Edmonton is No Good XII: "I Dunno.. it's Just Not Good."

[memphusk]

Hahahaha. Oh boy.

[FlamesAddiction]

Kane didn't even play last season until the playoffs, so how would his absence now be part of the reason they are underachieving in the regular season?

Their main issue is goaltending. Don't get me wrong, they still lose last night but with better options than Sewer Stinker and Pickard, it's probably a 4-1 or 5-1 game that just gets moved on from without much discussion.

Also not to take away from their bad defensive play or that they rely too heavily on the powerplay, all issues for sure. Half decent goaltending probably has them at least a couple of games about 0.500.

[Enoch Root]

What goals were the goalies' fault?

Every goal was a wide open shooter who had time and space - absolutely horrendous defense. And no effort whatsoever.

[Inferno]

Originally Posted by mile

https://twitter.com/user/status/1987621543250374907

https://twitter.com/user/status/1987632589839163549

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

What goals were the goalies' fault?

Every goal was a wide open shooter who had time and space - absolutely horrendous defense. And no effort whatsoever.

Yeah, I just watched the highlights and the goalies were pretty well hung out to dry. The Avs had all the time and space in the world to pick their spots.

No backchecking at all.

[Inferno]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

What goals were the goalies' fault?

Every goal was a wide open shooter who had time and space - absolutely horrendous defense. And no effort whatsoever.

I saw Oilers fans calling Makar's goals soft.

If Bouchard scores those they're bragging about how he sniped it.

[activeStick]

Tempers running high in practice with 97 barking at Bouchard

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

What goals were the goalies' fault?

Every goal was a wide open shooter who had time and space - absolutely horrendous defense. And no effort whatsoever.

I wouldn't say the goalies were at fault, but they still have to make saves. I think better than below average goaltenders save a few of those, especially if they they ae not being screened and there aren't any deflections.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Inferno

I saw Oilers fans calling Makar's goals soft.

If Bouchard scores those they're bragging about how he sniped it.

Time and space to pick a target, from the top of the circle. Either it hits the goalie or it doesn't, but there is no time to save those.

And the first one was post-and-in far side (perfect shot), and the second (from the exact same place, with just as much time), he went short side, just over the pad.

Are you hoping for a save here and there? Of course. But those are not on the goalie.

[Reggie Dunlop]

I'll bet he's telling them to dig in.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

I wouldn't say the goalies were at fault, but they still have to make saves. I think better than below average goaltenders save a few of those, especially if they they ae not being screened and there aren't any deflections.

They weren't being screened because the shooters were all alone, and in close. Pickard made some big saves when he came in. But if you leave NHL shooters all alone in front, they are going to beat the goalie regularly.

[1qqaaz]

Originally Posted by Itse

MacKinnon 15 gp, 24p, +13
Celebrini 16gp, 24p, +7
Carlsson 14gp, 23p, +11
Eichel 14gp, 22p, +7
Bedard 15gp, 22p, +10
McDavid 16gp, 22p, -6

One of those is not like the others.

All of them are 1st overall picks except Eichel (2) and Carlsson (2)?

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by activeStick

Tempers running high in practice with 97 barking at Bouchard

wouldn't even look him in the eye

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

I wouldn't say the goalies were at fault, but they still have to make saves. I think better than below average goaltenders save a few of those, especially if they they ae not being screened and there aren't any deflections.

Expected goals were close to 9...Oilers goalies actually made a few miracle saves last game. Avs weren't just taking random shots, nearly every one was a good look.

[McG]

Originally Posted by mile

https://twitter.com/user/status/1987621543250374907

If you can only watch one video today, and you only have 30 seconds to do it, watch until the 26 second mark. Watch McDavid’s eyes and demeanour. Head down, with a level of confidence and hopefulness ranging somewhere between doom and if I change my name to David McConnor, can I get the contract voided so I can get out of here?

[memphusk]

Where are all the Oilers fans at? Hahahahahahaha.

[Enoch Root]

20% of the way through the season, and ANA, SEA, and SJS are ALL ahead of the Oilers.

[Rejean31]

Originally Posted by Locke

Yeah, I just watched the highlights and the goalies were pretty well hung out to dry. The Avs had all the time and space in the world to pick their spots.

No backchecking at all.

Why would anyone on the Oilers backcheck when both the wondertwins think that kind of thing is beneath them. Backchecking doesn't get you points which is all those two clowns care about.

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by Rejean31

Why would anyone on the Oilers backcheck when both the wondertwins think that kind of thing is beneath them. Backchecking doesn't get you points which is all those two clowns care about.

Oh, but that's a culture thing, which does not exist.

[Jaybo]

Originally Posted by stemit14

Was thinking what’s the likely panic move that the oilers do to try and save their season?

Would be really funny if the oilers traded their 1st round pick in 2027 for Binnington. He’s not worth a 1st round pick IMO but St.Louis should not be looking to do any favours to a desperate oilers team.

After the offer sheets to Broberg and Holloway, I'm pretty certain the Blues aren't in the buisness of doing the Oilers any favours.