Quote Originally Posted by centrehice View Post
Nine Points out of a Playoff spot. This translates into, They have to win........

16 of the next 20 games to do things on their own merit. This will get them into the playoff considering the way other teams are playing.

It's a tall task.

Now should the 5-6 teams that oppose the Devs go into the tank, then their task becomes much easier. But based on today and based on the win rate of who they are challenging, they must win 16 of the next 20.

I don't think they are going to get there, but they are going to scare the Beejeezus out of some Eastern Teams that are close.

It is a very tall task. It really matter what the other teams do. I will say this though ... I have a feeling the 7 seed in going to be up for grabs as well as the Rags are free falling.

I think when it is all said and done it will be the Devils, Canes, and Sabres fighting it out for the 7 and 8 seed.