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Q: What is a Playoff Power Ranking Pool?
A: A Playoff Power Ranking pool is based on ranking all NHL playoff teams from strongest to weakest, similar to a traditional “power ranking”:
Members rank all 16 NHL playoff teams from strongest (16 points) to weakest (1 point).
Members earn the number of points assigned to a team each time that team wins.
Administrators can apply a multiplier for each playoff round to reward later-round wins more heavily.
Q: Are there different scoring options to choose from?
A: Yes — there are two options:
Option #1 — Simple Scoring
Members receive the number of points assigned to a team each time it wins, regardless of playoff round.
Option #2 — Custom Scoring
Commissioners can set up multipliers per round. Members receive the team’s assigned points multiplied by the round’s multiplier.
Q: Can I customize my pick deadline?
A: No, picks will be locked once the first playoff game starts.
Q: How do I use the picksheet?
A:
Hover your mouse over a team in the picksheet.
Click and drag the team into the points slot you want to assign (16 for the strongest, 1 for the weakest).
Once all teams are placed, click Submit Picks at the bottom of the list.
Double-check your picks to ensure they have been saved correctly.
Q: Is there a tie-breaker option?
A: Yes. You can enable a tie-breaker based on the combined score of the final championship game by going to your commissioner console > pool settings > pick and scoring settings > toggle tie-breaker ON/OFF.
Q: As a commissioner, can I change the point system?
A: Yes. Go to your commissioner console > pool settings > pick and scoring settings > point setting.
Q: How can I change my entry name in the reports?
A: Go to your entries page within the pool, click on the correct pool membership, navigate to the Your Picks tab, and click the rename link next to the entry you’d like to edit.
Q: How do I set the number of points for picking series winners?
A: There isn’t a separate scoring field for just picking the series winner. Points are awarded based on “winner +0 off,” “winner +1 off,” “winner +2 off,” and “winner +3 off,” which covers all scenarios.
Q: When are standings and reports updated?
A: Most updates occur within minutes after each game ends, though exact update times are not guaranteed due to the nature of the internet.
Q: Can I add a member’s picks after the pick deadline?
A: Yes. Here’s how:
If the member has not joined, go to Commissioner Console > Member Management > Add a Member.
Then click Member Pick Maintenance in the Commissioner Console to enter their picks.
Q: Can I see standings and results from previous years?
A: Yes. Go to Reports > Pool History to view data from past seasons.
If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to support@runyourpool.com — we’re happy to help!