bracket scenario and you don't get that with reseeding. For number four, curious about where that came from and what problem you're trying to solve for? I totally agree with you on point 3. But it still doesn’t make sense. But the NHL wants what it wants… though they are actually choosing an inferior system. I prefer 8 divisions vs 4 cause it limits automatic berths. The only automatic playoff berths you should experience, especially in the world of the constant 3-point games with the phantom, loser’s point, is as a division champion. Go to 4 divisions per conference. 4 automatic bids And allow the remaining 12 teams per conference compete for the remaining 4 playoff berths. They aren’t promoting division rivalries. In fact, they are stifling other rivalries from actually developing. And what I’d do, it actually makes sense from a geographical and travel standpoint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 9 minutes ago, RangersIn7 said: I totally agree with you on point 3. But it still doesn’t make sense. But the NHL wants what it wants… though they are actually choosing an inferior system. I prefer 8 divisions vs 4 cause it limits automatic berths. The only automatic playoff berths you should experience, especially in the world of the constant 3-point games with the phantom, loser’s point, is as a division champion. Go to 4 divisions per conference. 4 automatic bids And allow the remaining 12 teams per conference compete for the remaining 4 playoff berths. They aren’t promoting division rivalries. In fact, they are stifling other rivalries from actually developing. And what I’d do, it actually makes sense from a geographical and travel standpoint. This is probably better suited for another thread, but I think it's a complex system that isn't solving any existing "problems". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersIn7 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 2 minutes ago, Pete said: This is probably better suited for another thread, but I think it's a complex system that isn't solving any existing "problems". We were just talking. Put it where you want to. But you can’t deny that 3 point games with the phantom, loser’s point water down the value of playing 82. As does the number of automatic bids. You want people to value the regular season. Stop handing out automatic bids. Go from 6 to 4. It’s still half of each conference’s total bids. If you’ve won your division it should be incentivized. And the higher seeded teams should play lower seeded ones throughout. Theyve earned that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersIn7 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 There’s no complexity to it Its simple and plainly seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 17 minutes ago, RangersIn7 said: We were just talking. Put it where you want to. But you can’t deny that 3 point games with the phantom, loser’s point water down the value of playing 82. As does the number of automatic bids. You want people to value the regular season. Stop handing out automatic bids. Go from 6 to 4. It’s still half of each conference’s total bids. If you’ve won your division it should be incentivized. And the higher seeded teams should play lower seeded ones throughout. Theyve earned that. I can't move it anywhere, I'm not a mod. But this is a Zib thread so we should probably move it back there and away from playoff formats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 At the very least they need to drop the stupid wild card bullshit. All of the divisions are even now. Every team in every division has an equal shot at making the playoffs. There is no longer a reason to keep the wild card. Simply make it the top four teams in each division and they can keep their bracket from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Mumbles Mika is officially back. Time to be concerned again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeski Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 Nice article from Larry praising Mika. This stat is pretty amazing: "During the regular season, the Zibanejad-Kreider PK unit was on for 118:31 in which the Rangers scored six shorthanded goals while allowing eight power-play goals against. Astonishing." https://nypost.com/2024/04/24/sports/rangers-getting-very-best-of-mika-zibanejad-in-playoffs/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 2 hours ago, Beeski said: Nice article from Larry praising Mika. This stat is pretty amazing: "During the regular season, the Zibanejad-Kreider PK unit was on for 118:31 in which the Rangers scored six shorthanded goals while allowing eight power-play goals against. Astonishing." https://nypost.com/2024/04/24/sports/rangers-getting-very-best-of-mika-zibanejad-in-playoffs/ Mika is one of the most well-rounded and top centers in the league. Only here is he referred to as "a third liner". