- eichiefs9

Thank you!

Thank you!
- nyisles7

I really had to go

Interesting, okay. Why do you say that? Just curious.
- Ben Shelley

17-15-3 on the road is better than mediocre. Would say it's even a bit above average on the road.

I really had to go
- eichiefs9

- eichiefs9

Let's hope this isn't another kick in the nuts

eichiefs9, stop skipping leg day at the gym

- eichiefs9

I am not going to respond about him or the third and fourth line. They are doing what they are getting paid to do

eichiefs9, stop skipping leg day at the gym
- Symba.007

- eichiefs9

Lou came here with a 5 year plan and it's off to a pretty good start.

Lou came here with a 5 year plan and it's off to a pretty good start.
- nyisles7

How do you know

I am not going to respond about him or the third and fourth line. They are doing what they are getting paid to do
- kasperrko

How do you know
- Upstate_isles

Had beers with MM, Casey and Cpt. of course

Had beers with MM Casey and Cpt. of course
- nyisles7

- eichiefs9

They look the same going in as coming out

17-15-3 on the road is better than mediocre. Would say it's even a bit above average on the road.
- hscesq

Fair enough, I appreciate the input. This is how I would look at it:

Considering spots 8 and 9 are the middle point of a 16-team Eastern Conference, MTL falls into spot 9 in road points earned vs road points available, that's why I’d say it fits the mediocre category. Average for all of the Eastern Conference, but not very good for playoff teams and potential playoff teams.

Below is EC Road Points Earned vs Road Points Available This Season

1. Tampa Bay (24-7-2): 50 of possible 66 points (0.76 points %)
2. Toronto (21-9-4): 46 of possible 68 points (0.68 points %)
3. NY Islanders (19-11-3): 41 of possible 66 points (0.62 points %)
4. Columbus (20-12-1): 41 of possible 66 points (0.62 points %)
5. Washington (20-13-2): 42 of possible 70 points (0.60 points %)
6. Carolina (20-13-3): 43 of possible 72 points (0.60 points %)
7. Pittsburgh (17-11-7): 41 of possible 70 points (0.59 points %)
8. Boston (15-12-6): 36 of possible 66 points (0.55 points %)
9. Montreal (17-15-3): 37 of possible 70 points (0.53 points %)
10. Philadelphia (16-14-4): 36 of possible 68 points (0.53 points %)
11. Florida (12-15-6): 30 of possible 66 points (0.45 points %)
12. NY Rangers (11-18-5): 27 of possible 68 points (0.40 points %)
13. Buffalo (11-19-5): 27 of possible 70 points (0.39 points %)
14. Detroit (11-19-5): 27 of possible 70 points (0.39 points %)
15. New Jersey (9-24-3): 21 of possible 72 points (0.29 points %)
16. Ottawa (9-25-2): 20 of possible 72 points (0.28 points %)

Fair enough, I appreciate the input. This is how I would look at it:

Considering spots 8 and 9 are the middle point of a 16-team Eastern Conference, MTL falls into spot 9 in road points earned vs road points available, that's why I’d say it fits the mediocre category. Average for all of the Eastern Conference, but not very good for playoff teams and potential playoff teams.

Below is EC Road Points Earned vs Road Points Available This Season

1. Tampa Bay (24-7-2): 50 of possible 66 points (0.76 points %)
2. Toronto (21-9-4): 46 of possible 68 points (0.68 points %)
3. NY Islanders (19-11-3): 41 of possible 66 points (0.62 points %)
4. Columbus (20-12-1): 41 of possible 66 points (0.62 points %)
5. Washington (20-13-2): 42 of possible 70 points (0.60 points %)
6. Carolina (20-13-3): 43 of possible 72 points (0.60 points %)
7. Pittsburgh (17-11-7): 41 of possible 70 points (0.59 points %)
8. Boston (15-12-6): 36 of possible 66 points (0.55 points %)
9. Montreal (17-15-3): 37 of possible 70 points (0.53 points %)
10. Philadelphia (16-14-4): 36 of possible 68 points (0.53 points %)
11. Florida (12-15-6): 30 of possible 66 points (0.45 points %)
12. NY Rangers (11-18-5): 27 of possible 68 points (0.40 points %)
13. Buffalo (11-19-5): 27 of possible 70 points (0.39 points %)
14. Detroit (11-19-5): 27 of possible 70 points (0.39 points %)
15. New Jersey (9-24-3): 21 of possible 72 points (0.29 points %)
16. Ottawa (9-25-2): 20 of possible 72 points (0.28 points %)
- Ben Shelley

Looks like your middle of the road opinion was spot on Ben

- eichiefs9

No nugz, just beers.

