[PST] Playoff series thread: Edmonton(2nd Pacific) vs San Jose(3rd Pacific) EDM Wins 4-2

[TheCommodoreAfro]

Originally Posted by sun

"Orange crush" is so lame. Imagine calling the C of Red the Red Bull.

As someone who works for Red Bull I would be upset if Calgary did that. However Edmonton is no good and Calgary is not. Therefore Sharks in five.

[Ruttiger]

Originally Posted by Rejean31

For 1 year, anyway.

You shut your mouth when you're talking to me.

[TurdFerguson]

Looking past the Orange Crush, I can't wait to see what the "only the Oilers would do that" moment will be tonight. you know there is going to be something, maybe an opening ceremony? Something is bound to be incredibly cringe worthy.

[Ruttiger]

Originally Posted by TurdFerguson

Looking past the Orange Crush, I can't wait to see what the "only the Oilers would do that" moment will be tonight. you know there is going to be something, maybe an opening ceremony? Something is bound to be incredibly cringe worthy.

Charging $80 for concourse-only access doesn't fit the bill?

[Weitz]

Originally Posted by Ruttiger

I've been a fan of this team since I was 7 years old and they entered the NHL. I've lived and died with the highs and lows over the years, and fans have truly experienced the best and worst - from being maybe the last true dynasty in the NHL to being quite possibly the worst run pro franchise in North America. I never imagined, when they skated off the ice after game 7 in Carolina that it would be 11 years before I was able to watch another playoff game. I know when they skate onto the ice tonight, the national anthem is sung, and the puck is dropped I'll have a sizable lump in my throat.

Flame away - I don't expect any different (!!) - but I'm definitely going to take a moment tonight and relish the fact that the long journey through the desert is finally over.

I'm with ya. Got tickets tonight and leaving at noon!

[Hockeyguy15]

Originally Posted by Weitz

I'm with ya. Got tickets tonight and leaving at noon!

Seems a little early to leave just to stand in the concourse

[stang]

Originally Posted by Ruttiger

I've been a fan of this team since I was 7 years old and they entered the NHL. I've lived and died with the highs and lows over the years, and fans have truly experienced the best and worst - from being maybe the last true dynasty in the NHL to being quite possibly the worst run pro franchise in North America. I never imagined, when they skated off the ice after game 7 in Carolina that it would be 11 years before I was able to watch another playoff game. I know when they skate onto the ice tonight, the national anthem is sung, and the puck is dropped I'll have a sizable lump in my throat.

Flame away - I don't expect any different (!!) - but I'm definitely going to take a moment tonight and relish the fact that the long journey through the desert is finally over.

Oh man me too! Exactly how I feel. I have a 10 year old daughter who has never seen an Oilers Playoff game. We are all pumped!

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

Say what you want, but I enjoy Ruttiger, stang, and sometimes even Oil Stain as posters. In all seriousness I always enjoy their views from the other side and the good natured ribbing. They don't hide behind fake names like "Flamesfan101" or incessantly troll.

As my way of saying thanks, I hope you all enjoy the 4 Oilers games that will be played during these playoffs. Cherish them. Who knows how many decades away the next 4 will be.

Thanks!

I think Todd Mac has an axe to grind against his former team. I cant wait to see how it plays out. Can't take the Sharks lightly as they know how to play playoff hockey, but I do like our chances. whatever happens this year is a win!

Go Oilers!

[Ducay]

Originally Posted by Hockeyguy15

Seems a little early to leave just to stand in the concourse

Gotta be early to get a good spot in the lineup for the lone toilet in the upper bowl.

[Weitz]

Double

[REDVAN]

gO sHARKS gO!!!!!

[Benched]

I'll be tuning in to see this one. guessing the emotions will be high in Game 1, at least for the city/fans.

[Ruttiger]

Originally Posted by Benched

I'll be tuning in to see this one. guessing the emotions will be high in Game 1, at least for the city/fans.

I can't even begin to imagine how loud it will be in the building tonight. 11 years of frustration unleashed.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

Guess I haven't been following this, but ban someone because they're an undercover Oiler fan? Isn't it more based on whether they say something offensive?

lol... "undercover"

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

Say what you want, but I enjoy Ruttiger, stang, and sometimes even Oil Stain as posters. In all seriousness I always enjoy their views from the other side and the good natured ribbing. They don't hide behind fake names like "Flamesfan101" or incessantly troll.

As my way of saying thanks, I hope you all enjoy the 4 Oilers games that will be played during these playoffs. Cherish them. Who knows how many decades away the next 4 will be.

This.

Calgarypuck or any forum are better with opposing views and fans of other teams. Signing up pretending to be a fan of another isn't that though, it's just childish and not needed.

[CaptainCrunch]

For the Oilers it will be an emotional moment, as they leave the desert and look at the Oasis that is the NHL playoffs, knowing in their hearts that all too soon it will be back to the desert with them. So they will put their hearts and souls into this, come charging out of the gates with passion and fire and desire.

Of course the media and the fans are saying, its the sharks maaaannnnnn, this will be easy they're banged up and old and T-Mac will have an ace to grind (I can't figure that one out since T-Mac was a major part of the problem there, and whenever he returns to San Jose the people sniff the air and mutter, "Oh look its T-Mac, I thought I smelled failure and inadequacy"

The Oilers will come out and play hockey liked they've never played before. McDdavid's beautiful cross overs will be sighed at and there won't be a dry seat in the place. Talbot will stretch and reach for pucks, Draisaitl will skate hard and will make some nice plays.

For the Sharks its Wednesday.

Sharks 5 Oilers 3

[sun]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

lol... "undercover"

This.

Calgarypuck or any forum are better with opposing views and fans of other teams. Signing up pretending to be a fan of another isn't that though, it's just childish and not needed.

Rules say that you must make a positive contribution. Trolls contribute positively to Bingo's pocket book, therefore phoney Flames fans are welcome. "Good for business".

[V]

Oilers should win, but all it's going to take is one Kreider moment and it's all over. Teams are going to know it too. I see a whole lot of crease crashing and McDavid mauling for as long as the Oilers are in this.

[Benched]

I can totally see the Sharks winning tonight.

The pressure and excitement and emotion will all be on Edmonton. I'm guessing they will be flying all over the ice at high speed doing nothing for the first 5-10min with all the adrenaline. The sharks will sit back, keep them to the outside, and just play a simple game. The sharks will capitalize on a chance or two, and until Edmonton 'settles down' it'll be a one sided affair on the score board, if not 'exciting rushes up the ice'.

Predict 4-2 SJ. 2-0 SJ after the 1st, and then a more balanced game.

[JohnnyTitan]

I'm surprised to hear how excited these Oiler fans are.

Afterall, the past 10 years I was always lead to believe that the Lottery / Draft was what it was all about. The "Fall for Hall' all the way to McJesus.

Ponder Oiler fans. Don't you feel a little empty? Don't you kinda wish you could cheer for that lottery ball to drop? Wasn't winning the lottery your "Goal" for the post oh-so-long?

[Oil Stain]

The Oilers are a carrying over an unclaimed 50/50 pot from the regular season.

The jackpot starts at $76,000.

I could see this thing going close to $200,000.......

[Mass_nerder]

Originally Posted by Oil Stain

The Oilers are a carrying over an unclaimed 50/50 pot from the regular season.

The jackpot starts at $76,000.

I could see this thing going close to $200,000.......

Well at least one Oilers fan should leave the arena happy, even when they lose tonight.