Around the NHL 11 - 2023/24

[Daximus]

While we don't have a McDrai, perhaps someone should communicate the last point to the Jets brass that a shit PP and a shit PK won't get it done.

Yeah it's a lot easier when you have McDavid, Drai, Hyman, RNH and Bouchard as your top unit. The PK though is a big team effort.

The Oilers definitely really want this you can tell. They are sacrificing everything out there to get it done.

Helps having two of the top 5 players in the league and a defencemen who is in the running for top 5.

We need more elite talent plain and simple.

 

[Hobble]

Good goaltending and good specialty teams. Who knew that could spell success. Hopefully Arniel is taking notes.

 

[Jets 31]

While we don't have a McDrai, perhaps someone should communicate the last point to the Jets brass that a shit PP and a shit PK won't get it done.

Also being able to win with only 10 shots on net is kinda nice, did someone say goaltending @sipowicz .

 

[BobTheSolarsystem]

Yeah it's a lot easier when you have McDavid, Drai, Hyman, RNH and Bouchard as your top unit. The PK though is a big team effort.

The Oilers definitely really want this you can tell. They are sacrificing everything out there to get it done.

Helps having two of the top 5 players in the league and a defencemen who is in the running for top 5.

We need more elite talent plain and simple.

We just need to get scheif off the halfwall and our powerplay works

 

[Daximus]

Good goaltending and good specialty teams. Who knew that could spell success. Hopefully Arniel is taking notes.

I honestly wouldn't even say Skinner has been all that good. A .897 and a 2.85 in the playoffs is certainly not something I'd look at and say yep thats elite playoff goaltending.

We just need to get scheif off the halfwall and our powerplay works

Doesn't really matter what configuration we use we will not be as good as a McDrai PP unit.

 

[CorgisPer60]

McDrai is a cheat mode for PP use. They're so spoiled over in Edmonton. No wonder they're so insufferable.

 

[Slimy Sculpin]

So whats his point?

If I have to explain it, you haven't been following Sip and his comments regarding a certain Jets' goalie.

 

[Daximus]

McDrai is a cheat mode for PP use. They're so spoiled over in Edmonton. No wonder they're so insufferable.

At least we got to see them be absolute crap for over a decade. I think we are seeing that if you are bad enough for long enough eventually you will draft some elite talent and be good.

 

[bustamente]

I think Florida's D and goaltending are miles better than the Stars, and their agitators will get under McDavid and Draisaitl's skin.

 

[Daximus]

I think Florida's D and goaltending is miles better than the Stars, and their agitators will get under McDavid and Draisaitl's skin.

Otter has been much better than Bobrosvky at least stats wise this playoffs. But Florida did just take out Shesterkin.

It's an interesting mix here because both teams have elite offensive talent, both teams have a decent goalie who isn't really playing lights out but well enough, both teams are capable of shutting it down, both teams have plenty of agitators and size to manhandle opponents.

If everything else stays equal than Edmonton wins this on the special teams battle alone.

 

[tbcwpg]

Otter has been much better than Bobrosvky at least stats wise this playoffs. But Florida did just take out Shesterkin.

It's an interesting mix here because both teams have elite offensive talent, both teams have a decent goalie who isn't really playing lights out but well enough, both teams are capable of shutting it down, both teams have plenty of agitators and size to manhandle opponents.

If everything else stays equal than Edmonton wins this on the special teams battle alone.

Florida dominated the Rangers though, if not for Shesterkin it could've been over in 4 or 5. I think Florida are the narrow favourites but it really feels like a toss up to me.

 

[Joe Hallenback]

It will depend if Florida is allowed to play its game or not

 

[Daximus]

Florida dominated the Rangers though, if not for Shesterkin it could've been over in 4 or 5. I think Florida are the narrow favourites but it really feels like a toss up to me.

Florida is likely narrowly the better team when it comes to 5v5 but the Oilers have special teams locked up by a country mile.

Sure Florida has Bennett and Tkachuk to get under the Oilers skin but the Oilers have Kane and Perry to fire right back. The Oilers also have probably 3 of the top 5 players in this final.

 

[BobTheSolarsystem]

Doesn't really matter what configuration we use we will not be as good as a McDrai PP unit.

Are you suggesting we should tank for 10 years and multiple first round picks to rebuild our PP haha?? I feel like my solution is somewhat more attainable.

It will depend if Florida is allowed to play its game or not

Florida will win game one and then McD will cry to the media... then Bettman will call the refs.

A Stanley cup for McDiddly will really help market Utah when he signs there as a UFA

 

[Daximus]

Are you suggesting we should tank for 10 years and multiple first round picks to rebuild our PP haha?? I feel like my solution is somewhat more attainable.

We don't need multiple just one really good one. But with the current team we have that's pretty unlikely.

 

[StumpyTown]

Oilers win an elimination game with 10 shots on net, good luck against the Panthers playing like that

They won because they needed their goalie to steal a game, and he did. Skinner is demonstrating what the Jets expect from Helle, but aren't getting.

 

[kanadalainen]

No drought here in Winnipeg that's for sure, enough damn rain already.

Dude... as a steadfast HF Jets comrade in arms, I should comment, with only best intent. Your actions may reflect some stress -> the Oilers and the rain can't last forever. Things will improve my lad.

Things could be worse. For perspective:

 

[Daximus]

They won because they needed their goalie to steal a game, and he did. Skinner is demonstrating what the Jets expect from Helle, but aren't getting.

28 straight penalty kills isn't all Skinner.

That's a team buy in. Something that is a much bigger issue on the Jets.

 

[DRW204]

They won because they needed their goalie to steal a game, and he did. Skinner is demonstrating what the Jets expect from Helle, but aren't getting.

a 0.923 this series, including a 0.971 on 35 SOGs in a closeout game when his team appeared to get outplayed. it was like entire pandemic ago the Jets got that from Hellebuyck. and this is the supposed no-defense, no-goaltending, no-depth Oilers

 

[tbcwpg]

a 0.923 this series, including a 0.971 on 35 SOGs in a closeout game when his team appeared to get outplayed. it was like entire pandemic ago the Jets got that from Hellebuyck. and this is the supposed no-defense, no-goaltending, no-depth Oilers

All of those descriptions are inaccurate with this Edmonton team.

 

[sipowicz]

I honestly wouldn't even say Skinner has been all that good. A .897 and a 2.85 in the playoffs is certainly not something I'd look at and say yep thats elite playoff goaltending.



Doesn't really matter what configuration we use we will not be as good as a McDrai PP unit.

Sure better tham .870 and 5.23 from '' I played well"

 

[Daximus]

a 0.923 this series, including a 0.971 on 35 SOGs in a closeout game when his team appeared to get outplayed. it was like entire pandemic ago the Jets got that from Hellebuyck. and this is the supposed no-defense, no-goaltending, no-depth Oilers

It's really only jealous fans who still tout that non-sense. This Oilers team can play as good of shutdown hockey as any team out there.

 

[DRW204]

All of those descriptions are inaccurate with this Edmonton team.

probably.
hence why i said supposedly & a bit tongue-in-cheek response , b/c those were the common descriptors that i've read on this forum on that team.

 

[tbcwpg]

probably.
hence why i said supposedly & a bit tongue-in-cheek response , b/c those were the common descriptors that i've read on this forum on that team.

Wasn't sure how to take it given your criticism of Hellebuyck in the playoffs.

 

[Daximus]

Sure better tham .870 and 5.23 from '' I played well"

Jets certainly didn't make it easy for him.

Edmonton kept a lot of shots to the outside, not all but a lot. Jets just let Avalanche waltz right into the slot to shoot or screen at will.