WCF: Edmonton Oilers vs. Colorado Avalanche ( Avs lead 3-0 )

[CutOnDime97]

McDavid is the superior Irishman

 

[Reddwit]

Each match-up is set by the two teams playing the game. The concept of playoff hockey is literally set by the teams playing in the playoffs and the match-ups that arise. Stylistically, this can change at any time. This isn't a new concept.

No, it’s really not decided by each series. There is a certain expectation of playoff hockey that involves, at the very least, mere above-average defense and above-average goaltending, as long as you have a potent offense. The Flames and Oilers have neither. I’m a fan of a team that played playoff hockey for 25 straight years, longer than many posters on this board have been alive, and I witnessed all of it and more. As entertaining as that series was, it was an affront to playoff hockey. The standard for Western Conference excellence is in the toilet this year. The best Western Conference teams finished their series tonight. But even still, I’ve never seen such bad goaltending make it to the WCF.

 

[snipes]

Friedman and Co are so giddy right now.

The hockey gods smile upon this. This series is going to be phenomenal.

 

[Tralfamadore]

Let's see if McDavid has another gear. I can't wait

Dear God I hope not

 

[CaptainUgly]

Avs in 6.

Game 1 : Avs
Game 2: Edmonton
Game 3: Avs
Game 4: Avs
Game 5: Edmonton
Game 6: Avs

 

[Hasbro]

Take the overs.

 

[ManofSteel55]

As bad as Kuemper was he's still miles better than Smith.

Probably but that's what we heard about Quick and Markstrom and that's been false so far.

 

[Avsboy]

McDavid is the superior Irishman

Mackinnon is a scotch name, but like any good scotch he's a bit irish

 

[Tralfamadore]

McDavid is the superior Irishman

MacKinnon is a Scotsman

 

[AvsRuleU]

Avs in 6.

Game 1 : Avs
Game 2: Edmonton
Game 3: Avs
Game 4: Avs
Game 5: Edmonton
Game 6: Avs

Soooo deja vu?

 

[Reddwit]

This is the cringiest post in the thread.

No Edmonton fan should be talking about cringe. You guys cry if McDavid is so much as breathed on. Y’all would be traumatized to the point of institutionalization if McDavid had to put up with the clutch-and-grab conditions Crosby had to put up with in his early career.

 

[TheRarestDangles]

We're talking about being a Stanley Cup favourite...

Still baffled at your overreaction.

I'm a Las Vegas Golden Knights fan

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

I really don’t know what to expect here. I was feeling a lot more confident before the last couple games, but Kuemper is showing major cracks.

I could honestly see it going either way. The Avs have the better defence. The Oilers have the better forwards.

This series is going to be great for the game. So much talent on both sides.

 

[TheNumber4]

No Edmonton fan should be talking about cringe. You guys cry if McDavid is so much as breathed on. Y’all would be traumatized to the point of institutionalization if McDavid had to put up with the clutch-and-grab conditions Crosby had to put up with in his early career.

You are right. This is now the cringiest post of the thread.

 

[PuckG]

No, it’s really not decided by each series. There is a certain expectation of playoff hockey that involves, at the very least, mere above-average defense and above-average goaltending, as long as you have a potent offense. The Flames and Oilers have neither. I’m a fan of a team that played playoff hockey for 25 straight years, longer than many posters on this board have been alive, and I witnessed all of it and more. As entertaining as that series was, it was an affront to playoff hockey. The standard for Western Conference excellence is in the toilet this year. The best Western Conference teams finished their series tonight. But even still, I’ve never seen such bad goaltending make it to the WCF.

Except, it literally is decided by each series. The Oilers are literally in the WCF. The precedent for playoff hockey is dictated every time two different teams meet.

In the 2022 playoffs, Mike Smith - while prone to the odd ridiculous mistake - has a 0.927 save percentage. Your 25 years of "watching playoff hockey" doesn't supersede what actually happens on the ice.

Ultimately, I do get what you're saying in terms of confidence in our goaltender - but the fact remains, the Oilers have a chance to upset the Avs and if it's run and gun like it was in round 2, the series could be closer than you expect.

 

[snipes]

GDT‘s will hit 100+ pages easily.

Even for neutrals this will be can’t miss hockey if you love this sport, which everyone here does. This is where the best and most knowledgable hockey fans congregate to discuss the best sport on earth. People will be glued to this series on game day across the board.

I am so pumped for this series. Speed & Skill Era as I’ve been calling it for several years will be on full display.

 

[sergejean]

Hoping for Edmonton to win this so that 2nd rounder the Habs got for Kulak is transferred to 2023.

 

[Reddwit]

You are right. This is now the cringiest post of the thread.

Lol, way to make it evident that you don’t have a substantive response.

 

[TheGuiminator]

I have no horse for this series, but I think the Oilers will put up an upset win in 6

 

[TheNumber4]

Lol, way to make it evident that you don’t have a substantive response.

Cringe posts don’t require a response let alone a substantive one. Your lucky you even got one.

 

[soothsayer]

No Edmonton fan should be talking about cringe. You guys cry if McDavid is so much as breathed on. Y’all would be traumatized to the point of institutionalization if McDavid had to put up with the clutch-and-grab conditions Crosby had to put up with in his early career.

Now you're just strangely rambling.

 

[TheNumber4]

Now you're just strangely rambling.

I think real bad feelings are spilling out of his unconscious at the thought of the Oilers in the WCF. I’m concerned.

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

Didn't think the Oilers had a prayer in the last round but here they are.

McDavid is going to ruin Makar's reputation.

Keep sleepin’ on Cale.

 

[AuraSphere]

As much as I hate the oilers - Im predicting Avs in 6 with the series being closer than we think

 

[Green Blank Stare]

Two best players in the league going head-to-head. I cannot wait for this series.