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Granada
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Post by Granada on May 20, 2024 7:23:30 GMT -6
Biggest diver in the game. Yeah he can score but he spends a lot of time auditioning for a second career in dinner theatre. i think friedman makes a good point when he said the refs got to just start calling embellishment penalties as the sole penalty. easier said than done. i would imagine if you polled the refs, many would say the embellishment penalty is the hardest to call. edit: instead of saying embellishment is the hardest penalty for a referee to call, i should say it's the penalty referees are most hesitant to call. Well, if the refs let the players play and weren't so quick to call ticky-tack penalties, you'd see less diving. There is a reason why it's become widespread now, as it coincides with the NHL's desire for more scoring/PP's and less physicality. I've always been an advocate for the refs putting the whistles away for the small stuff, particularly in the playoffs -- this diving shit is one reason why. |
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Post by BigT on May 20, 2024 8:09:10 GMT -6
Brock Boeser is out for game 7. Nucks ain’t getting much luck. Maybe this year is just an experience for them? If they can keep that team together, they’ll have a few good years. I for one would like to see McDavid and Draisaitl hoist the mug. Just once then fuck off!!!
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Post by vadarx on May 20, 2024 13:21:30 GMT -6
Brock Boeser is out for game 7. Nucks ain’t getting much luck. Maybe this year is just an experience for them? If they can keep that team together, they’ll have a few good years. I for one would like to see McDavid and Draisaitl hoist the mug. Just once then fuck off!!! honestly, I've written the nucks off more than once so far this season, both before and after the playoffs began, and they've stepped up every time. given the Oil's situation in net, it won't shock me one bit to see the nucks win tonight. |
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Post by BigT on May 20, 2024 18:49:17 GMT -6
If the Nucks lose, it’s a solid year for them. Lots to look forward to.
If the Oilers lose. There’s gonna be a lot of change, so I guess, a lot to look forward to!!!
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Post by galaxytrash on May 20, 2024 19:09:44 GMT -6
gotta' feel a bit for boeser.
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Post by galaxytrash on May 20, 2024 19:30:56 GMT -6
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Post by vadarx on May 20, 2024 21:05:14 GMT -6
not looking great for the home team...
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Post by bigbarn27 on May 20, 2024 21:30:32 GMT -6
Dont tell me there gonna show the 2011 goal
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Post by bigbarn27 on May 20, 2024 21:36:50 GMT -6
Wow interesting
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Post by galaxytrash on May 20, 2024 21:37:31 GMT -6
is there a choke in the making?
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Post by bigbarn27 on May 20, 2024 21:44:40 GMT -6
Well Knuckleheads made a game out of it
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Post by galaxytrash on May 20, 2024 21:45:06 GMT -6
is there a choke in the making? gotta' give the oilers credit. they really nailed it down the last 4 minutes. |
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Post by BigT on May 20, 2024 21:57:29 GMT -6
Oilers still got to get the finals. They have to have at least that under their cap. I think the layoff for Dallas might hurt a little. Dallas has been off for 3-4 days and they’ll have to wait till Thursday. So it’ll be 8-9’days off.
Anyways. Hell of a series. Nucks didn’t quit. Also, it seems this knobloch fella is willing to do what he has to. He wasn’t overplaying McDavid like you’d think. McDavid they said only had 5 mins in the first period. So he’s willing to do whatever to win!!!
