960 flames show had an oilers radio guy on this afternoon on the drive home who seemed to have inside team knowledge. Can't remember his name, not cholesterol pig Stauffer. Guy was relatively humble for an oilers broadcaster. Said oilers defense was putrid in first two games, and they all the bounces went their way and they got some luck. Said Nurse has had to make up for Bouchard's gaffes quite a bit. Said that the Hiller challenge was asinine and the turning point, though said seeds of doubt were planted in game 1 when the oilers came back.
Did say Klingberg has become a 'revelation'. Not sure I agree. Said kings team hadn't changed since last few years, despite the hype. Said Ekholm returning for this series would be a 'miracle' as he was really banged up. Stopped short of saying he'd be surprised if they seem him in the post season- he started to say it and backed up. Also seems they have lost faith in Skinner and Pickard is the guy- thought he'd be up to the task against vegas. That's where I called BS....
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