Ex-Oilers in the Playoffs

[Da McBomb]

Quite the number of Ex-Oilers playing in the playoffs this year.. including Sam Gagner playing in his first ever NHL Playoffs. Anyone you'll be following closely or cheering for?

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[0ilerman]

I'll be following the Pens Rangers series closely. From whipping boy on the worst franchise in the league to playing on a legit cup contender, I will definitely be watching Schultz

 

[Musashi]

Go Brodziak and the Blues

 

[KlaireMcVoyant]

Go Penner!

Oh....

 

[Frank the Tank]

I'll be following the Pens Rangers series closely. From whipping boy on the worst franchise in the league to playing on a legit cup contender, I will definitely be watching Schultz

Schultz has an effective one-timer and slapshot on the PP now. I'm mystified and still doubt he can do that despite watching 3-4 clips of Penguins goals created by his shot.

 

[Tarus]

Schultz has an effective one-timer and slapshot on the PP now. I'm mystified and still doubt he can do that despite watching 3-4 clips of Penguins goals created by his shot.

It's not too surprising really. The Oilers panic easily under pressure(even on the PP), which results in fumbled passes that nullifies the time and space to execute plays, and removes the ability for players to get open and set up for one timers(it's an issue at EV too).

Slapshots don't work much in Edmonton either, since no one goes to the net to tie up defenders and create havoc in areas that would draw opposing players out of position. The consequences of that being defensemen don't have time to wind up for things like slapshots, and are easily blocked if they go for the shot anyways(see - Sekera).

When you've got guys like Malkin and Crosby drawing defenders to create space for everyone else on the team, and vets who can execute passes and plays with confidence and speed; it creates significantly more room for a guy like Schultz to do their thing.

 

[Pointteen]

I always hoped Gagner would be a playoff beast.

I have my doubts now.

 

[backhandsauce]

Hemsky is Dallas.

 

[McDNicks17]

I'm hoping Cogliano and the Ducks can do some damage.

 

[Frank the Tank]

I'm hoping Cogliano and the Ducks can do some damage.

And Horcoff

 

[oiler-dude]

In the West...

Anaheim Ducks

Andrew Cogliano
Shawn Horcoff
David Perron​

Chicago Blackhawks

Erik Gustafsson​

Dallas Stars

Ales Hemsky​

Los Angeles Kings

Matt Greene (injured)​

Minnesota Wild

Devan Dubnyk
Jarret Stoll​

Nashville Predators

No former Oilers​

San Jose Sharks

No former Oilers​

St. Louis Blues

Magnus Paajarvi
Kyle Brodziak
Anders Nilsson​

In the East...

Detroit Red Wings

No former Oilers​

Florida Panthers

Teddy Purcell​

New York Islanders

No former Oilers​

New York Rangers

No former Oilers​

Philadelphia Flyers

Sam Gagner
Chris Vandevelde
Nick Schultz​

Pittsburgh Penguins

Justin Schultz​

Tampa Bay Lightning

No former Oilers​

Washington Capitals

Jason Chimera
Taylor Chorney​

 

[A91]

Guess I like the Panthers the most, really don't like almost all the other teams. Teddy you get my support by default.

 

[Faelko]

I hope Ovechkin gets his cup

 

[McLotto 97]

Less than 6 minutes in games 1 for JS

 

[thadd]

Still surprised that Chorney found a way to stick in the NHL.

 

[McShogun99]

Still surprised that Chorney found a way to stick in the NHL.

And on Washington...

 

[McDNicks17]

I think I'll be cheering for Cogs/Horc in the West and Chimera/Chorney in the East.

 

[Soundwave]

It's weird that VandeVelde and Chorney are still around, lol.

 

[thadd]

It's weird that VandeVelde and Chorney are still around, lol.

Chorney is a surprise. Didn't seem to be good enough at one thing to last... but CVV was a legit 4th liner with us and when we switched coaches he fell out of favour. His previous coaches on our farm team and Mac-T said that he always busted his but and was easy to coach and I was kinda surprised that we let him go.

 

[Pointteen]

Less than 6 minutes in games 1 for JS

Holy hell. Even with that many goals? That's crazy.

 

[McDoused]

Schultz and Gagner looking good in Philly. Purse with a goal in Florida.

 

[AddyTheWrath]

Dubnyk keeping Minnesota in the game.

 

[thadd]

Schultz and Gagner looking good in Philly. Purse with a goal in Florida.

Purcell needs to work his ass off so that he can earn a 3 year contract and sit on his ass for 3 more years.

 

[DreamTheatre]

I think the moral here is that we need to stop trading players.

 

[joestevens29]

I think the moral here is that we need to stop trading players.

Not really the moral of the story is have a better a solid core as complimentary players are a dime a dozen.

Non of these guys are impact guys. Gagner is getting a solid chance right now and will continue with Couturier out, but non of these ex oilers are stirring the drink.