Post-Game Talk: Woodcroft + Practice Time = Profit???

[McTedi]

Smith solid, I think he actually sees the puck again. JP looking as clumsy and lost as ever. Good win.

 

[CycloneSweep]

Start him vs the Avs. If he fails he's done.

Noooooo. Can we start our better goalie agaisnt the best team in the league?

 

[McDrai]

Feels so nice to spank Buffalo. We usually suck against them despite them being a bad team.

Also, glad to see Smith get a W. Hopefully that gives him some confidence going forward.

 

[Del Preston]

 

[McDoused]

Feels so nice to spank Buffalo. We usually suck against them despite them being a bad team.

Also, glad to see Smith get a W. Hopefully that gives him some confidence going forward.

I honestly thought Buffalo would win tonight. The sabres were feeling good about their game and are finally healthy. Big win for an Oilers club who is known for taking nights off against "easier" opponents.

 

[yukoner88]

this feels more appropriate now than it did this afternoon lol

 

[Beerfish]

That is how this team should almsot always look vs teams with lesser talent. Total control.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

Domo arigato Mr. Yamamoto. Domo.

Honey Badger suddenly has 15 goals. Hottest line in the league with McDavid absolutely flying, Kane bringing a shooter mentality and power forward space clearing attitude for his line mates, and Yamamoto tireless in puck pursuit and getting greasy in the tough areas of the ice. Oil steam roll a non playoff team is good to see. No let up. D quite good at moving the puck vertically, quickly up the ice makes a big difference. Shore and 4th line played an assertive game with production. Smith stabile in net big too.

Must win homestead. Must winning. No let up great to see after slipping on the banana against Detroit. Full pedal down for a 60 minute win.

 

[Da McBomb]

Woodcroft hockey... day and night from Tippett

 

[CycloneSweep]

That is how this team should almsot always look vs teams with lesser talent. Total control.

Yep. Spank the teams like this and it takes the pressure off when we play the good teams

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

Noooooo. Can we start our better goalie agaisnt the best team in the league?

I don't see the value of playing Smith vs the bottom feeders and giving false hope just to go down 2-0 in the first round of the playoffs when we find out he can't do it when it matters

 

[CycloneSweep]

Which is funny cause Bob talked non stop about how it’s not a coaching issue and it’s always bad starts for Edmonton. Oops

 

[CycloneSweep]

I don't see the value of playing Smith vs the bottom feeders and giving false hope just to go down 2-0 in the first round of the playoffs when we find out he can't do it when it matters

Why would he be starting him the playoffs if we are just using him in the easy games to Koskinen rest?

 

[McDoused]

Which is funny cause Bob talked non stop about how it’s not a coaching issue and it’s always bad starts for Edmonton. Oops

To be fair I dont think Tippett was telling his guys to start slow or anything. I dont think the messaging from Woodcroft is any different but his approach, attitude and passion are evident.

 

[Duke74]

McDrai are doing their usual best to piss off the Leafer media who try and convince themselves every year that a Leafer is deserving of a major award. Problem is they start the fluff campaign with a third of the season still left, which is when McDrai kick it into the next gear that no Leafer has. Connor is especially heating up right now at the perfect time.

Draisaitl starting to show signs of emerging from his long slumber but the NHL's scorekeeping system isn't helping

 

[RattsSSV]

Great post game with Woody. So glad Tipp is gone.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

Why would he be starting him the playoffs if we are just using him in the easy games to Koskinen rest?

I don't disagree but this management group wants Smith to succeed and be the guy.

 

[Gregsky99]

Honest question...watching this game, was it one of the easiest games a goalie has ever had to play? I think so

 

[Faelko]

so that means they’ve given up the first goal 40 times this year….lol

 

[Old Boys Club]

Foegele had a good game.

 

[OfCorsiDid]

3-1 VGK

 

[McDoused]

Honest question...watching this game, was it one of the easiest games a goalie has ever had to play? I think so

I thought Anderson was the better goalie tonight lol.

 

[ujju2]

Domo arigato Mr. Yamamoto. Domo.

Honey Badger suddenly has 15 goals. Hottest line in the league with McDavid absolutely flying, Kane bringing a shooter mentality and power forward space clearing attitude for his line mates, and Yamamoto tireless in puck pursuit and getting greasy in the tough areas of the ice. Oil steam roll a non playoff team is good to see. No let up. D quite good at moving the puck vertically, quickly up the ice makes a big difference. Shore and 4th line played an assertive game with production. Smith stabile in net big too.

Must win homestead. Must winning. No let up great to see after slipping on the banana against Detroit. Full pedal down for a 60 minute win.

That top line has been fantastic but I'm almost more impressed with the Draisaitl line (Puljujarvi's rust tonight notwithstanding). They can just control the play in the offensive zone for large chunks at a time and take the opposition right out of it.

 

[Senor Catface]

Honest question...watching this game, was it one of the easiest games a goalie has ever had to play? I think so

I think this one might have been easier.

 

[Heavy Dee]

Florida is a crappy road team.