Post-Game Talk: Connoredemption!

[trojansoilers]

Wonder what Jay Woodcroft is thinking rn

“Dang, I wish I could pull off the salt and pepper look like Knoblauch so I can stop spending so much on hair dye”

 

[Frank the Tank]

Am I in the wrong here? The guy has never made a pass in his life. Imagine being the best player on earth and one of your linemates who you're supposed to be banking pucks off of tries to do it all himself on every touch.

It's also no coincidence when you put a player capable of making passes there (Draisaitl) McDavid's 5 on 5 offence skyrockets. We need another playmaker on that line, RNH is soft as shit and Hyman is the definition of a puck hog.

Love how the team looks overall, Holloway replacing RNH or Hyman on that line seems to make a ton of sense.

You're not seeing the forest for the trees.

If you need any evidence about how McDavid appreciates all the little things Hyman does, watch his post-game interview on TNT.

Plus, the Oilers lines are humming right now. Yet because Hyman isn't perfect and RNH is "soft' despite playing three great playoff games in a row, you want to shake everything up?

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Petrovic and Suter were in deep trouble, even Tanev and Lindell struggled. Will be tougher for them in next games when wear and tear comes to bite plus we get the home ice advantage in G3 and G4. Keep hitting them like there is no tomorrow. Noticed few times that their D-men were avoiding Kane and when he was then past the hitting chance, Holloway came out of nowhere and boom. Nice combo we have there.

McDavid has entered in this series and I am here for all that. Let's see if DeBoer has any answers.

This is one point I think a lot of people overlooked.

LA and Vancover's defence both have fantastic size and were super assertive. Dallas' defence is more like the Oil's, where size isn't an issue but they don't really look to beat you up physically.

There is no Zadorov, Soucy, Mikey Anderson, or Matt Roy type, that one guy that will go out of their way to give you an extra shot during (or after) the play.


Smart, but passive defence isn't how you contain McDavid, but outside of their top pairing, I'm not sure they have the skaters or size to force/keep McDrai and the others to the outside.

Calgary was the last playoff opponent they had who didn't focus on protecting the slot/net front, and we know how that went.

I mean, McDavid had more "all alone in front of the net" moments in just OT. than he has had in his last 5 playoff series combined.

 

[Fourier]

I'm usually not critical of my boy Nuge...but man that mustache!!!

Great team win.

 

[CupofOil]

I thought Connor Brown had a very strong game.

Skinner was basically spectacular in net as well.

Another strong game, that 4th line is a very reliable line that creates lots of O zone time and wears down the defense. I'd hate to take Brown or Ryan out when Henrique comes out but somebody has to come out, it certainly won't be Janmark or Carrick who, for me, should be mainstays on that 4th line for next season as well btw.

 

[foshizzle]

Is it a different goalie coach? If not wow I’ve been so wrong about Dusty

According to CBC...

"Skinner enlisted in the help of Adam Francilia to help him get his game back on track. According to the broadcast team - Francilia helped Skinner with, "they reformulated his stance [and] corrected some imbalances in how he was positioned.""

He also used to be the goalie consultant for the Sharks as we all as their farm team goalie coach before he branched out on his own

He also helped Mike Smith. According to Kevin Woodley, Francilia corrected Smith stance so he isn't on his belly all the time and freed up his hands by not having them locked to his side. Apparently- Smith had rally quick hands- but they were positioned poorly

It's not. This guy is more of a physiologist/kinesiologist/dash of sport psych. Works on movement patterns. Typically works with goalies in conjunction with their goalie coach.

Not quite. He also works on mechanics for better movement and flow. He worked with Smith also and changed his positioning. Same with Skinner.

 

[bobbythebrain]

Am I in the wrong here? The guy has never made a pass in his life. Imagine being the best player on earth and one of your linemates who you're supposed to be banking pucks off of tries to do it all himself on every touch.

It's also no coincidence when you put a player capable of making passes there (Draisaitl) McDavid's 5 on 5 offence skyrockets. We need another playmaker on that line, RNH is soft as shit and Hyman is the definition of a puck hog.

Love how the team looks overall, Holloway replacing RNH or Hyman on that line seems to make a ton of sense.

You don't think winning a board battle in the corners or behind the net is a pass?
Do you watch the games? Your statement suggests you watch but likely don't compute the game in it's entirety properly

You have any idea how many points McD has generated from Hyman getting him a puck down low and then a couple touches later it goes in?. McD gets a point, Hyman doesn't.

 

[tiger_80]

“Dang, I wish I could pull off the salt and pepper look like Knoblauch so I can stop spending so much on hair dye”

Woody thinks Knob uses performance enhancing drugs. lol.

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

Another strong game, that 4th line is a very reliable line that creates lots of O zone time and wears down the defense. I'd hate to take Brown or Ryan out when Henrique comes out but somebody has to come out, it certainly won't be Janmark or Carrick who, for me, should be mainstays on that 4th line for next season as well btw.

I bet it’s Carrick.

 

[BlackDogg]

It was easier for the OIl to slice through their D than the Canucks. Just not converting most of those chances.
With a few more powerplays (evened out), this one was over by the third, but Gary kept them in it.

