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Post by dannycater on Apr 7, 2024 15:03:31 GMT
Going back to the op, I wanted to be pissed at PK when he omitted the Bs from his Eastern contenders between periods of the Fla game. But I wasn’t. I agree. I just don’t see them being much of a threat for the cup. Unless the Huggie Bears take them there. I REALLY hope that I’m wrong. Or that I’m right and the goalies do their thing. I agree… they certainly have looked better lately. But unfortunately their improved play + FLA coming back to Earth a little has actually hurt them. Now they could finish first in the division, second in the conference, setting them up for a first round matchup with Tampa, and we know how those go. This team is a perennial playoff bust and there will be no change in that this year, great regular season notwithstanding. This team deserves a ton of credit for what they are accomplishing this regular season. Their post historic run budget was patched together with spit and masking tape and they lost 2 franchise icons and an immeasurable amount of leadership besides. What they have accomplished as a group this regular season should be celebrated for years to come. But they are not remotely a Cup contender. You are on ludes.
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Post by dannycater on Apr 7, 2024 15:05:44 GMT
fiber, pletch, you guys are something else of late...be disbelievers, fine. Your right as fans. Go B's!
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Post by thanx4memORRies on Apr 7, 2024 15:10:19 GMT
Going back to the op, I wanted to be pissed at PK when he omitted the Bs from his Eastern contenders between periods of the Fla game. But I wasn’t. I agree. I just don’t see them being much of a threat for the cup. Unless the Huggie Bears take them there. I REALLY hope that I’m wrong. Or that I’m right and the goalies do their thing. I agree… they certainly have looked better lately. But unfortunately their improved play + FLA coming back to Earth a little has actually hurt them. Now they could finish first in the division, second in the conference, setting them up for a first round matchup with Tampa, and we know how those go. This team is a perennial playoff bust and there will be no change in that this year, great regular season notwithstanding. This team deserves a ton of credit for what they are accomplishing this regular season. Their post historic run budget was patched together with spit and masking tape and they lost 2 franchise icons and an immeasurable amount of leadership besides. What they have accomplished as a group this regular season should be celebrated for years to come. But they are not remotely a Cup contender. Get ready for the onslaught…. Don’t like what’s looking to be more and more the B’S first round opponent either…. Here’s hoping the Laffs lose all their remaining games….
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Post by dezaruchi on Apr 7, 2024 20:07:45 GMT
I agree… they certainly have looked better lately. But unfortunately their improved play + FLA coming back to Earth a little has actually hurt them. Now they could finish first in the division, second in the conference, setting them up for a first round matchup with Tampa, and we know how those go. This team is a perennial playoff bust and there will be no change in that this year, great regular season notwithstanding. This team deserves a ton of credit for what they are accomplishing this regular season. Their post historic run budget was patched together with spit and masking tape and they lost 2 franchise icons and an immeasurable amount of leadership besides. What they have accomplished as a group this regular season should be celebrated for years to come. But they are not remotely a Cup contender. Get ready for the onslaught…. Don’t like what’s looking to be more and more the B’S first round opponent either…. Here’s hoping the Laffs lose all their remaining games…. I think we all need to recognize that there aren't going to be any easy matchups for anyone. I don't see any first round matchups in the East that will have a clear favourite and underdog. Whoever makes it in 7 or 8th place will have to be playing some really good hockey to have made that happen.
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Post by pletchner on Apr 7, 2024 20:38:38 GMT
fiber, pletch, you guys are something else of late...be disbelievers, fine. You’re right as fans. Go B's! Sorry,Danny Boy, just the way I feel. Btw, go back and watch the Cats second goal (at 4on 4). Tell me if you notice anything.
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Post by dannycater on Apr 7, 2024 20:40:23 GMT
fiber, pletch, you guys are something else of late...be disbelievers, fine. You’re right as fans. Go B's! Sorry,Danny Boy, just the way I feel. Btw, go back and watch the Cats second goal (at 4on 4). Tell me if you notice anything. I noticed that the B's swept the Red Panther Party
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Post by mdsizzle on Apr 7, 2024 21:52:32 GMT
Sorry,Danny Boy, just the way I feel. Btw, go back and watch the Cats second goal (at 4on 4). Tell me if you notice anything. I noticed that the B's swept the Red Panther Party Sorry to drop a sizzling deuce here, but it's just the regular season... I mean, it's cute and all, but the sweep ultimately mean two things... jack and shit. If I had it my way, I'd gladly lose every single game from here on out just to actually be healthy and ready to play come round one. Don't give a wet fart about home ice. Don't give a wet fart about who or where we play. Just be fucking ready to go to war. That it. No Mas!
