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Markstrom was below .900 3 out of 4 of the games he started against the Oilers this season. Markstrom is a good goalie. If he was putting up the numbers he did in the series against the Avs, Wild or Blues, I'd be more worried. Dallas had a negative goal diff with guys like Benn and Seguin as some of their key offensive guys and the 2 of them have been washed up for a few years now.

It will be a tough series but I don't think the goaltending will be as lop sides as some think.



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One thing I will be interesting to see is the special teams. Dallas had a horrible PP. Calgary gave them 24 and they were 2/24. The Oilers only had 19 PP's and they were 7/19. With how the Flames play, they will take penalties.


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RDOilerfan wrote on Mon, 16 May 2022 12:56

One thing I will be interesting to see is the special teams. Dallas had a horrible PP. Calgary gave them 24 and they were 2/24. The Oilers only had 19 PP's and they were 7/19. With how the Flames play, they will take penalties.


That's assuming we get the calls. No guarantee of that. As stupid as it is, I think refs are more afraid to call penalties and give advantage to teams with a lethal powerplay. They see that as impacting the game more. With the Kings or Stars, they can give them an advantage knowing that most likely they'll blow it anyhow.

Not to mention, we're now in to the second round and the calls are going to get harder to come by anyhow. We already saw that in the Game 7s, where there was more wrestling moves allowed.

I'm not confident we'll get much for powerplays against the Flames. We're probably going to have to beat them at even strength.



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Adam wrote on Mon, 16 May 2022 13:20

RDOilerfan wrote on Mon, 16 May 2022 12:56

One thing I will be interesting to see is the special teams. Dallas had a horrible PP. Calgary gave them 24 and they were 2/24. The Oilers only had 19 PP's and they were 7/19. With how the Flames play, they will take penalties.


That's assuming we get the calls. No guarantee of that. As stupid as it is, I think refs are more afraid to call penalties and give advantage to teams with a lethal powerplay. They see that as impacting the game more. With the Kings or Stars, they can give them an advantage knowing that most likely they'll blow it anyhow.

Not to mention, we're now in to the second round and the calls are going to get harder to come by anyhow. We already saw that in the Game 7s, where there was more wrestling moves allowed.

I'm not confident we'll get much for powerplays against the Flames. We're probably going to have to beat them at even strength.

The Oilers only had 19 PP's in their series compared to 24 for the Flames. Just the way the Flames play and I am sure will try to run the Oilers out of the building hitting wise, I'd assume the Oilers get a couple per game. Flames were 2/24.



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RDOilerfan wrote on Mon, 16 May 2022 12:56

One thing I will be interesting to see is the special teams. Dallas had a horrible PP. Calgary gave them 24 and they were 2/24. The Oilers only had 19 PP's and they were 7/19. With how the Flames play, they will take penalties.

You're assuming the guys from Team NHL call penalties as per hockey rules in round 2. I was surprised at the 1st round some games but it was uneven depending on the game. If they do call penalties... Edmonton in 6, if they don't....probably goes Calgary's way.



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Adam wrote on Mon, 16 May 2022 11:30



I am a bit worried about how the goalies match up, and some of our injury concerns are big ones - hopefully a couple days is all Leon's ankle/leg needs...


Rumour on Drai is that it's a high ankle sprain. Guys a warrior. I wonder if he'll still be able to handle 24mins toi and drive his own line.



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Rutuu wrote on Mon, 16 May 2022 15:57

Adam wrote on Mon, 16 May 2022 11:30



I am a bit worried about how the goalies match up, and some of our injury concerns are big ones - hopefully a couple days is all Leon's ankle/leg needs...


Rumour on Drai is that it's a high ankle sprain. Guys a warrior. I wonder if he'll still be able to handle 24mins toi and drive his own line.

The one thing the Oilers have is if you need Leon to be on the wing a little as wingers generally have to skate less than the centers and not have as much responsibilities, the Oilers have the ability to roll our Hyman and Kane as your second line wingers to prop up Nuge so he can play second line center. They didn't have that before so when they played Leon was McD, the second line was pretty bare. I could see the Oilers doing that to lighten Leon's load a little.



