[News] Oilers lose AGAIN! The Florida Panthers have won the 2025 Stanley Cup

[JusAFlamer]

Originally Posted by 5abi

I don’t think the Mcdavids resigning

I would be shocked if he doesn't re-sign
I thought if either of the 2 wanted out it would have been drai just to get away from mcdavid

Where else is he going to get what he gets in Edmonton
He was basically gm, coach, player.
Edmonton be bending over for him for years, bring in his agent, minor hockey coach, players he wanted (Connor brown??)

Doesn't have to play D, cherry picks, floats, gets away with diving and crying constantly to refs all game, every PP full 2 min etc. I swear I saw him calling line changes for knobby too

Anywhere else he might have to learn to play the game

[AFireInside]

Originally Posted by dino7c

you may have picked them to "jinx" them but you were getting into I told you so territory during game 4

can't have it both ways

I don't believe I entered I told you so territory at all. I certainly thought that game could easily be a turning point though. That's not I told you so. If the Flames came back in a game like that I would absolutely think that would be a turning point.

In game 4 the oilers went up 4-3 and I said that's the series, and immediately after I posted that Florida tied it. Then I picked the Oilers to in on a pp in OT, and I quickly explained why I posted that, which was that I was instantly wrong when I said the Oilers had just won the series.

I wanted to be wrong again as soon as OT started.

This really isn't complicated.

[Dion]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

I am genuinely stunned at how awful McDavid was in this series. Enormous L.

Credit to Barkov for the way he covered and shut down McDavid.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Credit to the Panthers they just moved on. Any team giving up a lead like that to go up 3-1 would have folded especially having to go on the road. This team was different.

[IamNotKenKing]

Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan

By his standards anyways McDavid was not great from what I saw. Skinner will get roasted by Oiler fans yet again but McDavid needs to take that blame. Wasn't a difference maker.

Best part of this summer will be to see what Bouchard's next contract looks like. I still think he's a pretty terrible player.

1st two Panther goals tonight were his (Bouchard’s) giveaways.

[FlamesDraftPrognosticator]

Originally Posted by Dion

Credit to Barkov for the way he covered and shut down McDavid.

Yup between Barkovs line and Lundells line they suffocated Mcdavid over the last 4 games.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Bonded

I think he is boring enough that he will just re-sign. Leaving would be great for the salt mines though.

I said it before and I will say it again, Connor McDavid is going home. His whole life he has wanted to win Cups in Toronto, the fact they have not broken that curse makes it even more of a pull for him. He did his best to bring a Cup to Edmonton and the team that drafted him and he still has one more kick at it next year. He has earned the right at this stage of his career now to go after his dream, to be the hero that comes home and breaks the drought. What is the draw to stay in Edmonton? Winning a Cup? That would be nice and I am sure he would love it but he will always be in Wayne's shadow there. Draisaitl? Sure they are good friends but when has being friends with teammates stopped a guy from moving on? His wife's restaurant? Big deal, she can open one in Toronto as well. Toronto is where he trains in the offseason with his actual best friend Austin Matthews, his family and friends are there, it's where he spent his whole life wanting to play. Have you ever seen Connor McDavid's Leaf memorabilia collection? It's impressive. The source I have for this is rock solid, he is going to sign with the Leafs.

[dino7c]

Think Oilers fans will keep going on about Bouchards record scoring numbers? lol how about 12M?

[Redrum]

Dig in Connor, you earned it.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

I said it before and I will say it again, Connor McDavid is going home. His whole life he has wanted to win Cups in Toronto, the fact they have not broken that curse makes it even more of a pull for him. He did his best to bring a Cup to Edmonton and the team that drafted him and he still has one more kick at it next year. He has earned the right at this stage of his career now to go after his dream, to be the hero that comes home and breaks the drought. What is the draw to stay in Edmonton? Winning a Cup? That would be nice and I am sure he would love it but he will always be in Wayne's shadow there. Draisaitl? Sure they are good friends but when has being friends with teammates stopped a guy from moving on? His wife's restaurant? Big deal, she can open one in Toronto as well. Toronto is where he trains in the offseason with his actual best friend Austin Matthews, his family and friends are there, it's where he spent his whole life wanting to play. Have you ever seen Connor McDavid's Leaf memorabilia collection? It's impressive. The source I have for this is rock solid, he is going to sign with the Leafs.

I mean if he doesn't you are gonna look kinda dumb lol

[AFireInside]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Think Oilers fans will keep going on about Bouchards record scoring numbers? lol how about 12M?

I hope they pay him at least the rumoured 11M x 8 years.. That would be amazing. Then McDavid walks, and all of a sudden you see that Bouchard isn't as good offensively when McDavid isn't creating room out there for him, or playing with him on the PP.

I don't think McDavid leaves, but who knows.

[SuperMatt18]

4 1st Overall Picks
11 Top 10 Picks
0 Cups

Makes me so happy to still be able to say that.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by dino7c

they didn't have anyone to clean up the mosspit after the game, trash blowing in the wind lol

Lord Katz and OEG probably didn't include plaza caretakers in their budget.

Similar concern level as that which he has for the homeless.

[Dion]

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by dino7c

I mean if he doesn't you are gonna look kinda dumb lol

Absolutely. I am certain he will though which is why I am so adamant.

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by JusAFlamer

I would be shocked if he doesn't re-sign
I thought if either of the 2 wanted out it would have been drai just to get away from mcdavid

Where else is he going to get what he gets in Edmonton
He was basically gm, coach, player.
Edmonton be bending over for him for years, bring in his agent, minor hockey coach, players he wanted (Connor brown??)

Doesn't have to play D, cherry picks, floats, gets away with diving and crying constantly to refs all game, every PP full 2 min etc. I swear I saw him calling line changes for knobby too

Anywhere else he might have to learn to play the game

But he might actually win a Stanley Cup.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by AFireInside

I hope they pay him at least the rumoured 11M x 8 years.. That would be amazing. Then McDavid walks, and all of a sudden you see that Bouchard isn't as good offensively when McDavid isn't creating room out there for him, or playing with him on the PP.

I don't think McDavid leaves, but who knows.

I’d argue you could see that now by simply watching him play. But, Oilers.

[Iggy599]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Simpsons reference. Calm down old man.

Not cool. Hrudey is an awesome person. Also, poor timing given this is a joyous night for us who truly are Flames fans.

[dino7c]

Oilers can't play McDavid this season without an extension IMO...we are gonna find out soon if he is staying or going.

The risk of going into the season with him without an extension is insane. If its truely only Toronto they won't even get the big return

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

4 1st Overall Picks
11 Top 10 Picks
0 Cups

Makes me so happy to still be able to say that.

And their best player outside of McDrai was Perry...who is 40 and they got for shameful reasons