GDT: SCF | V | "Big Game Hunting" | Oilers @ Panthers | 5.18.24 | 6:00PM | SN

[Shanahanigans]

I felt that Drai was 75% out the door. If 97 and 29 both re-sign, I will be doing cartwheels.

Take it for what it's worth, but Seravalli reported on Oilers now on Friday I believe that Oilers and Leon's camp have begun talks, and he's nearly certain that he'll sign.

 

[GhostfaceWu]

Any news on who the f*** faces are that will be referee this game? Let me guess someone who Florida is undefeated with and someone the Oilers have a losing record from.

 

[WaitingForUser]

I felt that Drai was 75% out the door. If 97 and 29 both re-sign, I will be doing cartwheels.

Just out of curiosity besides terrible rumors out of Boston why did you think Leon was almost out the door?

Any news on who the f*** faces are that will be referee this game? Let me guess someone who Florida is undefeated with and someone the Oilers have a losing record from.

Orourke and Kozari again. Only 4 refs for the whole finals

 

[DrDrai]

Any news on who the f*** faces are that will be referee this game? Let me guess someone who Florida is undefeated with and someone the Oilers have a losing record from.

O'Rourke and Kozari, we are 0-9 with either of them in this playoffs, Panthers are 9-1 this playoffs.

Although they have favored us for PP's in this series, just need to bury the chances we get.

 

[JordanGalhanth]

Saw this on Oilersnation Insta.

If there was ever a time for this trend to continue...

 

[jukon]

 

[Oilslick941611]

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you okay man?

Saw this on Oilersnation Insta.

If there was ever a time for this trend to continue...

This was mentioned at the start of the game 4 broadcast. Its money in the bank baby

 

[Little Fury]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1803087002167865497

Jack's so f**king good. It's criminal he doesn't get the national broadcasts.

 

[Oilslick941611]

Jack's so f**king good. It's criminal he doesn't get the national broadcasts.

100% miss jack's call. Cuthbert and Simpson are insufferable.

Give Singh. Hes better than the top duo.

 

[brentashton]

This is the best I've felt about a team in the Mcdrai era. Win or lose this series, it seems we've found the recipe for this team to remain a contender for the coming future at least. All the next GM has to do is upgrade on Ceci, Skinner, and add a top 6 forward. Knoblauch's coaching, Broberg and Holloway's emergence, the continued growth of RNH and Hyman, this team is set to have multiple runs at the cup as long as we can keep 29+97, which is looking encouraging according to Seravalli.

I also heard Seravelli’s comments on that along with his comments on GMKHs possible replacement (Jackson takes the wheel officially). Seems alright.

Was surprised that he also said he thinks the club will try to re-up Perry. I like CP but I’m not sure he adds value in a second year go, after him passing along his experience this year (and his usefulness in the playoffs as they go deeper). Oh well that’s all for after the season to chew on.

Go team.

 

[brentashton]

Saw this on Oilersnation Insta.

If there was ever a time for this trend to continue...

They missed adding

1-0-0 June 15-17

(and increasing).

 

[BertMcDrai]

Please win Oilers!

We still believe...

Let's go Oilers!

At least give them a big f***ing Fight!

 

[bone]

Any news on who the f*** faces are that will be referee this game? Let me guess someone who Florida is undefeated with and someone the Oilers have a losing record from.

It is. The same 2 that did Game 3. But that game was fine in terms of reffing, so it shouldn't be an excuse.

 

[russ99]

O'Rourke and Kozari again tonight, btw

 

[Louis Cypher]

The shit ice of the southern teams is something that just doesn't get enough press. Could you imagine the NFL or FIFA allowing a team to always have a wet and muddy field during the playoffs? If they can't have good ice, they shouldn't have a franchise, full stop.

There should be a standard.
That being said the last couple years of Northlands was complete shit ice. Also the new building I find sometimes has the puck bouncing.

 

[CupofOil]

This should be the best game of the series.
Edmontons confidence is as high as its been.
Desperation (Oilers) vs desire (Panthers) and if the Oilers can win tonight then despiration (and worry) will start to leak in Floridas game on Friday.

It reminds me of Carolina in '06 a bit even though 3-1 occurred a little differently in that series.
Carolina bombarded the Oilers in Game 5 but the Oilers got the goaltending, weathered the storm and were opportunistic in OT. I expect a similar push from the Panthers where they lean on the Oilers for long periods so the Oilers are going to need Skinner to play his best game of the series I think.

 

[Louis Cypher]

Take it for what it's worth, but Seravalli reported on Oilers now on Friday I believe that Oilers and Leon's camp have begun talks, and he's nearly certain that he'll sign.

If they can't they have to trade him. Can't let him walk like Islanders did with Tavares.

 

[Yablo21]

O'Rourke and Kozari again tonight, btw

The Oilers got calls in games 1 and 3 so that's not the worse. Didn't convert those games, if we get the powerplay going tonight it will be huge.

 

[Fishy McScales]

If they can't they have to trade him. Can't let him walk like Islanders did with Tavares.

I've said this before: contenders pay for rentals, why would they sell a player they already have for free?

 

[brentashton]

If they can't they have to trade him. Can't let him walk like Islanders did with Tavares.

i want to respond but it’s bad Joo Joo to have this discussion right now and especially in this thread. Can we agree to park it until after end of season?

 

[foshizzle]

I also heard Seravelli’s comments on that along with his comments on GMKHs possible replacement (Jackson takes the wheel officially). Seems alright.

Was surprised that he also said he thinks the club will try to re-up Perry. I like CP but I’m not sure he adds value in a second year go, after him passing along his experience this year (and his usefulness in the playoffs as they go deeper). Oh well that’s all for after the season to chew on.

Go team.

Coincidently, Laurence Gilman and Toronto agreed to mutually part ways…hmmm

 

[ThePhoenixx]

Hoping for the Oilers to extend the season, but really worried if the Oilers can do what they did in game 4 on that sloppy bad Florida ice.

May be a style of game that favors the Panthers, as we saw earlier, when the Oilers can't wheel, they defer.

We're due to win a close game, hope it's tonight.

Dump and chase. Make their D work.

 

[brentashton]

Gents, It's been a pleasure going to war with all you guys. Biggest game of the year so far, we win this and we suddenly have a series. Let's go!

I cant speak for others but I’ve been lying on the couch drinking rum, eating Cheetos during the “battles”.

 

[BlackDogg]

 

[Hollywood55]

I felt that Drai was 75% out the door. If 97 and 29 both re-sign, I will be doing cartwheels.

Seravalli said 97, 29, and Bouch all plan on re-signing long term. The number for Connor is 14 mil, Drai 12 mil, and Boych 10 mil. Keeping in mind the cap is going up. Said Leon and Connor are best friends and think they have a good thing going here.