Pre-Game Talk: Oilers @ Leafs - HNIC 5PM

[Stoneman89]

A headline on TSN says Mathews and Marner hope that Campbell starts Saturday! No shit! I would want him. To start as well if I was the leafs haha.

Can't they just take him out for dinner and then go purse shopping instead?

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

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I’m nearing the very top of the pyramid.

Nah it feels different, truly. They came back from 2 goals while limiting the best team in the league in their barn. That's a different kind of win. No McDrai heroics (not that those don't count obviously), just a team playing as hard as they can and finding a way.

I believe in this team.

 

[DrDrai]

Matthews behind nylander in goals and points lol

He's so much more of a team leader then Connor, Connor is all about showing up his teammates with record scoring paces etc. Matthews gets it, show you can do it then inspire others to pass you and take responsibility.

Truly selfless player...

 

[stewy04]

Can't they just take him out for dinner and then go purse shopping instead?

That made me Lol

 

[RipsADrive]

I made the mistake of reading through the Leafs pregame thread.

Hope we dummy them again.

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

I made the mistake of reading through the Leafs pregame thread.

Hope we dummy them again.

Are we just a “warm up” game again?

 

[guymez]

Nah it feels different, truly. They came back from 2 goals while limiting the best team in the league in their barn. That's a different kind of win. No McDrai heroics (not that those don't count obviously), just a team playing as hard as they can and finding a way.

I believe in this team.

I agree.
This feels nothing like it did before primarily because this team is showing that it can win in multiple ways.
This lineup is legitimately good enough to beat any team in the league.

They stomped the Leafs the last time they played and the Leafs should be very concerned about this game.
The Leafs are a very good team and this Oilers team is good enough to beat them twice in a row,

 

[gordonhught]

"I dont know anyone in Toronto any more, and I dont care about Toronto" Connor

I think 97 is a bit miffed that Matthews gets a disproportionate amount of praise from the Eastern media. I bet it pisses 97 off.

 

[FanOfSadTeam]

Oh I'm sure they'd love that

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Nah it feels different, truly. They came back from 2 goals while limiting the best team in the league in their barn. That's a different kind of win. No McDrai heroics (not that those don't count obviously), just a team playing as hard as they can and finding a way.

I believe in this team.

Thats why I am near the top of the pyramid! My only concern is goaltending and if Skinner can hold up during the playoffs. Otherwise the additions of Ekholm and his impact, VD, Kane returning, Yamo returning to form, and depth scoring is grounds for optimism.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

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Oh I'm sure they'd love that

Frig off, Randy.

 

[ManofSteel55]

Especially how he "accidently" demolished DeBrusk lol. Actually felt bad for Jake and his dad

Louie sounded so uncomfortable calling that.

 

[djbard99]

Not having a great feeling about this one but I would have easily taken 2-1 on this trip. Will be watching this with 2 other Ont Oil fans in a crowded pro Leafs pub in London Ontario. Best Pizza outside of Edmonton though, it's no Devon Florida Pizza, Royal Pizza or the old Rosebowl Pizza but it's damn good and very very cheesy deep dish!View attachment 666606

Off topic on this board but what’s the best pizza here? Anyone wanna chime in I’ll try it tonight

 

[ManofSteel55]

Matthews behind nylander in goals and points lol

Matthews behind Hyman in points and tied in goals.

"I dont know anyone in Toronto any more, and I dont care about Toronto" Connor

Is this legit, or a joke, ha ha.

 

[bone]

Unless we collapse like the jets, we are a playoff team.

At this point even a .500 record the rest of the way would require 2 of the following 3 scenarios to occur, Calgary going 13-4, Nashville 14-6, and Winnipeg 11-6.

Considering the 16 games include 7 games vs. Anaheim, Arizona and San Jose, less than .500 would mean Edmonton doesn't deserve to play in the playoffs.

 

[iCanada]

Is this legit, or a joke, ha ha.

Lol right?

Especially since he said he liked leaving Toronto a couple years back. Haha.

 

[bone]

It appears Koekkoek is on a one way deal, doesn't show he is on LTIR or anything. I know about Skinner's deal, but we aren't losing any pieces and if needed could add a RH dman.

He was assigned to the minors and since he's under $1.125M his full cap is buried regardless whether on a one-way or two-way contract.

I don't think he ever reported to the minors though for non-hockey related issues and is ultimately considered non-roster regardless.

 

[iCanada]

At this point even a .500 record the rest of the way would require 2 of the following 3 scenarios to occur, Calgary going 13-4, Nashville 14-6, and Winnipeg 11-6.

Considering the 16 games include 7 games vs. Anaheim, Arizona and San Jose, less than .500 would mean Edmonton doesn't deserve to play in the playoffs.

Yeah there is a reason odds sites have us at ~96.5% to make playoffs.

 

[Ragdoll]

Matthews behind nylander in goals and points lol

“B-but Matthews is a top 2 player in the league… he’s just sacrificing offence for defence.” At least that’s what Toronto media and leaf fans will want you to believe.

 

[bone]

Yeah there is a reason odds sites have us at ~96.5% to make playoffs.

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Though MoneyPuck is somewhat questionable. Up until just a couple weeks ago they had the Flames in the top 5 odds to win the cup. Still have them at 8th best odds to win the cup.

 

[iCanada]

Though MoneyPuck is somewhat questionable. Up until just a couple weeks ago they had the Flames in the top 5 odds to win the cup. Still have them at 8th best odds to win the cup.

Their model likes teams that possess the puck. It over rates Carolina in a similar fashion.

Both these teams dominate possession and pace of play by large margins but finish less than you'd expect based on league average scoring chance metrics.

It also over rates us and Calgary a little bit because we get scored on more than you'd expect based on league average scoring chance metrics.

But it under rates us to some degree because we score more than league average scoring chance metrics.

 

[McShogun99]

A headline on TSN says Mathews and Marner hope that Campbell starts Saturday! No shit! I would want him. To start as well if I was the leafs haha.

Every opposing team in the league wants Campbell to start.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Matthews behind nylander in goals and points lol

3rd best player on his team but according to TSN and SN he is the 1B behind McDavids 1AAAAAAAAAAAAAA+++++++++ because they have to pander to that idiot fan base of Toronto's.

 

[Morpheus]

Off topic on this board but what’s the best pizza here? Anyone wanna chime in I’ll try it tonight

Dinner Menu – Tony’s Pizza Palace

www.tonyspizzapalace.com

 

[bone]

Their model likes teams that possess the puck. It over rates Carolina in a similar fashion.

Both these teams dominate possession and pace of play by large margins but finish less than you'd expect based on league average scoring chance metrics.

It also over rates us and Calgary a little bit because we get scored on more than you'd expect based on league average scoring chance metrics.

But it under rates us to some degree because we score more than league average scoring chance metrics.

Precisely why I don't put a ton of value on their rankings, as I think it tends to undervalue talent (ie. McDrai should be expected to convert chances at a greater rate than Svechnikov or Necas) even though it claims to be trying to factor it in.

I do like to look at them from time to time, particularly right now that it's actually showing Edmonton to be good even with the underlying numbers overall and not just McDrai/powerplay smoke show.