Post-Game Talk: Oilers Do Dallas and deliver the goods

[dustrock]

Guys someone mentioned we were in 31st place 200 days ago.

Once the season is done I wouldn't mind some questions for Holland and Jackson on the hiring of Knoblauch.

You're hiring McDavid's junior coach who highest level of experience is coaching the Rangers AHL team in a season where we lost in the 2nd round to the eventual Cup Champs in Vegas, Draisaitl has 2 years left on his contract, etc.

That's a bold move Cotton to say the least, it's obviously paid off in spades. But it could have been a nightmare failure.

Obviously glad it worked but where did the idea come from.

 

[TheNumber4]

Guys someone mentioned we were in 31st place 200 days ago.

Once the season is done I wouldn't mind some questions for Holland and Jackson on the hiring of Knoblauch.

You're hiring McDavid's junior coach who highest level of experience is coaching the Rangers AHL team in a season where we lost in the 2nd round to the eventual Cup Champs in Vegas, Draisaitl has 2 years left on his contract, etc.

That's a bold move Cotton to say the least, it's obviously paid off in spades. But it could have been a nightmare failure.

Obviously glad it worked but where did the idea come from.

Came from Jeff Jackson. He’s had his eye on Knob for awhile. Then maybe Stauffer helped push it over the top as he’s had a huge Knob crush for awhile.

 

[Captain Fantastic]

Nah. Its a Brit expression for at least a 100yrs.

Interesting... Yeah, that sounds British.

Nah. Its a Brit expression for at least a 100yrs.

I'm assuming longer. Its not in Shakespeare though. hehe. But every Brit comedy were doing that kind of thing since they started TV or skits.

Bennie Hill probably..lol

 

[WhyYouHaveToBeMad]

Again you are new here. I defended Bouch way back when folks here were calling him a bust and wanted Dosbon. Bouchard was excellent in the AHL but soft as butter like McLeod. Both improved of course. McLeod was allergic to physical contact in his rookie AHL season. I defended Broberg when folks call him a bust and folks wanted Zegras and I said folks underrate his passing and puck movement skills. I don’t see Bouchard like upside because Bouchard was an elite passer even in the AHL. Zegras maybe the only other AHLer with better vision.

I never said he is or will be as good as bouchard. but tell me and I know it's early, he hasn't looked better than VD Ceci and Nurse, even Kulak.

 

[Drivesaitl]

Came from Jeff Jackson. He’s had his eye on Knob for awhile. Then maybe Stauffer helped push it over the top as he’s had a huge Knob crush for awhile.

Huge innuendo.

 

[Oilhawks]

"Did you think your second period was a bit lifeless?"

DeBoer:

GOAT gif from a GOAT movie

 

[Stoneman89]

That said Dallas were pad stuffing or shooting wide a lot.

Great game by the Oilers making it difficult for the Stars to get much. Only goal that did go in was kind of a hail mary deflection, really good play by Johnson but Dallas were not doing anything well offensively or otherwise.

Score says 3-1 but this was a shitkickng. Dallas were never in this. Oilers took game quick and never gave a crumb back.

You have to be f***ing kidding with the bolded. Is "pad stuffing" a new word for you to describe other teams when Skinner has a good game?

Here, I'll help you. Skinner is fat. Skinner has a stupid moustache. I hate the way Skinner tosses his hair back. Why does Skinner always insist on playing and getting his way. Skinner is too nonchalant in his interviews.

 

[M Ace]

I've been begging for a Pisani all playoffs long when he's right in front of me, I just needed to finally see the mustache

Except this one is already signed long term.....

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

 

[TheNumber4]

Unfortunately the people tonight that were browbeating other fans for having said things about players have no qualms about saying worse to fellow posters. I'm not sure how anybody reconciles that. Players are fair game. Flaming other posters isn't. But doing so just after such an immense win just is.....I dunno.

Imagine just seeing the team win a spectacular game., but For two posters here in the thread the most important thing they had to do is rush in here and browbeat Skinner opinions. unfortunately that says something unintended.

Those aren't friends.

It’s just clap back from posters that have done the same to them on nights Skinner has not been good. Maybe not from you, definitely not from iCanada. I’ve seen and read some absolute toxic things in GDT directed squarely at posters for their support of Skinner. Don’t act like it’s a one way road, I know the posters you are referencing and they are not that type of posters on most nights.

 

[FlameChampion]

Who is going to give him 3M after seeing him get scratched for guys like Brown, Perry, Holloway and Carrick?

Hes not worth anything over 1.5m imo. I don’t hate the player but I’d rather move on at this point. Dudes done nothing in the playoffs multiple years in a row. He doesn’t make the bottom 6 better.

 

[Stoneman89]

I thought Nurse had a great game. Physical, simple and smart. 9 out of 10. Kevin Biesksa called the PP, saying it was due. And with that and the great PK, it's a double edge sword for Dallas to deal with. So glad we beat them with Tanev in the lineup - no excuses.

 

[Oilhawks]

Guys someone mentioned we were in 31st place 200 days ago.

Once the season is done I wouldn't mind some questions for Holland and Jackson on the hiring of Knoblauch.