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Post by dannycater on Apr 7, 2024 22:55:27 GMT
I noticed that the B's swept the Red Panther Party Sorry to drop a sizzling deuce here, but it's just the regular season... I mean, it's cute and all, but the sweep ultimately mean two things... jack and shit. If I had it my way, I'd gladly lose every single game from here on out just to actually be healthy and ready to play come round one. Don't give a wet fart about home ice. Don't give a wet fart about who or where we play. Just be fucking ready to go to war. That it. No Mas! You suck and alsa is on your ass...:-)
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Post by dannycater on Apr 7, 2024 22:58:16 GMT
By the way, I'M GOING ALL CAPS..FUCK EVERY LAST ONE YOU NAYSAYING, BUTT-HURT, MOFOS...SUCK IT UP AND BE A B'S FAN...IT'S NOT THAT HARD TO SHOW CONFIDENCE AND BE WILLING TO JUST SAY LAST YEAR FUCKING HAPPENED, JUST LIKE 2019, AND 1979, AND THE OILERS JINX, AND 2013 AND 2010...IT'S CALLED FUCKING HOCKEY...ASSSHOLES..SO SICK OF THE WOE IS ME, OH IT'S SO HARD TO ROOT FOR THE TEAM BECAUSE THEY ARE ABOUT TO FAIL, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH...OMG..IT'S LIKE READING A STEVEGM POINT-COUNTER POINT...TIRED OF IT....*steve, it's just an analogy, not to be taken seriously, and actually you have more confidence then about 10 posters in here."....and oh yeah....Go B's!....
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Post by dannycater on Apr 7, 2024 23:00:25 GMT
And oh yeah, I'm feeling it.
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Post by thanx4memORRies on Apr 7, 2024 23:10:40 GMT
Get ready for the onslaught…. Don’t like what’s looking to be more and more the B’S first round opponent either…. Here’s hoping the Laffs lose all their remaining games…. I think we all need to recognize that there aren't going to be any easy matchups for anyone. I don't see any first round matchups in the East that will have a clear favourite and underdog. Whoever makes it in 7 or 8th place will have to be playing some really good hockey to have made that happen. Honestly I’d take the Laffs or whatever eighth seed is left standing when the dust settles…. The two Russian game changers on the Bolts worry me….
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Post by The OC on Apr 7, 2024 23:30:45 GMT
I noticed that the B's swept the Red Panther Party Sorry to drop a sizzling deuce here, but it's just the regular season... I mean, it's cute and all, but the sweep ultimately mean two things... jack and shit. If I had it my way, I'd gladly lose every single game from here on out just to actually be healthy and ready to play come round one. Don't give a wet fart about home ice. Don't give a wet fart about who or where we play. Just be fucking ready to go to war. That it. No Mas! Well, yes and no. Obviously it's regular season. But last year Boston had a winning regular season record against every team but two: OTT and FLA. They drew FLA in the playoffs and narrowly lost. Going 4-0 against the cats obviously doesn't count to get you 4 wins to advance past them in the playoffs, but it does perhaps indicate they are better built for a head to head matchup than they were last year. Like last year, FLA has taken the approach to bully opponents, leading the league in penalties. This year's Bruins team is significantly bigger and tougher, and have jumped from 14th to 2nd in hits (just behind the Panthers). Being bigger and just as physical while taking significantly less penalties seems to be a blueprint for success against the Cats.
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Post by fiberglassmask on Apr 8, 2024 2:39:22 GMT
And oh yeah, I'm feeling it. I’m glad, man, I love fans who can “show confidence” just because they are a fan. I truly hope you get to tell us naysayers how right you were.
