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I'll steer clear of discussing refs and cheap shots, and just comment on entertainment value of the first two games, since there is so little of it. The talent and level of play is as high as it has ever been, but watching Florida's defense clamp down after even a one-goal lead is getting tiresome. Of course they're perfectly coached, and playing that system is taking every ounce of their effort, but long spells with no real scoring chances is as exciting as watching the late 90's Devils. It is too bad this marquee series can't be more interesting.
the fact people thought Draisaitl was gonna get disciplined for his hit when Bennett received nothing for his hit to Marchand is something else
I'm betting Barkov plays Thursday...Marchand missed a few games
dirty...he got a penalty for itWho cares about Bennett? We are talking about last night. Was Drai's hit clean or dirty?
the fact people thought Draisaitl was gonna get disciplined for his hit when Bennett received nothing for his hit to Marchand is something else
I'm betting Barkov plays Thursday...Marchand missed a few games
I actually think most of these playoffs the hockey has been pretty bad, at least in the Oilers series. Lots of games have been one team outplaying the other and/or one team hanging on to the lead and just spending half the game icing or clearing the puck. Very few games have been entertaining back and forth games. You get some fun out of it if your favorite team is winning but honestly if I was not a fan of the Oilers I would never watch these games, I think the entertainment from a pure hockey stand point is pretty bad. The Oilers are as guilty of it as any other team and this seems to be the style to win in the playoffs this season.I'll steer clear of discussing refs and cheap shots, and just comment on entertainment value of the first two games, since there is so little of it. The talent and level of play is as high as it has ever been, but watching Florida's defense clamp down after even a one-goal lead is getting tiresome. Of course they're perfectly coached, and playing that system is taking every ounce of their effort, but long spells with no real scoring chances is as exciting as watching the late 90's Devils. It is too bad this marquee series can't be more interesting.
dirty...he got a penalty for it
move on
He said that shaving in front of a steam covered mirror right?"Your best players have to be your best players"
Hyman with the McDavid/Draisaitl call out
It doesn't matter at this point...the FL system is the problem for the oilers. They can't solve it and Skinner isn't a cup winning goalie.the fact people thought Draisaitl was gonna get disciplined for his hit when Bennett received nothing for his hit to Marchand is something else
I'm betting Barkov plays Thursday...Marchand missed a few games
Appreciate the honesty. Since Bettman wants ratings instead of fairness...FL after shutting down the oilers again...will mete out justice late in the 3rd...just a guess.dirty...he got a penalty for it
move on
Twas dirty as shit.You better not cry one second if the shor goes the other way
No matter how dirty the hit they are all clean against Edmonton
So seriously a flying elbow to McDavid is just 2mins and you’ll be okay?
I sure as hell hope this is sarcasm.Exactly. The Panthers are destroying the excitement with their style of play. They need to open it up so that McDrai has better scoring chances. If the Panthers do not figure it out by themselves then the league has impose a fine or even forfeit the wins for the Oilers. The Panthers' clutcg-and-grab and trap bs is killing this sport.
I didn't think Kuemper or Hill were cup-winning goalies.It doesn't matter at this point...the FL system is the problem for the oilers. They can't solve it and Skinner isn't a cup winning goalie.
Try Pickard. Probably have a better chance.
Who cares about Bennett? We are talking about last night. Was Drai's hit clean or dirty?
yes I amSo seriously a flying elbow to McDavid is just 2mins and you’ll be okay?
In reality the world would be burning
Twas dirty as shit.
This is the highest and most competitive stage in hockey.
Hopefully Drai can reflect on it, not do it again and score some f***ing goals!
At least Bennett tried to hide it, Drai just going full Stevens on Barkov.Both should have been suspensions.
Draisaitls was worse in my opinion
yes I am
this is the SCF
"Adin Hill was 11-4-0 in 16 games with a goals against average of 2.17 and a save percentage of . 932 in the 2023 playoffs. He won his first Stanley Cup."I sure as hell hope this is sarcasm.
I didn't think Kuemper or Hill were cup-winning goalies.
Stuart Skinner | 2023-24 | ![]() | 18 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 434 | 45 | 2.51 | 389 | .896 | 1 | 1076 |
????Might be the momentum shift we've all been waiting for!