GDT: WCSF | G4 | Oilers vs Knights | 5.10.23 | Rogers Place | 8:00PM | SN

[Little Fury]

Man the negativity in here is kind of sad. I understood it when the Oilers were missing the playoffs and things looked bleak, but you're watching a team with 2 future HHOFers in the middle of the 2nd round. They're not down and out, but also even the best teams who have won in the salary cap era don't win every year and often lose out in early rounds. Just enjoy the ride for a change because you're going to look back on this in 10 years when McDavid and Drai are nearing the end of their careers and realize just how blessed we are to even be in the position as fans. This is supposed to be fun and enjoyable, not a constant doomsday every time the team loses a game. You're basically making this a terrible experience for yourselves when it should be the exact opposite.

bzt wrong-o

 

[OfCorsiDid]

lol seriously, so f***ing depressing. I just try and avoid this place after a loss until I can think a little more positively.

Ain’t this the truth. I walked away from here before the 3rd started in Game 3.

My first post back was after the CAR/NJ game last night.

The fact is some people make this place extremely toxic after a loss, especially a big one and it gets worse when it’s the playoffs.

I dont think anyone wants the team to be labelled the team who had Mcdavid, probably a player when all is said and done will be considered top 5 all time. And never won a cup. Thats all people will think about in 20 years when talking about this team. I guess everyones fandom is different. You have a point, I dont think everyone thinks of it like you. Most people want to win it all at least once.

Why would you even worry about that? Unless your last name is McDavid, Draisaitl, Holland, etc. I am fairly certain there’s nothing you can do about it.

There’s really no reason to go into a blind rage over something you have zero control over.

 

[McBeastMode]

lol Ceci? C'mon that's even less likely than RNH scoring.

 

[McOilers97]

They punched us in the mouth last game and I'm just as disappointed as everyone else in the team's lack of response, but I think this team has gotten really good at mentally discarding their bad games. I bet the Oilers players are a lot more composed than most of the people in here.

I've always maintained that if you're not willing to accept the ups and downs of the playoffs, then maybe being a sports fan isn't for you.

 

[Porkleaker]

Ain’t this the truth. I walked away from here before the 3rd started in Game 3.

My first post back was after the CAR/NJ game last night.

The fact is some people make this place extremely toxic after a loss, especially a big one and it gets worse when it’s the playoffs.



Why would you even worry about that? Unless your last name is McDavid, Draisaitl, Holland, etc. I am fairly certain there’s nothing you can do about it.

There’s really no reason to go into a blind rage over something you have zero control over.

Yeah, why waste the energy? I walked away too and spent my time on things I enjoy, helps you get your mind off the game and improves your mood. I

Too busy thinking about his horses and all that summertime riding

He loves his ponies, he can't ride them if he's injured! Clippity clop! He's our version of Matthews.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Literally just arrive on time for the game and you have a better chance than not of winning. I don't think this is a must win game because we are capable of beating any team left 3 times in a row. However, were we required to win 3 a row, I don't have much confidence we would be able to stop ourselves from giving one of the games away via apathy.

Bolded for truth.

Edmonton allowed 12 high danger chances against in the first period alone last game.

They've allowed under 10 *all game* in 6 of the 9 postseason games they've played.

For whatever reason - tired, first game back, drunk, sick, whatever - they absolutely shat the bed last game in the first and didn't recover.

I don't think enough people realize how well Skinner played in the first to even keep Edmonton in it.

 

[DegeN9]

We have scored first in all but 2 games this post-season I think. Need to start either applying pressure or locking it down after because teams are getting it back within 5 mins almost every time. Nothing gives a team more life than erasing an early deficit. Can’t keep doing that.

 

[K1984]

We have scored first in all but 2 games this post-season I think. Need to start either applying pressure or locking it down after because teams are getting it back within 5 mins almost every time. Nothing gives a team more life than erasing an early deficit. Can’t keep doing that.

And if we do go up 1-0 again early I hope that the coaching staff has the wherewithal to put low risk players on the ice for the next few shifts afterwards and the players find it within themselves to play with no risk for a bit.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

It would be nice not to have to chase a series for a change.

 

[Shanahanigans]

I hope it's not lost on the team that this is their best chance to win a cup in the Mcdrai era, there are no real powerhouses left. They were never going to sweep Vegas, now they gotta play how we know they can play, and how they played from Christmas onwards.

 

[duul]

The series is over if we don't win tonight.

Holloway in?

 

[bone]

I hope it's not lost on the team that this is their best chance to win a cup in the Mcdrai era, there are no real powerhouses left. They were never going to sweep Vegas, now they gotta play how we know they can play, and how they played from Christmas onwards.

While we as fans see it this way, you can't expect players on a potentially contending team to look at it this way. They need to think they can beat anyone regardless of the year, and any year you're in the playoffs is the best chance as you never know what the next year will bring.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Where is everyone on the triangular scale of fandom? I think I’m at the bottom right corner but plan to move to the bottom left corner.

