Post-Game Talk: Our first loser point!

[Stoneman89]

I also think they should move Hyman down to the 3rd line for a bit. He's been struggling since he came back from injury. Put him with another struggling player (Foegele) and try to get them going again.

 

[Cloned]

I found it interesting how Stauffer mentioned Babcock and Hunter during the broadcast. It makes me wonder just how short Tippetts leash is at this point.

What did he say?

 

[Stoneman89]

@Drivesaitl I've found your arch nemesis

Lol. The ying and the yang. Once thinks his shit doesn't stink and the other can't find a lot of good in him. For the rest of us, it's a balanced thought process.

 

[Cloned]

If we end up getting a new coach I hope he’s an excellent goalie because this team isn’t going anywhere until we fix our problem in net.

Getting a new coach who can actually teach and implement a solid defensive system that doesn't give up 35+ shots against a game will go a long way towards making our goalies look better.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

What did he say?

He brought Babcock up because he got a lot out of the Ducks team that lost to NJ IIRC and that he got the best out of Hyman and really believed in him. Then mentioned Hunter having coached Bouchard and a Devils player.

 

[Cloned]

He brought Babcock up because he got a lot out of the Ducks team that lost to NJ IIRC and that he got the best out of Hyman and really believed in him. Then mentioned Hunter having coached Bouchard and a Devils player.

I'd say the fact that Stauffer is talking any criticism/negative about Tippett at all means that Holland has at least started to think about making a change.

 

[Soundwave]

I'd say the fact that Stauffer is talking any criticism/negative about Tippett at all means that Holland has at least started to think about making a change.

Bob knows what he's doing by bringing up Babcock, that wasn't an accident.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

I'd say the fact that Stauffer is talking any criticism/negative about Tippett at all means that Holland has at least started to think about making a change.

8 games in a row with him at the helm has to warrant some serious consideration. McDavid was playing like typical/dynamic McDavid and we still lost.

 

[Cloned]

Bob knows what he's doing by bringing up Babcock, that wasn't an accident.

I'd say once the criticism of Tippett becomes more commonplace during broadcasts and Oilers Now, that's when you know that Holland has really started negotiating with a candidate to replace Tippett.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Bob knows what he's doing by bringing up Babcock, that wasn't an accident.

Agreed, I did find it interesting that Hunter was brought up as well.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

I'd say once the criticism of Tippett becomes more commonplace during broadcasts and Oilers Now, that's when you know that Holland has really started negotiating with a candidate to replace Tippett.

I don't think that there will be time for that. If a change is coming it needs to come very soon.

 

[Cloned]

I don't think that there will be time for that. If a change is coming it needs to come very soon.

I think all this could start to happen within the next 2 games or so if the losing continues.

 

[Took a pill in Sbisa]

lol remember how everyone thought Tippett was a defensive minded coach when he got hired


Hahaha

 

[Bryanbryoil]

I think all this could start to happen within the next 2 games or so if the losing continues.

He shouldn't last 2 more games if we lose them, not he should start to get flak because we lose 2 more games.

 

[GOilers88]

Yeah I'd like to formally apologize to anyone I may have jumped on for harping on the coach.

I still don't hate the guy, but you guys were absolutely right.

 

[Cloned]

He shouldn't last 2 more games if we lose them, not he should start to get flak because we lose 2 more games.

Holland is moving at a glacial pace, although for him this probably feels like it's moving at light speed.

 

[Cloned]

Yeah I'd like to formally apologize to anyone I may have jumped on for harping on the coach.

I still don't hate the guy, but you guys were absolutely right.

(Yes, this is technically a Supergirl gif. She's still boycotting the Oilers until they fire Tippett though.)

 

[foshizzle]

And how long are you going to wait for this magical unicorn coach who babies this team just right and "communicates" with them through milk and cookies?

Yes I do think they would be better if they were yelled at more often, sorry if that ruffles some feathers, I don't give a f***.

Calgary's turn around from non-playoff team to being a top 1/2 team in the division while the Oilers sit around and sniff their own farts is proof enough that Sutter's "old fashioned" approach still works well enough in this league.

Compete or get your ass roasted by your coach is fine by me. You don't want to compete and play detail oriented hockey? Then you deserve to get your ass ripped to shreds on the bench and you deserve to be bag skated the next day at practise.