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If there is any doubt who should win this series from a Canadian point of view.. its the OILERS.
https://twitter.com/cspotweet/status/1526226706083860480?cxt =HHwWgMC-7crGn64qAAAA

Canadians on the OILERS.. 21 of 27

Canadians on Calgary.. 9 of 27

OILERS are TEAM CANADA 🍁

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Skookum Jim wrote on Mon, 16 May 2022 12:30

If there is any doubt who should win this series from a Canadian point of view.. its the OILERS.
https://twitter.com/cspotweet/status/1526226706083860480?cxt =HHwWgMC-7crGn64qAAAA

Canadians on the OILERS.. 21 of 27

Canadians on Calgary.. 9 of 27

OILERS are TEAM CANADA 🍁

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Team Canada connections finally starting to bear fruit! icon_wink



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nullterm wrote on Mon, 16 May 2022 14:34

Skookum Jim wrote on Mon, 16 May 2022 12:30

If there is any doubt who should win this series from a Canadian point of view.. its the OILERS.
https://twitter.com/cspotweet/status/1526226706083860480?cxt =HHwWgMC-7crGn64qAAAA

Canadians on the OILERS.. 21 of 27

Canadians on Calgary.. 9 of 27

OILERS are TEAM CANADA 🍁

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Team Canada connections finally starting to bear fruit! icon_wink


Who in Canada doesn't want to cheer for National Hero Bob Nicholson - the man who brought gold back to the country? Root him on as he now seeks silver in the form of the Stanley Cup!



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Adam wrote on Mon, 16 May 2022 15:37

nullterm wrote on Mon, 16 May 2022 14:34

Skookum Jim wrote on Mon, 16 May 2022 12:30

If there is any doubt who should win this series from a Canadian point of view.. its the OILERS.
https://twitter.com/cspotweet/status/1526226706083860480?cxt =HHwWgMC-7crGn64qAAAA

Canadians on the OILERS.. 21 of 27

Canadians on Calgary.. 9 of 27

OILERS are TEAM CANADA 🍁

Canadian Karma Baby!


Team Canada connections finally starting to bear fruit! icon_wink


Who in Canada doesn't want to cheer for National Hero Bob Nicholson - the man who brought gold back to the country? Root him on as he now seeks silver in the form of the Stanley Cup!

I don't want the Oilers to be "Canada's team". I want people to hate the Oilers for their success and my smugness.



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CrusaderPi wrote on Mon, 16 May 2022 15:45

Adam wrote on Mon, 16 May 2022 15:37

nullterm wrote on Mon, 16 May 2022 14:34

Skookum Jim wrote on Mon, 16 May 2022 12:30

If there is any doubt who should win this series from a Canadian point of view.. its the OILERS.
https://twitter.com/cspotweet/status/1526226706083860480?cxt =HHwWgMC-7crGn64qAAAA

Canadians on the OILERS.. 21 of 27

Canadians on Calgary.. 9 of 27

OILERS are TEAM CANADA 🍁

Canadian Karma Baby!


Team Canada connections finally starting to bear fruit! icon_wink


Who in Canada doesn't want to cheer for National Hero Bob Nicholson - the man who brought gold back to the country? Root him on as he now seeks silver in the form of the Stanley Cup!

I don't want the Oilers to be "Canada's team". I want people to hate the Oilers for their success and my smugness.


Well, I'm sorry for doing such a convincing sales job then!




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CrusaderPi wrote on Mon, 16 May 2022 14:45

Adam wrote on Mon, 16 May 2022 15:37

nullterm wrote on Mon, 16 May 2022 14:34

Skookum Jim wrote on Mon, 16 May 2022 12:30

If there is any doubt who should win this series from a Canadian point of view.. its the OILERS.
https://twitter.com/cspotweet/status/1526226706083860480?cxt =HHwWgMC-7crGn64qAAAA

Canadians on the OILERS.. 21 of 27

Canadians on Calgary.. 9 of 27

OILERS are TEAM CANADA 🍁

Canadian Karma Baby!


Team Canada connections finally starting to bear fruit! icon_wink


Who in Canada doesn't want to cheer for National Hero Bob Nicholson - the man who brought gold back to the country? Root him on as he now seeks silver in the form of the Stanley Cup!

I don't want the Oilers to be "Canada's team". I want people to hate the Oilers for their success and my smugness.


To be honest they probably will hate them.. jealousy ... especially Calgary.. because they will all know deep down its a true Canadian team.. with actual Canadian players.. unlike the tourists they have on theirs.

