And I'm sorry. Blindfolded Eakins could've been coach last year and it would've been the same result. McDrai going supernova the entire year, running out of steam, and most of the rest of the roster hiding in the shadows trying to ride their coattails to a cup in the finals.
Kane and Frederic are too physical for Knobby's liking. They won't be liked in this room.
Oilers under Knob were a lot more physical last year than they are this year, as they had a different makeup of players. Quite certain he's not coaching them to not be physical, it's mainly the temperament of the current roster. Often it only takes one guy to bring everyone into the fight, and that's a huge attribute that Kane brings. I fully expect hitting to ramp up in the playoffs.
I never ignore anybody but now I’m looking for usernames I haven’t seen in a while to see if I notice anyone who blocked me lol
If Skinner sewers the playoffs it won't matter cause Bowman will be the one fired.
I think you can always see posts from anyone that you haven't blocked, even from someone who has blocked you.
Exactly, why it says “ignored poster’ at the bottom of a thread on the main page is a mystery.
Well, in theory anyone can PK. But the fact that he pretty much hasn't seen the PK in 4 years suggests he's not very good at it. They can try him in that role though.
The voice of reason.
This is incorrect. They had statistically more hits, but that’s carryover from Woody. We saw throughout the year, and especially the playoffs, they shifted away from hitting. Rishaug asked coach directly about it- and that’s where Knob said he believes in “checking with the legs”.
Not only score goals he is preventing chances against. Whatever line he has been on (since January 1)Has been winning possession and shot share (as well as goal share). Knob is just doing it now to prove a point that he is in charge- no matter what the stats decide
That's exactly what he's doing, and it's coming from his own words. He's said multiple times that he believes hitting to be overrated and a sign that you dont have the puck, and he'd rather have his team "check with their legs". He's actively coaching this team to _not_ hit. Physicality is NOT a prequisite to get ice time on this team.
Puck possession plays a big role in hitting stats. He has said as much in a few interviews.
We’ve lost games while putting up 4 hits. It’s disgusting that there’s no pushback while losing on the scoreboard. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen that before.
Yep. Works on what he’s supposed to and still gets scratched. Scores more than most of the forwards… scratched.
