WCQF: Edmonton Oilers (PAC 2) vs LA Kings (PAC 3) (Oilers win 4-1)

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by dino7c

And the Oilers 13 shot PPG 1-0 win was good?

And looked like a dumpster fire in game 5 until the refs called a parade of LA penalties when the Kings were taking over the game.

2 uninspiring efforts saved both times by PPs leading up a long break. But yeah they'll roll through the next round.

We'll see.

[Whynotnow]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Well reasoned post. Given that I thought you were a closet oiler guy colour me surprised.

I agree with what you said.

They'd have a shot still, but a slim one against the teams that would be around after round 2.

Unless Colorado happens upon some really unfortunate injuries, who is stopping that freight train?

Or you have Dallas, who put the boots to the oilers like they were still in the decade+ of darkness.

lol not in the closet at all, been clear I’m a fan of the team, but I’m pretty objective about it - well as much as any fan could be I guess.

Lots of things will play into whether they can make it all the way into the finals. All of the matchups are hard, but if Skinner plays well, and you won’t like hearing this but Mcdavid and draisaitl can win a game or two on their own, if those things happen they’ve got a fighters chance.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by Whynotnow

lol not in the closet at all, been clear I’m a fan of the team, but I’m pretty objective about it - well as much as any fan could be I guess.

Lots of things will play into whether they can make it all the way into the finals. All of the matchups are hard, but if Skinner plays well, and you won’t like hearing this but Mcdavid and draisaitl can win a game or two on their own, if those things happen they’ve got a fighters chance.

How about just focusing on the next round?

This is exactly why you lot come off so insufferable.

VAN fans here openly recognize that Colorado or Dallas would be a herculean task and would probably wreck them. You guys are talking about finals and cup or bust, when the Oilers haven't come close against the likes of Vegas and Colorado.

The closest the oilers have been was a WCF sweep.

Objective? You've just fallen into the same traps as far less "objective" fans with that last paragraph.

Oilers have proven nothing despite McDrai weilding that ability for 8 years, so try taking a humble pill for a change of pace, Mr. Objective Oiler fan.

You might not like hearing this, buy there's 1-2 shots remaining with McDrai and there's nothing to say that they're in any better position to have a sniff than recent years.