[PGT] Edmonton Oilers lose the Stanley Cup | Flames 4 - Oilers 3 (SO)

[Flashpoint]

Originally Posted by handgroen

i love how kassian is playing this as "now it's over, i helped this young guy along, game within a game"

hey genius, you just lost back to back games to your biggest rival, got yourself suspended, and blew the season series tie breaker to a team that could use it to keep you out of the playoffs.

For which the Oil will now pay him over 12 million dollars until the age of 33.

Lol. E=ng.

[DeluxeMoustache]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

Yeah, what the hell was that? Had Gagner connected on that it could have been really bad, and was a textbook example of the dangerous hits that the League has been vocal about eliminating. He LAUNCHED himself into the player; both feet well off the ice; elbow extended. That was easily one of the nastiest hit attempts I have seen in a couple years. Thank The Maker Gagner missed, as he is prone to do.

I believe you are referring to this:

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

It's a shame people let what the broadcast crew say or think bother them so much. The game is on the ice.

Exactly. If anything, the Oilers broadcasts are amusing in small doses. They're so bad one almost cannot help but obsess over them. I laughed out loud last night when they unveiled the game stars.

[stang]

Holy hell, that was a fun game. No voice this morning. I don’t know if it translated to TV but it was loud in there. Lots of Tkachuk Jerseys there.

Such a great game by both teams. Love the intensity and the hatred they have towards each other. It’s been missing for years. As a fan since the 80’s it’s sucked the past years when I get pumped for the BOA and it’s such a letdown. Didn’t dissapoint!

Well 2 points back with 2 games in Hand. Can’t wait till Saturday!

[Robo]

Does anyone else remember doing that rittich pokecheck move in the shootout all the time in nhl14?

[Torture]

Originally Posted by soulchoice

To be fair, the Giordano knee could have been a penalty. I don’t think he meant it but it was a somewhat dangerous play. However this game is played at a high speed so things happen. I think when the majority of fans and more importantly analysts think it was knee incident it’s probably true. Even if we want to tell ourselves it was clean and a hip check, if it was the other way around we wouldn’t be so forgiving. He does have a suspension for a similar hit so it’s not out of the realm of possibility. He’s a competitor and I’m sure it’s not malicious though.

Why do we call hockey pundits analysts? They're just media personalities trying to pump up interest in the game. Aside from say, Friedman, or McKenzie, do any of them actually analyze anything or have insider information? Using the term "analyst" makes them sound I don't know...objective...and intelligent as if they have more knowledge than your average fan.

Especially on an Oilers broadcast, they're paid shills for the team. Take their opinion for what it is. Opinion.

[Torture]

Originally Posted by browna

https://twitter.com/user/status/1222764337758007297

Kassian really showed him by making him wait. Game with a game. What an idiot.

[Philly06Cup]

-SN using a graphic of Kassian throwing a punch while Tkachuk has his hands up: completely bush league and unprofessional.

-I thought Tkachuk should not have even fought Kassian. Why give the ape what he wants. Keep him unhinged. On the other hand, he would be likely to legit injure one of the Flames, so I guess it's worth answering the bell so no one gets hurt.

-Still hoping Rinaldo dresses and fights someone next game.

-Monahan fight was great and unexpected.

-Rittich is a treasure

[Patek23]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

So honest question. Is there any point dressing Lucic for games against these guys?

He had an assist and 4 big hits and wasn’t a liability at any point. What more do you want from him?

[Toonage]

I would make minor line up changes for Saturday. Rieder out for Dube. That's about it.

Don't take the beef out of the lineup because you think the issue is buried. Leave Rinaldo in there. Keep Robinson in there, etc.

Flames control the match up so no need to keep Lucic with Tkachuk again, so get Mangiapane back up there.

[Fuzz]

Who do you think the Oilers would put in net? I assume they are going to play Koskinen against the Blues, so do we get Smith again? Plz.

[Raekwon]

https://twitter.com/i/status/1222725753994764289

Gagne wtf

[robertsfanatic]

Originally Posted by Philly06Cup

-Still hoping Rinaldo dresses and fights someone next game.

I think he will ask Kassian to dance on Saturday...and I can't wait!

[puckedoff]

I don't think its wise to take Reider out against that powerplay

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by puckedoff

I don't think its wise to take Reider out against that powerplay

Fair point.

[TheIronMaiden]

Don't let any of the side plots fool you. The only story is that the Flames have beat the Oilers three straight.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Raekwon

https://twitter.com/i/status/1222725753994764289

Gagne wtf

Yeah, no kidding. The only saving grace there is that Gagner misses way more than he hits. That was just a dangerous, dangerous play that could have ended in disaster.

[TheIronMaiden]

Hamonic was stellar last night. He was physical, he was in the passing lanes, and most of all, he made Neal his bitch all game long. Gotta love having a D man who can win those battles.

[bax]

Watched the highlights again this morning.

Thought the whole Kassian Tkachuk feud ended as perfectly as it could. Tkachuk stood up, Kassian gave him props in the post game and nothing silly happened. Everybody goes home happy including the league.

Monahan and Nuge chucking them was awesome. Reminded me of Conroy vs Gagner and Cogliano vs Boyd. That’s what the battle of Alberta is all about.

Flames came out strong and I thought we might be in for a bit of a Mike Smith sideshow, but he settled in after that first goal against. Made some good saves including stoning Ryan on the breakaway.

Rittich was great and made some good saves when the Flames were lacking energy in the second and third. Flames looked a bit tired to me in the second half of the game, but found some opportunities to capitalize on.

Thought Gio deserved a penalty for that play on McDavid, however a few of the other calls were pretty soft.

Overall a great game

[Firebot]

I can't believe how bad Hanafin was this game. He was totally undressed by McDavid in the first and Rittich saved his bacon. Rittich couldn't on Benning's goal.

You could see McDavid try the no look headfake a few times in the game but didn't go for it because the Flames D was keeping a good defensive posture. Meanwhile Hanafin's poor defense made Benning of all people look like McDavid.

He needs to be sat, he almost singlehandedly cost us the game.