Series Talk: WCSF Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers. (Series tied 3-3)

[Leonardo87]

Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers
WCSF

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[Grifter3511]

of course there is...whether the Oil lose to the Canucks this round or in Game 7 OT of the Cup Final, it'll be a "failure" of a season...that comes with high expectations of the team
the rest of the drivel is wishful thinking about "massive changes"

and yes the narrative absolutely changed...if you guys are as good as you've claimed to be all year, why wouldn't your expectations be to go further? I mean you won the division and were consistently good all year

it's a cope in order to be satisfied no matter the outcome of the series

Pretty sure I've never once stated anything about how good I think the Canucks are. As a Rangers fan first and foremost I have definitely said I don't think they (Rangers) are as good as their record.

But back on track: saying, 'Canucks swept the season series vs Oilers so I like there chances,' can absolutely exist in the same universe with, 'even if they lose this season is a success.' One doesn't discount or change the narrative on the other.

I'm not sure how that's hard to grasp, other than the fact that Oilers fans are probably feeling the same pressure their team is and it's creating a glitch in their processing.

 

[CaptainUgly]

As an outsider I love the hate that's brewing in here before the series even starts.

 

[Iggys Dome]

Schedule gets announced after Vegas Dal game right?

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

We destroyed expectations this year. Everyone had us slotted in at the bottom of the pacific . We all agreed sneaking into the post season would be a successful season for our team. Here we are round 2. None of us will be angry if we lose. Would be fun to win. Just wish we had a healthy Demko.

We can't all be Cup or Bust.

as an Oilers fan, I hope the team has the same mentally as their fans

 

[Chairman Maouth]

The mods are cracking down folks. Politics, religion, kids, et cetera, should be off limits. Keep the talk confined to the game or you're wasting your time on a post that will disappear. This also helps the mods who are already working overtime in here.

 

[crazychimp]

Schedule gets announced after Vegas Dal game right?

I read somewhere if Vegas wins it’s a Wednesday start if Dallas it’s Tuesday.

 

[Slapshot_11]

as an Oilers fan, I hope the team has the same mentally as their fans

Yes, i hope the oilers think its gonna be a easy sweep just like their fans

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

But back on track: saying, 'Canucks swept the season series vs Oilers so I like there chances,' can absolutely exist in the same universe with, 'even if they lose this season is a success.' One doesn't discount or change the narrative on the other.

I'm not sure how that's hard to grasp, other than the fact that Oilers fans are probably feeling the same pressure their team is and it's creating a glitch in their processing.

nah the narrative changed from bragging about being better than the Oilers all season to being "ok" losing to them because they're playing with house money

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

Yes, i hope the oilers think its gonna be a easy sweep just like their fans

link? proof?

 

[crazychimp]

Gee I wonder who the underdogs are

Yup this pretty much indicates Canucks are the underdogs when former pros say so. Can’t even be debated.

 

[AwesomeInTheory]

man oh man has the narrative changed in a matter of days

Nucks fans wouldn't stop crowing about how they swept the Oilers all year as proof of how good they are...now they're just a scrappy "young" (they're not young) team just happy to be into the Second Round with no nothing to lose
lmao

I think the Canucks can make a series with the Oilers. I even said back in like March that this is all probably lining up to the Oilers spanking the Canucks in round one. I was off by a round, oh no.

The thing is, we're down 2 of our goalies and are in a position no one expected us to be in. The fact that they've managed to play solidly against top teams all season means that they can hang and have a chance.

The fact that Demko is out combined with the unexpected season they had means, yes, the team has nothing to lose.

Like, either the Oilers are a good team and the Canucks beating them means something (it doesn't, because....'regular season doesn't matter', 'McDavid was out', 'early season is different from mid-season', 'the sun was in our eyes', etc.) or folks are so fixated on such a nothing opponent that it's a little unhealthy.

With Demko out and the McDavid factor (ie, he's a generational talent who can 'take over a series'), the advantage is to the Oilers. I'm hoping my team takes that perception and uses it as bulletin board material going into the series.

As I've said all season long: I've just been enjoying the ride.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

as an Oilers fan, I hope the team has the same mentally as their fans

Yes because what a few dumb fans on each side post reflects the views of the players.
I mean reading some of your crews comments you’d think we were playing Colorado, Vegas or Dallas or another top team.

 

[Grifter3511]

nah the narrative changed from bragging about being better than the Oilers all season to being "ok" losing to them because they're playing with house money

Once again, those thoughts are not exclusive. But I'll stop now, this Stars/Knights game is getting good.

 

[Skolman]

I think the Canucks can make a series with the Oilers. I even said back in like March that this is all probably lining up to the Oilers spanking the Canucks in round one. I was off by a round, oh no.

The thing is, we're down 2 of our goalies and are in a position no one expected us to be in. The fact that they've managed to play solidly against top teams all season means that they can hang and have a chance.

The fact that Demko is out combined with the unexpected season they had means, yes, the team has nothing to lose.

Like, either the Oilers are a good team and the Canucks beating them means something (it doesn't, because....'regular season doesn't matter', 'McDavid was out', 'early season is different from mid-season', 'the sun was in our eyes', etc.) or folks are so fixated on such a nothing opponent that it's a little unhealthy.

With Demko out and the McDavid factor (ie, he's a generational talent who can 'take over a series'), the advantage is to the Oilers. I'm hoping my team takes that perception and uses it as bulletin board material going into the series.