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Post by jacksalmon on May 20, 2024 22:07:14 GMT -6
Nice choke job by the Canucks, but it was on Oiler ice. Hopefully, Van can get to the coast and win it all. Why is this a choke job? Closing out an opponent and getting that 4 win is always toughest. Is it because most here do not like the Oilers and want Vancouver to win, just curious why do you think it is a choke job. Because they played like crap and then continued to play in such a manner when they got to Van for game 7 where, at one point, they were outshot 15 to 3, or something like that. Is that a team thriving on the excitement of home ice for game 7 or that is a bunch of chokers? I'll take the latter as the best explanation and I am not even a Canuck hater like I used to be. |
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Post by galaxytrash on May 20, 2024 22:11:19 GMT -6
Oilers still got to get the finals. They have to have at least that under their cap. I think the layoff for Dallas might hurt a little. Dallas has been off for 3-4 days and they’ll have to wait till Thursday. So it’ll be 8-9’days off. dallas last played on the 17th...first game in the conference final is the 23rd. just 5 full days for dallas between games. just 2 full days between games for edmonton. plus they'll have to fly south. myself, i think i'd sooner be in the stars' shoes. |
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Post by vadarx on May 20, 2024 22:22:39 GMT -6
helluva series by the 'nucks. they gave the Oil a run. should be a fun matchup to watch next season, maybe more.
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Post by galaxytrash on May 20, 2024 22:24:07 GMT -6
trailing by 3 the canucks made a game of it but still only managed a measly 5 sog in the final period.
that's no gouda...especially on home ice.
boeser might have been a difference maker tonight but shit happens.
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Post by BigT on May 21, 2024 5:05:19 GMT -6
Gotta give the Oilers credit. I never ever thought I’d say this. The oil played a very stingy defensive game. For 2 straight games. That’s tough for any team let alone the oilers. But that’s how you win “ships”!!!
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Post by Granada on May 21, 2024 6:39:11 GMT -6
Gotta give the Oilers credit. I never ever thought I’d say this. The oil played a very stingy defensive game. For 2 straight games. That’s tough for any team let alone the oilers. But that’s how you win “ships”!!! I tend to agree, but I have to ask: was it a stingy game by the Oil, or was it the lack of offensive attack by Van? Boeser out and a meh Petersson did help, I'm sure. But yeah, the Oil do deserve some credit either way. They completely shut down that double-minor, which in my view changed the entire game. After the timeout and the 2 GA in the third, they locked it down again for what, like 3-4 minutes again? Van really didn't have a dangerous chance with the goalie pulled and they couldn't even pull the goalie for a while. |
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Post by Nikos on May 21, 2024 6:39:52 GMT -6
Why is this a choke job? Closing out an opponent and getting that 4 win is always toughest. Is it because most here do not like the Oilers and want Vancouver to win, just curious why do you think it is a choke job. Because they played like crap and then continued to play in such a manner when they got to Van for game 7 where, at one point, they were outshot 15 to 3, or something like that. Is that a team thriving on the excitement of home ice for game 7 or that is a bunch of chokers? I'll take the latter as the best explanation and I am not even a Canuck hater like I used to be. I think sometimes you have to give credit to the other team. Oilers last 2 games really locked down and actually played some D for a change, which actually might help them versus Dallas. Boeser not playing hurt, but Vancouver down by 3 in third did not quit. They played with their third string goalie and still took it seven games. Oilers won this series, Vancouver did not choke. |
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Post by Granada on May 21, 2024 6:44:22 GMT -6
Because they played like crap and then continued to play in such a manner when they got to Van for game 7 where, at one point, they were outshot 15 to 3, or something like that. Is that a team thriving on the excitement of home ice for game 7 or that is a bunch of chokers? I'll take the latter as the best explanation and I am not even a Canuck hater like I used to be. I think sometimes you have to give credit the other team. Oilers last 2 games really locked down and actually played some D for a change, which actually might help them versus Dallas. Boeser not playing hurt, but Vancouver down by 3 in third did not quit. They played with their third string goalie and still took it seven games. Oilers won this series, Vancouver did not choke. Yeah if anything, Van exceeded expectations, not only this year, but in this very series. Everybody (i.e. analysts) thought they were going to get rolled by the Oilers. |