You're hiring McDavid's junior coach who highest level of experience is coaching the Rangers AHL team in a season where we lost in the 2nd round to the eventual Cup Champs in Vegas, Draisaitl has 2 years left on his contract, etc.

That's a bold move Cotton to say the least, it's obviously paid off in spades. But it could have been a nightmare failure.

Obviously glad it worked but where did the idea come from.

SIMMONS: Edmonton coach Knoblauch is 'not a yeller and a teller, he's a teacher' and Oilers are learning

This Simmons article (it's actually very good) gives a bit of insight. Someone posted it in another thread. Well worth reading

 

[Drivesaitl]

It’s just clap back from posters that have done the same to them on nights Skinner has not been good. Maybe not from you, definitely not from iCanada. I’ve seen and read some absolute toxic things in GDT directed squarely at posters for their support of Skinner. Don’t act like it’s a one way road, I know the posters you are referencing and they are not that type of posters on most nights.

Wasn't directed at you.

 

[FlameChampion]

Skinner I get but how are you not sold on Nuge in these playoffs? Outside of a few quiet games, he's been absolute money in the playoffs and I'm not just talking about the goals and points, he's been touching every part of the game in a positive way and shouldn't be criticized by anybody who actually watches the little subtle plays he makes and isn't just looking at flashiness.

Same with Henrique to a lesser extent, not making the obvious flashy plays but he's been making all the right plays which is so critical in tight playoff games.

Nuge along with Bouchard were a big part of how we got through Vancouver. Can’t complain about Nuges post season this year. Yeah hes a bit of a PP merchant. But hes also been huge on the PK. Hes a big part of us winning.

 

[Captain Fantastic]

Not pointing at any particular poster but notice that ,at times, our Post Game threads turn into a seedy dive bar the longer the night goes on. Night owls get grouchy..lol

 

[TheNumber4]

Wasn't directed at you.

I know but I’m just saying like there’s been some shit said towards skinner supporters in GDTs that could have have set off posters you are criticizing. Like absolute toxic shit that makes it personal. That will invite pushback. A lot of the times it’s burner accounts too that never post, but when Skinnee has a bad game they pull them out to just attack posters. Just saying I could see where they are coming from.

 

[bellagiobob]

Skinner was pretty good today.

He wasn't tested too hard and we kept him well supported, but he did his job well and made all the saves you expect and probably an extra one.

I don't love the Johnston tip, but one goal like that on ten shots is fine. This is also one of the few games this playoffs Skinner has been positive in terms of goals saved above expected.

I'm not a Stars fan and even I took my hat off on that tip. That is an incredibly difficult tip to make, and virtually an impossible one to stop.

 

[Oilhawks]

Not pointing at any particular poster but notice that at times that our Post game threads turn into a seedy dive bar the longer the night goes on. Night owls get grouchy..lol

Not this one! (Night owl, that is)

Having a brew, enjoying the win while jamming to some classic Eurodance and poppy vocal trance (that most posters here would hate lol)

As Kobe said "job's not done" but never imagined this team being where they are today after that shit sandwich of a start. Remarkable doesn't even begin to describe it

 

[TheNumber4]

Not pointing at any particular poster but notice that ,at times, our Post Game threads turn into a seedy dive bar the longer the night goes on. Night owls get grouchy..lol

HF Oil After Dark.

Enter at your own peril!

 

[NeverForget06]

What a great game !!!!!

Complete effort. Loved it. This team has legs right now. They are just skating the Stars into the ground.

Stu was exceptional. Looked very confident.

 

[Arty Spooners Bsmnt]

He's a .908 in the series now. This game helped and this was a BIG game for him to win!

I just want him to be a .900 goalie because they aren't getting 30 shots on us.

 

[Sheikyerbouti]

8mins into third period and Broberg with a dfensive play of a veteran. Calmly blocks shot with his skate, controls it, gets puck out, absolute perfect reversal. Like an allstar play and Broberg made it look easy.

I'll say what I said years ago re: Booch but the sky is the limit with Broberg. Just loaded with skill, skating and better head for the game than people have given him credit for. I'm seeing Broberg processing at high level and making plays, in playoffs, in pressure.

Ya exactly, he's processing quickly, and making good decisions, at this speed, and under pressure. The knock on him has been timidness and he stepped into the semi's like a baller.


It's really huge for this team moving forward. Cannot be understated how much we needed this really. Holloway too. We are in pretty good shape heading into the offseason now.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Skinner was pretty good today.

He wasn't tested too hard and we kept him well supported, but he did his job well and made all the saves you expect and probably an extra one.

I don't love the Johnston tip, but one goal like that on ten shots is fine. This is also one of the few games this playoffs Skinner has been positive in terms of goals saved above expected.

Skinner was excellent, tip goal was unstoppable.

He was supported, but that's "how Teams work", Skinner deserves more praise than this nonsense for this performance in this moment tonight.

I just want him to be a .900 goalie because they aren't getting 30 shots on us.

I prefer this team not giving up 30 shots a night.

 

[WaitingForUser]

I'm not a Stars fan and even I took my hat off on that tip. That is an incredibly difficult tip to make, and virtually an impossible one to stop.

I said the same thing to my buddy after he scored. It was like a Michigan tip really like nothing I’ve ever seen tbh.