WCF | GM5 | Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars | 7:30PM CT | TNT

[North Cole]

Nurse had a fantastic game 4. Every one wants to kick a man when he is down but sure shy away from patting a guy on the back when deserved...

I mean it was just a joke but sure, go off.

 

[K1984]

Other than Tanev not being able to go, Edmonton fans should really be hoping to see Bichsel in the lineup tonight for Dallas.

He's a very undisciplined player who took a ton of costly penalties at the AHL level this season. Sometimes multiple in one game. Very physical player as well and often times gets caught out of position going for physical plays.

He's physically a NHL player but probably still a season or 2 off from being a regular. Not a fun guy to face in board battles though. Strong and huge defender. You can almost guarantee he will be delivering some big cross-checks out there tonight lol

Also, he's slow to move the puck sometimes. I can't tell if it's insane patience or slow decision making yet

Is there a reason Nils Lundkvist doesn't seem to be an option at all?

I don't know a ton about the player, but I can't imagine he would be any more of a liability than Petrovic or a raw rookie with 0 NHL games. He isn't listed as injured anywhere as far as I can tell.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

I mean it was just a joke but sure, go off.

He played fine while still scoring on his own net.

If he plays a good game tonight then he can earn his flowers.

 

[Oilslick941611]

Agreed. Also....Hyman was usually with Matthews was he not? Hmm.....Matthews sniper. McDavid playmaker.

Hmmmmmm........

Let's also not forget all the chum Mcdavid played with that did not score 50 with him, Hall, Eberle, Lucic, Ratty, Kassian, Peron.... etc


Shouldn't they have all hit 50 with McDavid as well?



No, Hyman is that good.

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Wasn't Tanev in a walking boot a couple days ago?

A walking boot is literally a hard sock.


Tanev will play, he's that kind of guy. However I don't know how well he will do. He is slow enough already without a foot injury.

 

[Kcb12345]

Is there a reason Nils Lundkvist doesn't seem to be an option at all?

I don't know a ton about the player, but I can't imagine he would be any more of a liability than Petrovic or a raw rookie with 0 NHL games. He isn't listed as injured anywhere as far as I can tell.

DeBoer does not like him and he's not a shutdown type stay at home defender. Not strong either so loses battles along the boards and in front of the net sometimes.

 

[Zerotonine]

I mean it was just a joke but sure, go off.

Was more a general post then directed at any one specific

 

[zar]

Yes but this is HF so let me remind you.

1. McD sucks and a selfish player and the reason the Oil haven't won the cup - he will ask for a trade soon.
2. Despite McD not being good, he's carrying Drai.
3. Despied McD not being good, he's carrying Bouch
4. Despite McD not being good, he's carrying Hyman
5. Despited McD not being good, he's carrying RNH
6. Despite McD not being good, he's carrying Kane

Not my narrative but that is how it works. Somehow every guy above absolutely sucks and is being carried. And Powerplay merchants, don't forget PP merchants.lol

Give me a break… you forgot that he is the GM as well!!

 

[zar]

Last game....after it was 2-0 I went and poured a stiff Crown n Coke. Like 50-50. First drink of the series!

Before I finished it, we were tied. By the time I was half way through my 2nd, we were winning.

Tonight is Friday. We need a win. There's no f***ing around. I am pouring a drink the minute I am off work

Where do I send the bottle… DM me your address!

 

[zar]

When has that stopped someone from playing a playoff game? If he can get his foot into a skate, somehow, he is playing.

Exactly, Tanev is a warrior.

 

[snag]

I gotcha. Walkin' that real, real, real, fine thin line, just stickin' that toe just a little bit into the freezing water, but not all the way. Well done. You wouldn't happen to be a lawyer, would you?

And BTW man, you can't hurt Crown with Coke like that! You're essentially adding WD-40 to it. No, chilled straight up or on the rocks. Maybe a Schweppe's ginger ale at most, and most certainly not Canada Dry.

I like Crown straight up too.....but the problem there I am a gulper not a sipper. I don't wanna be a statistic.....or maybeI content with the ones that I am....

And no, not a lawyer. Though my wife and her family have told me I shoulda been....she calls me Judge sometimes lol Funny thing, I actually told our lawyer the other day on a business matter to "you guys do this on purpose to confuse people....cut the lawyer bullshit and tell me what this means like I am an idiot". He laughed. I haven't gotten the bill yet.

 

[Playoffsareoverrated]

Heiskanen with GW goal.

I hope for this too. The Stars and my guy Miro need it. Even though I'm scared as hell that he will once again be watching from the front seat when the opposing team scores in overtime due to his lazy defending, just like in game 1 against the Avs.

 

[snag]

Let's also not forget all the chum Mcdavid played with that did not score 50 with him, Hall, Eberle, Lucic, Ratty, Kassian, Peron.... etc


Shouldn't they have all hit 50 with McDavid as well?



