Pre-Game Talk: Edmonton Oilers Play-In Series Extravaganza

[No Fun Shogun]

Because I have to drive my jokes into the ground:

Win or lose, some segment of the fanbase loses.

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[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Bowman and Colliton got us back into the playoffs.

Alright I’ll check on this thread in a week. I’m sure it’ll be fine.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

You're just damn lucky we traded Gagner at the deadline!

Best of luck, Hawks. Nothing but respect. ...And maybe a little fear of Kane.

 

[Malagahawks]

 

[Joemoe]

Zero expectations for the Hawks being in a position they shouldn't be in. I just hope for some good hockey for all of the playoffs.

 

[The Worst One]

Stanley Cup here we come.

 

[Kevin Musto]

I need confirmation from Gary that Ian is allowed to play.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Lafreniere!

 

[Hattrick Kane]

Is Seabrook going to be ready play? If he is then Boqvist is getting booted from the lineup which would be laughable.

The one thing he’d be doing right is giving us a better chance at Lafreniere.

 

[SimpleJack]

Is Seabrook going to be ready play? If he is then Boqvist is getting booted from the lineup which would be laughable.

The one thing he’d be doing right is giving us a better chance at Lafreniere.

Why is Boqvist getting booted from the lineup if Seabs can play?

Keith
Seabs
Murphy
Maatta
de Haan
......Boqvist

What am I missing?

 

[Hattrick Kane]

Why is Boqvist getting booted from the lineup if Seabs can play?

Keith
Seabs
Murphy
Maatta
de Haan
......Boqvist

What am I missing?

I think they’ll play Koekkoek over him. I can’t justify it but I’m willing to bet the explanation will be something along the lines of grit.

 

[SimpleJack]

I think they’ll play Koekkoek over him. I can’t justify it but I’m willing to bet the explanation will be something along the lines of grit.

nah not in million years would Koekkoek play instead of Boqvist

 

[ChiHawks10]

Seabs won't be ready. I'd almost guarantee it.

 

[hawksrule]

Really hope this doesn’t cost us a top ten pick.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

imagine playing mike smith and dave tippett in a random rd 1 rematch...if mike smith plays that could be interesting with a couple core guys still left from that 2012 series loss

 

[Callidusblackhawk]

Seabs won't be ready. I'd almost guarantee it.

If Seabs plays we lose.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

has rocky said a word since he did the interview in like march that said no changes would be made?

 

[Esq]

Any chance Shaw can play?

 

[hawksfan50]

The OY VEY scenario:


Hawks get luckyand as placeholder they win the #1 conditionally in the 1st pick lottery draw done before the play-in starts..

Hawks beat Edmonto to get into first round of playoffs ...this mot only removes the 1st pick in the draft from them but also removes them from the 2nd and 3rd pick lotteries ...so at best if Hawks lose the 1st found of the playoffs in the next series the best they can draft is 16th but if they keep winning and get to the Cup Final that would be 2nd lsdtvpick of roumdvonebor last inroundv1cif they wintge Cup.

So..do you want the Hawks to beat Edmonton or Lnowing you"placehokder spot"got luckyvand winner tge #1 temporarily,would you cheer for your Hawks to suurender to Edmonton...because ...you just know they are not going to win in the first advance to playoff round.

Is it worth losing that much just for the illusion given by just 1 series win to motley get into the real pkayoifvroundcand Bowie g out in that?

To me it is too high a risk to take.. I thereforecwoukd advise tanking.


The NHL made such a scenario mess by putting the 1st lottery before the play-in results were finished and the victor of each pjay -in known ..this it COUPD play out to such a scenario.

Of course the Hawks pkayers care not about retaining the #1 pick if the Hawks hot temporarily lucky.


But the fans thoughts? Those are sonethingvekse.

I do not mind the 24 team play-in and playoffs format...but I do not like the possibility a team knows it could keep the #1 if they lose the play-in series.

The NHL should have kept lottery #1 till AFTER the play-in losers are known...

 

[Northernhawk]

After watching Bettmans presser I had a few thoughts...
First of all I'm essatic about the Blackhawks making a playoff appearance...at the very least we get 3 games experience for our youngsters
Secondly, so since the season is now officially done I'm sad to see that one streak will be stopped...both Kaner and Tazer had scored at least 20 goals every season, Kane made it 13 straight...Toews finished with 18 in 70 games, even the shortened season had them both scoring 20+...Kane, Saad and Kubalik hit the 20+ this season
And lastly I just realized that with this new best of five playin and three game round robin for the top four in conference we theoretically could have a team finish with a record of 0-6 with system...example, say Dallas loses all three round robin games and then gets swept 3-0 in the playoff round...could happen, imagine that 0-6 in the playoffs!

 

[IU Hawks fan]

After watching Bettmans presser I had a few thoughts...
First of all I'm essatic about the Blackhawks making a playoff appearance...at the very least we get 3 games experience for our youngsters
Secondly, so since the season is now officially done I'm sad to see that one streak will be stopped...both Kaner and Tazer had scored at least 20 goals every season, Kane made it 13 straight...Toews finished with 18 in 70 games, even the shortened season had them both scoring 20+...Kane, Saad and Kubalik hit the 20+ this season
And lastly I just realized that with this new best of five playin and three game round robin for the top four in conference we theoretically could have a team finish with a record of 0-6 with system...example, say Dallas loses all three round robin games and then gets swept 3-0 in the playoff round...could happen, imagine that 0-6 in the playoffs!

They haven't decided if the 1st 2 real rounds (Rounds of 16 & 8) will be 5 or 7 yet. So a team could go 0-7.

 

[Section88]

has rocky said a word since he did the interview in like march that said no changes would be made?

Hes too busy making masks out of hundred dollar bills

..Just jokes. Its all love for rocky

 

[CanadianHawks]

Read that Oilers were - 16 in the reg season even strength vs the Hawks even. That's huge especially considering the whistles usually go away. I also think ES will translate more here early on until teams can get going with numerous games.

Other things like having the better goalie is a huge advantage. I think Hawks core would like a crack at Smith. Tippett is a great coach but does he have enough time to implement system. That's the Oils biggest adv at coach.

A lowkey ex factor will be the Cat. Considering this is an offseason worth of down time, teams and players who had extremely bad years should be excited for this new lease on life. I think the Cat is gonna get a few of those goals that weren't going in during this year. Water finds its level

 

[Hattrick Kane]

I’m most excited to watch Kirby in action. This is the type of hockey he is built for, and you know he’s gonna wanna prove himself. Plus he adds the jam that’s been missing from this team for awhile.

 

[clydesdale line]

Hawks historically have handled McDavid very well. Similar to Crosby, we are probably one of the very few teams he doesn't play well against.

Now Draisaitl on the other hand.... absolutely torches us.