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

[brentashton]

Only the second time in some of our lives (and the first time since I’ve hit adulthood haha).

I know the average age of this forum is like 50 but we haven’t all been so blessed!

I understand Tyler. I’m also a DRW fan and I wish I could have seen the Detroit teams in the 1950s winning Cups. Born just a bit too late for those.

That’s said , enjoy each one of these occasions, they happen seldom and before we all know it, the series will be over.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

Should be an excellent final with two close teams. I don't like the Panthers cheap, greasy play but the Oil are a big team and should be fine with it. Think at the heart is a battle of goaltenders and how Skinner does with net front traffic and a team likely far more willing to shoot than Dallas was last series.

Lineup wise, wonder if Draisaitl gets Holloway and Kane back as wingers and if Foegele gets a redemption card on line 3 with 3C Henrique and McLeod. Desharnais or Broberg?

 

[WaitingForUser]

I understand Tyler. I’m also a DRW fan and I wish I could have seen the Detroit teams in the 1950s winning Cups. Born just a bit too late for those.

That’s said , enjoy each one of these occasions, they happen seldom and before we all know it, the series will be over.

I barely remember the 90 cup and was too young to enjoy the 80s l. This is almost a once in a lifetime event and I’m gonna soak it all in. As we learned in 06 close is only good in horseshoes and hand grenades let’s finish the job this time because the chances are only so many.

 

[Oilers in NS]

So glad I don't have to be a nervous wreck right now thinking about a Game 7 in Dallas tonight. I know Saturday seems a long time away... but this small break was much needed to reset, sober up, and get ready for the Finals lol.

And hopefully rest some bruises. Everyone gets banged up in playoffs

 

[stewy04]

How many more sleeps! This has been a week already??!! Glad they get the rest but I'm ready again lol

 

[Ibanez]

u win a cup in Canada , u will never have to buy a drink again in that city and do no wrong
u win a cup in Merica, will they even know you won a Cup?

Something something “if a tree falls in the forest”

Maybe in a select few US markets. Boston and NY. Maybe

Side note- Frick ya!!! Good chance I’m going to game four and making the drive up from Calgary!!!

 

[Arty Spooners Bsmnt]

Did they ever get that mold removed?

That's what keeps me sick.

 

[ThePhoenixx]

Any updates on Kane?

Edit - sounds like they’re expecting him to be ready for game 1

 

[JeffSkinner53]

Just to clarify, there are no boobs in this pic?

Not seeing any stars jerseys

 

[elmeroil]

That's what keeps me sick.

Well hopefully Doug takes you out with the boys tonight!

 

[oilers4life5]

Ryan Pinder- the biggest tool of them all. I live in Calgary, so I heard his utter non-sense a lot. You should keep on listening- Frank calls them pricks later on in the interview.

What’s the podcast called? I want to listen to it

 

[PaPaDee]

His battle level for the puck on the boards was just pathetic. Giving him the puck was practically just giving the puck away.

Agreed. Other than his speed, he’s not bringing much else to the table.

 

[jesusbuiltmyhotrod]

And we don't get the "original 6 bump"

People acting like we were the worse franchise in nhl history because of one really bad decade. Fact is oilers fans have been blessed with some of the best teams and players ever.

 

[Mr Kot]

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Danielle Smith is sexoooooooooooooo

 

[PaPaDee]

Should be an excellent final with two close teams. I don't like the Panthers cheap, greasy play but the Oil are a big team and should be fine with it. Think at the heart is a battle of goaltenders and how Skinner does with net front traffic and a team likely far more willing to shoot than Dallas was last series.

Lineup wise, wonder if Draisaitl gets Holloway and Kane back as wingers and if Foegele gets a redemption card on line 3 with 3C Henrique and McLeod. Desharnais or Broberg?

I would consider bumping McLeod out of the lineup for Foegele.

 

[alanschu]

I wonder if this happens for basketball, football, and baseball players in some markets in the US?

As the resident "90s basketball fan" who makes analogies to that era, Michael Jordan was 100% the case.

Got to a point where he couldn't even go out in public. One time was trapped inside of a store in a mall and they snuck him out through secret hallways behind every the stores.

 

[Arty Spooners Bsmnt]

And we don't get the "original 6 bump"

The Ranger's bump is three victories. Their only post 67 victory is when they were able to raid the Oilers roster to grab 94's. They probably would have lost that one if the didn't get the extra days rest before game 7.

 

[oil Leaks]

Kane should have crop her out like what he did with Virtanen

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

I would consider bumping McLeod out of the lineup for Foegele.

I just don't see them scratching McLeod. Think his defensive game, centre-wing versatility, and support PK work keeps him in. Personally think it might be a rotation of Perry and Foegele, if they want the latter to bring speed and forecheck. But need strong pilot lights and compete from McLeod and Foegele or will be watching.

 

[gordonhught]

Kane should have crop her out like what he did with Virtanen

No he shouldn't. He is smiling.

 

[PaPaDee]

I just don't see them scratching McLeod. Think his defensive game, centre-wing versatility, and support PK work keeps him in. Personally think it might be a rotation of Perry and Foegele, if they want the latter to bring speed and forecheck. But need strong pilot lights and compete from McLeod and Foegele or will be watching.

I agree, his Center versatility and PK ability are important.

 

[commie]

Thats what Im thinking as well. Halifax to Miami direct
I was at a game in Sunrise in Feb 2017. Got my tickets 1 hr before game time, 4 rows of ice for 35$ American. 1/2 Empty .

I got my tickets for game 1 already and looking for game 2. Flying from Toronto to MIA with AC wasn’t bad. $700 RT and I was able to use eUpgrade credits to upgrade to biz, although it’s a Rouge flight so nothing special.
game 1 tickets, I found on stubhub for 500 usd for upper bowl, 4th row.
I might splurge for game 2 and go lower bowl.
Another family I know is doing the same, so hopefully there will be lots of Oilers in the crowd.

 

[OfCorsiDid]

Danielle Smith is sexoooooooooooooo

you ever heard of a blue waffle?

 

[WaitingForUser]

I got my tickets for game 1 already and looking for game 2. Flying from Toronto to MIA with AC wasn’t bad. $700 RT and I was able to use eUpgrade credits to upgrade to biz, although it’s a Rouge flight so nothing special.
game 1 tickets, I found on stubhub for 500 usd for upper bowl, 4th row.
I might splurge for game 2 and go lower bowl.
Another family I know is doing the same, so hopefully there will be lots of Oilers in the crowd.

Cheer hard so jealous lol

Danielle Smith is sexoooooooooooooo

you ever heard of a blue waffle?

Don’t google it!

 

[OfCorsiDid]

I would consider bumping McLeod out of the lineup for Foegele.

Having a centre in is more valuable than a winger. I think you look at the Panthers bottom 6 (Luostarinen-Lundell-Tarasenko, Lorentz-Stenlund-Okposo) average height is 6'2" and weight is 208. They're a big unit. I think personally, the odd one out for size reasons alone is probably Derek Ryan.

So I'd run the same lineup as last game with Carrick or Gagner in for Ryan. I'd prefer to have the ability to elevate Kane/Holloway without potentially losing a C if we choose to do so.