Would you rather draw the 6th seed? Or the 4th seed?

[irishwhip03]

If you had to pick.

6th seed most likely draws either the Panthers or the Caps..I think we would have a really good shot at beating either of em.

4th seed probably gets the Pens or Flyers but gives us home ice..home games are nice. And would be double as nice with the financial situation. But the Flyers and Pens both draw a good number of fans to the Rock.

 

[devs30rko]

6th.

I like the southeast matchup regardless of how ovi plays, and im a believer that as a whole this team is way better than its standing

 

[CalamityX11]

Like to avoid playing the flyers...

Don't mind and not scared of anyone else... including the Bruins. IMO, the flyers play a style/way that hurts our team more so than others.

I like our chances, home ice hasn't done sh*t for us in awhile so I won't mind not having it.

As long as we make the playoffs, I'm good for the most part.

 

[irishwhip03]

Yeah only thing I like about a Flyers matchup is their shaky goaltending..all that money for Bryz and they still dont have a number 1.

Brian Boucher aint walking threw that door..atleast I hope not.

 

[nj_cup]

With crosby that could get tricky. Without him then you saw yesterday the type of team you will face. Flyers are a tough matchup but nothing like they were 2 years ago no pronger Richards or carter. They would be the toughest matchup of the 4 listed. Panthers just like the rangers imo are primed for a 1st round ko. I think the panthers would be just happy to get to the playoffs. Caps are going to be tough becaise you know ovechkin is due to break out in the playoffs once

 

[nj_cup]

Flyers and bruins are scary because they do have deep teams. That's a problem for our defense. Washington and Pitt with sid out are one lines which are good for d matchups

 

[irishwhip03]

I think the Bruins would sweep us. Or at the very least take us in 5. They are just too deep and have 2 above average goalies.

Im really hoping either the Flyers or Pens take a nose dive in the 2nd half and get to play the Rags in the 1st round. That would be sweet.

 

[kellmit]

I would love a first round with either the Rags or the Panthers and wouldn't mind anyone else except for Boston they would not only beat us they would make us look terrible doing it

 

[Devsfan4life95]

Like to avoid playing the flyers...

Don't mind and not scared of anyone else... including the Bruins. IMO, the flyers play a style/way that hurts our team more so than others.

I like our chances, home ice hasn't done sh*t for us in awhile so I won't mind not having it.

As long as we make the playoffs, I'm good for the most part.

Could not agree more!!!!!!

 

[TheRobotDevil]

Way to early for me to think about.I expect A lot of shifting between now and the end of the year.As far as playoff matchups I'll be happy just to have the devils make the playoffs

 

[MCDevils]

I'm predicting we'll be playing the 7 seed.

 

[TiLoBrown]

So you're expecting us to be 2nd?

 

[MCDevils]

So you're expecting us to be 2nd?

Affirmative.

 

[Vadered]

The best shot for the Devils is the sixth seed, assuming of course they don't win the division. It's the best shot for any team that doesn't win its division this year, really, because the SE teams would barely qualify for the playoffs if they weren't given automatic home games, and I think most would rather play Florida on the road than Pitt/Philly at home, or even worse, on the road.

Either way, the Bruins and Rangers are looking pretty rough right now and I'd want to avoid them if possible.

 

[nj_cup]

rangers have to be the worst 1st place team i've seen since the devils in those 97-98 seasons. zero offense and try to win games 2-1. powerplay is even worse then ours was then!

 

[MCDevils]

Hey, they've been trying to imitate the Devils for 15 years. They're just not as good at it.

 

[nj_cup]

come round 1 they will for sure!

 

[irishwhip03]

If Lundqvist doesnt stand on his head in the playoffs they arent going anywhere..he's a great goalie and he will probably win the Vezina but the way they play offense is down right ugly at times. Especially against good defensive teams.

 

[CalamityX11]

Anyone but the Flyers, i will stand by this...

Good to see the team progressing and moving up.

 

[CalamityX11]

2011-12 NHL Regular Season Conference Standings - National Hockey League - ESPN

Standings ATM, we're lookin vs the Panthers in rd 1 as a 6th seed. We're basically anywhere from 4-7 right now.

Wouldn't mind playing the penguins but i doubt the flyers will drop low enough....

almost there!