Thoughts on the Winnipeg Jets, Manitoba Moose, Winnipeg ICE, and the NHL
I know Gary Bettman likes to think he can con the average fan into thinking that there is parity in the National Hockey League BUT he isn’t fooling anybody. Most of us don’t buy it. NO, I’m not going on my annual rant on how awarding three points in some games and two points in other games is a joke and creates FAKE parity. Surprise, surprise. [Read more…]
Winnipeg Hockey Talk writer George Bain takes a look around NHL this past week. [Read more…]
2014-15: Winnipeg Jets got the last wildcard position with 99 points. (96 would have been enough)
2013-14: Dallas Stars needed 91 points to get the last wildcard position.
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Eleven every ten
My theory is that if you can garner a minimum of eleven points in every ten game segment (on average) and win those two extra games you should be in the playoffs (92 points) or be in the hunt on the last weekend of the season. The team would have ninety-two points. In 2013-14 the Dallas Stars grabbed the last playoff spot with 91 points.
The original article explaining my theory can be seen here.
After waiting like what seems an eternity, the Winnipeg Jets “Home Opener” is finally upon us. Only in the NHL can you open the season with three games in four nights on the road then have almost a week off! I bet the players were really looking forward to another mini-training camp after their 1-2-0 road trip. On the bright side, Evander Kane had time to heal his injured knee without missing any games. [Read more…]
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