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Post by jamescourtney on Jul 7, 2007 14:31:33 GMT
In my opinon the leagues more important as it shows how consistant your team is.
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Post by John88 on Jul 7, 2007 14:36:36 GMT
I can't believe anyone would say the Play-offs in the country. If you are talking generally, obviously the Stanley Cup is the more important than their conferences but in this country, there is no contest.
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Post by barnsleyfan on Jul 7, 2007 14:42:07 GMT
The League.
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Post by pantherfan on Jul 7, 2007 15:25:34 GMT
The league is more important but at the same time I'd rather win the playoffs over the league title, you have fans from every team there just wishing their team had won, and the whole ceremony that goes with it, unlike the league title which more or less slips by unless you are at the game when the final points are clinched.
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Post by psylence on Jul 7, 2007 15:32:37 GMT
the playoffs are more exciting than the league from a fans view i think, the league is more important from a clubs perspective
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Post by gazzathedevil on Jul 7, 2007 15:54:11 GMT
Unitl they change the Playoffs from the stupid 4 game to win it format. How can it be anything other than the league?
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Post by loveday on Jul 7, 2007 16:09:44 GMT
Unitl they change the Playoffs from the stupid 4 game to win it format. How can it be anything other than the league? But don't forget you have to finish in the Top 8 to get through to the quarter finals first, so League games do count as well. When Cardiff win the Play Offs, and if we still have the same format in place, we will remind you about the 4 games! They are the current rules, accept them and move on. This thread is about what is more important, not raking up the same discussion again.  |
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Post by john on Jul 7, 2007 16:12:25 GMT
I put League But i think its great feeling to win the playofa and see the steelers Fans VANISH!!
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Post by Helen B on Jul 7, 2007 16:17:42 GMT
Unitl they change the Playoffs from the stupid 4 game to win it format. How can it be anything other than the league? And the team that wins the trophy actually wins 4 games and not 1. In this country the league is the most important trophy. |
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Post by KimThePanther on Jul 7, 2007 16:21:11 GMT
I think winning the playoffs is the more enjoyable because you're winning it in front of ten sets of fans instead of two and it's a great tradition but winning the league is the Holy Grail. The day we put an end to the drought is the thing I relish the most.
On the subject of the playoff format, can anyone remember the old round robin group stage providing the same level of excitement, drama and tension as the quarter finals with Them? I can't.
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Post by gazzathedevil on Jul 7, 2007 16:34:56 GMT
Unitl they change the Playoffs from the stupid 4 game to win it format. How can it be anything other than the league? But don't forget you have to finish in the Top 8 to get through to the quarter finals first, so League games do count as well. When Cardiff win the Play Offs, and if we still have the same format in place, we will remind you about the 4 games! They are the current rules, accept them and move on. This thread is about what is more important, not raking up the same discussion again. you can remind me about my comments all you like If Cardiff win the playoffs i'll still feel the same. Winning only 4 (even 3 games if you loose the first game in the two legged quarter final) is just ludicrous! And im not racking up any old argument, im answering the thread question the league is ten times more important in the current climate to me. I'm not saying its not nice to win the playoffs of course it is, as its nice to win any trophy in this league. But the one anyone would want to win is the league title in my opinion. Touchy Panther fans this saturday afternoon arent we  |
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Post by loonypeter on Jul 7, 2007 17:46:39 GMT
Its gotta be the league.
If you win the league you are officially the best team and no-one can argue with that.
The playoffs are great to win but arent as valuable as the league because any team on a good run could win it.
IMO group stages in the playoffs are much more enjoyable than a 2 leg quarter final because it allows fans to see more playoff hockey (which is a completely different game to the league)
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Post by pantherschampions on Jul 7, 2007 18:07:34 GMT
it has to be the league because we have already won the play offs and challenge cup so now is the time to win the league |
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Post by spik on Jul 7, 2007 18:13:52 GMT
The league yes.
But if the PO were made more worthy, ie) top 6 of ten to qualify then being higher up in the league makes the journey to the PO title more acceptable.
Abroad the PO following the league is counted as the one tournament, akin the NHL. But I like to see the league seperated from the PO title and the others, KO and Challenge as similar competitions in their own right.
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Post by pantherskatie on Jul 7, 2007 18:17:03 GMT
I agree with John88...the stanley cup is probably more important across the pond but its probably the league here. Although..i don't care what we win, so long as we win something!! |
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Post by Shaggy on Jul 7, 2007 18:20:07 GMT
Winning the Play-Offs is more exciting, I'm sure... but as far as 'important' goes, I say it has to be the league title.
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Post by corey77 on Jul 7, 2007 20:28:46 GMT
i think playoffs as it is the showpiece of the whole season. we are known as elite league champions even though we didnt win the league but i can see where both views come from but the main thing is winning something cos with squads changing so much and a large amount of players not coming back the next year, the sound of champions in whatever aspect is a main pull factor. the obvious thing is that players and staff want the league, fans want the playoffs
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Post by gazzathedevil on Jul 7, 2007 20:44:55 GMT
i think playoffs as it is the showpiece of the whole season. we are known as elite league champions even though we didnt win the league Erm not according to the Elite league your not. As per the Elite league website Champions 06/07 Playoffs 07-Nottingham Panthers BMIbaby Elite league -Coventry Blaze. If we were in America however you would have a point. In Britain though every competition is different. You were very worth Playoff Champions. Coventry Blaze were very Worth League champions |
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Post by currymonster666 on Jul 7, 2007 21:01:17 GMT
The league for us is the most important as there more taems to play and it also shows how well you may do in the play-offs
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Post by marshalfish on Jul 8, 2007 5:26:19 GMT
As has been said above, with the game count into consideration, the league has to be the more prestigious, but there is something special about any cup game, and to win one before fans of the majority of opposing teams from the league adds something else on top.
Lets just win the lot, and then there'll be no argument..!!!
(Runs and hides)
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Post by NickThePanther44 on Jul 8, 2007 10:21:09 GMT
i like the Play offs as it is, short and very sweet, not many times have i been so nervous then so happy at a hockey game as i was in Shef in the 2nd leg, incredible.
League proves you are the best team, no doubting that, this makes it the most important. the play offs is in second place followed by the CC
BKO, who cares
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Post by sawchuk on Jul 8, 2007 12:34:09 GMT
The Coca-Cola bowl was a marvellous tournament, we were worthy winners.
I vote for that.
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Post by dodit on Jul 9, 2007 9:53:45 GMT
League obviously
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Post by Frodo on Jul 9, 2007 10:00:45 GMT
Up until last year i had no preference, but now we've won the Playoff's i would like us to top the league.
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Post by Gilly on Jul 9, 2007 10:04:26 GMT
we now have no long running history of not winning the playoffs, and after 50 odd years without a league title for one of the most wealthy ice hockey clubs in england its just not on. So if anything i want the league and end this hoodoo that we have had since way before i was born !
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