WCQF: Edmonton Oilers (PAC 2) vs LA Kings (PAC 3) (Oilers win 4-1)

[chummer]

Originally Posted by Toonage

Nashville always plays the Oilers well IMO and if its Vancouver, well haven't they owned the Oilers this year? And Demko is expected back by Round 2 if thats the case.

(Assuming Edmonton beats LA)

Is he though?

https://twitter.com/user/status/1783233199243489765

[Toonage]

Opinions seem mixed

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by Toonage

Nashville always plays the Oilers well IMO and if its Vancouver, well haven't they owned the Oilers this year? And Demko is expected back by Round 2 if thats the case.

(Assuming Edmonton beats LA)

Far from a sure thing they get out of this series with their goaltending woes showing up again.

[Toonage]

Yeah I'm not saying Edmonton will win, but we're assuming they do if the concern is how Nashville or Vancouver stacks up against them.

No one here gives a #### how LA stacks up against Vancouver or Nashville

[FanIn80]

Oilers = no good.
Skinner = Oilers.
Ergo: Skinner = no good.

[GioforPM]

I don't think Nashville is that great, though their closing record is impressive. I don't necessarily think they are a better team than Vancouver. But I think they are a better opponent to face Edmonton than Vancouver. I'm not one of the Saros fan club here. But I think he's very good and probably better than Demko. And I think Nashville's style is better against Edmonton than Vancouver's.

[Tbull8]

The thing that scares me about Nashville is Draisaitls numbers against them. Probably propped up by the powerplay but he seems to always put up big numbers against them.

I also like the grit that Vancouver has in guys like Zadorov, Myers, Miller a lot more than what Nashville has

[All In Good Time]

Originally Posted by Saqe

Their next round opponent is going to be mediocre too. Not saying they are a lock but Edmonton has the easiest path of any teams to get to the Conference finals. They won't get past Vegas though so not worried.

Without Demko, Vancouver is weaker for sure, but, Nashville is not a pushover.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Tbull8

The thing that scares me about Nashville is Draisaitls numbers against them. Probably propped up by the powerplay but he seems to always put up big numbers against them.

I also like the grit that Vancouver has in guys like Zadorov, Myers, Miller a lot more than what Nashville has

Myers isn't playing, Zadorov isn't really that gritty. He likes a big hit but he's not what I call gritty. Miller is no more gritty than, say ROR, who has a Selke.

McDonough, Lauzon, Sissons, are pretty physical.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Tbull8

The thing that scares me about Nashville is Draisaitls numbers against them. Probably propped up by the powerplay but he seems to always put up big numbers against them.

I also like the grit that Vancouver has in guys like Zadorov, Myers, Miller a lot more than what Nashville has

It is pretty amazing how he owns the Predators as 25 goals and 17 assists in only 26 games is the kind of stuff you would see from Gretzky against Smyth Division opponents back in the day.

[GioforPM]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1783364996917039399

When a commentator says that there was no way for Kane to catch him, poster correctly notes that maybe he wouldn't have been so far behind if he wasn't gliding for half the way beforehand.

[Tbull8]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Myers isn't playing, Zadorov isn't really that gritty. He likes a big hit but he's not what I call gritty. Miller is no more gritty than, say ROR, who has a Selke.

McDonough, Lauzon, Sissons, are pretty physical.

I think Myers would be back for the next round though. But fair points. I just wish Dubois actually played physical haha. He’s got all the tools to be a pain in the A

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Tbull8

I think Myers would be back for the next round though. But fair points. I just wish Dubois actually played physical haha. He’s got all the tools to be a pain in the A

Kempe does that job pretty well.

[Paulie Walnuts]

People keep talking about how great Crysaddle and McWhiner numbers are in the playoffs.

It seems they have inflated totals because of 3 series vs LA and destroying Markstrom in 5 games.

The real playoff performers of our time, Makar and Mackinnon. Also Crosby.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

I'm glad that sort-of-injured Kane decided to bear through it and play.

There's no way he's a net positive contributor out there at this point lol.

Oilers worrying about officiating the officials more than focusing on the play.

Sooo classic oilers.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

I'm glad that sort-of-injured Kane decided to bear through it and play.

There's no way he's a net positive contributor out there at this point lol.

Oilers worrying about officiating the officials more than focusing on the play.

Sooo classic oilers.

Kind of sketch a loser like him would battle through injuries. Makes you wonder if he is wagering on the games, the scumbag he is.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

https://twitter.com/user/status/1783364996917039399

When a commentator says that there was no way for Kane to catch him, poster correctly notes that maybe he wouldn't have been so far behind if he wasn't gliding for half the way beforehand.

what does it matter anyway...what if Skinner makes a save you should be getting back for the rebound and to cover other players

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by dino7c

what does it matter anyway...what if Skinner makes a save you should be getting back for the rebound and to cover other players

Yeah, it's like he didn't want to help Nurse out if anything other than a goal happens.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Yeah, it's like he didn't want to help Nurse out if anything other than a goal happens.

Kempe would have beat him back to the net for any potential rebound. Funny enough the Oilers were playing it like a 3 on 3 OT, float high and hope for a turnover or save.

[TheIronMaiden]

I'd love to watch a feature length McDavid complaining compellation.