Series Talk: WCSF Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers. (Series tied 3-3)

[Leonardo87]

Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers
WCSF

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[iCanada]

Both lmao

Yeah, is kind of what I figured. IDK, is always seemed like a strange narrative to take pressure off of mentally weak Vancouver players and lower the expectations of fans.


Miller is 31. Boeser is 27. Petterson is 26. Hronek is 27. Hughes is 24. Demko is 28. Of your core players, you're averaging 27 years old.

McDavid is 27. Draisaitl is 28. Bouchard is 24. Nurse is 28. Hyman is 30. RNH is 30. Skinner is 25. Of the Oilers core players we're averaging 27 years old.

The only real difference in these teams ages is the Perry's and Ryan's being older than the Aman's and DiGuseppe's. The canucks even have basically the same salary cap troubles the Oilers do, and spent even more lavishly at the trade deadline than the Oilers did. The reality is - both the canucks and the oilers alike will likely lose one or two good players to fit under the cap.

It feels strange to me that there's this idea that the oilers are old and on the downturn yet apparently the Canucks are spry spring chickens just experiencing their first dip of their toes into the league. They're literally the same age.

 

[jackjohnson]

For such a loud mouthpiece you've been literally the entire year you're already making pre-excuses. I don't think Ive seen a single Oiler fan on this board embarrass their fanbase the way you do constantly you spent the entire season talking about how the Canucks would run over the Oilers and now its the Canucks have an excuse time.

Am confident the Canucks will beat oilers on Monday. But i know for a fact they are missing a huge piece in net, so winning this series would be huge. I bet if Oilers had to play Nugent pumpkin in 1st line with their best player out, they would also make excuses for sure. Demko is Canucks best player aside from Hughes.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Brutal news about Boeser. Guy can’t catch a break.

Edmonton HAS to take advantage.

 

[iCanada]

On a lighter note, I think Garland has been the Nucks best player. Super gritty too, look at this epic battle he had with the linesman.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1792041609028370829

 

[Nemesis Prime]

Good opportunity for Edmonton now with Brock out of the line up.

 

[jackjohnson]

Hughes after scoring a goal in these playoff…






… oh wait.

That “funny looking cross-eyed” guy is absolutely pwning the Canucks. He’s killing them… completely outplaying a Norris finalist.

His cross eyes are an advantage for sure. Thats why his shot is good and his defense is awful, his eyes is always looking at the puck, no spatial awareness whatsoever.

 

[eviohh26]

That's fair. I'm just saying its not like this season is just the start of the Canucks trying to contend. Their depth is likely to take a massive hit next season and a lot of their big name guys are either about to start massive contracts or are going to be in the next 2 years which even further cuts into their depth which at the moment is the biggest strength of this team. Without really good depth the Canucks don't have some spectacular stars that shine above other contenders stars. Obviously this is a massive year for the Oilers and might have huge implications on what happens with McDavid and Draisaitl going forward, but this is also a pretty massive year for Vancouver who probably won't get this same opportunity again in the next few years.

We have a few prospects that could make a splash in the next few years here. If all goes well then we got Lekkerimaki, Pettersson , Willander . All could very well become full timers in due time. It's not all doom and gloom. If we could get Petey back on track that would help too. That contract at the moment is scary. He needs to play to his capabilities or we are f***ed.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Zach Hyman is like a modern day Chris Kunitz.. Not that good of a player, but just benefits from his linemate.. Hyman is to McDavid as Kunitz was to Crosby. He'd never have anywhere near those points anywhere else.

Ol Frogface only ever scored 30 goals once in his career.

 

[PuckG]

We have a few prospects that could make a splash in the next few years here. If all goes well then we got Lekkerimaki, Pettersson , Willander . All could very well become full timers in due time. It's not all doom and gloom. If we could get Petey back on track that would help too. That contract at the moment is scary. He needs to play to his capabilities or we are f***ed.

Everybody has a Darnell Nurse on their team. Hopefully, EP is yours!

