GDT: WCSF | VI | "Because It's The Cusp" | Oilers vs. Canucks | 5.18.24 | 6:00PM | SN/CBC

[Louis Cypher]

"We felt that Stu had a couple of days to reset and also spend some time on the ice to get back to his game; and we've seen Stu steal games for us before. Hes been our guy all year. In a situation like this that's who we want in net"

But only once ever in the playoffs if I recall.

 

[TheNumber4]

I feel this sentiment my friend. The depiction of Costco in idiocracy is I'd say pretty apt.

Hey, if going to the gasbar to "save money" make sure you have a full tank to not run out of gas in the lineup. jk

Lol. “Welcome to Costco, I love you.”

 

[sepHF]

So take this for what it's worth, and Mods can DM me if they want. I can confirm, from what I've heard, there IS a Flu going through the team.

Explains, some what, the effort last game and McDavid's lack of legs. It's not meant as an excuse, just a thing happening.

You can tell just listening to interviews. Go back to Eklhoms last interview or listen to Cecis from yesterday. They sound sick

Ekholm having to change early kind of snowballed into the GWG last game because Nurse was lost when he came onto the ice

They've also pulled Ekholm early a few times in the last couple games, I recall Kulak getting an Ozone draw with Bouchard unexpectedly

 

[Drivesaitl]

So take this for what it's worth, and Mods can DM me if they want. I can confirm, from what I've heard, there IS a Flu going through the team.

Explains, some what, the effort last game and McDavid's lack of legs. It's not meant as an excuse, just a thing happening.

I think I've contracted Stu Flu but I don't think its the same thing.

 

[TheNumber4]

You can tell just listening to interviews. Go back to Eklhoms last interview or listen to Cecis from yesterday. They sound sick

Ekholm having to change early kind of snowballed into the GWG last game because Nurse was lost when he came onto the ice

They've also pulled Ekholm early a few times in the last couple games, I recall Kulak getting an Ozone draw with Bouchard unexpectedly

Yeh Ekholms lack of stamina in his state has already hurt us. Weird early change on that goal.

 

[MoontoScott]

Costco is one of the most miserable places on earth.

Whenever I go in there I get the “people can hear you swearing at them you know” from my wife

That place brings out the worst in me

Traffic jam with shopping carts right out of the chariot race in Ben Hur.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

You can tell just listening to interviews. Go back to Eklhoms last interview or listen to Cecis from yesterday. They sound sick

Ekholm having to change early kind of snowballed into the GWG last game because Nurse was lost when he came onto the ice

They've also pulled Ekholm early a few times in the last couple games, I recall Kulak getting an Ozone draw with Bouchard unexpectedly

Yeah there was that shot of Ekholm and Ceci on the bench just looking exhausted, too bad they've been hit by this.

 

[Zguy370]

Then spare us your negative bullshit. The Oilers have mostly outplayed the Canucks in this series and our first two losses were almost entirely down to Skinner.

And the org has no problem in giving him the reigns again tonight? Figure that out lol. Gotta throw Pickard under the bus after his great play in 2 games., but we also can't hurt Skinner's feelings any longer!? I mean this org is in the bizarre world

 

[yukoner88]

Also a backhanded comment at Pickard because he’s the only reason there is a game 6 today.

Pickard is the back up. His role has been to be a stable force when the starter needs a day or two off.

He came in and did his job perfectly. Now it's Skinner's turn to come in and be lights out for us like we've seen before.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

I think I've contracted Stu Flu but I don't think its the same thing.

I truly don't care.

 

[The Moose]

So take this for what it's worth, and Mods can DM me if they want. I can confirm, from what I've heard, there IS a Flu going through the team.

Explains, some what, the effort last game and McDavid's lack of legs. It's not meant as an excuse, just a thing happening.

Ok, don't name names, but you have to be a bit more specific about your source to be credible.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Ok, don't name names, but you have to be a bit more specific about your source to be credible.

