viking mama Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 (edited) 4 hours ago, -dlc- said: "Here, bounce it in off my butt" - Darnell Nurse Gotta love how the Oilers defender here. Wow! Making our own “deflection board”, Ian Cole, look better by comparison, huh? At least Cole’s body was usually attempting to block something or someone… or he had his eyes upon the shooter. Edited June 9 by viking mama 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Johnny Posted June 9 Popular Post Share Posted June 9 46 minutes ago, Bob Long said: if McBaby loses this series, do we still have to call him the best ever? or could we stop doing that? I dont think he has enough game in him to be “considered” let alone “the” best player ever He needs to work on - leadership - accountability - effort away from the puck - using his players - team play - defence There are too many holes in his game for him to be in the conversation Absolutely he is top 5 for skill, but skill alone does not make a player the best in the game 6 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbieCanuckFan Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 12 hours ago, Coconuts said: Give him a cup and he's probably a hall of famer Tonight wasn't Florida's best, they're a better team than they looked like, but it doesn't matter how you win so long as you do Yeah not good for the Oilers (who I think didn't play a bad game). How much better can the Oilers play? I think that's a legitimate question. I agree that it's pretty clear Florida can play better. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 1 hour ago, Bob Long said: if McBaby loses this series, do we still have to call him the best ever? or could we stop doing that? McBaby needs to grow up and actually swallow his pride and work on his game. Both 5 on 5 and commit defensively. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Darius Posted June 9 Popular Post Share Posted June 9 Darnell nurse is -15. The record for minus in the playoffs is -16 (1983 Paul Reinhart) Leon has been on the ice for 21 goals for and 20 goals against 5v5 . Rely on powerplay much? These are the little things that give me comfort and bolster my hopes that the coil never touch the cup. I hope that Barkov will smother McBandage and this is a short series with Bob standing on his head. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 4 minutes ago, Darius said: Darnell nurse is -15. The record for minus in the playoffs is -16 (1983 Paul Reinhart) Leon has been on the ice for 21 goals for and 20 goals against 5v5 . Rely on powerplay much? These are the little things that give me comfort and bolster my hopes that the coil never touch the cup. I hope that Barkov will smother McBandage and this is a short series with Bob standing on his head. Imagine having to buy out Nurse, and it would be 12 years of $4.625 cap hit...... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 46 minutes ago, Bob Long said: if McBaby loses this series, do we still have to call him the best ever? or could we stop doing that? I dont think he has enough game in him to be “considered” let alone “the” best player ever He needs to work on - leadership - accountability - effort away from the puck - using his players - team play - defence There are too many holes in his game for him to be in the conversation Absolutely he is top 5 for skill, but skill alone does not make a player the best in the game 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck You Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Soon as Tkachuk shows up, It's over! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 28 minutes ago, Johnny said: I dont think he has enough game in him to be “considered” let alone “the” best player ever He needs to work on - leadership - accountability - effort away from the puck - using his players - team play - defence There are too many holes in his game for him to be in the conversation Absolutely he is top 5 for skill, but skill alone does not make a player the best in the game It just dawned on me. He's like Yzerman before Scotty Bowman became his coach and got him to play a 2 way game. So I guess Tocc will be a target for Edmonton to poach our coach? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 1 minute ago, Ghostsof1915 said: It just dawned on me. He's like Yzerman before Scotty Bowman became his coach and got him to play a 2 way game. So I guess Tocc will be a target for Edmonton to poach our coach? Yup. Yzerman had a 155 point season and Bowman knew the player had to change so the club could win. IMHAO McWhiner Baby will never change how he plays. He will always cheat the game for points. He’s on the same level as Dionne. Great with the puck and attacking. But terrible the rest of his time on ice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spook007 Posted June 9 Popular Post Share Posted June 9 Late to the party... Besides struggling to get my arms down after watching Oilers lose, I can't help but wonder if a fit Demko could have gotten us through as well... Bob was spectacular... Hope they are all crying themselves to sleep.... 3 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegend Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 it is interesting to note that the (arguably) top 15-20 players in NHL history have been on at least one cup-winning team. If McDavid doesn't win at least one in his career, where will he be rated? