Pre-Game Talk: Western Conference Finals - Series Discussion (Bring on the Avs!)

[redgrant]

Is Kosko the solution?

No, but Smith needs to be much better. This is a vastly stronger team than the flames and he cant leak.

 

[TheNumber4]

We can beat the Avs.

We thrive playing at the pace and type of game they want. We have excellent speed on every line.

Even without our top guns on the ice, guys like McLeod are fantastic skaters.

I agree. Our speed has been a revelation in these playoffs. Ask me mid-season if we could skate with the Avs I would have said no. In these playoffs playing at our peak and watching this last Avs game, we might even outskate them. Add our Barn to the equation too. I like our chances.

Oilers in 6.

 

[Took a pill in Sbisa]

We good in terms of hitting our goals. But we should also keep in mind that shots at the Cup are few and far between. I guess in that sense theirs always still pressure. Everything need to go right for a Cup run, we’re on our way.

I'm definitely not tapping out. I was full on stressed for the LA series, and half stressed half excited for the Calgary series. The less pressure we have, the more enjoyable I find it. Still think we have a good shot against Colorado.

 

[Spawn]

Manson and Cogliano (and Helm I think)

Helm did as a rookie.

Manson and Cogliano haven't.

 

[Gordy Elbows]

Can McD overcome Kadri?

Better question…can Kadri overcome Kane?

 

[TheNumber4]

I'm definitely not tapping out. I was full on stressed for the LA series, and half stressed half excited for the Calgary series. The less pressure we have, the more enjoyable I find it. Still think we have a good shot against Colorado.

We will WIN. The respect that this team wants badly from the League, will be cemented by beating the powerhouse Avs.

 

[redgrant]

I like the idea of us starting on the road. Get a split and have the Avs come to a real hockey city and see what a hostile environment this is. For those of you that watch soccer in champions league a lot of clubs are basically impossible to beat in places like Anfield, Camp Nou, Munich etc because of the atmosphere.

If we get that split I can see us going up 3 - 1. If we go down 2 - 0 I dont think we can win 4 in 5.

 

[Took a pill in Sbisa]

I like the idea of us starting on the road. Get a split and have the Avs come to a real hockey city and see what a hostile environment this is. For those of you that watch soccer in champions league a lot of clubs are basically impossible to beat in places like Anfield, Camp Nou, Munich etc because of the atmosphere.

If we get that split I can see us going up 3 - 1. If we go down 2 - 0 I dont think we can win 4 in 5.

Small sample size but Kuemper is 'only' 3-2 and 0.905 at home during these playoff stats, as opposed to 4-0 on the road.

 

[TheNumber4]

We should line every hallway from Rogers Place to their Hotels with Free Donuts. Put MacK on high alert, sapping his focus. Tempt the Avs team every step of the way, sapping their discipline.

 

[gordonhught]

I was concerned about a Calgary. Not so much Avs. Better match up in my view.

 

[TheNumber4]

I like the idea of us starting on the road. Get a split and have the Avs come to a real hockey city and see what a hostile environment this is. For those of you that watch soccer in champions league a lot of clubs are basically impossible to beat in places like Anfield, Camp Nou, Munich etc because of the atmosphere.

If we get that split I can see us going up 3 - 1. If we go down 2 - 0 I dont think we can win 4 in 5.

Yessss. Our crowd is going to be KEY in this series. Avs players thought they’ve seen playoff environments, they haven’t seen shit yet.

 

[LTIR]

Can McD overcome Kadri?

McD handled Tkachuk fine and would be ready for Kadri

 

[McAsuno]

Insert the black ace, Dylan Holloway

 

[xoczar99ox]

MacKinnon just called McDavid and Draisaitl the two best players in the world. He know what's up haha

He’s smart. He’s taking the heat off of them and putting it on the Oilers.

 

[Broberg Speed]

this is going to be epic... GO OILERS !!!

when is game 1 scheduled

 

[Mcnofool6110]

Is Duncan Keith the only player that has won a cup in this series???

Keith (Chicago 3x times)
Helm (1x Detroit)
And, of course
Archibald (1x Pittsburgh)

 

[Broberg Speed]

Keith (Chicago 3x times)
Helm (1x Detroit)
And, of course
Archibald (1x Pittsburgh)

Archibald is going to be so huge in the Conference Finals.

Tuesday, May 31: Edmonton at Colorado, 8 p.m. ET (Sportsnet/CBC)
Thursday, June 2: Edmonton at Colorado, 8 p.m. ET (Sportsnet/CBC)
Saturday, June 4: Colorado at Edmonton, 8 p.m. ET (Sportsnet/CBC)
Monday, June 6: Colorado at Edmonton, 8 p.m. ET (Sportsnet/CBC)
*Wednesday, June 8: Edmonton at Colorado, Time TBD (Sportsnet/CBC)
*Friday, June 10: Colorado at Edmonton, Time TBD (Sportsnet/CBC)
*Sunday, June 12: Edmonton at Colorado, Time TBD (Sportsnet/CBC)

six o'clock in civilized human time

 

[m1a2lt]

Blues fan here. Mind if I come join you for the next round?

 

[missionAvs]

Avs fan coming in peace. This series will be a good one. With this much offensive talent on these squads and shit goalies on both ends of the ice, I have a feeling this will be a high scoring but close series overall. Good luck to you guys. As of tomorrow, I hate each and every one of you .

 

[MoreDifferentS]

We should line every hallway from Rogers Place to their Hotels with Free Donuts. Put MacK on high alert, sapping his focus. Tempt the Avs team every step of the way, sapping their discipline.

But where you you even get a quinoa and wheatgrass donut?

 

[McAsuno]

Blues fan here. Mind if I come join you for the next round?

You're more than welcome, brother

 

[SanFranBluesFan]

Hi guys, lifelong Edmonton fan for about 30 minutes now(that’s someone’s lifetime), really excited and hopeful to eliminate these Avalanche, let’s get it done

 

[Ginger Papa]

Avs fan coming in peace. This series will be a good one. With this much offensive talent on these squads and shit goalies on both ends of the ice, I have a feeling this will be a high scoring but close series overall. Good luck to you guys. As of tomorrow, I hate each and every one of you .

J/K

You’re a good one, my Avs friend. Hopefully it’s a great Series

 

[Reparlana]

I've wanted to see battle of the rebuilds duking it out since Macdavid was drafted.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Can McD overcome Kadri?

I think McD could overcome the Habs Dynasty right now.

Pulling hard for you guys over these arrogant f***ers who think they invented hockey.