No, Hyman is that good.


A walking boot is literally a hard sock.


Tanev will play, he's that kind of guy. However I don't know how well he will do. He is slow enough already without a foot injury.

And if ANYONE ever got carried by McDavid it was Maroon.

 

[Chet Manley]

This game is totally unpredictable based on the series so far. Two goals up in the first minute... still don't know anything about how it's going to be.

 

[McShogun99]

This game is totally unpredictable based on the series so far. Two goals up in the first minute... still don't know anything about how it's going to be.

The secret to winning in this series is to go down by 2 goals in the first then come back to win.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Skinner first goal on his 3rd shot tonight

 

[JKG33]

Is anyone else at least slightly curious or excited to potentially see Bischel? Sounds like he brings chaos giraffe vibes. Could absolutely dummy some Oilers or be the dummy himself and get walked.

An appropriately paid Nurse if you will

 

[Skolman]

Is anyone else at least slightly curious or excited to potentially see Bischel? Sounds like he brings chaos giraffe vibes. Could absolutely dummy some Oilers or be the dummy himself and get walked.

An appropriately paid Nurse if you will

Bischel is already a top-4 defenseman on basically every team in the NHL?

 

[Czechboy]

Give me a break… you forgot that he is the GM as well!!

I feel shame.. I need to be better.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Skinner first goal on his 3rd shot tonight

Damn Skinner's going to get three shots on net?

 

[Kcb12345]

Is anyone else at least slightly curious or excited to potentially see Bischel? Sounds like he brings chaos giraffe vibes. Could absolutely dummy some Oilers or be the dummy himself and get walked.

An appropriately paid Nurse if you will

He's big, mean, and physical. Built for playoff hockey, but his game on the ice imo isn't ready yet.

Kinda wish we'd bring him in just for fun for Petrovic even if Tanev can go but it won't happen.

 

[BB79]

Let's go Oilers!

But if you win, Dallas, you're my plan B since the Rangers pretty much blew their series last night.

 

[Neil Racki]

Yes but this is HF so let me remind you.

1. McD sucks and a selfish player and the reason the Oil haven't won the cup - he will ask for a trade soon.
2. Despite McD not being good, he's carrying Drai.
3. Despied McD not being good, he's carrying Bouch
4. Despite McD not being good, he's carrying Hyman
5. Despited McD not being good, he's carrying RNH
6. Despite McD not being good, he's carrying Kane

Not my narrative but that is how it works. Somehow every guy above absolutely sucks and is being carried. And Powerplay merchants, don't forget PP merchants.lol

1. McDavid "is on serious run to try and break Gretzky's playoff record .."
2. "When will Bouchard be considered elite"
3. "Draisaitl one of best playoff performers in history"
4. "Nurse destroying McDavids chance at cup"

Theses an odd fan divide w the Oilers.

When times are good .. Oiler fans say they have the best player in the world, Drai is best playoff performer ever and Bouchard is the best 200 foot defensemen in the game.

When its bad .... its flawed roster .. mcdavid needs help .. Nurse .. no depth .. blah blah blah

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Also .. who the hell says McDavid is not good? Weirdest "im the victim" statement. McDavid is universally considered the best player in the world by a long shot .. no one is saying otherwise.

Such a sentitive buch

 

[AvroArrow]

Let's also not forget all the chum Mcdavid played with that did not score 50 with him, Hall, Eberle, Lucic, Ratty, Kassian, Peron.... etc


Shouldn't they have all hit 50 with McDavid as well?



No, Hyman is that good.

There's still a lot of salty people on our boards, while it does sting to see Hyman playing well and playing in the WCF, he never would have achieved this in Toronto. He's just the perfect for McDavid, McDavid also wouldn't have 100 assists without Hyman. How he crashes the net, wins puck battles and almost always has his stick down ready to accept a pass/deflect/take a shot. Guys a horse.

Lots of guys make the league because their dads are rich Hyman made it purely off of his insane compete level and hockey IQ, stud.

 

[Skolman]

1. McDavid "is on serious run to try and break Gretzky's playoff record .."
2. "When will Bouchard be considered elite"
3. "Draisaitl one of best playoff performers in history"
4. "Nurse destroying McDavids chance at cup"

Theses an odd fan divide w the Oilers.

When times are good .. Oiler fans say they have the best player in the world, Drai is best playoff performer ever and Bouchard is the best 200 foot defensemen in the game.

When its bad .... its flawed roster .. mcdavid needs help .. Nurse .. no depth .. blah blah blah

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Also .. who the hell says McDavid is not good? Weirdest "im the victim" statement. McDavid is universally considered the best player in the world by a long shot .. no one is saying otherwise.

Such a sentitive buch

This post literally makes zero sense, and is filled with inaccurate claims.

 

[Despote]

Oilers with a decisive victory here tonight. They're the better team and will show it.