Pre-Game Talk: Avalanche-rolled or get rolled. 7PM MTN

Captain Fantastic

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I just hate how our D backs up the way they do. Hey.. At least Platinum Blonde is coming here... Doesn't really matter.. Lol
 

Mikey71

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Apr 3, 2005
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I would say the play dies on Cammi's stick but he would have to win a battle and get it on his stick first...
 

Oil75

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Stubborn Todd waits til almost the third to give McD a real winger yikes!
 

YakDavid

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Did that stat just show how Colorado last year had better special teams than us? Despite having a brutal record
 

Frank the Tank

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Except they were good last year and have been murdered this year BECAUSE of the special teams. Its not even a question the biggest drag on this teams performance this year is special teams they've been fine 5 on 5 for the majority of the year. Pretty sure its the coaches job to teach players how to pk especially if game in game out they suck at it.

I think it comes down to a consistent lack of defensive depth. Last season everything went great and the coaches had the horses in the barn to compete against the best. This season losing Sekera to a serious injury and guys like Klefbom and Benning to a significant regression in play have made the Oilers a team that one again can be overwhelmed by an aggressive forecheck and cycle. It becomes even more apparent when they are short-handed.
 

YakDavid

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Honest question. If we know that Sekera was injured for a long period. Also Klefbom being injured. Why didn't we do anything
 

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