Davo Ikinzom
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Just went down a rabbithole of learning about the HFDallas purge. Let's just say this site, and what is and isn't allowed (especially on the mainboards), makes a lot more sense now.
The what?
Just went down a rabbithole of learning about the HFDallas purge. Let's just say this site, and what is and isn't allowed (especially on the mainboards), makes a lot more sense now.
We know LA refuses to abandon the 1-3-1 regardless of the score, so as long as we score the first two or three, we’re golden. I’m not as anxious this year about facing LA as I was the last two years. The main reason being, Talbot isn’t a high-pressure goalie. I don’t think he’s as good as Korpisalo and certainly not as good as Quick when it matters.
I’m self-admittedly not the biggest Skinner fan but in this series, I’d much rather have him than Talbot.
There are lots:
-Biased officiating that hand out LA PPs like candy
-McDavid continually being molested without any calls
-Our superstars overpassing in the slot
-Oilers goals that get called back due to the false perception of goaltender interference
-Skinner reverting to last year's playoff form
-Kane, Nurse, and Draisaitl losing their temper and taking stupid penalties
-The power play playing in a static and predictable fashion
-Nurse, Ceci, and Desharnais turning into pylons
-Hyman's hot mitts going ice cold
-An injury to key player(s)
-RNH, McLeod, and Foegele all disappearing
-Henrique, Perry, and Ryan looking like senior citizens
-Bouchard and Draisaitl serving up hot LA-style pizzas
Or get him an actual good partner he can play with. Let's count down his partners in his career when he found his way to be a top 4 Dman.
Bear
Ceci
Desharnais
Any of those look like top 4 Dmen to you like Tanev for example? Lmao
I understand the start but are you using his rookie season as too? His recent games haven't been bad.
You're not convinced he's the starter. Then who is?
Pickard? The only games he's played are against non play off teams. In fact, he lost both games to Arizona. Does that inspire more confidence in you than Skinner?
This all comes down to Skinner. Is he a legitimate starter? I'm still not convinced. And no, playing well for portions of 2 seasons does not mean he has established himself. He was horrible at the beginning of this season, poor in the playoffs last year, and some of his recent games haven't inspired confidence. When he's dialed in he's great, but that can be said of most goalies. If Skinner starts well and keeps his svp above .900 the Oilers will make it to the cup final.
Ya not sure what is so scandalous that it can’t be posted here. We’re creating two class of Oiler fans. Those that know and those that don’t.If somebody tells me whatever the hell people are DMing about I’ll blab, I’ll say it out loud, who’s gonna git me?
Man of the peopleIf somebody tells me whatever the hell people are DMing about I’ll blab, I’ll say it out loud, who’s gonna git me?
A true martyr if he follows through.Man of the people
I mean he doesn’t sound very confident in it haha nice to know he thinks that high of Skinner though.Henrik Lundqvist...pffft...he has a lot of nerve ranking Skinner that high.
I mean what does he even know about goaltending?
Ya not sure what is so scandalous that it can’t be posted here. We’re creating two class of Oiler fans. Those that know and those that don’t.
Ya…. He hasn’t been super great either. Let’s just hope Skinner is up to the task. When he is hot he is unreal, but unfortunately it goes both ways with him. I’m hoping with a second year of playoffs under his belt he won’t be nervous, and hopefully will play well. I’ll even wear my Skinner shirt!!Have you seen Pickard lately?
I'm a tier 2 HF fan anyway.Ya not sure what is so scandalous that it can’t be posted here. We’re creating two class of Oiler fans. Those that know and those that don’t.