WCQF: PAC(2) Edmonton Oilers vs PAC(3) Los Angeles Kings | No Goods win 4-3

[Yrebmi]

I was browsing the Kings forum where the fans were speculating their chances of defeating our Flames in a best of 7 series. Ignoring the chickens and eggs before hatched aspect, I found this quote interesting.

Originally Posted by Random Kings Fan

Add in the absolute hate the vets still have for Sutter… nothing has been forgotten nor forgiven

Do you think that is true? Is Darryl still so hated in LA?

[CaptainCrunch]

Spoiler!

Draisaitl's choking baby
You give Oilers somethin' way beyond lazy
You put the hopeless in them
I feel the chokin when Oilers do what they do
And oh
Oilers can't do without Smith playing for too long
You're losing situation
You're my kinda losers
My kinda losers
My kinda losers
My kinda losers
My kinda losers
My kinda losers
You keep us all laughing
You take Oiler fans out whenever you're lettin' down


You got the jersey's flying baby
I got a notion maybe you won't stick around
And oh
I can never doubt the Oilers for too long
I can't see no reason
You're my kinda losers
My kinda losers
My kinda losers
Yeah

[looooob]

Originally Posted by Yrebmi

Do you think that is true? Is Darryl still so hated in LA?

I'd assume so? Brown for sure, and I guess really they are down the core 3 or 4 from his time


I can't tell if he's mellowed or not, but he's a heck of coach but seems to leave his imprint on some to be sure


watching him here (both times) as a coach - I don't think it's a stretch to say that he deserves alot of credit for the rings on their fingers though


and then you have a guy like Trevor Lewis (different type of player/on the pecking order) who gladly signed on for more

[JohnnyB]

Hoping this game ends with a Mike Smith flop, a McDavid eyeroll, and a non-star player being made the sacrificial lamb before being moved in the off season to a team where he actually finds success. Would be lovely if they could stay on-brand like that.

[CaptainCrunch]

And another strong leadership moment with McDavid and a recreation of the Lets go moment in time.


Then him and Draisaitl getting into a punch up in the dressing room while Smith blames his defense.

[Jbo]

Mike Smith meltdown would be perfect. Costinem in by 2nd period

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by looooob

I'd assume so? Brown for sure, and I guess really they are down the core 3 or 4 from his time


I can't tell if he's mellowed or not, but he's a heck of coach but seems to leave his imprint on some to be sure


watching him here (both times) as a coach - I don't think it's a stretch to say that he deserves alot of credit for the rings on their fingers though


and then you have a guy like Trevor Lewis (different type of player/on the pecking order) who gladly signed on for more

I think this is an interesting discussion. Good point on Trevor Lewis, but a player like that may not have had many options.

Would a guy like Brown acknowledge they might have the the 2 Cups or would they take more of the credit themselves.

Darryl doesn't have the need to be liked that a lot of us do, that much is obvious.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by Yrebmi

I was browsing the Kings forum where the fans were speculating their chances of defeating our Flames in a best of 7 series. Ignoring the chickens and eggs before hatched aspect, I found this quote interesting.



Do you think that is true? Is Darryl still so hated in LA?

Kopitar and Brown certainly do not have 2 rings if it is not for Sutter.

In addition the Kings may present a similar challenge as Dallas in how they play but the Flames can play that game. The Oilers have lost 3 because they seem to forget their structure every now and then and old habits die hard. Sutter has not allowed the Flames to deviate from their foundation and I don’t see that happening any time soon.

[CaptainCrunch]

I like the fact that the Oiler fans are banking on the theory that the Flames have the weakest opponents in the playoffs, and if it was the Oilers and Stars the series would be over by now.



Nope . . . sorry Oiler idiots. LA still hasn't gotten great goaltending and LA still plays a pretty sloppy game in their own end. If the Oilers would have the Dallas with their shut down play and insane goaltending I think the Oilers season would have been over by now.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

I like the fact that the Oiler fans are banking on the theory that the Flames have the weakest opponents in the playoffs, and if it was the Oilers and Stars the series would be over by now.



Nope . . . sorry Oiler idiots. LA still hasn't gotten great goaltending and LA still plays a pretty sloppy game in their own end. If the Oilers would have the Dallas with their shut down play and insane goaltending I think the Oilers season would have been over by now.

LA has the weakest opponents in the playoffs.

[Vinny01]

Absolute guy check time for the Oil. They are loading up the McDrai line which will either work well for them or make them even easier to defend by putting all their eggs in one basket.

This game has the feel of Smith falling apart to emphasize to everyone how Holland failed to address his goaltending (despite Smith playing very well in these playoffs).

[PeteMoss]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Kopitar and Brown certainly do not have 2 rings if it is not for Sutter.

In addition the Kings may present a similar challenge as Dallas in how they play but the Flames can play that game. The Oilers have lost 3 because they seem to forget their structure every now and then and old habits die hard. Sutter has not allowed the Flames to deviate from their foundation and I don’t see that happening any time soon.

Main difference would be the goalie. Quick isn't going to play like Oettinger.

[direwolf]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Absolute guy check time for the Oil. They are loading up the McDrai line which will either work well for them or make them even easier to defend by putting all their eggs in one basket.
.

LA has last change as well, so this might actually help them. Just limit that line and make McDingleberry’s life miserable, and I like the Kings’ chances of closing out the series. They’ll need another strong game from Quick as well.

[JohnnyB]

Yeah, I expect there's a good chance Quick will need to show that cup-winner pedigree tonight. Fortunately, he's a guy who has shown up in big games to close out rounds before many times.

[BigRed]

Originally Posted by JohnnyB

Yeah, I expect there's a good chance Quick will need to show that cup-winner pedigree tonight. Fortunately, he's a guy who has shown up in big games to close out rounds before many times.

Quick has the head for it. The question is whether or not, at 36, he has the legs.

[Coach]

Originally Posted by BigRed

Quick has the head for it. The question is whether or not, at 36, he has the legs.

Well his counter-part is a head case, with legs 5 years older...so....

[redmile04]

Originally Posted by PeteMoss

Main difference would be the goalie. Quick isn't going to play like Oettinger.

How do we know that ? We didnt expect it from Oettinger, rookie with a SP of .914 this year...

[Locke]

Dont Oilers this up LA.

[Locke]

With their season on the line, the Edmonton Oilers are reuniting Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

https://www.tsn.ca/edmonton-oilers-g...aitl-1.1798699

[McG]

Originally Posted by Locke

https://www.tsn.ca/edmonton-oilers-g...aitl-1.1798699

I always love news that confirms what we already know over the course of the season.

If those two were on the ice 5 v 5, I’ve seen enough to know that it’s like a 5 v 3 with the kind of defensive flybys and cover that they give.

Here’s one. Game 5. Series tied. Overtime. The captain is apparently the fastest skater ever and the crossovers…. He could have back checked or disrupted or anything more than he did. Instead, he gives it the old 1 half stride at the blue line and the rest is coasting. “Defence to blame.”

Playoff hockey can be a battle of attrition. As someone else posted, how is Mavi a leader? Do as I say not as I do?

I’m expecting Darnell nurse type minutes tonight. I wouldn’t be surprised if we added both of their ice times tonight that it isn’t greater than 60 minutes.

Oh yeah…go kings go!