If that's "too hard!" too f***ing bad. This isn't the ice capades.

A coach like Tortorella will take this team futher than where they are now, and if they hate his guts in 3 years, fine I can live with that.

Hahaha, oh my god. Thanks for the laugh!!!! I’m sure Calgary’s playing well all due to the yelling. Forget the aggressive forcheck, and

And how long are you going to wait for this magical unicorn coach who babies this team just right and "communicates" with them through milk and cookies?

Yes I do think they would be better if they were yelled at more often, sorry if that ruffles some feathers, I don't give a f***.

Calgary's turn around from non-playoff team to being a top 1/2 team in the division while the Oilers sit around and sniff their own farts is proof enough that Sutter's "old fashioned" approach still works well enough in this league.

Compete or get your ass roasted by your coach is fine by me. You don't want to compete and play detail oriented hockey? Then you deserve to get your ass ripped to shreds on the bench and you deserve to be bag skated the next day at practise.

If that's "too hard!" too f***ing bad. This isn't the ice capades.

A coach like Tortorella will take this team futher than where they are now, and if they hate his guts in 3 years, fine I can live with that.

Hahahahhahahahah, thanks dude for the laugh. Yeah- Calgary is doing well because of the yelling. It’s not because Markstrom is playing out of his mind right now and the aggressive forecheck and neutral zone pressure has nothing to do with it- it’s the yelling!!!!

Tippett would be a better coach if he just yelled!!! All of a sudden he would know how to use a timeout, pull his goalie earlier, line match, use his bottom 6 more…all of that would just happen if he yelled!

For our next coach- screw looking at hockey experience- hire my wife- she loves to tell. I’m sure the team will win. She is British and knows nothing about hockey- but that isn’t important is it?

Unicorn coach? Lol. John Cooper, Brind’Amour, Bedner, Trotz, etc are all good at communicating. It’s how they get the most out of their players.

Ethan Bear recently compared coaches. He said it’s easy playing for Brind’Amour because he takes the thinking out of the game for players- so they make less mistakes. It’s the system they deploy. I guess if Brind’Amour just yelled it would be an even better system

 

[Tobias Kahun]

You joined today and I’m pretty sure all 7 of your posts have been dragging on Drai. Obvious agenda is obvious.

EnufAlready with the drai slander.

Am I right

 

[EnufAlready]

We dont need a yeller. It could be a yeller though. As long as he didnt reward lazy, out of position, selfish, plays and players

 

[belair]

lol remember how everyone thought Tippett was a defensive minded coach when he got hired


Hahaha

He had to be with the guys he had in Arizona. His top center for years was Martin Hanzal.

I honestly don't get the logic behind going out and getting a 'systems' coach. You can't really convince those two to play a 'structured' game. You can hold them accountable for weak efforts here and there, but how do you put them into a 'defensive system'?

What needs to change is how they're being utilized by the coach, because there's a lot of evidence that the current methods aren't working.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Yeah I'd like to formally apologize to anyone I may have jumped on for harping on the coach.

I still don't hate the guy, but you guys were absolutely right.

I don't hate the coach but I also never liked him and thought he was just another retread hire, and nothing during his tenure here has made me think otherwise. Good on him for getting the Oilers to the playoffs but that should've been the bare minimum from the get-go.

 

[GOilers88]

I don't hate the coach but I also never liked him and thought he was just another retread hire, and nothing during his tenure here has made me think otherwise. Good on him for getting the Oilers to the playoffs but that should've been the bare minimum from the get-go.

I do sort of agree with the last part, but making them a playoff team wasn't just a coaching thing IMO. I know people are critical of Holland too but I do believe he has helped rejig the team into a constant playoff team. I know there's still holes to fill, but I'm really starting to think a new coach might have this team looking much better. I think there's enough talent here, but will agree the goaltending issue is going to continue to hinder.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Holland is moving at a glacial pace, although for him this probably feels like it's moving at light speed.

He kind of tried the "it has to come from the players" bit, so Holland really can't wait much longer unless things turn around in a hurry.

 

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

It looks like McLellan lost 7 of his last 10 before getting canned. Maybe Tippett is closer than I think to being fired with 8 losses in a row. I think Holland probably rides out the contract though, given his history.