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Originally Posted by stang
I like the thread. Execution is poor but how do the 2 teams stack up?
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I think they stack up pretty good and could make for a good series. I don't think I could give the edge either way right now.
Edmonton obviously has the better top end talent. McDavid line has been dominant.
Scoring depth however I give to the Flames. 13 players with over 10 goals to only 8 on the Oilers.
Defense I give to the Flames, the Oilers have improved and I think their team defense play has vastly improved but their is just no comparison to Gio-Hamilton-Brodie.
Goaltending I call a wash, Talbot has been amazing all year but Elliott has been all-world for the past two months.
Coaching I would give to the Oilers, TMac may not have the best track record with San Jose in the playoffs, but he is much more experienced than GG.
Lots of intangibles that are hard to judge, the Flames have a lot of post season experience in guys like Brouwer and Versteeg, plus Johnny and co. got a taste a couple years ago, where after Lucic there are not a lot of Oilers that have been there. The Wideman effect seems to have calmed down since the all-star break but reffing could be a huge difference maker as the Oiler's PP is a scary unit while the Flames have been inconsistent all season.
C of Red vs Roger's Place.
I think this would make a great series and a pick-em choice. Home ice advantage might be the difference.