IanO
Superstar
Can we please go back to 1 vs 8, 2 vs 7 etc.
The current system really works against top teams.
The current system really works against top teams.
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Greenspace
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Drai continues to dominate
Gronk!
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Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch becomes third-fastest coach to 80 NHL wins
Knoblauch took over as the Oilers’ head coach in November 2023.
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Glenco
Senior Member
Can’t complain the goal tending was equally bad.
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erudyk_29
Active Member
Having Bennett - Hagel - Cirelli is a travesty with the following players not on the team:
Scheiffele, Hyman, Suzuki, Thomas, Verhaeghe, Dubois, Guenther, etc
Scheiffele, Hyman, Suzuki, Thomas, Verhaeghe, Dubois, Guenther, etc
MacLac
Senior Member
I wish we had ZERO players on the rosters…..this tournament is a farce and it would be a shame is anyone got hurt
Dubas
Active Member
Once again... your logic is flawed...
If the playoffs started today, using the 1 v 8 playoff format, the Oilers would still play Colorado.
IanO
Superstar
I'm fine with that as it is what it is and is far more fair than the current set up.
Dubas
Active Member
Glad to see those goalposts are as fluid as ever.
IanO
Superstar
Huh? I'm saying that the former 1-8 format was superior for those teams that deserved it, but I get why the NHL did what it did.
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erudyk_29
Active Member
4 Nations Break Thoughts:
Now that there's a bit of a gap between Oilers games I thought I'd share some thoughts on a few things.
Imminent Jeff Skinner resurgence?:
After being in the dog house despite playing well, Skinner has recently gotten actual quality minutes in the top 6 and done extremely well. He's clearly worked on his defensive game, and its showing on the ice. I'm excited to see what he can do given more opportunity
John Klingberg:
Klingberg was brought in to try to fill a spot on right handed defence. He's shown flashes of being pretty good, but also had some tough moments as well. I'm not sure what to make of him thus far. He's an upgrade on Stetcher at the very least. I think as he gets more games under his belt he'll round a bit more into form.
Goaltending troubles again:
The goaltending was terrible at the start of the season and had sort of figured itself out for a while. I'm now not sure, Skinner has had a few bad games in a row. Pickard has been alright in support, but I'm a little concerned. Rumours they're after John Gibson are swirling, that could be the move to put this Oilers team over the top.
Deadline approaching:
With the trade deadline approaching, the Oilers are certain to make a push for somebody. I've said a few times on this forum that I think the Oilers need to add a finishing winger above all else. I think this need is maybe not as big anymore, especially if Skinner continues to play in the top 6 and be effective. It would still be nice though. A top4 right handed defenseman is probably another nice but not necessary addition. If the Gibson rumors are true, the Oilers should move heaven and earth to get him. He would be my target.
Now that there's a bit of a gap between Oilers games I thought I'd share some thoughts on a few things.
Imminent Jeff Skinner resurgence?:
After being in the dog house despite playing well, Skinner has recently gotten actual quality minutes in the top 6 and done extremely well. He's clearly worked on his defensive game, and its showing on the ice. I'm excited to see what he can do given more opportunity
John Klingberg:
Klingberg was brought in to try to fill a spot on right handed defence. He's shown flashes of being pretty good, but also had some tough moments as well. I'm not sure what to make of him thus far. He's an upgrade on Stetcher at the very least. I think as he gets more games under his belt he'll round a bit more into form.
Goaltending troubles again:
The goaltending was terrible at the start of the season and had sort of figured itself out for a while. I'm now not sure, Skinner has had a few bad games in a row. Pickard has been alright in support, but I'm a little concerned. Rumours they're after John Gibson are swirling, that could be the move to put this Oilers team over the top.
Deadline approaching:
With the trade deadline approaching, the Oilers are certain to make a push for somebody. I've said a few times on this forum that I think the Oilers need to add a finishing winger above all else. I think this need is maybe not as big anymore, especially if Skinner continues to play in the top 6 and be effective. It would still be nice though. A top4 right handed defenseman is probably another nice but not necessary addition. If the Gibson rumors are true, the Oilers should move heaven and earth to get him. He would be my target.
The_Cat
Senior Member
Go Team Canada!
The_Cat
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Canada beats Sweden 4-3 in OT!
The_Cat
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Team Canada wins a close one against Finland, will meet the US in the final on Thursday!