As I've said all season long: I've just been enjoying the ride.

No you're not, not sure why Canucks fans keep stating this in here.

They decided to start Silovs over Desmith in Game 6, not to mention Desmith isn't good.

 

[AwesomeInTheory]

No you're not, not sure why Canucks fans keep stating this in here.

It was a decision to start Silovs over Desmith

Shhhh.

Canucks vs. Predators Game Day Update: Casey DeSmith injured, Arturs Silovs Game 4 starter

DeSmith was levelled by a heavy shoulder hit from Predators winger Michael McCarron on Friday. His injury isn't related to that contact.

theprovince.com

Canucks vs. Predators Game Day Update: Casey DeSmith injured, Arturs Silovs Game 4 starter​

Report: Casey DeSmith’s injury a slight groin strain, Canucks G ‘close to 100% now’

The latest update on Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith's injury indicat...

canucksarmy.com

The latest update on Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith’s injury indicates it to be a minor groin strain, bringing him closer to a full recovery, as reported by Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff

I guess this is just a conspiracy theory borne from, hold on, let me check my notes, ah, yes.

American-born sports reporter Frank Seravalli.

Dude was injured.

 

[Skolman]

Shhhh.

Canucks vs. Predators Game Day Update: Casey DeSmith injured, Arturs Silovs Game 4 starter

DeSmith was levelled by a heavy shoulder hit from Predators winger Michael McCarron on Friday. His injury isn't related to that contact.

theprovince.com

Canucks vs. Predators Game Day Update: Casey DeSmith injured, Arturs Silovs Game 4 starter​

Report: Casey DeSmith’s injury a slight groin strain, Canucks G ‘close to 100% now’

The latest update on Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith's injury indicat...

canucksarmy.com

"He was healthy enough to return for Game 5, though rookie third-stringer Arturs Silovs started over the veteran to close out the series."


But I get it, you guys like the story of being forced to start your 3rd string goalie.. It's just one more excuse you'll be able to use if things go South

 

[AwesomeInTheory]

"He was healthy enough to return for Game 5, though rookie third-stringer Arturs Silovs started over the veteran to close out the series."

Oh, so he was injured? Or is this Schroedinger's Injury? He's only hurt when it's convenient to be kvetching about "Canucks fans"?

 

[crazychimp]

Huh. How about that.

A Kraken fan went with the Canucks. Sadly, the other twenty three pundits favoured the Oilers.

Should I continue debating whether the Oilers are favoured? No, I shouldn't.

But I'll have to, won't l?

This is quite the list

 

[jackjohnson]

This is what happens when Zadorov tries to challenge McDavid. We welcome him trying.

Well he learned his lesson from before and played better against Mcbaby this year.

 

[Skolman]

Oh, so he was injured? Or is this Schroedinger's Injury? He's only hurt when it's convenient to be kvetching about "Canucks fans"?

Wtf are you talking about?

The poster I was responding to stated the Canucks are down 2 goalies, I stated that wasn't true.

I never claimed Desmith wasn't hurt at some point in the previous series.

 

[jackjohnson]

No Demko, Pettersson Still hurt and Hughes banged up. You’d be silly to pick Vancouver in this series

How do yoi know half the Canucks are injured? Are you Canucks medical staff? And no Oilers are banged up from LA series?

 

[I am toxic]

This is quite the list

Pundits are idiot's, but between twenty three of them, they've managed to create a broken clock

The exception is Ray. He knows what he is talking about, plus he knows way more behind the scenes about the 'nucks.. I have my own connections but it's not even close. I would bet he actually thinks oil in 5, but went with 6 to avoid accusations of insider info

 

[jackjohnson]

Silovs is super underrated, sleeper pick. Watch him shock the hockey world like he did for Latvia

 

[AwesomeInTheory]

Wtf are you talking about?

The poster I was responding to stated the Canucks are down 2 goalies, I stated that wasn't true.

Yeah, same person you've been responding to. I know 'reading' or just looking at the avatar next to the post you're replying to can be hard.

I never claimed Desmith wasn't hurt at some point in the previous series.

No, you just sort of glossed over how the Canucks got to the point where Silovs starting was even a consideration, lmao, while ignoring that DeSmith wasn't 100%.

What could have possibly happened in Games 3, 4, and 5? A mystery for the ages.

Also it's hilarious that it wasn't even one response before my point was proven:

It's just one more excuse you'll be able to use if things go South

Like, either the Oilers are a good team and the Canucks beating them means something (it doesn't, because....'regular season doesn't matter', 'McDavid was out',

Injuries don't matter unless you're the Oilers and are playing a 'totally doesn't matter' regular season game.

Good grief. I said you guys are favored and that there are reasons for that. Are you here to just try 'gotcha' bullshit or have a discussion?

 

[Three On Zero]

How do yoi know half the Canucks are injured? Are you Canucks medical staff? And no Oilers are banged up from LA series?

“On Monday's episode of Donnie & Dhali, Rick Dhaliwal shared that he's been told that Canucks forward Elias Pettersson is not 100 percent healthy.”

“The Hockey Central panel suggests that Quinn Hughes might be playing with some injuries. On Sunday, he was first pounded in the defensive zone by former teammate Anthony Beauvillier and then jammed up hard between forecheckers Jason Zucker and Colton Sissons. Hughes winced, doubled over in discomfort and missed his next shift.“