 

[bobbythebrain]

This is one point I think a lot of people overlooked.

LA and Vancover's defence both have fantastic size and were super assertive. Dallas' defence is more like the Oil's, where size isn't an issue but they don't really look to beat you up physically.

There is no Zadorov, Soucy, Mikey Anderson, or Matt Roy type, that one guy that will go out of their way to give you an extra shot during (or after) the play.


Smart, but passive defence isn't how you contain McDavid, but outside of their top pairing, I'm not sure they have the skaters or size to force/keep McDrai and the others to the outside.

Calgary was the last playoff opponent they had who didn't focus on protecting the slot/net front, and we know how that went.

I mean, McDavid had more "all alone in front of the net" moments in just OT. than he has had in his last 5 playoff series combined.

This is a great point. Hyman was pretty neutralized that whole series by Zaddy and Myers. He got rubbed out almost every play.

Last nite he was able to work the boards alot more

 

[oXo Cube]

Fun game, great win.

However...

At some point, the Oilers are going to have to actually hold onto a 2-goal lead and win comfortably.

Third period shots were 9-1 Edmonton before a random nothing point shot ping pongs right to Seguin staring at an open cage. Really don't know what else they're supposed to do.

The Oilers are blowing leads this run but its mostly been due to divine intervention.

 

[ozhenson]

A and W!!!

Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear greasy bibs and adult diapers.

 

[elmeroil]

Is this Skinner goalie coach talk legit? He looks like a different goalie

Also, 3-0 since they sat Perry. I'm sure he's still good to have around at practice but he's cooked and should retire after this.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Fun game, great win.

However...

At some point, the Oilers are going to have to actually hold onto a 2-goal lead and win comfortably.

I'm more worried about the complete lack of offense from lines 3 and 4. Pretty remarkable we've gotten this far with... what, 2 goals from those lines combined? And one was an ENG.

 

[tardigrade81]

Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear greasy bibs and adult diapers.

Lmfao!!!! I do it for the oilers!!

 

[tiger_80]

This is a great point. Hyman was pretty neutralized that whole series by Zaddy and Myers. He got rubbed out almost every play.

Last nite he was able to work the boards alot more

Dallas just does not strike me as very fast or physical team. They are a skilled team, which also has a lot of guys in their 30s. It's skill vs skill even strength, and special teams will be super important.

Is this Skinner goalie coach talk legit? He looks like a different goalie

Also, 3-0 since they sat Perry. I'm sure he's still good to have around at practice but he's cooked and should retire after this.

Skinner goes through stretches where he fancies himself Brodeur. Was like that yesterday.

 

[ohheyhemsky]

Is this Skinner goalie coach talk legit? He looks like a different goalie

Also, 3-0 since they sat Perry. I'm sure he's still good to have around at practice but he's cooked and should retire after this.

If it is, then we can 100% guarantee that Schwartz has dirt or is the illegitimate love child of a senior positioned EOG rep.

 

[CupofOil]

I bet it’s Carrick.

I hope not but I'll trust Knoblauch if that's the decision.

 

[Missing smitty]

Said this after Game 7, we just saw the first signs from Skinner that this could happen. Sharp as f*** tonight:

Best part of tonight and I know half these boards will hate this take. But this could be huge for Skinnners confidence. The best Stu we saw all year was when he beat Fuhr’s all time record. We all saw it, he was sharp as f*** during that streak. If he gets to that level again, we willl be fine in net moving forward.

Said in the GDT. Dallas' offence plays into Skinner's strength. They don't cause chaos and when he plays big, he's hard to beat.

 

[DrDrai]

Wonder what Jay Woodcroft is thinking rn

 

[Little Fury]

Am I in the wrong here? The guy has never made a pass in his life. Imagine being the best player on earth and one of your linemates who you're supposed to be banking pucks off of tries to do it all himself on every touch.

It's also no coincidence when you put a player capable of making passes there (Draisaitl) McDavid's 5 on 5 offence skyrockets. We need another playmaker on that line, RNH is soft as shit and Hyman is the definition of a puck hog.

Love how the team looks overall, Holloway replacing RNH or Hyman on that line seems to make a ton of sense.

Actually don't disagree with Hyman being a poor passer, but that's not his role and as for RNH being soft, this mfer clearly didn't see him outwork two Stars to get the pass over to Bouch on the GWG, not to mention all the work he's done on the PK.

 

[oobga]

Skinner goes through stretches where he fancies himself Brodeur. Was like that yesterday.

Seeing Pickard play well in his place may have done him some good too. Competition is good. Skinner looks hungry again. He probably could have used Campbell stealing his spot for a while last playoffs too.

 

[tiger_80]

Seeing Pickard play well in his place may have done him some good too. Competition is good. Skinner looks hungry again. He probably could have used Campbell stealing his spot for a while last playoffs too.

It could also be a question of fatigue/ lack of focus. Playing Skinner every other day for weeks at a time may be beyond his capacity.

 

[elmeroil]

True, but the Oilers are eventually going to get a swing in power plays. 5-1 is not sustainable in a playoff series. Either they're going to get more power plays or Dallas will get fewer.

Gary Bet.....tman disagrees
Any coincidence that his name starts with Bet?