Oilers are good at hockey again: Back in the plofs

[hangman005]

this is a fun thread. Oilers lose, some posters come out in droves. The oilers win? Those posters go MIA. I just find it wild the oilers were 20pts behind Vegas for awhile

All part of the plan.... Edmonton will be super tired for the playoffs..... and we will be super rested for the golf course

 

[Czechboy]

All part of the plan.... Edmonton will be super tired for the playoffs..... and we will be super rested for the golf course

Reverse Rope a dope!

 

[syz]

How are we gonna somehow end up with Oilers/Kings in the first round again...

 

[Suntouchable13]

How are we gonna somehow end up with Oilers/Kings in the first round again...

Thanks, Gary. The playoff format is perfect. Everybody loves it.

 

[Czechboy]

How are we gonna somehow end up with Oilers/Kings in the first round again...

They hate us too... What could go wrong.lol

 

[Ol' Jase]

Just throwing this out there about pointing to mid-late season runs, not saying I don’t think they will be a serious contender


But yea didn’t they finish strong the last two seasons as well? Start weak, finish strong, “we’re one of the best teams”, then some of the old early season problems pop back up in the playoffs



Much of it’s matchups getting hot at the right time

Looking at the past 48 games isn’t exactly a mid-late season run. They have been very strong for months now.

Agreed the playoffs are a different animal but the Oilers have proven they can play with anyone and will be poised to do some damage in the postseason barring serious injuries.

 

[Arthur Morgan]

Thanks, Gary. The playoff format is perfect. Everybody loves it.

yeah pretty stupid when u know like 3 or 4 months ahead of time who ur facing. makes these games alot less important to watch

 

[Czechboy]

McDrai is split up!

Solid forward core for sure.... now about Ceci or VD in the Top 4????

 

[lexlavender]

McDrai is split up!

Solid forward core for sure.... now about Ceci or VD in the Top 4????

I've seen this one before:
-Oilers and LA play against each other in playoffs
-Coach Splits up McDavid and Draisaitl in an attempt to spread talent
-LA is able to to contain each of them when they're on a separate line
-Coach puts McDavid and Draisaitl together to regain momentum
-Their raw talent cannot be contained by LA and they score a few
-The rest of the roster is motivated and starts scoring
-LA loses every other playoff game by 5
-Blake says we're a contender and sends 87 prospects out for the next hype acquisition

 

[Czechboy]

I've seen this one before:
-Oilers and LA play against each other in playoffs
-Coach Splits up McDavid and Draisaitl in an attempt to spread talent
-LA is able to to contain each of them when they're on a separate line
-Coach puts McDavid and Draisaitl together to regain momentum
-Their raw talent cannot be contained by LA and they score a few
-The rest of the roster is motivated and starts scoring
-LA loses every other playoff game by 5
-Blake says we're a contender and sends 87 prospects out for the next hype acquisition

You forgot the end of the story...

Oilers go to round 2. McDrai get contained by Avs or Knights. No one else can score. Cody Ceci is in our Top 4 and we are out again.

FWIW... I think LA's got a great squad and hate playing you guys in the playoffs.

 

[Czechboy]

I'm glad I'm not alone in my bitching!lol

 

[KCC]

If their goaltending holds out they're gonna win the cup this year. They've been my pick for a good while now.

That’s been the general consensus in the media as well and why so many picked them to win the cup at start the season. If edm had better playoff goaltending they at least make the finals last year and maybe even win it all. Skinner just needs to be average and they have a a serious shot.

 

[ManofSteel55]

McDrai is split up!

Solid forward core for sure.... now about Ceci or VD in the Top 4????

There's still room for an upgrade on that 3rd line. It would be awesome to get a 3C, shift McLeod over to the RW, and bump Perry down to the 4th line, with Ryan coming out. It's not essential of course, but a 3C who can help Foegele and McLeod score a bit more would be a bonus.

I'm glad I'm not alone in my bitching!lol

I think 2RW is fine with Kane, now that Henrique is getting a look at 2LW, no? I know some have issues with his consistency (I do too), but he's not a 3rd liner. I'd say the biggest holes are 2RD, 3C, and backup.

 

[Cup or Bust]

33 wins in their last 42 games. Must be doing something right.

 

[Coffey]

33 wins in their last 42 games. Must be doing something right.

New coach heater.

 

[Bobby9]

I like the players they added at the deadline.

Allows RNH to move up and adds depth to the bottom 6

Stetcher is small but capable

Stars, Avs, Knights and Oilers looking like the jewels of the west on paper.

 

[Nemesis Prime]

New coach heater.

+ Easy schedule

 

[Coffey]

+ Easy schedule

+ Opposing goalies having an off day

 

[Czechboy]

+ Opposing goalies having an off day

Especially their starters! Their Top D have also had bad nights against us. Probably food poisoning.

 

[Coffey]

Especially their starters! Their Top D have also had bad nights against us. Probably food poisoning.

+ Other team is tired from travel

 

[Czechboy]

+ Other team is tired from travel

Even when they are playing at home

 

[Zerotonine]

yeah pretty stupid when u know like 3 or 4 months ahead of time who ur facing. makes these games alot less important to watch

Under the old format its onlyt
1 or 2 different match ups compared to new format

 

[Rubi]

McDrai is split up!

Solid forward core for sure.... now about Ceci or VD in the Top 4????

Give it a couple of periods... particularly if the Oilers are behind.

 

[Czechboy]

Give it a couple of periods... particularly if the Oilers are behind.

For sure but I don't mint that... end of periods, after a PK, after a TV timeout, third if we are down. Of course... every coach would do that.

 

[12ozPapa]

Henrique and Carrick were EXCELLENT adds but it won’t be enough