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Post by stevegm on Apr 8, 2024 11:52:08 GMT
By the way, I'M GOING ALL CAPS..FUCK EVERY LAST ONE YOU NAYSAYING, BUTT-HURT, MOFOS...SUCK IT UP AND BE A B'S FAN...IT'S NOT THAT HARD TO SHOW CONFIDENCE AND BE WILLING TO JUST SAY LAST YEAR FUCKING HAPPENED, JUST LIKE 2019, AND 1979, AND THE OILERS JINX, AND 2013 AND 2010...IT'S CALLED FUCKING HOCKEY...ASSSHOLES..SO SICK OF THE WOE IS ME, OH IT'S SO HARD TO ROOT FOR THE TEAM BECAUSE THEY ARE ABOUT TO FAIL, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH...OMG..IT'S LIKE READING A STEVEGM POINT-COUNTER POINT...TIRED OF IT....*steve, it's just an analogy, not to be taken seriously, and actually you have more confidence then about 10 posters in here."....and oh yeah....Go B's!.... some like to engage in logical hockey talk. that seems to threaten you....and I guess it should because you rarely make, or counter any of it. you just squeal more often, and louder than anyone else here. "woe is fuckin me"? is that your interpretation to what those guys are saying???
the reality is simple. most of the professional hockey world does not include the B's as Cup favorites. it isn't negativity, nor is it gospel. it just is.
the interesting discussion should be "why". why are most saying and thinking this?
it also shouldn't be lost on you... that year in and year out, most of them are wrong. virtually every team is not going to win the stanley cup, and some fans "attitude" isn't going to change that. the difference between last years team and this one? they appeared much stronger than anyone else, therefore were assigned the best odds. most don't see that level of strength going in this year. is that surprising?
so to give you an analogy, Gladys Kravitz..many thought the Bruins should win. Now they think it's a possibility they can win. if you asked all of those pundits you're so rattled by..just one question, it would screw your head on correctly for a moment. "so do you think it's impossible for the Bruins to win the Cup?" Every single one would say,.. "of course not, you dope".
virtually every year, some cup favorites go down in the first round. everyone of hockey substance, then updates their thought process. you always try and villanize that, in favour of your mindless screaming.
that gets tiring too
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Post by socca10 on Apr 8, 2024 12:47:44 GMT
I like the Bruins' chances this year, as much as anyone's. I loved their chances last season, and still think they blew it more than FLA did anything. I thought the Panthers sucked last year, even in the playoffs, but they still managed a long Cup run, the fuckers. Probably how non-Bruins fans felt in 2011. Except at least back then we had a goalie standing on his head and some future HOF players anchoring the team. Panthers had none of that last season.
I don't know if you can favor anyone for the Cup this year, I think there's as much "parity" across the playoff field as there has ever been. Just need grit, skill and a lot of luck and the B's can get to the Finals... or get dumped in the first round. That's what makes the playoffs fun!
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Post by dannycater on Apr 8, 2024 12:50:05 GMT
By the way, I'M GOING ALL CAPS..FUCK EVERY LAST ONE YOU NAYSAYING, BUTT-HURT, MOFOS...SUCK IT UP AND BE A B'S FAN...IT'S NOT THAT HARD TO SHOW CONFIDENCE AND BE WILLING TO JUST SAY LAST YEAR FUCKING HAPPENED, JUST LIKE 2019, AND 1979, AND THE OILERS JINX, AND 2013 AND 2010...IT'S CALLED FUCKING HOCKEY...ASSSHOLES..SO SICK OF THE WOE IS ME, OH IT'S SO HARD TO ROOT FOR THE TEAM BECAUSE THEY ARE ABOUT TO FAIL, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH...OMG..IT'S LIKE READING A STEVEGM POINT-COUNTER POINT...TIRED OF IT....*steve, it's just an analogy, not to be taken seriously, and actually you have more confidence then about 10 posters in here."....and oh yeah....Go B's!.... some like to engage in logical hockey talk. that seems to threaten you....and I guess it should because you rarely make, or counter any of it. you just squeal more often, and louder than anyone else here. "woe is fuckin me"? is that your interpretation to what those guys are saying???
the reality is simple. most of the professional hockey world does not include the B's as Cup favorites. it isn't negativity, nor is it gospel. it just is.
the interesting discussion should be "why". why are most saying and thinking this?