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillyb Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 Being -2 as a fucking PK unit seems insane to me. Hell, only allowing 8 PPG against seems low to me too, but I don't look at these stats. Wonder what some numbers are for other duos. Hell, I'd love to see some of the numbers that Marchand and Bergeron put up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karan Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Pete said: Mika is one of the most well-rounded and top centers in the league. Only here is he referred to as "a third liner". IMO it would be a crime if he isn't a finalist for the Selke Trophy. Edited April 25 by Karan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 20 hours ago, Karan said: IMO it would be a crime if he isn't a finalist for the Selke Trophy. Definitely. His defensive play may not be appreciated by the casual fan, or someone who doesn't watch a lot of Rangers games. But the PK is as good as it is mainly because of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valriera Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 On 4/25/2024 at 6:55 AM, Beeski said: Nice article from Larry praising Mika. This stat is pretty amazing: "During the regular season, the Zibanejad-Kreider PK unit was on for 118:31 in which the Rangers scored six shorthanded goals while allowing eight power-play goals against. Astonishing." https://nypost.com/2024/04/24/sports/rangers-getting-very-best-of-mika-zibanejad-in-playoffs/ That’s fucking crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsm7302 Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 28 minutes ago, Valriera said: That’s fucking crazy On 4/25/2024 at 9:55 AM, Beeski said: Nice article from Larry praising Mika. This stat is pretty amazing: "During the regular season, the Zibanejad-Kreider PK unit was on for 118:31 in which the Rangers scored six shorthanded goals while allowing eight power-play goals against. Astonishing." https://nypost.com/2024/04/24/sports/rangers-getting-very-best-of-mika-zibanejad-in-playoffs/ 86% PK kill rate for those two (if my math is correct). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWantsTheCup Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 (edited) 18 minutes ago, jsm7302 said: 86% PK kill rate for those two (if my math is correct). I came up with 86.4% so your math is good. Edited April 26 by RJWantsTheCup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Br4d Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 I have to admit that I was shrugging off the penalties last night because the Rangers are really dangerous shorthanded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Coming off one of his best playoff games. If we're getting red hot, insane Mika this postseason, oh man. We're going to be that much tougher to beat. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 46 minutes ago, Sharpshooter said: Coming off one of his best playoff games. If we're getting red hot, insane Mika this postseason, oh man. We're going to be that much tougher to beat. I hope so. A hot Zib is good enough to be the difference in a series. Once he got hot against Pitts 2 years ago, even if it was aided by the Crosby injury, there was no stopping him. Realistically though, that 1st goal was very uncharacteristic for Carolina. He was all alone in the slot and nobody was within 10 feet of him. I'm also shocked that Kreider to Zib play worked on the PP. The Rangers try that play all of the time. Carolina had 5 days to prepare for this series, they're rivals and have seen that set play before, and you'd think the #1 rated PK unit this year would know what's going on and what to expect. Pretty rough look for Brindamour today if you ask me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 1 minute ago, BrooksBurner said: I hope so. A hot Zib is good enough to be the difference in a series. Once he got hot against Pitts 2 years ago, even if it was aided by the Crosby injury, there was no stopping him. Realistically though, that 1st goal was very uncharacteristic for Carolina. He was all alone in the slot and nobody was within 10 feet of him. I'm also shocked that Kreider to Zib play worked on the PP. The Rangers try that play all of the time. Carolina had 5 days to prepare for this series, they're rivals and have seen that set play before, and you'd think the #1 rated PK unit this year would know what's going on and what to expect. Pretty rough look for Brindamour today if you ask me. Yeah, I would expect an even stronger Hurricanes team next game as they stare down the possibility of going down 0-2. Still, though, Zibanejad is in a great groove right now. You can feel it and see it on the ice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 9 minutes ago, Sharpshooter said: Yeah, I would expect an even stronger Hurricanes team next game as they stare down the possibility of going down 0-2. Still, though, Zibanejad is in a great groove right now. You can feel it and see it on the ice. Yup, I don't really care if they were atrocious Canes' mistakes if it gets Zibanejad's confidence up and on a heater. He was also physical on a couple of occasions today. He's not going to get pushed around...real good sign 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 10 points in 5 games for the 3C! Just incredible depth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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