So who said not to protect Evander? Come on...fess up!

The Kings would need at least 93, more realistically 94 points to make the playoffs. That means they have to go 8-0-1 in their final 9 games of the season. It's mathematically possible, although extremely unlikely.
- tkecanuck341

click bait...the Canes have way more chance but now its less fun to make sense for Ek !

So who said not to protect Evander? Come on...fess up!
- RhinoFan

yes so that you can protect Moulson...lol

The Kings are still very much in this...


Kings could go 9-0 rest of the way and still not make the playoffs

16 more days of projections

The Kings are still very much in this...


Kings could go 9-0 rest of the way and still not make the playoffs
- Gerk

The Kings are still very much in this...


Kings could go 9-0 rest of the way and still not make the playoffs
- Gerk

Meanwhile, the Wild, who are 2-8 in their last 10 are going to close out the season on a 7-0-2 run. That's awesome.

Meanwhile, the Wild, who are 2-8 in their last 10 are going to close out the season on a 7-0-2 run. That's awesome.
- MartiniMan

Some sweet 50/1 action on kings winning cup. Could put all that season ticket money on the kings and retire early ek.

He was whining on the Hockey Buzz show today about me and others correcting him that he had 7 right instead of 8.
- gergeswillems

stop it.

carolina, la and tampa are not in a playoff race.

the only playoff race that exists is the isles/bruins/leafs.
- Tumbleweed

There is a pretty good chance the Lightning pass the Islanders tonight, how can you feel so strongly that they are out?

There is a pretty good chance the Lightning pass the Islanders tonight, how can you feel so strongly that they are out?
- mikeq672

Isles will still have a game in hand, regardless of tonight's outcomes.

"Sabres protect Kane, NHL protects Crosby. Amirite?!"


NO

If Kane isn't protected, it's because they've cut a side deal for him to not be taken. You can't let a player you paid that much for in trade walk for nothing. You just CAN'T.

LA would have to win out to make the playoffs. And even then..If the Flames finish 5-3 LA is eliminated.

LA is out
- Santo_44

True, Flames aren't the closest team though....still next to impossible

If Kane isn't protected, it's because they've cut a side deal for him to not be taken. You can't let a player you paid that much for in trade walk for nothing. You just CAN'T.
- freedomgundam

The fact kane was not dealt at the deadline is baffling , then again I guess there's no market for him.

If Kane isn't protected, it's because they've cut a side deal for him to not be taken. You can't let a player you paid that much for in trade walk for nothing. You just CAN'T.
- freedomgundam

Let me preface this by saying I don't think Kane is a bad player or that the Sabres should let him walk for nothing.

You can't value a player based on what you paid for him though. When you drive a lemon off the lot sometimes the best option is to scrap it.

Lol that roster is so wretched it's hard to find enough guys to protect

I believe your prediction regarding the LA Kinds to be incorrect...

You have them predicted to finish 41/30/11 however they are already 35/31/7 so unless they have some kind of voodoo to remove a loss (and if they do, please direct that to the Leafs head office), I feel your prediction is incorrect...

I could be wrong though...

16 more days of projections
- Gerk

Say it aint so........

The fact kane was not dealt at the deadline is baffling , then again I guess there's no market for him.
- Alexzanki

yes so that you can protect Moulson...lol
- Xizord

Yeah him and Cody Hodgson

If Kane isn't protected, it's because they've cut a side deal for him to not be taken. You can't let a player you paid that much for in trade walk for nothing. You just CAN'T.
- freedomgundam

He brings with him the POTENTIAL of alot of unnecessary baggage with off ice problems. There are teams around the league that wont touch him for this reason.

LA is done.

He brings with him the POTENTIAL of alot of unnecessary baggage with off ice problems. There are teams around the league that wont touch him for this reason.
- BluesDroogie

For sure, just doubt that it's every team like has been suggested. Personally, I hope they can get him extended at a reasonable rate this offseason. He does bring potential risk, but also potential reward. He's a goal scorer in a league that has seen scoring drop.