it also shouldn't be lost on you... that year in and year out, most of them are wrong. virtually every team is not going to win the stanley cup, and some fans "attitude" isn't going to change that. the difference between last years team and this one? they appeared much stronger than anyone else, therefore were assigned the best odds. most don't see that level of strength going in this year. is that surprising?
so to give you an analogy, Gladys Kravitz..many thought the Bruins should win. Now they think it's a possibility they can win. if you asked all of those pundits you're so rattled by..just one question, it would screw your head on correctly for a moment. "so do you think it's impossible for the Bruins to win the Cup?" Every single one would say,.. "of course not, you dope".
virtually every year, some cup favorites go down in the first round. everyone of hockey substance, then updates their thought process. you always try and villanize that, in favour of your mindless screaming.
that gets tiring tooI knew I shouldn't have dragged his name into that post...sorry, guys
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Post by kelvana33 on Apr 8, 2024 13:34:23 GMT
As a fellow Bruin fan said to me, "this is a flawed Boston team". I agree and very "bipolar" if you will. A player like Grzelcyk will get pounded and exposed in the post-season. But it's all about the 1st round. I do think the Bruins can get into the 2nd round with this roster. And like 2019, after that, you just never know. They could be in the Cup finals, they could be out in first round. I have no idea, but lets go, should be fun.
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Post by stevegm on Apr 8, 2024 14:39:16 GMT
some like to engage in logical hockey talk. that seems to threaten you....and I guess it should because you rarely make, or counter any of it. you just squeal more often, and louder than anyone else here. "woe is fuckin me"? is that your interpretation to what those guys are saying???
the reality is simple. most of the professional hockey world does not include the B's as Cup favorites. it isn't negativity, nor is it gospel. it just is.
the interesting discussion should be "why". why are most saying and thinking this?
it also shouldn't be lost on you... that year in and year out, most of them are wrong. virtually every team is not going to win the stanley cup, and some fans "attitude" isn't going to change that. the difference between last years team and this one? they appeared much stronger than anyone else, therefore were assigned the best odds. most don't see that level of strength going in this year. is that surprising?
so to give you an analogy, Gladys Kravitz..many thought the Bruins should win. Now they think it's a possibility they can win. if you asked all of those pundits you're so rattled by..just one question, it would screw your head on correctly for a moment. "so do you think it's impossible for the Bruins to win the Cup?" Every single one would say,.. "of course not, you dope".
virtually every year, some cup favorites go down in the first round. everyone of hockey substance, then updates their thought process. you always try and villanize that, in favour of your mindless screaming.
that gets tiring too I knew I shouldn't have dragged his name into that post...sorry, guys and now you think you're speaking for humanity.
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Post by bookboy007 on Apr 8, 2024 14:42:48 GMT
Not to create another Grz-storm, but man, this feels like another "I feel what I feel" vs. evidence conversation. And the negative side that says the Bruins aren't a contender, to me, is suffering from a hangover from last year, the uncomfortably long stretch in the second half where the Bruins played worse than they have in half a decade with the exception of the first two months when Krejci when to play in the Czechia, and the media hyping the shit out of their usual darlings.
Consider the Bruins record against ALL of today's playoff teams.
v. Tampa - 1-1-2, outscored them 14-13. v. Toronto - 4-0-0, 14 goals to 7. v. Florida - 4-0-0, 13 goals to 8. v. Detroit - 2-2-0, 15-14 in goals. (11-3-1 total)
v. NYR - 0-2-1, 7-14 v. CAR - 1-1-0 with one to go, 6-4 v. NYI - 2-1-0, 10-11 (3-4-1)
v. Dal - 2-0-0, 6-5 v. Col - 1-0-1, 8-5 v. Wpg - 1-1-0, 5-6 v. Nsh - 2-0-0, 6-2 (6-1-1)
v. Van - 1-0-1, 6-3 v. Edm - 1-0-1, 7-7 v. LAK - 1-0-1, 8-7 v. VGK - 1-0-1, 6-6 (4-0-4)
The Bruins have a losing record against exactly 2 playoff teams of the 15 others in the dance right now. They've swept two teams in their division. Overall, their record against playoff teams is 24-8-7. They lost just one game in regulation to the entire Western slate of teams. The Rangers and the Dead Things are the only playoff teams to beat them twice in regulation.
