05-11-2017, 01:09 PM
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#983
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Franchise Player
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Anaheim was the better team in game 7 and deserved the win.
Talbot sure showed his fatigue though.
Mcdavid still needs to shore up the defensive play which will lead to more offensive chances. Maroon and Cagguila aren't much help in the D-zone either. maybe Chiarelli will find a dependable vet for this line in the offseason.
I think the Oilers need to find a quick D-man with a good first pass, and offensive instincts. To much rimming the puck around the boards in the final game. They could have used Sekera, and another D-man with some creativity.
I never knew Draisaitl would be such a handful. I originally wanted Bennett over Leon in the draft because I liked Bennett's up tempo aggressive style. I figured Leon would be too passive, but the kid was like a bull in a china shop this playoff run. Pretty surprised by that wrinkle.
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05-11-2017, 01:21 PM
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#984
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Vancouver
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oil Stain
Anaheim was the better team in game 7 and deserved the win.
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If the better team always won, then it should have been a 5 game series with Anaheim advancing.
The fact it even went to 7 games was extremely flattering to the Oilers.
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05-11-2017, 01:29 PM
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#985
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Calgary, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
If the better team always won, then it should have been a 5 game series with Anaheim advancing.
The fact it even went to 7 games was extremely flattering to the Oilers.
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This x 100000000.
I don't understand how some Oiler fans seem to think they were the better team. I'd venture to say they were thoroughly outplayed by the Ducks in 5, if not 6 of the seven games.
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05-11-2017, 01:37 PM
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#986
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
If the better team always won, then it should have been a 5 game series with Anaheim advancing.
The fact it even went to 7 games was extremely flattering to the Oilers.
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Yeah. Anaheim held the edge in play over the course of the series, but goalies gonna goal.
Oilers showed resiliency in being able to come back from being down both in games and from bad breaks.
I won't agree with you that the Oilers didn't deserve to be in the series. Anaheim was the better team, but the Oilers had their moments as well.
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05-11-2017, 01:40 PM
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#987
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by Ruttiger
- Talbot - he may not be a top 5 goalie yet but probably safe to say he's in the top 10 and climbing. Such a luxury to have that guy back there night in and night out
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Honestly, this year he was a top 2-3 goalie and MVP of your team. It is strange that a team with an Art Ross winner would have a goalie for an MVP, but watching the Oilers all season, this was fairly evident.
It's a beautiful thing to have if it turns into a regular thing. Only time will tell and won't bother making a prediction as it's anyone's guess with goalies. However, if everyone on the Oilers stays the exact same next year, and Talbot is a top 10 goalie, they are a wildcard team. If he is top 20, they won't make the playoffs.
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05-11-2017, 01:44 PM
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#988
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Hockeyguy15
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I haven't seen that look on his face since his draft day.
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05-11-2017, 02:14 PM
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#989
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Norm!
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It looks like the old man is leaning in for the always popular penis shake greeting.
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05-11-2017, 02:20 PM
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#990
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Chicago
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dieHARDflameZ
This x 100000000.
I don't understand how some Oiler fans seem to think they were the better team. I'd venture to say they were thoroughly outplayed by the Ducks in 5, if not 6 of the seven games.
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Oilers weren't the better team, but they had a 2 goal lead (or more) in 5 of the 7 games.
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05-11-2017, 02:24 PM
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#992
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Originally Posted by GoJetsGo
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That is one of the least creepy photos of Gene Principe I have ever seen.
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05-11-2017, 02:25 PM
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#993
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Lifetime Suspension
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Locke
That is one of the least creepy photos of Gene Principe I have ever seen.
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That and I couldn't find a photo of Ron McLean looking giddy enough.
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05-11-2017, 02:28 PM
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#994
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#1 Goaltender
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nvm
Last edited by kukkudo; 05-11-2017 at 02:34 PM.
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05-11-2017, 02:33 PM
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#995
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#1 Goaltender
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Is it just me or was McDavid on the ice for 80% of Anaheim's goals?
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05-11-2017, 02:33 PM
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#996
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Springbank
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ruttiger
Disappointing but not entirely unexpected. I suspect this will be valuable experience as they move forward and mature...
"Wait until next year" doesn't ring completely hollow. If you guys get an upgrade in net it should be a fun year in Alberta.
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I think (and at least one TV analyst has said) as things played out, this might have been the Oiler's best chance to flow through the POs (what with Chicago and St. Louis getting bounced by Nashville and facing probably the most vulnerable team, with a 2-0 lead).
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Originally Posted by Oil Stain
Anaheim was the better team in game 7 and deserved the win...
I never knew Draisaitl would be such a handful. I originally wanted Bennett over Leon in the draft because I liked Bennett's up tempo aggressive style. I figured Leon would be too passive, but the kid was like a bull in a china shop this playoff run. Pretty surprised by that wrinkle.
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I think Anaheim was the better team in all but the blowout game. I agree with you on Draisaitl - it was a real eyeopener. I wonder though, if it was a "Ferland versus Canucks" event or something more permanent.
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05-11-2017, 02:34 PM
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#997
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Quote:
Originally Posted by northcrunk
Is it just me or was McDavid on the ice for 80% of Anaheim's goals?
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Its not just you, but in fairness he was on the ice for about 80% of the time in general.
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05-11-2017, 02:41 PM
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#998
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988
I haven't seen that look on his face since his draft day.
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McDavid wearing pants so short that Pee Wee Herman would be proud.
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05-11-2017, 03:39 PM
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#999
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeecho
McDavid wearing pants so short that Pee Wee Herman would be proud.
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Ummm he has grown 5 inches since the season started. He is now 6'6 and is Gretzky in Lindros's body. At least thats what Sportsnet's been feeding the past 5 weeks.
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05-11-2017, 03:52 PM
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#1000
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Maple Bay, B.C.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GoJetsGo
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lol - "Let Go" could also work in the bubble
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