Pre-Game Talk: Return of the Rat - Stanley Cup Finals '24: Edmonton vs. Florida

[tiger_80]

The good thing about having the “lesser” goalie in Skinner is that the game plan involves better defensive setups, reducing the high quality chances.

It's true, they did adapt as the series against Dallas went on. Will be interesting if they can continue doing that against a younger and faster team.

 

[jukon]

Am I the only one who thinks that the true MVP of this team isn’t 97, 29, nor 74, nor any other skater, but actually Kris Knoblauch? I actually think the guy is a coaching superstar but not many are picking up on just how good of a job he’s doing.

You aren't alone. Coach has given new meaning to 'thinking with your knob'.

 

[jesusbuiltmyhotrod]

Ridiculous talking heads acting like panthers are 70s habs. These teams are even with oilers have best top end skill.. that’s it. I maybe they have goaltending depending on what Stu shows up… these so called experts on tv don’t know anymore then we do. Maybe less

 

[McShogun99]

I’m guessing, much like when we played Anaheim years ago, it’ll probably be cheaper to fly to Florida and go to the game.



He’s great. He’s knowledgeable, and while he clearly loves the Oilers, he’s able to be neutral about things unlike guys like Hrudey. Him and Bieksa should be the go to tandem

I was looking at going to games 1 and 2. The cheapest for tickets for 2 to both games with flights and hotel is around 4K not counting car rental and expenses. I'm guessing for 2 tickets to games 3 and 4 you'll be looking at around 4k as well.

 

[joestevens29]

You aren't alone. Coach has given new meaning to 'thinking with your knob'.

This deserves more than just a haha/like

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

Am I the only one who thinks that the true MVP of this team isn’t 97, 29, nor 74, nor any other skater, but actually Kris Knoblauch? I actually think the guy is a coaching superstar but not many are picking up on just how good of a job he’s doing.

I still think it’s McDavid putting up Gretz numbers but I see what you are saying. I don’t think Woody gets us through Tocchet and the Canucks.

 

[CrazyJoeDavola]

Bro I'm in van. If you don't make it to Edmonton let's spend your money on some 8balls and drinks instead.

I don't drink anymore nor do I do drugs, so you don't sound like the type of person I'd hang out with, hah.

 

[JordanGalhanth]

I still think it’s McDavid putting up Gretz numbers but I see what you are saying. I don’t think Woody gets us through Tocchet and the Canucks.

EDIT: I'm a dumb-dumb. Let me salvage this...

With all due respect to Woody, he might not even get us through LA either TBH. Game 4 is probably a loss with a 2-2 series tie going back to Edmonton.

 

[K1984]

Mcleaod seems to panic in big moment games. Hopefully he gets better during these moments as he matures.

There were a couple of times he did the opposite of panic that didn't work either.

There were two times I remember where he tried to make a cute play on a zone clear that just wasn't there resulting in turnovers. One of them was on the PK.

 

[Da McBomb]

Lol fill his Twitter with hate and then claim victim when he claps back.

lol kind of amusing seeing these Media people like Gazdic and Frank get into it with other fanbases and other local media. I'm not surprised about Gazdic since he was a former Oiler... but I'm a bit surprised to see how much Frank gets into it with people from Van and Calgary lol. Frank is an American from Philly but I always get the impression he likes Edmonton and the Oilers.

 

[JordanGalhanth]

There were a couple of times he did the opposite of panic that didn't work either.

There were two times I remember where he tried to make a cute play on a zone clear that just wasn't there resulting in turnovers. One of them was on the PK.

And one of them was definitely in Game 7 against Vancouver.

 

[K1984]

And one of them was definitely in Game 7 against Vancouver.

I'm just taking Game 6 against the Stars alone - but yes that one too. He likes that play - soft chip about 6-8 feet off the wall at the D zone blue line despite it being possibly the most dangerous play you can make.

 

[alanschu]

That's adorable, he caught Bouchard

I feel that is some hand waving about who is #2 and #3 lol

 

[stewy04]

Leafs suck.

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There are 60 year Olds that don't remember the leafs even in the finals! Wow

 

[Oilers in NS]

I’m guessing, much like when we played Anaheim years ago, it’ll probably be cheaper to fly to Florida and go to the game.



He’s great. He’s knowledgeable, and while he clearly loves the Oilers, he’s able to be neutral about things unlike guys like Hrudey. Him and Bieksa should be the go to tandem

100%
Dont like Hrudey
I do like Gadz and Bieska

 

[elmeroil]

I was looking at going to games 1 and 2. The cheapest for tickets for 2 to both games with flights and hotel is around 4K not counting car rental and expenses. I'm guessing for 2 tickets to games 3 and 4 you'll be looking at around 4k as well.

I looked into it from Ontario, stubhub cheapest Canadian dollars $1300 for 2 tickets plus flights hotel food.... PASS....couch it is

 

[Da McBomb]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1798037751385977309

Reasons why players love playing in Canada

 

[OilerTyler]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1798037751385977309

Reasons why players love playing in Canada

I really hope we can bring Janmark back next year. Brown too.

 

[K1984]

lol kind of amusing seeing these Media people like Gazdic and Frank get into it with other fanbases and other local media. I'm not surprised about Gazdic since he was a former Oiler... but I'm a bit surprised to see how much Frank gets into it with people from Van and Calgary lol. Frank is an American from Philly but I always get the impression he likes Edmonton and the Oilers.

I got about 2 mins into that Flame podcast before I had to turn it off.

Started laughing when they STILL chose to defend the Huberdeau trade.

Seravalli - "Flames got fleeced in that trade"

Flame idiot - "Actually they didn't get fleeced, they just mishandled the assets."

These morons still can't let it go. You probably can't blame Frank with the level of absolute idiocy that those two fanbases display.

 

[elmeroil]

Just listened to Jack's call in the last minute, epic! Good thing he gets 5 days off too

 

[Mez]

I don’t understand this Florida had a harder path to the cup non sense either.

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Tampa was easily the worst of the bunch. Kucherov literally carried them into the playoffs...all they had to do was shut him down.

 

[Oilhawks]

Just gross. Leave the guy alone.

These people should be named, shamed and followed around like they did in this video. Edit: especially the touchy feely dude. Yikes

 

[JeffSkinner53]

 

[brentashton]

This will be the Oiler organization’s 8th trip to Finals in their history.

Truly blessed as fans.

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[ujju2]

My guess is Emily Cave

If there's anyone we should petition to get on the Cup, Colby Cave is near the top of that list.