SCF: Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers (Series Tied 3-3) Hold onto your butts, Game 7, Monday 8/24 @ 8pm ET !

[Leonardo87]

**Stanley Cup Final**
Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers

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[TheNumber4]

Bennett is the most likely candidate to get it into scrums,
People here have not been watching the Panthers, they were grittier last year, not this year, this year is all Bussiness, even Katchuckbis a very disciplined player this year.


You will be disappointed, expecting physical battles, you will see some in the first game, but from there on.

Physical battles are fine. But if Bennet throws a concussing glove punch or Tkachuk blind sides someone in the head, I wouldn’t be surprised.

 

[AnInjuredJasonZucker]

Reporter’s name is Sam Samson

It’s a sign..... let’s go Panthers

Yup. Gagner and Carrick's time to shine.

 

[unicornBLOOD]

Norris winning waiver wire D man!

when did he win the Norris?

 

[unicornBLOOD]

More like Hyman didn’t think he could make the team which was ironic considering we sucked.

Hyman, now, is far from the player he was when the Panthers traded his rights in the summer of 2015 for Greg McKegg (who is currently a member of Oilers' AHL team). Hyman is a guy who never stopped working on his game. There's a reason why he has set career highs in goals, each of the last 3 seasons, obviously playing with McDavid is huge. But McDavid has had plenty of line mates over his career, and only 2 have ever put up 50 plus goal seasons... Draisaitl and Hyman.

 

[Mike C]

Physical battles are fine. But if Bennet throws a concussing glove punch or Tkachuk blind sides someone in the head, I wouldn’t be surprised.

Yeah, they should play it clean like Lady Bing Kane!!

 

[TheNumber4]

Yeah, they should play it clean like Lady Bing Kane!!

As an Oiler, Kane plays a hard game. Buts it’s clean. Never wacked a guy in the head with his stick on purpose, that’s for sure.

 

[North Cole]

GL FLA, should be a good game

 

[Ryuji Yamazaki]

GL FLA, should be a good game

If the regular season was any indicator, it’s gonna be a 4-0 sweep.

 

[Straight Fire]

 

[Three On Zero]

Rawr

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Flying out of Iceland today and I see a few sprinkled in Oilers/Panthers jerseys on the plane

 

[pb1300]

I pick the Oilers for a few reasons.
From my experience and observations.
While goaltending is supposed to favour Florida I am not so sure.
Most folks forget that Bobrovsky has had issues with flying in the past and the last couple of years he hasn't had to endure the type of travel he will now. He doesn't like flying. It was quite an issue a few years ago. And dehydration issues he was having.
I don't think games 3 and 4 on he will be the same goalie.

Edmonton can play fast or slow.

Edmonton has the upper hand on the PP.

Edmonton's defence will still be an issue though.
Kane will need to shed about 6 years, right now Bennett is Kane 6 years ago, IMO he might be the guy they need to watch the most.

The Oilers learned in the Vancouver series, while Vancouver wasn't as deep or skilled as Florida they had a better defence and it forced Edmonton to take a step up. They will be much better prepared for Florida.

Then there is McDavid, fast game or slow he has a game Florida hasn't seen more than 4 times the last 2 years. Dras can be a monster, those two even with the west knowing them and seeing them much more have a hard time covering them, Florida is in for some fun chasing their games.

Florida has a heavy game if they can get their timing down.

Defence leans a little towards Florida in skill but the Oilers should be able to be more physical. Nurse just has to wait for the hits to come to him and not chase after them.
To win the war the Oilers might have to establish their wills early. Maybe a tilt or two. Neither team really has those nuclear deterrents but there are warriors, Bennett for Florida especially.

Overall I think it will be goalie Bob that stumbles.

So Bob who is a Vezina finalist, and has been stellar for 2 straight playoffs, will flounder now, but Skinner, who has been trash for all but some games in these playoffs, will continue his recent good play. Gotcha.

 

[snag]

Florida's "meanness" is severely overrated due to playing Eastern teams, the only guy who drops the mitts is <200lb Bennett

There's a smart-ass comment about pull-ups to be made there.... lol

 

[snag]

So Bob who is a Vezina finalist, and has been stellar for 2 straight playoffs, will flounder now, but Skinner, who has been trash for all but some games in these playoffs, will continue his recent good play. Gotcha.

But he never mentioned Skinner at all....he merely made an observation on Bob.

 

[iCanada]

If the regular season was any indicator, it’s gonna be a 4-0 sweep.

Was a fabulous indicator last year. I'm sure it will be again.

 

[Papa044]

Was a fabulous indicator last year. I'm sure it will be again.

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One of these games were literally this current season…. Not last season. (December 2023)

 

[Ryuji Yamazaki]

Was a fabulous indicator last year. I'm sure it will be again.

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Ooof what a reach, but sure I’ll play along. Are you talking about the finals where Tkachuk played with a broken sternum?

 

[iCanada]

One of these games were literally this current season…. Not last season. (December 2023)

Oh yeah, but last season them being 1-1-0 in the regular season isn't as good for my narrative ya know?

Lol

My bad. Good catch.

In any case - I don't think two games pre knobber mean a while lot. Just ask Canucks fans.

 

[snag]

Oh yeah, but last season them being 1-1-0 in the regular season isn't as good for my narrative ya know?

Lol

My bad. Good catch.

In any case - I don't think two games pre knobber mean a while lot. Just ask Canucks fans.

Actually....Knoblauch was hired Nov12.
We played the Panthers on Nov 20 and Dec 16.

But yeah, all these Nostradamus' out there...

 

[Felidae]

I am especially pumped for the Barkov/McDavid matchup, if McDavid can finally be the one to end Barkov's shutdown spree, or if Barkov can actually contain McDavid.


But also, the Panthers PK vs the Oilers PP is an excellent matchup as well

Panthers PK shutdown the 1st and 3rd best PP in the league. Both of which were on the level of the Oilers PP. But Oilers PP has been on fire, and as much as the LA Kings were overall mediocre for a playoff team, they still had the 2nd best PK coming into the POs, and it got absolutely lit up. Did pretty well against Dallas who were just below the top defensive teams.

Should be some great hockey.

 

[bert]

I mean, you already replied to that post yesterday.. I'm not sure why you feel the need to reply again.

I don't quite understand your point. What does me being an Oiler fan have to do with anything? If you're suggesting I'm being a huge homer or something in this thread, please, find me a few examples.

I don't think your the voice of reason you may believe you are.

It means you can't be objective. Which is quite obvious with your Florida evaluation.

 

[Firsov99]

Feels like this has been the longest wait ever. Finally game 1 is today.

 

[FinlandPanther]

Hyman, now, is far from the player he was when the Panthers traded his rights in the summer of 2015 for Greg McKegg (who is currently a member of Oilers' AHL team). Hyman is a guy who never stopped working on his game. There's a reason why he has set career highs in goals, each of the last 3 seasons, obviously playing with McDavid is huge. But McDavid has had plenty of line mates over his career, and only 2 have ever put up 50 plus goal seasons... Draisaitl and Hyman.

I agree. He developed excellent. Very good player.

 

[elmaco]

Was a fabulous indicator last year. I'm sure it will be again.

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Records actually show that often the winner of regular season matchups also wins the playoff series. Just can't seem to find it right now, maybe someone else has a clue about this too?

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[dhfa]

I almost forgot the NHL was still going. What a strange wait in between games. Lots of time to get rusty.

 

[Skolman]

You're not a huge homer? Really?

It means you can't be objective. Which is quite obvious with your Florida evaluation.

Again, provide some examples.

I fully expect eviohh definitely won't be able to, never does.