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Post by BigT on May 21, 2024 7:21:14 GMT -6
Gotta give the Oilers credit. I never ever thought I’d say this. The oil played a very stingy defensive game. For 2 straight games. That’s tough for any team let alone the oilers. But that’s how you win “ships”!!! I tend to agree, but I have to ask: was it a stingy game by the Oil, or was it the lack of offensive attack by Van? Boeser out and a meh Petersson did help, I'm sure. But yeah, the Oil do deserve some credit either way. They completely shut down that double-minor, which in my view changed the entire game. After the timeout and the 2 GA in the third, they locked it down again for what, like 3-4 minutes again? Van really didn't have a dangerous chance with the goalie pulled and they couldn't even pull the goalie for a while. Even in game 6 with Boeser there. The oil shut them right down. Skinner still isn’t looking that great. But when they’re limiting shots, that’s how you win. McDavid is blocking more shots than he’s scoring it seems. Draisaitl took a couple off the feet. It seems that they’ve finally bought in to winning. They may very well go all the way with those efforts!!! |
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Post by Nikos on May 21, 2024 8:21:54 GMT -6
I tend to agree, but I have to ask: was it a stingy game by the Oil, or was it the lack of offensive attack by Van? Boeser out and a meh Petersson did help, I'm sure. But yeah, the Oil do deserve some credit either way. They completely shut down that double-minor, which in my view changed the entire game. After the timeout and the 2 GA in the third, they locked it down again for what, like 3-4 minutes again? Van really didn't have a dangerous chance with the goalie pulled and they couldn't even pull the goalie for a while. Even in game 6 with Boeser there. The oil shut them right down. Skinner still isn’t looking that great. But when they’re limiting shots, that’s how you win. McDavid is blocking more shots than he’s scoring it seems. Draisaitl took a couple off the feet. It seems that they’ve finally bought in to winning. They may very well go all the way with those efforts!!! This is how you win series and eventually cups when you stars buy in and do all the little things (block shots, come back in d zone, make the safe and smart plays, etc.). Still going to need your goalie to steal a game or two, not sure Skinner can do that. |
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Post by squishy24 on May 21, 2024 8:22:20 GMT -6
Gotta give the Oilers credit. I never ever thought I’d say this. The oil played a very stingy defensive game. For 2 straight games. That’s tough for any team let alone the oilers. But that’s how you win “ships”!!! I tend to agree, but I have to ask: was it a stingy game by the Oil, or was it the lack of offensive attack by Van? Boeser out and a meh Petersson did help, I'm sure. But yeah, the Oil do deserve some credit either way. They completely shut down that double-minor, which in my view changed the entire game. After the timeout and the 2 GA in the third, they locked it down again for what, like 3-4 minutes again? Van really didn't have a dangerous chance with the goalie pulled and they couldn't even pull the goalie for a while. I only saw one game in this series. How did Petersson play? He looked insignificant in the PO. Hopefully, hes not just a regular season player |
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Post by Granada on May 21, 2024 9:24:57 GMT -6
I tend to agree, but I have to ask: was it a stingy game by the Oil, or was it the lack of offensive attack by Van? Boeser out and a meh Petersson did help, I'm sure. But yeah, the Oil do deserve some credit either way. They completely shut down that double-minor, which in my view changed the entire game. After the timeout and the 2 GA in the third, they locked it down again for what, like 3-4 minutes again? Van really didn't have a dangerous chance with the goalie pulled and they couldn't even pull the goalie for a while. I only saw one game in this series. How did Petersson play? He looked insignificant in the PO. Hopefully, hes not just a regular season player He was rough to say the least. Sort of picked it up at the end of the series, but had little to show for it. Tocchet called him out during a post-game interview, it was that level of bad. Yeah the guy is making what like 10-11 mill or something, hopefully he's not another Marner for Van's sake. |
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Post by Nikos on May 21, 2024 10:44:21 GMT -6
I only saw one game in this series. How did Petersson play? He looked insignificant in the PO. Hopefully, hes not just a regular season player He was rough to say the least. Sort of picked it up at the end of the series, but had little to show for it. Tocchet called him out during a post-game interview, it was that level of bad. Yeah the guy is making what like 10-11 mill or something, hopefully he's not another Marner for Van's sake. He was being more physical as the series played out but did not contribute much offensively. Not sure if that was more what he was doing or what the Oilers did. |
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