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Post by Bagheera on Apr 6, 2024 22:16:48 GMT
Yes...then as you said, surely. In the event of teams being equal on points at the end of a season, the following criteria will decide the final league ranking; i. Total number of points. ii. Total number of games won in regulation time. iii. Total number of all games won (regulation, overtime and penalties). iv. The results of games played between the relevant teams by applying points won, games won in regulation time, all games won (regulation time/overtime/penalties), in that order of priority. Or, does the, in that order priority exclude the brackets(the way I first read it)? In which case we are down to tie breaker 6, away games. Dundee have 1 more point in away games.
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Post by Bagheera on Apr 6, 2024 22:13:47 GMT
We'd both have 15 regulation wins, and 6 overtime wins, 21 in total. Yes...then as you said, surely. In the event of teams being equal on points at the end of a season, the following criteria will decide the final league ranking; i. Total number of points. ii. Total number of games won in regulation time. iii. Total number of all games won (regulation, overtime and penalties). iv. The results of games played between the relevant teams by applying points won, games won in regulation time, all games won (regulation time/overtime/penalties), in that order of priority. Or, does the, in that order priority exclude the brackets(the way I first read it)? In which case we are down to tie breaker 6, away games.
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Post by Bagheera on Apr 6, 2024 22:11:46 GMT
Just got back from Altrimcham. Fantastic performance. To get such a convincing win with the top line not needing to trouble is some result. Rok came up big again.
So pleased we go in to tomorrow with a chance. Could even finish 7th. 🤣
The biggest shame will be that when our game finishes we'll have no idea if we'll see the team again.
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Post by Bagheera on Apr 6, 2024 22:07:10 GMT
Regulation/Overtime/penalties in that priority Panthers won in OT, Stars on penalties, therefore Panthers have the higher priority I missed the OT over penalties priority. I'd moved on to regulation losses. Also tied. Was about to look at tie breaker 6. That gets you in to away games. Thanks for saving me that.
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Post by Bagheera on Apr 6, 2024 21:53:29 GMT
Yes, done a bad one for us there. As Dundee have more games won than us (after regulation wins) assuming we win and they get a point. We have to rely on Glasgow only getting one and Coventry losing, leaving them below us. Depends how we win. If we win in regulation we take it. Our regulation win to their loss tonight has tied that up. Could go to 3rd tie breaker?
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Post by Bagheera on Apr 6, 2024 19:24:01 GMT
Anybody know 2nd tie break? Is it total wins?
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Post by Bagheera on Apr 6, 2024 18:34:54 GMT
Storm shelter feels like a Nottingham home game tonight. Great first 10 minutes. Manchester came on strong for a while before Panthers got a vital goal at the end of the period.
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Post by Bagheera on Apr 4, 2024 21:15:32 GMT
Brits (hopefully Neilson's relationship being in Nottingham means he'll be sticking around) Neill Despres Otto Roy Michaud Lunsjo Henbrant I would then look to upgrade/swap the rest. Only one I could be swayed by is Luciani, I said the other day on another thread that I admit he can score fairly frequently, but there's just something about him that stops me being a massive fan of his. I don't think we'll get all of those back, Otto is strongly linked to be heading out which is a real shame, but I hope we can keep as many of that list as we can, keep a core and build. Seen quite a few other people say they’d bring back both Roy and Michaud but doesn’t that drastically increase the likelihood that we’ll run into faceoff issues again? I know the importance of keeping a core but you’ve got to find that balance of keeping a core while avoiding making the same recruitment mistakes They dont have to play at centre. Michaud has often had games where he isn't. His point streak came when not taking face offs I believe. Again, you could easily do the same with Roy if it was felt it was needed. He'll take periods off when he cant get it working also.
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Post by Bagheera on Apr 4, 2024 17:18:03 GMT
All looks good news. Well done Panthers.
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Post by Bagheera on Apr 4, 2024 14:43:32 GMT
There would be absolutely nothing wrong whatsoever if players were rested for the playoffs. Not suggesting for a minute that will occur but it’s not some far fetched scenario. Sadly that also applies to Guldford and Cardiff too.
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Post by Bagheera on Apr 4, 2024 11:00:57 GMT
Lots of possibilities, but, simplest way to look at it is Panthers need 3 points from the weekend (and at least 1 on Saturday) to have any chance at all. 4 points would be ideal. 2 points is not enough in any scenario. A regulation loss in Manchester Saturday and it's season over.At least one point on Saturday and we're still in it. ... Unless Coventry and Glasgow both win (someone has to win the Dundee Fife game on Saturday, so that takes them out of it, I think), in which case we're done. 3 might be enough, if either Fife or Glasgow go pointless and Coventry get no more than 1 over the weekend. My head hurts... It's bonkers. If we only get a point Saturday we could still be in it, but Clan would also only need a point to be clear of us. Wouldn't even need a win.
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Post by Bagheera on Apr 3, 2024 21:31:40 GMT
Guildford and Cardiff are the teams we really need help from with them both reversing fixtures with Glasgow and Coventry at the weekend. Guildford worry me to be honest.
Still expect Fife and Dundee to contrive 2 or 3 points each.
3 points still remains enough for us at this point.
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Post by Bagheera on Apr 3, 2024 21:07:28 GMT
Sheffield make it 4 2.
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Post by Bagheera on Apr 3, 2024 8:44:57 GMT
Could be all over tonight. Wins needed by Sheffield, Manchester & Cardiff. But especially Manchester.
