I'm not sure the exact formula used it for, but the number is a general representation of how difficult it will be for the team to make the playoffs. The closer it is to 0 the more unlikely it becomes. I imagine it's a mix of home / away, scheduled games remaining and comparative to other teams in the hunt.
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NHL Smarch 2015 |OT| Toronto is tanking on purpose this time.
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I want to watch it on my tv somehow. I have a Ps3, 360, and wii u. Sorry I left to dinner after I asked this question. Do I need a invite for hockey streams?
Banned...
wow! does he have the record for most bannings?
solo has a bunch
amazing :lol
Wait why was he banned for? I'm on mobile and can't/don't know how to check his posts.
SmackCrackleNPop
Member
He'll be back. He's a lawyer.
CreeperBlocks
Banned
OH hey Spotify is now on PS3/4 now
The tragic number is the inverse of a magic number. It's the number of points the team can squander and the number of points the last playoff team needs to earn in order to eliminate the team.
Basically, the Blue Jackets must win every single remaining game and Boston must lose every single remaining game (in regulation) in order for them to make it, with a tragic number of 1. They can only get to 90 points, and the last playoff team (Boston) is sitting on 90. A single lost point in either direction eliminates them.
On the flip side, Tampa Bay needs one single point (or for Ottawa to miss out on one more possible point) to clinch because Ottawa can currently finish no better than 100 points and cannot catch up to Tampa in ROW.
Meanwhile, the Rangers have sent Chris Summers back to Hartford, so I guess Hunwick is fine.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
:lol I laughed too loud at work because of this.
For those interested, the hockey panel from the MIT Sports Analytics Conference was posted online. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjR4lX36i0E
Panelists: Tyler Dellow, James Mirtle, Dallas Eakins, Kyle Dubas, and Frank Provenzano
it's 1 hour, btw
Panelists: Tyler Dellow, James Mirtle, Dallas Eakins, Kyle Dubas, and Frank Provenzano
it's 1 hour, btw
Unhandled Exception
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Axiom Verge looks incredible
ShinRPGamer
Member
Ugh, this does not give me confidence for the Jets' playoff hopes. I gotta hope LA or Calgary burn out before the season's up.
Calamari41
41 > 38
Oh man, Bloodborne took a turn. Consider me a believer now. All hail.
I forgot Gonchar was a Hab. Wonder if well ever see him play again.
Do you have a smart TV? You're able to stream through the browser on a smart TV, which is how I've been doing it. If you don't have one, you're suppose to be able to stream through a console although I've never done that.
Unhandled Exception
Member
My current setup for Hockey Streams is using a Plex server on my desktop that I stream to my Chromecast that is plugged into my Xbox One's HDMI-In cause my TV only has 3 HDMI ports. It works 90% of the time, but sometimes Plex takes a shit and I have to restart it once or twice.
CreeperBlocks
Banned
Probably Not. Sad to say this I don't even think we will see him the playoffs.
I think he was a great addition to the team. He helped Beaulieu out a lot so he wasn't all useless.
It destroys me 90% of the time I play it, but it's so damn fun.
bonesmccoy
Banned
Hey, good people of NHL-Gaf
One of my local rinks is a finalist for Kraft Hockeyville.
If you feel so inclined to vote, here's the link:
http://www.khv2015.ca/en/nominations/profile/panorama-recreation-centre-arena-b-3/
One of my local rinks is a finalist for Kraft Hockeyville.
If you feel so inclined to vote, here's the link:
http://www.khv2015.ca/en/nominations/profile/panorama-recreation-centre-arena-b-3/
Done, but are there unlimited votes or what? :lol
bonesmccoy
Banned
Yep. I've voted a good 100+ times in the past week.
HadesGigas
Member
Sabres pulling out all the stops for part two of the tank bowl.
I'll send a few votes your way when I get home
CrazedArabMan
Member
I don't see any possible way this team will beat Ottawa and Boston this week, let alone get even 1 point out of both games combined. DRIVE FOR 9TH!!!
bonesmccoy
Banned
Thanks guys!
gaming_noob
Member
Voted PANORAMA RECREATION CENTRE ARENA B
They'll get wiped out in the first round anyways, I don't even know why you bother watching anymore. You should start watching cricket.
CrazedArabMan
Member
Because I do what I want! Isn't cricket like what baseball would be like if it was exciting to watch?
ZeroGravity
Member
Garrison's out 3-4 weeks. Entirely possible he may not even play in the first round, along with Coburn. This team is falling apart.
Oh and Tyler Johnson is out tonight too. Congrats on the win Montreal.
Oh and Tyler Johnson is out tonight too. Congrats on the win Montreal.
Wings are the 'Payton Manning' of the NHL.
CreeperBlocks
Banned
Holy Crap. Hopefully no more injures come your way.
Let's Hope we get a game like That MTL-Pens game where we completely shut down Malkin and Sid. I want THAT Montreal in the playoffs.
CrazedArabMan
Member
Looking at this table, you get the sense that Tampa is going to be really fucking good for a really fucking long time
Praise Yzerman.
Edmonton should be off that list because their team only consists of players under 24.
I voted. Vancouver Island was damn cool when I visited there years back.
ZeroGravity
Member
Until the cap inevitably kills us.
InvaderZimmer
Member
How many hours in? I went back to Valkyria Chronicles...
Lone_Prodigy
Member
Tampa looks ripe for a first-round upset with all their injuries and Bishop having zero playoff experience.
I think Ottawa is out of it. They had a good run but it was unsustainable. Florida still has a chance with their games against Boston but the Bruins have the advantage.
Blue Jackets will be scary next year with a healthy lineup.
Western Conference playoffs race is too close to call. I thought the Flames were out of it but they beat Nashville last night (albeit one without Weber or Rinne). I don't think anyone wants to face Minnesota right now.
Canucks still don't have Richardson or Kassian, which means their black hole line of Vey, Dorsett, Matthias will stay intact.
I think Ottawa is out of it. They had a good run but it was unsustainable. Florida still has a chance with their games against Boston but the Bruins have the advantage.
Blue Jackets will be scary next year with a healthy lineup.
Western Conference playoffs race is too close to call. I thought the Flames were out of it but they beat Nashville last night (albeit one without Weber or Rinne). I don't think anyone wants to face Minnesota right now.
Canucks still don't have Richardson or Kassian, which means their black hole line of Vey, Dorsett, Matthias will stay intact.
Fata1moose
Banned
That's nothing, I found exclusive footage of Kave and Creeper fighting.
I love this gif.
CreeperBlocks
Banned
That's nothing, I found exclusive footage of Kave and Creeper fighting.
D:
Kave why
I SUPPORTED THE TANK
Fata1moose
Banned
Kave is a dick, that's why.