Sizz is right - it means nothing once the puck drops. But it should mean that if you're going to judge them before the puck drops on the playoffs, you look at this as evidence that maybe they deserve more consideration than they're getting considering Florida and Toronto continue to be media darlings, as do teams that couldn't beat the Bruins in regulation in Colorado, Dallas and Edmonton. No 3 on 3 garbage and no shootouts in the playoffs.
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Post by islamorada on Apr 8, 2024 14:57:19 GMT
Not to create another Grz-storm, but man, this feels like another "I feel what I feel" vs. evidence conversation. And the negative side that says the Bruins aren't a contender, to me, is suffering from a hangover from last year, the uncomfortably long stretch in the second half where the Bruins played worse than they have in half a decade with the exception of the first two months when Krejci when to play in the Czechia, and the media hyping the shit out of their usual darlings. Consider the Bruins record against ALL of today's playoff teams. v. Tampa - 1-1-2, outscored them 14-13. v. Toronto - 4-0-0, 14 goals to 7. v. Florida - 4-0-0, 13 goals to 8. v. Detroit - 2-2-0, 15-14 in goals. (11-3-1 total) v. NYR - 0-2-1, 7-14 v. CAR - 1-1-0 with one to go, 6-4 v. NYI - 2-1-0, 10-11 (3-4-1) v. Dal - 2-0-0, 6-5 v. Col - 1-0-1, 8-5 v. Wpg - 1-1-0, 5-6 v. Nsh - 2-0-0, 6-2 (6-1-1) v. Van - 1-0-1, 6-3 v. Edm - 1-0-1, 7-7 v. LAK - 1-0-1, 8-7 v. VGK - 1-0-1, 6-6 (4-0-4) The Bruins have a losing record against exactly 2 playoff teams of the 15 others in the dance right now. They've swept two teams in their division. Overall, their record against playoff teams is 24-8-7. They lost just one game in regulation to the entire Western slate of teams. The Rangers and the Dead Things are the only playoff teams to beat them twice in regulation. Sizz is right - it means nothing once the puck drops. But it should mean that if you're going to judge them before the puck drops on the playoffs, you look at this as evidence that maybe they deserve more consideration than they're getting considering Florida and Toronto continue to be media darlings, as do teams that couldn't beat the Bruins in regulation in Colorado, Dallas and Edmonton. No 3 on 3 garbage and no shootouts in the playoffs. Screw the stats, if the Bs play to the best of their abilities then this fan is just fine. Parcellian perceptions are real. I am amazed at the "hurt feelings" from the past failures I read on here. I will repeat what I said in 2011, "fear no team" especially before the Montreal series that year.
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Post by thanx4memORRies on Apr 8, 2024 15:19:02 GMT
Not to create another Grz-storm, but man, this feels like another "I feel what I feel" vs. evidence conversation. And the negative side that says the Bruins aren't a contender, to me, is suffering from a hangover from last year, the uncomfortably long stretch in the second half where the Bruins played worse than they have in half a decade with the exception of the first two months when Krejci when to play in the Czechia, and the media hyping the shit out of their usual darlings. Consider the Bruins record against ALL of today's playoff teams. v. Tampa - 1-1-2, outscored them 14-13. v. Toronto - 4-0-0, 14 goals to 7. v. Florida - 4-0-0, 13 goals to 8. v. Detroit - 2-2-0, 15-14 in goals. (11-3-1 total) v. NYR - 0-2-1, 7-14 v. CAR - 1-1-0 with one to go, 6-4 v. NYI - 2-1-0, 10-11 (3-4-1) v. Dal - 2-0-0, 6-5 v. Col - 1-0-1, 8-5 v. Wpg - 1-1-0, 5-6 v. Nsh - 2-0-0, 6-2 (6-1-1) v. Van - 1-0-1, 6-3 v. Edm - 1-0-1, 7-7 v. LAK - 1-0-1, 8-7 v. VGK - 1-0-1, 6-6 (4-0-4) The Bruins have a losing record against exactly 2 playoff teams of the 15 others in the dance right now. They've swept two teams in their division. Overall, their record against playoff teams is 24-8-7. They lost just one game in regulation to the entire Western slate of teams. The Rangers and the Dead Things are the only playoff teams to beat them twice in regulation. Sizz is right - it means nothing once the puck drops. But it should mean that if you're going to judge them before the puck drops on the playoffs, you look at this as evidence that maybe they deserve more consideration than they're getting considering Florida and Toronto continue to be media darlings, as do teams that couldn't beat the Bruins in regulation in Colorado, Dallas and Edmonton. No 3 on 3 garbage and no shootouts in the playoffs. Ok, so the B’S have about a 6% chance of lifting Lord Stanley….