 

[GrumpyKoala]

Canucks have an excuse, the Oilers do not. Canucks are still an inexperienced group, first time in playoffs and have injuries to key players with their number 1 goalie being out for the whole playoffs. What is the Edmonton Oilers excuse if they lose this series??

Our number 1 goalie does not even exist.

 

[TheNumber4]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1792041609028370829

Lol that he is

 

[TheWrongWay]

Is there any doubt McDavid comes up HUGE in game 7?

I mean, is there a bigger guarantee than this?

(not a jinx post...so do not go there...I'll put my money where my mouth is)

I'm not saying you're wrong. But since your avatar is a crow on a plate, I suggest maybe it's possible

 

[McFlyingV]

We have a few prospects that could make a splash in the next few years here. If all goes well then we got Lekkerimaki, Pettersson , Willander . All could very well become full timers in due time. It's not all doom and gloom. If we could get Petey back on track that would help too. That contract at the moment is scary. He needs to play to his capabilities or we are f***ed.

No question those prospects give the Canucks hope for longer term contention. The only problem I see with that is JT Miller's age fitting with that contention window and the rest of their stars being no shows as difference makers in these playoffs. If they can become difference makers then their chances improve dramatically. I just don't know if I see it with EP. Hughes I can see becoming a big time playoff player simply because of his elite skating and puck moving.

 

[TheNumber4]

Yeah, is kind of what I figured. IDK, is always seemed like a strange narrative to take pressure off of mentally weak Vancouver players and lower the expectations of fans.


Miller is 31. Boeser is 27. Petterson is 26. Hronek is 27. Hughes is 24. Demko is 28. Of your core players, you're averaging 27 years old.

McDavid is 27. Draisaitl is 28. Bouchard is 24. Nurse is 28. Hyman is 30. RNH is 30. Skinner is 25. Of the Oilers core players we're averaging 27 years old.

The only real difference in these teams ages is the Perry's and Ryan's being older than the Aman's and DiGuseppe's. The canucks even have basically the same salary cap troubles the Oilers do, and spent even more lavishly at the trade deadline than the Oilers did. The reality is - both the canucks and the oilers alike will likely lose one or two good players to fit under the cap.

It feels strange to me that there's this idea that the oilers are old and on the downturn yet apparently the Canucks are spry spring chickens just experiencing their first dip of their toes into the league. They're literally the same age.

Great post. I mean the Oilers being the “oldest” team is cause guys like a Henrique and Perry were added. That average goes way down when Holloway, Broberg, become regulars next year.

 

[SharksCyclops]

In terms of the series and game 7, of course this sucks for Vancouver and Boeser. I hope he recovers fully and his health isn't affected long term from this. I don't know a single thing about blood clots but have heard nothing but scary things about them.

 

[syz]

Ol Frogface only ever scored 30 goals once in his career.

McDavid would've been able to get Kunitz 60. Just ask Pens fans, I'm sure they'd agree and wouldn't call you any names at all.

 

[Tebowz]

would be funny if the Canucks won with half their team injured

 

[Nemesis Prime]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1792041609028370829

him and his steve jobs ahh turtleneck

 

[McHelpus]

would be funny if the Canucks won with half their team injured

2 players are now considered half the team?

 

[eviohh26]

Everybody has a Darnell Nurse on their team. Hopefully, EP is yours!

Nah. Petey will figure his shit out. We have seen what he can do. He had a shit year and still had 89 points. I'm fully expecting a better overall year next year. Gotta get him some linemates.

 

[PanniniClaus]

well - what say Vancouver fans on tomorrow's lineup?

 

[AlainVigneaultsGum]

well - what say Vancouver fans on tomorrow's lineup?

Petey and Miller will likely be together. Mikheyev probably draws back in.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Petey and Miller will likely be together. Mikheyev probably draws back in.

Yeah - Lindholm back to the Garland group? Give them 2 lines anyway.

 

[AlainVigneaultsGum]

Yeah - Lindholm back to the Garland group? Give them 2 lines anyway.

Ye most likely.

 

[eviohh26]

Would like to see a big game out of petey. Its now or never . (Leaning towards never)