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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[CanePanther]

The kid is really good but let's not cannonize him into an immortal quite yet. It's his 1st final going against an experience team. I'm sure he'll play well but I'm sure he'll have his bumps too

Some say the Hyman vs Eckblad match up is very important.

 

[Hockeyholic]

Some people are sleeping on the Oilers.

They're not what they used to be. They can defend, they're built for this type of game, and they had the best underlying numbers in the league.

Should be close and I wouldn't be surprised to see either team win.

Not sleeping on them.

Just think Florida will win. I think people will be surprised when it ends in 5. I'd say the same if Dallas were here instead.

Goaltending is a huge reason I can't pick them.

 

[nerblet]

Not sleeping on them.

Just think Florida will win. I think people will be surprised when it ends in 5. I'd say the same if Dallas were here instead.

Goaltending is a huge reason I can't pick them.

You have been saying the same stuff about every team the Oilers have faced. And been completely wrong every time

 

[Hockeyholic]

You have been saying the same stuff about every team the Oilers have faced. And been completely wrong every time

Nobody they faced was as complete as Florida

 

[Bertuzzzi44]

Delete

 

[Ryuji Yamazaki]

Holy shit Cody Ceci is still playing?

 

[Cup or Bust]

You have been saying the same stuff about every team the Oilers have faced. And been completely wrong every time

There are lots of people on here that can be wrong a hundred times but think they are brilliant if they are right once. If the Oilers lose those people will come out of the woodworks fast. If the Oilers win, Florida is just not that good. People talk about the Stars and Canucks like they are in the draft lottery since the Oilers beat them, and the Panthers are being hyped like they are the 1985 Edmonton Oilers right now.

 

[Bertuzzzi44]

Serious hockey withdrawal

Too long of a wait

 

[Mike C]

Some say the Hyman vs Eckblad match up is very important.

It's gonna be very intriguing. Fla has great balance and Bob. Edm has great top end talent and speed. Hyman has a knack for scoring the big goals. He needs to be watched for sure. Always in right position, rarely makes a mistake. Superior hockey sense.

 

[Coffey]

Holy shit Cody Ceci is still playing?

How can Connor not be considered one of the greatest if he leads Nurse and Ceci to having their name on the cup?

 

[PositiveCashFlow]

Which city has the better national anthems singer? My vote is Edmonton has to have better...

 

[SupremeTeam16]

Not sleeping on them.

Just think Florida will win. I think people will be surprised when it ends in 5. I'd say the same if Dallas were here instead.

Goaltending is a huge reason I can't pick them.

Well don’t be surprised if the Oilers prove you wrong again.

 

[Skolman]

Nobody they faced was as complete as Florida

Right, Dallas was touted as the deepest and most complete team in the NHL until Edmonton eliminated them.

I'd love for someone to make an argument when it comes to how exactly Florida is deeper than Dallas.

 

[LTIR]

If the Oilers can overcome Perry, MacLeod, Foegle, Ryan, and Carrick then they can win. Overcoming this awful bottom 6 will be a tall order. But the McDavid factor is huge. How huge we'll find out.

There is nothing awful about it. Ask the Stars and Kings fans.
But that's fine, keep underestimating the Oilers bottom 6, goaltending and defense.. Oilers prefer it that way!

 

[SupremeTeam16]

There are lots of people on here that can be wrong a hundred times but think they are brilliant if they are right once. If the Oilers lose those people will come out of the woodworks fast. If the Oilers win, Florida is just not that good. People talk about the Stars and Canucks like they are in the draft lottery since the Oilers beat them, and the Panthers are being hyped like they are the 1985 Edmonton Oilers right now.

People will spin themselves up in knots in an attempt to avoid giving the Oilers credit. There was a lot of talk that the Oilers hadn’t faced a team as deep and good defensively as the Stars and hadn’t faced an elite goalie and they wouldn’t be able to overcome. When they did the refrain for many became well Dallas just isn’t that good. I guess if the Oilers beat the Panthers they’ll prove that there are no good teams in the NHL.

The reality is when you get to this time of the year all of the teams left standing are great teams and very little separates them.