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Post by Bagheera on Apr 2, 2024 20:09:06 GMT
I known its wildly optimistic but I'd certainly take Roy, Nieminen, Michaud, Lunsjö, Henbrant and Neill back from the imports. I could be open to arguments on Caruso and Luciani. Agree on the forwards you mentioned. 50/50 on Michaud but Lunsjo is very underrated for me. He always sees to be the one who loses out when lines get reshuffled and gets stuck with Anderson, Pare or Welsh which starved him of points but he was on the form line in the league at one point with Michaud and Neilson and scored a hatful and always looks dangerous. Put him on a consistent and scoring line and there’s a potential PPG player there in my opinion. I’d add Despres to that list as well but not overly bothered by Luciani That's fair regards Lunsjo. Even filled on D in Cardiff when McGurty got injured.
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Post by Bagheera on Apr 2, 2024 19:36:39 GMT
I known its wildly optimistic but I'd certainly take Roy, Nieminen, Michaud, Lunsjö, Henbrant and Neill back from the imports. I could be open to arguments on Caruso and Luciani. I'd add Despres to my list all day. I'd take him over Caruso. I like both but not sure you can afford to have 2 at that age. I'd probably swap Luciani and Lunsjo over.
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Post by Bagheera on Apr 2, 2024 19:00:40 GMT
I don’t expect to see many back. I do see that a lot of social media is awash with “I want them all back” type comments, now I appreciate the sentiment attached to this group but that is so misguided (not surprised by some of the current fan base) but realistically there are maybe 3/4 maximum we should accept to see again and need to be aspiring for better. 3/4 is a little low for me. You still need bottom 6 forwards and there are enough there to make up a 3rd line. As i've said plenty over recent seasons, it's about players playing where they should be. Would be 3rd/4th liners are playing in our top 6 so more is expected of them. There are 2 Dmen i'd have back for sure, maybe 1 more and 5 or 6 forwards(imports of course). Whilst it's highly unlikely and not really what I mean, it sort of makes my point. I'd have Rok back as number 2, if we were bringing in a clear no1 ahead of him. Regards those wanting them all back. Fully agree. We know the type. The same ones that squeal at normal hockey bumps and hits.
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Post by Bagheera on Apr 2, 2024 4:41:59 GMT
All the rumours Ive heard suggest we'd be lucky to see anybody back. Certainly from the imports. Kevin Moore included in that? The few things i've heard have been more of an overall view than that. So not heard he wont. I have heard JP isn't likely to be back. I wouldn't rule out a few imports returning. You never know. Over recent months i've also heard a few may have been interested. The more recent rumours suggest none. I not that ITK that you can simply trust what I say.
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Post by Bagheera on Apr 1, 2024 18:23:37 GMT
All the rumours Ive heard suggest we'd be lucky to see anybody back. Certainly from the imports.
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Post by Bagheera on Apr 1, 2024 17:49:40 GMT
I havn't felt like this for a long time. When was our last cup final loss?
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Post by Bagheera on Apr 1, 2024 17:47:36 GMT
We are indeed all but done. Miracle needed. 3 points may still be enough. Win Saturday and hope results go our way and see what happens Sunday. Dont fancy our chances.
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Post by Bagheera on Apr 1, 2024 11:43:27 GMT
While it may not be feeling that great to be a part of it, the fact so much is riding on the final games of the season for so many teams is, on the other hand, kind of great fun. I'm hoping we do it and then can make at least some kind of playoff surge. If that happens this season could go down as The Great Escape (from the bottom of the table). The guys deserve to come away from this season with some kind of end of season bounce in their step at least. They've never quit. Hoping that Rok's wobbles are a thing of the past from now on. Think will take this one. Hoping for a statement win (4-0) and another shut-out but I'd settle for any type of shut-out. Would do the defence and the team the world of good. Hope: 4-0 Reality: 5-3 It's refreshing to have something to play for at this stage of the season, even if it os at the wrong end. As i've said before, I think getting to the play offs regardless of winning or losing in the QF will be good. Play off hockey is different and I think everybody deserves it.
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Post by Bagheera on Mar 31, 2024 21:20:08 GMT
I'd have zero issues with a Tetlow, Hazeldine, Kelsall, Ollie, Neilson Brit pack next season. That would be amongst the strongest in the league for depth. Agreed, also think it’s a Brit pack to see us through a number of seasons. On another tangent… Brett Perlini was at the forest game on saturday… Ha, Black would have to open his wallet for that. No chance. It should be a decision a CEO can make without a business owner, but Pacha is just a GM with a fancy title. Somebody else Black expects to be a puppet and a lightening rod to take all the grief.
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Post by Bagheera on Mar 31, 2024 21:17:12 GMT
That OT point for Blaze tonight is a real blow. Coventry have got to play Manchester and Guildford at home and Cardiff away, all of whom have their POQF ties set. Storm are wanting to play their QF leg first so whether they finish 4th or 5th doesn’t matter, which in turn means no need for Guildford to turn up. We probably need to hope that Sheffield beat Fife and Cardiff beat Dundee on Wednesday, which would drag them back into it. We have to turn up tomorrow though, we have to get behind them and push them on Those last 2 games for Dundee & Fife just give me little hope of catching those 2. I still think Glasgow and Coventry are our best hope. Those reaults mid week going our way would of course be welcome I get your point regards Coventrys opponents and it's a valid one, however they've only got a few games left now and I cant see them wanting to coast in to the play offs. It's important to go in with momentum and to get that play off intensity going. We'll just have to hope composed quality wins out over desperation.
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Post by Bagheera on Mar 31, 2024 19:29:44 GMT
It's a good point for Coventry, got 2 home games left in their last three to probably find 2 points? Manchester and Cardiff next so let's hope those 2 are 0 points. Just have to see how we go. I cant see us getting 4 points from Manchester, but you just never know. Win tomorrow and carry momentum into Saturday. If you somehow get 2 there then there would be a good chace we can beat them at home for 51 points. Hopefully we can get to 49 and it's enough.
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