Series Talk: WCF: Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers (EDM Leads 3-2)

[SeanAveryTheGreatOne]

Who y'all got?!
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Dallas Stars (1C) vs. Edmonton Oilers (2P)​

Western Conference Final

Game 1: Oilers at Stars -- May 23, 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 2: Oilers at Stars -- May 25, 8 p.m. ET (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 3: Stars at Oilers -- May 27, 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 4: Stars at Oilers -- May 29, 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS)
+ Game 5: Oilers at Stars -- May 31, TBD (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, TVAS)
+ Game 6: Stars at Oilers -- June 2, TBD (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, TVAS)
+ Game 7: Oilers at Stars -- June 4, TBD (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS)
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[TheBeard]

The stats have been lights out defensively. Otter has not looked comfortable in net more than a few games. He’s committing too soon on some, overcommitting on others. I don’t think it’ll take much to rattle his confidence.

Dallas blew massive multigoal leads in the first two games against Colorado because the whole team just fell apart. That wasn't Otter. He didn't help, but the team has their own tendencies to get rattled when the pressure is on.

 

[zar]

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Exactly how I picture it but wearing his Blue Jays jersey… and sitting anmongst all the trash on Woodbine Beach.

 

[TheBeard]

Then we are in trouble.
Especially if Broten or Cicarrelli rise up to the occassion.

I would even call up Sam Gagner to match up against his dad Dave, he might know some tricks to stop the old man.

At least that would mean Churla wouldn't have to be the only muscle.

 

[Frank Drebin]

My wife tells me which guys are good looking from either team and I get upset with her because Draisatl is the only correct answer. Am I wrong here?

 

[Slats432]

Then we are in trouble.
Especially if Broten or Cicarrelli rise up to the occassion.

I would even call up Sam Gagner to match up against his dad Dave, he might know some tricks to stop the old man.

Possible we can't stand up to Hatchett-job and Slashvichuk, but I like our boys resolve.

 

[zar]

Don’t really wanna give you weirdos any more but here are some trees by me since u care so much. You can quote me if I’m wrong but that won’t happen save them anyways cause mcdavid is a weapon and if he tries his hardest maybe they surprise me

Don’t believe you until we see a picture of you actually there.

 

[Nikki Potnick]

I can tell by the quiver in Benn’s voice that he doesn’t believe what he’s saying. The guys in the room always pick up on stuff like that too. This lack of leadership by the Stars will be their eventual downfall.

I mean that was taken before the Vegas series in 2020, which they won in 5, so you you're...

Oilers have played the 7th and 3rd best teams in the West. Dallas played the 8th and 4th.

Hurr durr quality of opponent

You think the Kings and Canucks were better than the Knights and Avs.

 

[Avsfan1921]

Dallas blew massive multigoal leads in the first two games against Colorado because the whole team just fell apart. That wasn't Otter. He didn't help, but the team has their own tendencies to get rattled when the pressure is on.

I agree for the most part. But I still see a susceptible goalie if the oil get to him through their stifling defensive structure.

 

[zar]

My wife tells me which guys are good looking from either team and I get upset with her because Draisatl is the only correct answer. Am I wrong here?

My wife loves Draisaitl! I call him her boyfriend. I look almost identical to him.

 

[Frank Drebin]

Don’t believe you until we see a picture of you actually there.

If I have to see a picture of an uncleaned toronto basement suite bathroom I will be upset with you

My wife loves Draisaitl! I call him her boyfriend. I look almost identical to him.

Me too, I look just like him!

 

[Maria Sharapova]

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I like mcdavid he’s a tremendous hockey player oilers wasting his prime tho shoulda been free cups but atleast he has a nurse to take care of him

 

[TheBeard]

I agree for the most part. But I still see a susceptible goalie if the oil get to him through their stifling defensive structure.

Every goalie has their moments, even Igor looked shaky in their game 6 elimination of Carolina, but Otter has bailed out his team way more than the other way around.

 

[TheNumber4]

I mean that was taken before the Vegas series in 2020, which they won in 5, so you you're...

You think the Kings and Canucks were better than the Knights and Avs.

2020 Vegas was trash k

 

[Sniper99]

You played the Kings and a 3rd string goalie. Who f***ing cares?

You're still rattled by this shit hey? You do.

 

[Nikki Potnick]

2020 Vegas was trash k

So are the Oilers this year.

 

[Slats432]

Oilers have played the 7th and 3rd best teams in the West. Dallas played the 8th and 4th.

Hurr durr quality of opponent

I would not have preferred to play Vegas and Colorado over LA and Vancouver.

 

[Elysian]

Oettinger's had 2, maybe 3 games that weren't great. If he was struggling like you're suggesting, Dallas wouldn't be in the WCF.

That's not even mentioning Oetter's absurd record after a loss. He locks it down.

 

[eartotheground]

most worried about special teams. if mcdri gets the mackinnon treatment, they'll basically be able to call their own penalties and get away with whatever they wish.

would not bode well for the stars. 5v5 i feel pretty confident in dallas' ability to carry the play.

 

[TheNumber4]

So are the Oilers this year.

To my point though. That quiver in his voice still showed up after Vegas. The disbelief was always going to end their run. And that story shall repeat.

 

[Slats432]

most worried about special teams. if mcdri gets the mackinnon treatment, they'll basically be able to call their own penalties and get away with whatever they wish.

would not bode well for the stars. 5v5 i feel pretty confident in dallas' ability to carry the play.

That is the key for Edmonton. Play even at 5 on 5 and win at special teams. Goaltending is a big advantage your way but Oilers have learned how to defend so the litmus is whether they can carry that forward.

 

[Nikki Potnick]

To my point though. That quiver in his voice still showed up after Vegas. The disbelief was always going to end their run. And that story shall repeat.

Your point was proven wrong. He made a speech, his team followed through with it and steam rolled the team. Can the Oilers players even hear McDavid when he talks, or do they need to get him a megaphone for his pregame speeches?

 

[Czechboy]

I'm not even going to pretend my Oil are better than Dallas. They are unbelievably well built.

I did pick my Oil in 7. We need everything to go right for us though. I mean everything....

McDrai and Bouch to keep rolling
Hollo to keep surprising
Skinner to be .910
Nurse to improve before Thursday
Ceci to improve... oh who the f*** am I kidding

Nonetheless... Oilers in 7. I jumped on this wagon a long ass time ago and am not jumping off.

 

[New User Name]

Cheering for the underdog.

GO OILERS!

 

[roon]

Dallas blew massive multigoal leads in the first two games against Colorado because the whole team just fell apart. That wasn't Otter. He didn't help, but the team has their own tendencies to get rattled when the pressure is on.

Thats because the majority of your "depth" is 21 year old kids.

 

[TheBeard]

Thats because the majority of your "depth" is 21 year old kids.

I think the biggest problem is chugging out Lundqvist and Suter for like 4 minutes a game, forcing the other D to play like 30 minutes each. Against a speedy team like Colorado, you get pinned in your own zone for 2 minutes at a time is basically an insurmountable task.