It is from someone who's not management in the organization, not directly, but through people, I have NO reason not to believe them and I don't see any reason for them to lie (but I'm not them lol)

 

[Messrules11]

Yesterday I thought this Skinner talk was just some nonsense being spun. Today I’m pissed right off, how the hell can this organization be taken seriously?

 

[elmeroil]

Stu also had 7 days off to "rest" and look at game 1

 

[9GWG9]

Best fans, best GMs and best coaches wink thingy…

Melt down if we won and lost and then went with Skinner in GM 7.

This cup or bust reminder doesn’t sound too good. Tells me money won’t matter.

Expect them to be at their best! Go gettem boys!

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Here's what I'll say about Stu.

I'm not excited he's starting either, but this is the biggest game of the season and I'm not going to sit here pretending the season is over before the game even starts.

I don't feel great about it, but I believe in the team.

 

[Lay Z Boy GM]

It’s flat out stupid to start Skinner. Almost feels like throwing the game away.

Like statistically what are the chances Stu even has a .900 sv% today? Like 30%? Seems a bit risky for a must win game. Also a slap in the face to Pickard.

I was feeling a little confident too, teams been in every game and they’re at home in a must win game, so the effort should be there. But this is just handicapping the team.

I definitely want a new GM, Holland please go to Columbus. But this is making me want a new coach, if this fails I walk away from Knob and I have not been critical of him so far.

f***…

LETS GO OILERS

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

Can we get over the Stu hate and embrace it?

Let’s go get this game. Let’s see what we’re made of when our backs are against the wall

 

[Mr Positive]

I got to say, starting Skinner is ballsy as hell and could absolutely pay off

 

[ThePhoenixx]

So if the Oilers go out, then it means another year where the high paid superstars are gone early.

The well balanced teams are the ones who go further.

This makes sense due to how the games are called in the playoffs. They slash, hack, cross-check, charge, trip, etc. the stars. One team has their 12 milion dollar player beat on while the well-balanced team has their cheaper stars targeted. Win/win for the cheaper stars team. An unfortunate side effect of the cap is that Superstars may not win a cup for a while with the current rules.

The last goal McDavid scored he was hacked/tripped and subsequently crashed heavily into the boards. No call. Assaulted by two goons after the game? One game suspension. Draisaitl? He probably doesn't have much of a back left due to all the illegal cross checks.

No wonder they are injured. No wonder they might not win a cup. They rarely make it to the end of the second round healthy.

 

[bellagiobob]

It is from someone who's not management in the organization, not directly, but through people, I have NO reason not to believe them and I don't see any reason for them to lie (but I'm not them lol)

It's been mentioned in the media as well, would explain the lack of energy a lot of our guys had last game. Hopefully they can gut it out tonight.

 

[brentashton]

Hey Connor, please don’t play that “game we played all season”, especially the one that the team played starting in game 1 in October (against these same yokels) and early November.

I’m not sure his choice of words instils the confidence he was intending.

 

[McDoused]

Anyone else annoyed with the narrative around our team compared to Vancouver? I get that the odds makers had Edmonton as the favorite but the Canucks won the division. Then on top of that the fans complain about how they don't have their starting goaltenders, like Silovs didn't stand on his head? McDavid has some sort of upper body injury, Draisaitl and Kane playing through injuries, Ekholm with his illness and Henrique hasn't played all series.

 

[CycloneSweep]

It’s flat out stupid to start Skinner. Almost feels like throwing the game away.

Like statistically what are the chances Stu even has a .900 sv% today? Like 30%? Seems a bit risky for a must win game. Also a slap in the face to Pickard.

I was feeling a little confident too, teams been in every game and they’re at home in a must win game, so the effort should be there. But this is just handicapping the team.

I definitely want a new GM, Holland please go to Columbus. But this is making me want a new coach, if this fails I walk away from Knob and I have not been critical of him so far.

f***…

LETS GO OILERS

They signed Knob to a multi year contract day 1

 

[frag2]

Stu also had 7 days off to "rest" and look at game 1

Unless guy shed 30 lbs and learned he’s allowed to track the puck and move laterally in the last few days, nothing will change tonight.