We've all debated before about how the first round bye for each divisional winner can be both a good thing and a potential bad thing. Are more teams better for it being well-rested and prepared, or does it hinder them because of the rest has converted rust?
So far this season teams are 10-7 in the games following their bye-week.
The likely scenario that will play out this year will be that Edmonton wins the west and has the first round bye. Couple that with their last regular season bye happening during the last week of the season, that will add up to 21 days between games.
Edmonton has won 7 games in a row, and may win their 8th on Sunday facing Montreal. They are on a hot streak right now.
We've all debated before about how the first round bye for each divisional winner can be both a good thing and a potential bad thing. Are more teams better for it being well-rested and prepared, or does it hinder them because of the rest has converted rust?
So far this season teams are 10-7 in the games following their bye-week.
The likely scenario that will play out this year will be that Edmonton wins the west and has the first round bye. Couple that with their last regular season bye happening during the last week of the season, that will add up to 21 days between games.
Edmonton has won 7 games in a row, and may win their 8th on Sunday facing Montreal. They are on a hot streak right now.
Good thing or bad thing in this situation?