Post-Game Talk: Built. Different.

[Lay Z Boy GM]

POMO really leaning on his top 3 d men. Those guys are going to be absolutely gassed

Also, basically not playing his 4th line. Under 10 minutes with almost 4 full periods is pathetic.

Hammer them, if they manage to make it a long series I want their guys to be gibbled by that point

 

[RegDunlop]

I love Kane's scoring. I love his hitting.

But I may love his, 'skate into a scrum and challenge the whole team at once' move more than anything else.

"WTF are any of you going to do?"

Classic

 

[timekeep]

3 to go

 

[jukon]

As he should, from what we’ve seen all season in our games that’s pretty much an automatic no goal.

Tripped players fall down. Kulak barely touched him and Bennett jumped on the goalie.

 

[voxel]

Can we find another Walman next trade deadline? And another Ekholm too… lol.

 

[Jarvi]

Brown deserves a pass considering he’s been out. Frederic needs to be better

Yeah, I have all the faith in Brownie to not only play solid, but make a big play in this series at some point.

Frederic on the other hand, yikes. I think he is Bowman's 1 big miss. Sucks, because I thought he could be Hyman lite on a Drai line, but the guy just doesn't effect the game positively that often. Hits like he is made of pillows most times, missed some great chances. Hopefully he gets his moment, but ya can't help but think Jeff Skinner could be more effective in that spot.

 

[Lay Z Boy GM]

Podz laid some hits ? I was listening to radio

Podz laid several. He’s flying out there. It’s very obvious he loves big games, he is not one of those guys that wilts in these moments. And he’s never played in the finals before, same with Kapanen, they both looked great

 

[Oilhawks]

Good thing Elliotte isn't worried about his Panthers...lolol

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

IIRC The Athletic had the Panthers heavily favoured last year. This year without the Hyman injury it was going to be basically 50/50 but Zach being hurt gives the edge to Florida.

They did say, though Florida's forecheck is super aggressive and a large reason for their success, that this year they haven't faced a D corps that can move the puck as well as the Oilers.

I think we need to have as many puck movers on D as we can. I think Klingberg got better and in the 3rd and OT, couple of troubling moments aside, the breakouts were probably better than last year

Forechecking a D that has 6 puck movers would be exhausting. Lots of hauling ass back to your own zone.

 

[Oilhawks]

Lol Osmak watching in OT, what a beauty (in more ways than one)

 

[Sniper99]

the most nervous drive home from my nephews baseball game. God I hate O.T. I think by the 2nd period, every dad was on their phone either refreshing thescore app or whoever had the game on their phone had 1 eye on the ball game and 1 eye on the game.

 

[bellagiobob]

Not sure if he’s brave or stupid.

 

[bellagiobob]

 

[MessierII]

Yeah, I have all the faith in Brownie to not only play solid, but make a big play in this series at some point.

Frederic on the other hand, yikes. I think he is Bowman's 1 big miss. Sucks, because I thought he could be Hyman lite on a Drai line, but the guy just doesn't effect the game positively that often. Hits like he is made of pillows most times, missed some great chances. Hopefully he gets his moment, but ya can't help but think Jeff Skinner could be more effective in that spot.

Frederic never recovered from his high ankle sprain. Oilers didn’t do their homework into how bad that was. I’ve watched him in Boston and he normally has way more jump. Just looks a step behind which makes sense if he can’t skate like normal. Not exactly a guy who could afford to lose a step.

 

[bellagiobob]

 

[Sniper99]

Ask me a question, RIGHT f***ING NOWWWWW

ASK THE f***IN QUESTION SPEC!!!! DIG THE f*** IN!

 

[McDoused]

Good thing Elliotte isn't worried about his Panthers...lolol

He picked the Oilers to win the Cup...

 

[jukon]

Even when the refs put the whistles away, I knew that they would factor into the GWG. I couldn't predict that it would be in the Oilers favor. Bettman is not going to be happy about this.

 

[Another Empty Netter]

Podz laid several. He’s flying out there. It’s very obvious he loves big games, he is not one of those guys that wilts in these moments. And he’s never played in the finals before, same with Kapanen, they both looked great

Seems like a sneaky strong hitter. When he played for the Canucks the announcers said the LA Kings would just give him the puck in the corner to avoid the hit. Not sure which D that was lol

 

[Coffey]

Maurice turning into Hiller

 

[alanschu]

Don't often see the walk in slapper like Arvi and very happy for him!

 

[FlameChampion]

Yeah, I have all the faith in Brownie to not only play solid, but make a big play in this series at some point.

Frederic on the other hand, yikes. I think he is Bowman's 1 big miss. Sucks, because I thought he could be Hyman lite on a Drai line, but the guy just doesn't effect the game positively that often. Hits like he is made of pillows most times, missed some great chances. Hopefully he gets his moment, but ya can't help but think Jeff Skinner could be more effective in that spot.

I’m sure Frederic isn’t healthy but yeah, he barely moves the needle at all.

 

[MessierII]

Maurice turning into Hiller

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And all we heard about was the panthers depth.

 

[dustrock]

Forechecking a D that has 6 puck movers would be exhausting. Lots of hauling ass back to your own zone.

Exactly. You need to play each game but also know your strategy can have longer-term effects.

This is Florida's 3rd straight Finals. It takes a lot. You have motivation last year because you previously lost out. But now you won and you're playing the same team you beat by one goal in 7 games and they might be better than last year. Your antics won't work against this team.

I wouldn't make any D changes. I've never been a huge Frederic fan so throw in Skinner if need be.

 

[RegDunlop]

I never watched Walman too much in Detroit or San Jose so always thought of him as a one trick offensive pony.

But damn is that guy a warrior and way better defensively then I thought

Right with you
I can't believe the Oil has another D that is proving to be absolutely crucial to their success. Walman is unreal. Him and Ekholm are amazing adds.