 

[LTIR]

How can Connor not be considered one of the greatest if he leads Nurse and Ceci to having their name on the cup?

Let's add Kulak, Broberg, Desharnais, Skinner and the bottom 6 forwards to the list.

 

[bert]

There are lots of people on here that can be wrong a hundred times but think they are brilliant if they are right once. If the Oilers lose those people will come out of the woodworks fast. If the Oilers win, Florida is just not that good. People talk about the Stars and Canucks like they are in the draft lottery since the Oilers beat them, and the Panthers are being hyped like they are the 1985 Edmonton Oilers right now.

There is alot of hyperbole here. I think you're being too sensitive, Florida is the favorite and should be. Other than L.A both teams faced tough matchups to get to where they are at and both are deserving.

Hopefullly the Oilers D core can handle Floridas heavy forcheck. If they can it will be a series if not it could be over quick. I am cheering for the Oilers, I want Mcdavid to win I want a rabid fanbase to enjoy a Stanley Cup.

 

[TheNumber4]

All their hits are dirty, lol lollol, according to some fans of Boston, and NY. Beware the refs let the Panthers do “whatever they want”. They are the Dirrrrrty Cats.
“They even hit you when they don’t have to!!!” Hopefully you guys aren’t such whiners if your team is in a physical game.

I trust Boston and NYR fans assessment of hockey. They are correct here. It's not even controversial to say, the dirtier team in the playoffs always gets the officiating advantage cause of Game Management. The refs can't and won't call EVERYTHING, so anything they let go, that's a playoff favor to the Cats.

 

[SupremeTeam16]

There is nothing awful about it. Ask the Stars and Kings fans.
But that's fine, keep underestimating the Oilers bottom 6, goaltending and defense.. Oilers prefer it that way!

Funny when people have an opinion when they clearly haven’t been paying attention. None of Perry, Foegele, Ryan and Carrick have been in the lineup full time theyve all been rotating in and out as Knoblauch has adjusted. No mention of Henrique, Brown and Janmark who are actually in our bottom 6 the latter key cogs in that beastly PK who’ve also combined for some pretty big goals last series and Henrique is a guy who could be in the top 6. Those 3 and McLeod have been regulars with the others rotating into the two last spots on the 4th line and occasionally Kane has been in the bottom 6 as well.

The Oilers bottom 6 doesn’t give up much and they’ve chipped in here and there with some key goals lately.

 

[onetweasy]

There is alot of hyperbole here. I think you're being too sensitive, Florida is the favorite and should be. Other than L.A both teams faced tough matchups to get to where they are at and both are deserving.

Hopefullly the Oilers D core can handle Floridas heavy forcheck. If they can it will be a series if not it could be over quick. I am cheering for the Oilers, I want Mcdavid to win I want a rabid fanbase to enjoy a Stanley Cup.

Tampa had one foot out the door this post season. They have 4-5 players and that is about it.....I actually think the Kings beat Tampa in a series this year.

But the narrative is entrenched so it was only the Oilers who played duds in the Playoffs this year.

 

[snag]

Hopefully the bastard doesn't curse us.

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[TheNumber4]

Hopefully the bastard doesn't curse us.

"Oilers are self-explanatory": Toronto-faithful Drake places $500,000 bet on Edmonton Oilers winning Stanley Cup

Canadian rapper and Toronto-faithtful Drake has bet $500,000 on the Edmonton Oilers winning the 2024 Stanley Cup. The five-time Grammy Award winner posted his bet, with an estimated payout of $1.

www.sportskeeda.com

Drakes on the Oilers bandwagon. Finally found a competent team to cheer for.

 

[snag]

 

[TheNumber4]

I'd love that: for entertainment value AND basically turning the series into a special teams matchup (advantage Oilers)

Maybe Game 1, but I really wonder if Maurice will let the boys run around.

He will. That’s part of their game plan. They draw/even up calls with their dirt.

 

[Hockeyholic]

Right, Dallas was touted as the deepest and most complete team in the NHL until Edmonton eliminated them.

I'd love for someone to make an argument when it comes to how exactly Florida is deeper than Dallas.

Barkov better C than anyone on Dallas

Wingers for Florida>Dallas

Goaltending is Bob right now