 

[Mr Kot]

I am at my dads due to evacuation. He doesn't have a cat here but my aunt who lives right next door does. It's a pure white cat with blue eyes. I will take that as a good sign we will win tonight.

My dad does have 2 good boys here though, and they are good boys.

 

[Ritchie Valens]

Vegas still just doesn't impress me all that much. They're very beatable.

It's the Oilers who are beating themselves. How many times over the last several seasons have we seen carbon copies of last game? They come out with pace, score an early one, keep the pressure but either miss on open nets, hit posts or are robbed.

Our goalie, with having not much to do the first 10-12 minutes, allows a couple goals and the team just seems to call it a day after that.

I'm feeling confident about tonight.

 

[Ibanez]

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Where is everyone on the triangular scale of fandom? I think I’m at the bottom right corner but plan to move to the bottom left corner.

I can’t believe how apathetic I am right now.

Was just thinking that normally me and my close oiler fan friends on a game day like this in the playoffs would be texting all day.

That last loss sucked the life out of us. Not one text has been exchanged yet.

Will I watch tonight? Yes. Do I hope they win? Yes. Am I going to get depressed if they don’t? Honestly likely not.

I am numb lol.

Need the boys to get me back to the top of the triangle lol!!!

 

[xoczar99ox]

The anxiety in here is palpable.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

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Where is everyone on the triangular scale of fandom? I think I’m at the bottom right corner but plan to move to the bottom left corner.

Same.

 

[Mez]

I wonder what kind of reffing we get tonight!? who knows. I guess the better question is, what will the reffing be like in each period.

 

[Drivesaitl]

I can’t believe how apathetic I am right now.

Was just thinking that normally me and my close oiler fan friends on a game day like this in the playoffs would be texting all day.

That last loss sucked the life out of us. Not one text has been exchanged yet.

Will I watch tonight? Yes. Do I hope they win? Yes. Am I going to get depressed if they don’t? Honestly likely not.

I am numb lol.

Need the boys to get me back to the top of the triangle lol!!!

 

[bone]

The series is over if we don't win tonight.

Holloway in?

I wouldn't say it's over if they don't win tonight, but if it happened, at that point nothing would be off the table in terms of what they should try for changes in Game 5.

 

[Ibanez]

Perfect. Excellent !!!

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

 

[xoczar99ox]

I didn't post a chatgpt in the last game day thread and we lost so I need to go back to what works. I asked chatgpt which goalie to start:


Well, let's give this a whirl!
I'll start with Stuart Skinner. The first thing to note about Skinner is that he shares his name with a well-known character from a famous animated series, "The Simpsons." Principal Skinner has long been a symbol of authority and order in the chaotic and unpredictable town of Springfield. Does this mean that Stuart Skinner also possesses a similar ability to maintain order amidst the chaos of an ice hockey game? Well, that's for us to decide.
Moreover, Skinner's surname is indicative of skin, the largest organ in the human body. The skin protects us from the outside world, and it's our first line of defense against harmful substances and physical impacts. This could be a metaphor for Skinner's role as a goalie, acting as the team's "skin" by protecting the net against the onslaught of the opposing team's attacks.
Now, let's consider Jack Campbell. His nickname, "Soupy," instantly brings to mind a warm, comforting bowl of soup. Soup is often associated with healing and comfort - does this mean Campbell has a soothing presence on the ice, providing comfort and assurance to his teammates?
The name Campbell is also associated with the famous soup company, Campbell's. Just like how Campbell's soup offers a variety of flavors to suit different tastes, perhaps Jack Campbell possesses the versatility to adapt to various playing styles and strategies. Additionally, soup is often a blend of different ingredients coming together to create something greater than the sum of its parts - just like a well-functioning hockey team.
In a world where soup can dream of being a stew and a man with a mustache is considered wiser simply because of his facial hair, we can't ignore the obvious signs. The universe is clearly suggesting that we should start Campbell because of his soup-related nickname. After all, isn't a team on the ice similar to a pot of soup on the stove? It needs to be stirred just right, heated to the perfect temperature, and each player, like an ingredient in the soup, needs to contribute their unique flavor to the overall taste.
However, we also can't ignore the Skinner principle. He protects, he guards, he allows for growth and healing just like our skin. He is the first line of defense, the barrier that guards against all onslaught.
So, after weighing the evidence, I believe the most reasonable course of action would be to make both of them play at the same time. That's right, you heard me correctly. We will revolutionize the world of ice hockey by introducing a new strategy: two goalies at once. Skinner will be the unyielding wall, the defense, the skin of the team. Campbell, on the other hand, will be the soul, the comforter, the glue that keeps the team together.
Yes, it's unorthodox. Yes, it's unprecedented. But in a world where our logic is driven by soup and skin, it seems to be the perfect solution.

And this is why people are scared of AI???

 

[Gordy Elbows]

I'm too nervous to type. Just score more goals than them.

Or prevent more goals than them!