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 1 minute ago, Allegend said: it is interesting to note that the (arguably) top 15-20 players in NHL history have been on at least one cup-winning team. If McDavid doesn't win at least one in his career, where will he be rated? To be ranked in with the greatest a player (IMHAO) needs to be a key part of a Cup winner. McWhiner would be in with Dionne. Great offensive player, but only played that part of the game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-dlc- Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 44 minutes ago, Johnny said: I dont think he has enough game in him to be “considered” let alone “the” best player ever He needs to work on - leadership - accountability - effort away from the puck - using his players - team play - defence There are too many holes in his game for him to be in the conversation Absolutely he is top 5 for skill, but skill alone does not make a player the best in the game 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 1 minute ago, -dlc- said: It’s actually hard to figure how a guy with McDavid’s IQ for offensive play can be so poor at reading defending. He’s often in the picture when scored against but checking no one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bob Long Posted June 9 Popular Post Share Posted June 9 1 minute ago, Alflives said: It’s actually hard to figure how a guy with McDavid’s IQ for offensive play can be so poor at reading defending. He’s often in the picture when scored against but checking no one. its harder to generate defence at high speed. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC_Hawk Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 9 hours ago, UncleBen said: The goalie is part of the team and that's his job.This series will be won or loss by goaltending ...Florida has the better tender Their goalie is one of their best players and one of best players at his position in the league; perennial vezina candidate (all the same as Demko). FLA needs him to play well to win…much like we play way better with Demko. It is like the Oilers losing Draisatl, McDavid, or Edholm. Oilers fans are delusional to think they just got beat by a lucky goal tender or bad luck. He is one of the best in the league. Nothing against Silovs, but had Demko been healthy, the Canucks would have had a way better chance of winning that series no question. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC_Hawk Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 5 minutes ago, Alflives said: It’s actually hard to figure how a guy with McDavid’s IQ for offensive play can be so poor at reading defending. He’s often in the picture when scored against but checking no one. In all fairness, it is exposure minutes too; he plays way more than the other lines. In addition, he needs to cheat to drive play bc they need the offense to overcome their defensive and goal tending deficiencies. The team defense has been WAY better in the POs, but McD is still in that mode. Half the time you see him get beat like that he’s probably gassed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook007 Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 11 hours ago, Dumb Nuck said: Not a good night in Edmonton tonight. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 On 6/3/2024 at 6:21 AM, grumpyone said: who do you want to see raise the cup more.... Luongo or OEL ? Barkov. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BC_Hawk Posted June 9 Popular Post Share Posted June 9 13 hours ago, Rip The Mesh said: Nah…they just got out goalied; all puck luck. Oilers in 5 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post -dlc- Posted June 9 Popular Post Share Posted June 9 15 hours ago, PeteyBoeser said: Panthers are dominated by Oilers and lucky they’re up by one… shots are lopsided. I just can’t see Oilers lose anymore You mean like this? Or maybe this? 1 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-dlc- Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 5 minutes ago, BC_Hawk said: Nah…they just got out goalied; all puck luck. Oilers in 5 Yes, if they didn't have a damn goalie in net, Oilers probably would've won. Maybe. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 10 hours ago, Pears said: Regardless of what team you cheer for, everyone should be in agreement that any ref who makes his disdain/hatred for a certain team public, should not be allowed the privilege of working in the NHL. Agreed. I also think Toronto had a legit beef with McAuley. Every team should be allowed to provide a veto list, with more slots available for the playoffs. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 57 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said: It just dawned on me. He's like Yzerman before Scotty Bowman became his coach and got him to play a 2 way game. So I guess Tocc will be a target for Edmonton to poach our coach? They need Babcock or Torts, someone who will make it clear to McDiver that he will be in the press box if he doesn't start acting like a real man on and off the ice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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