Western Conference Playoff Projections

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Playoff Math — Another Magic Number

Another day, another 5,000 views, statistics, omens and other indicia of who will make the playoffs, when the CBJ will clinch, etc. etc. In keeping with the spirit of service to my loyal readership, I humbly offer yet another statistical way to evaluate the crazy Western Conference Playoff Race (henceforth referred to simply as the [...]

March 25th, 2009 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Playoff Update

Here is the most recent playoff update, through the games of yesterday. This is based on every team playing at their overall pace for the remainder of the year, so that this takes ups and downs along the way into account. Division winners get top 3 seeds. 1. San Jose 120 points2. Detroit 117 points3. [...]

March 9th, 2009 | | 2 comments | Continued
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Monday Miscellany

Just a few tidbits to share as we start off a very busy hockey week for CBJ fans:Playoff Math — Chapter 1 Here are the updated standings, projected to year end, based upon each team playing at the same pace they have season to date: (Division winners get top 3 slots)1. San Jose 126 points2. [...]

February 16th, 2009 | | 2 comments | Continued
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Playoff Prospects — Where Things Stand Now, What The Schedule Holds

OK, since every pundit on the planet is weighing in on who is going to make the playoffs and who isn’t, despite the fact that everyone has between 30 and 34 games left in the season, I thought I might take my own shot at it, using some numbers to support my case. First, let’s [...]

February 3rd, 2009 | | 3 comments | Continued