Fair enough, I appreciate the input. This is how I would look at it:

Considering spots 8 and 9 are the middle point of a 16-team Eastern Conference, MTL falls into spot 9 in road points earned vs road points available, that's why I’d say it fits the mediocre category. Average for all of the Eastern Conference, but not very good for playoff teams and potential playoff teams.

Below is EC Road Points Earned vs Road Points Available This Season

1. Tampa Bay (24-7-2): 50 of possible 66 points (0.76 points %)
2. Toronto (21-9-4): 46 of possible 68 points (0.68 points %)
3. NY Islanders (19-11-3): 41 of possible 66 points (0.62 points %)
4. Columbus (20-12-1): 41 of possible 66 points (0.62 points %)
5. Washington (20-13-2): 42 of possible 70 points (0.60 points %)
6. Carolina (20-13-3): 43 of possible 72 points (0.60 points %)
7. Pittsburgh (17-11-7): 41 of possible 70 points (0.59 points %)
8. Boston (15-12-6): 36 of possible 66 points (0.55 points %)
9. Montreal (17-15-3): 37 of possible 70 points (0.53 points %)
10. Philadelphia (16-14-4): 36 of possible 68 points (0.53 points %)
11. Florida (12-15-6): 30 of possible 66 points (0.45 points %)
12. NY Rangers (11-18-5): 27 of possible 68 points (0.40 points %)
13. Buffalo (11-19-5): 27 of possible 70 points (0.39 points %)
14. Detroit (11-19-5): 27 of possible 70 points (0.39 points %)
15. New Jersey (9-24-3): 21 of possible 72 points (0.29 points %)
16. Ottawa (9-25-2): 20 of possible 72 points (0.28 points %)
- Ben Shelley

That's a different, and very specific point. As far as general rules go, if you can play at, or around .500 on the road, your chances of making the playoffs increase.

No nugz, just beers.
- nyisles7

beer nugz

Looks like your middle of the road opinion was spot on Ben

- nyisles7

Middle of the road, is not mediocre.

Looks like your middle of the road opinion was spot on Ben

- nyisles7

Talk about supporting your point I like it

Talk about supporting your point I like it
- Upstate_isles

For sure the stats are impressive, and support the point of this season's available road points, yes.

Then again, even 9th out of 16 is just below average, which I wouldn't consider mediocre.

Fair enough, I appreciate the input. This is how I would look at it:

Considering spots 8 and 9 are the middle point of a 16-team Eastern Conference, MTL falls into spot 9 in road points earned vs road points available, that's why I’d say it fits the mediocre category. Average for all of the Eastern Conference, but not very good for playoff teams and potential playoff teams.

Below is EC Road Points Earned vs Road Points Available This Season

1. Tampa Bay (24-7-2): 50 of possible 66 points (0.76 points %)
2. Toronto (21-9-4): 46 of possible 68 points (0.68 points %)
3. NY Islanders (19-11-3): 41 of possible 66 points (0.62 points %)
4. Columbus (20-12-1): 41 of possible 66 points (0.62 points %)
5. Washington (20-13-2): 42 of possible 70 points (0.60 points %)
6. Carolina (20-13-3): 43 of possible 72 points (0.60 points %)
7. Pittsburgh (17-11-7): 41 of possible 70 points (0.59 points %)
8. Boston (15-12-6): 36 of possible 66 points (0.55 points %)
9. Montreal (17-15-3): 37 of possible 70 points (0.53 points %)
10. Philadelphia (16-14-4): 36 of possible 68 points (0.53 points %)
11. Florida (12-15-6): 30 of possible 66 points (0.45 points %)
12. NY Rangers (11-18-5): 27 of possible 68 points (0.40 points %)
13. Buffalo (11-19-5): 27 of possible 70 points (0.39 points %)
14. Detroit (11-19-5): 27 of possible 70 points (0.39 points %)
15. New Jersey (9-24-3): 21 of possible 72 points (0.29 points %)
16. Ottawa (9-25-2): 20 of possible 72 points (0.28 points %)
- Ben Shelley

BOOM! Benny bringin' the heat!

- eichiefs9

Lol no I am not. Granted he is not gifted offensively but our penalty kill has been a hundred times better and he is an upgrade over others on the defensive side and once again that is what he is getting paid for.

Right Ben??