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Post by dannycater on Apr 8, 2024 15:25:15 GMT
The Seven Percent Solution
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Post by thanx4memORRies on Apr 8, 2024 15:28:37 GMT
The Seven Percent Solution We’ll give the favourites the 7%….
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Post by Fletcher on Apr 8, 2024 18:25:31 GMT
As a fellow Bruin fan said to me, "this is a flawed Boston team". I agree and very "bipolar" if you will. A player like Grzelcyk will get pounded and exposed in the post-season. But it's all about the 1st round. I do think the Bruins can get into the 2nd round with this roster. And like 2019, after that, you just never know. They could be in the Cup finals, they could be out in first round. I have no idea, but lets go, should be fun. Yes. Especially when there is a ton of parity this year, as far as I can tell. I don't look at any opponent in the East and think "oh, the Bruins are gonna whoop them". I also don't fear any opponent, at all. Nobody is that impressive. Any team could win Round 1, for sure. I think the Bruins are a little thin on Defense, a little thin at Center, and probably have less key leadership than in recent years (no Chara, no Bergeron). But every team seems a little thin on defense, honestly. And most have worse goaltending than the Bruins. Most of the playoff teams are more streaky, have worse records, and less playoff experience. And nobody really expected a 60-point season from Coyle, and more-or-less 20g-20a seasons from Frederic, Geekie, and Heinen. They might actually be better than they are perceived on paper. I don't think much about who they get in Round 1. Whoever it is -- they could lose and they could win. Let's get on with it, and stop the hand-wringing that they might not be good enough to win a Cup. That feeling could be directed at every single NHL team.
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Post by The OC on Apr 8, 2024 18:29:20 GMT
Not to create another Grz-storm, but man, this feels like another "I feel what I feel" vs. evidence conversation. And the negative side that says the Bruins aren't a contender, to me, is suffering from a hangover from last year, the uncomfortably long stretch in the second half where the Bruins played worse than they have in half a decade with the exception of the first two months when Krejci when to play in the Czechia, and the media hyping the shit out of their usual darlings. Consider the Bruins record against ALL of today's playoff teams. v. Tampa - 1-1-2, outscored them 14-13. v. Toronto - 4-0-0, 14 goals to 7. v. Florida - 4-0-0, 13 goals to 8. v. Detroit - 2-2-0, 15-14 in goals. (11-3-1 total) v. NYR - 0-2-1, 7-14 v. CAR - 1-1-0 with one to go, 6-4 v. NYI - 2-1-0, 10-11 (3-4-1) v. Dal - 2-0-0, 6-5 v. Col - 1-0-1, 8-5 v. Wpg - 1-1-0, 5-6 v. Nsh - 2-0-0, 6-2 (6-1-1) v. Van - 1-0-1, 6-3 v. Edm - 1-0-1, 7-7 v. LAK - 1-0-1, 8-7 v. VGK - 1-0-1, 6-6 (4-0-4) The Bruins have a losing record against exactly 2 playoff teams of the 15 others in the dance right now. They've swept two teams in their division. Overall, their record against playoff teams is 24-8-7. They lost just one game in regulation to the entire Western slate of teams. The Rangers and the Dead Things are the only playoff teams to beat them twice in regulation. Sizz is right - it means nothing once the puck drops. But it should mean that if you're going to judge them before the puck drops on the playoffs, you look at this as evidence that maybe they deserve more consideration than they're getting considering Florida and Toronto continue to be media darlings, as do teams that couldn't beat the Bruins in regulation in Colorado, Dallas and Edmonton. No 3 on 3 garbage and no shootouts in the playoffs. That record is ridiculously good. Every team has a low % chance of winning it all, but if you had to pick one to go all the way, a division winner with those numbers would jump out as a pretty good option. The record withing the division is particularly shiny, meaning smart money would pick them to make the conference finals.
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