Series Talk: WCSF Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers. (Series tied 3-3)

[Leonardo87]

Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers
WCSF

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[JAK]

It would be nice if they either split the series with Shorthouse calling Vancouver home games and Singh for Edmonton. That, or just have Shorty call on SNP and Singh on SNO or whichever.

Sadly, I think Shorty already signed off. So we're likely getting Singh.

You would think that a multibillion dollar company can afford to keep two teams of broadcasters on staff so that the fans of each team can have the best viewing experience.

Sportsnet can then have two feeds, each to home audiences, and sell local ads, on top of the national ads on the other channels for the rest of the country.

 

[notsocommonsense]

The Canucks D play like they are small.

What on earth are you talking about?

 

[TheNumber4]

Canucks have a shutdown line that beat the heck out of ROR and Forsberg. So McDavid might not have that easy of a time if he is forced to defend with drysaddle and nurse on the same ice

Totally comparable players.

 

[Mr Positive]

Hughes got dinged quite a few times by Nashville's forecheckers. There was a few big hits he took where he was in visible distress. Oilers should be trying to target him similarly when they can. I think Nashville did a lot to neutralize him with the physical play.

We can try that but ultimately the Oilers will probably have more breaks in D coverage than Nashville did. We have guys like Nurse and Foegele who play great but have lapses of poor gambles. A quick thinker like Hughes will take notice

 

[TruKnyte]

Mcdavid and Draisaitl don't play together, and will be a much bigger test than Nashville's guys.

Yea, I think there's no doubt that the Oilers will be a much bigger test to shut down, especially over a 7 game series. Will need to rely on team defense and hopefully exploit Edmonton's backend on the counter.

 

[jackjohnson]

And exponentially worse offensively.
ROR and Forsberg are definitely comparable to McDavid.

Dont hurt your back stretching like that.

Canucks struggle against defensively structured teams like LA or preds who block every shot and pass. They feast on poor defensive teams like the oilers. Out of Vegas, Dallas , Edmonton or Colorado, i rather play Edmonton every time

 

[PavelBure10]

Canucks fans and Edmonton fans are equally annoying, and I'm a Canucks fan lmao.

Either way I hope whoever wins this series goes onto the cup finals. I don't even care anymore, it's been 30+ years since a Canadian won. I just want Canada to win it for once.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

I think it will either be a tight fought 7 game series, or like what happens to a lot of young sudden success teams in the second round, series over quick.

For the Canucks, it’s going to be a question if they can adapt to the higher intensity of a hungry experienced playoff squad or not. If they don’t it’s not a knock. Most teams in the Canucks position dont, and that’s fine. Thats why it normally takes a few kicks at the can to win a cup.

I don’t think the Canucks will have any trouble adapting tbh. There’s a lot of playoff experienced vets on the team. And it’s not like the Oilers have had a lot of playoff success either. I do think though that there’s more pressure on the Oilers which as we’ve seen can go either way. Overall I’d be surprised if this one doesn’t go the limit. Two pretty evenly matched squads overall as the standings show.

 

[viper0220]

Canucks have a shutdown line that beat the heck out of ROR and Forsberg. So McDavid might not have that easy of a time if he is forced to defend with drysaddle and nurse on the same ice

in what solar system, is ROR and Forsberg comparable to McDavid.

 

[vadim sharifijanov]

 

[McFlyingV]

We can try that but ultimately the Oilers will probably have more breaks in D coverage than Nashville did. We have guys like Nurse and Foegele who play great but have lapses of poor gambles. A quick thinker like Hughes will take notice

I more meant on the forecheck, not in our own zone. Thats where Nashville got him quite a few times. The more log jams you can create on the boards the more he's going to get beat up.

 

[Senor Catface]

Canucks struggle against defensively structured teams like LA or preds who block every shot and pass. They feast on poor defensive teams like the oilers. Out of Vegas, Dallas , Edmonton or Colorado, i rather play Edmonton every time

Just remember to behave this playoff series. Don't want to miss seeing you post for another 4 months.

 

[Peter Griffin]

The Canucks D play like they are small.

Can’t wait for Zadorov to crush Edmonton’s forwards on a regular basis.

 

[Hammman]

McDavid, Draisaitl, Kane and Perry will grind the Canucks small D.

Canucks D average: 6'3", 216 lbs. 4.28 hits/60 minutes.
Oilers D average: 6'4, 210 lbs. 4.43 hits/60 minutes

 

[RegDunlop]

Lol. All the EDM fans and others who don't fallow the Canucks and think EDM are going to overpower the Canucks. EDM are in for it with Vancouver. Vancouver has the depth to match any team in the league. This will not be an easy series for either team.

I remember last year when Edmonton lost to a 3rd string goalie in round 2……

I remember so many years when Vancouver lost in round... no wait they never made the playoffs

 

[CycloneSweep]

Canucks struggle against defensively structured teams like LA or preds who block every shot and pass. They feast on poor defensive teams like the oilers. Out of Vegas, Dallas , Edmonton or Colorado, i rather play Edmonton every time

You keep calling Edmonton a poor defensive team but that’s objectively and statistically untrue.
You can keep saying nonsense, doesn’t make it true.

 

[Coffey]

All I know is this is going to be a super fun series to watch. Similar to Oilers and Phlegms two years ago with hopefully a similar ending.

 

[viper0220]

What a weird comment, guess you haven’t watched the Canucks.

I have, they played against the Preds who have 1,2 good players.

With Edmonton they can hurt you in many ways.

 

[Bizzare]

in what solar system, is ROR and Forsberg comparable to McDavid.

The one where the Canucks D is small, and play like they’re small.

 

[vcanuck]

where is Canucks in 3 as an option?

 

[Bizzare]

I have, they played against the Preds who have 1,2 good players.

With Edmonton they can hurt you in many ways.

Not sure how this is relevant to your outlandish comment, keep moving the goalposts.

 

[viper0220]

Can’t wait for Zadorov to crush Edmonton’s forwards on a regular basis.

in order to crush them, Zadorov would need to watch them.

 

[Sergei Shirokov]

I think the Canucks are in tough here, without Demko its going to be hard. Arturs has been fantastic but I almost feel like DeSmith's style is a little better against EDM, both are probably better than Skinner but not the massive gulf the Canucks had/need with Demko.

The big concern is special teams, Oilers PP is possibly the best in NHL history (and Draisaitl has turned drawing calls into an art-form), while the Canucks special team is very iffy. PK was great this series but so-so in the season. PP has the talent to be top 5 but has struggled this post-season+2nd half of the season.

The advantage for Vancouver is team defense + possibly confidence (? given the regular season record). I also think the intensity Vancouver faced against Nashville is something EDM didn't have to face against LA, so they are battled tested & ready to fight for every inch.

But then again every series is a reset so we will see. Happy to get here without Demko. Series should be a ton of fun & I'm sure the internet discourse will be very respectful.

 

[jackjohnson]

You keep calling Edmonton a poor defensive team but that’s objectively and statistically untrue.
You can keep saying nonsense, doesn’t make it true.

Its true, i just had to re watch all 4 regular season matchups against the oilers to remind myself how bad they are defensively. No defensive system can fix defensive liabilities like Drai, Nurse, Ceci and Bouchard

 

[McFlyingV]

Canucks just faced one of the worst looking PPs I've seen in these playoffs. Will be interesting to see how the handle one of the best PPs of all time.