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benv wrote on Mon, 16 May 2022 16:17

Let's just do a quick summary of this for the upcoming series:

5 meetings: Oilers win 4 and lose 1.




Meeting 1: Smythe Division Final, 1983.
Oilers win series 4 games to 1.

This was a total butt-kicking where the Oilers won game 2 5-1, game 3 10-2, and game 5 9-1. The Flames were simply no match for the Oilers at this point as Edmonton cruised to the Cup final losing just a single game (in this series) before being humble-swept by the Islanders.




Meeting 2: Smythe Division Final, 1984.
Oilers win series 4 games to 3.

The Flames had improved a lot from the previous series, as the teams battled in 6 close games, where the Flames battled back from a 3-1 series deficit to tie things up. The Oilers woke themselves up for game 7, though and spanked Calgary in game 7. This would be the only real challenge the Oilers faced this year as they won their first cup.




Meeting 3: Smythe Divison Final, 1986.
Flames win series 4 games to 3.

Let's just pretend this one didn't happen. Steve Smith sure does.




Meeting 4: Smythe Divison Final, 1988.
Oilers win series 4 games to 0.

The Flames had actually become "better" than the Oilers this season, finishing as the higher seed. But the Oilers used their playoff savy to take a close game 1, and then stun Calgary with a come from behind OT victory in game 2 on Gretzky's famous shortie. A couple of clincial home victories and we had ourselves a very satisfying sweep.



Meeting 5: Smythe Divison Semi-Final, 1991.
Oilers win series 4 games to 3.

The Oilers had lost a bit of their swagger by this point, but this was the most intense series the two teams ever played. Similar to 1984, the Oilers jumped ahead with a 3-1 series lead, only to blow it by losing games 5, and 6. They then fell behind 3-0 early in game 7 and it was looking grim until Esa Tikkanen rallied the troops with a fluke goal. The Oilers would storm back to take a 4-3 lead, only to see Calgary tie it late. Tikkanen was then the hero in OT allowing us to rub Calgary's face just a bit more.


Thirty-one years later, we've got to win meeting 6. Let's go boys!




Benv, I put a copy here as well..



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For game 1, barring in mind Leon and Connor on their own lines obviously makes the team deeper, this is what the Musty’tron 3600 spat out a few moments ago.

91-97-56
18-29-13
37-93-10
15-71-44

25-5
2-75
27-22

97 had 91-56 as wingers down the stretch and they dominated.

18 and 13 both great in d zone for the injured Drai, also JP’s ability to takeaway and Hyman possession ability to hold puck in ozone while Drai hobbles up the ice

37-93-10 were a solid line at several points of the season for the oil. Foegs needs to get going but the kid scored double digits and has shown he can hold his own physically. 93 and 10 split f/o dependent on side.

15 and 44 are fast and can bang. 71 provides even more speed as this line attacks the flames and punishes on the forecheck

D pairs are what we’ve seen essentially since Kulak acquired.

Smith starts, obviously.



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Oscargasm wrote on Mon, 16 May 2022 18:53

For game 1, barring in mind Leon and Connor on their own lines obviously makes the team deeper, this is what the Musty’tron 3600 spat out a few moments ago.

91-97-56
18-29-13
37-93-10
15-71-44

25-5
2-75
27-22

97 had 91-56 as wingers down the stretch and they dominated.

18 and 13 both great in d zone for the injured Drai, also JP’s ability to takeaway and Hyman possession ability to hold puck in ozone while Drai hobbles up the ice

37-93-10 were a solid line at several points of the season for the oil. Foegs needs to get going but the kid scored double digits and has shown he can hold his own physically. 93 and 10 split f/o dependent on side.

15 and 44 are fast and can bang. 71 provides even more speed as this line attacks the flames and punishes on the forecheck

D pairs are what we’ve seen essentially since Kulak acquired.

Smith starts, obviously.

To put JP on the second line, I am assuming you know that JP will ramp up his intensity level for this series? I would guess that the reason he isn't playing more is his lack of intensity. This is the playoffs where every play matters. Players are expected to play harder and do things out of their comfort zone. If you don't block shots in the regular season, you block shots now. If you don't hit guys in the regular season, you hit guys now. McD doesn't hit very often in the regular season, he's running guys in the playoffs. JP has the ability to be an impact player with his size, skating ability and skill but a lot of times, he lumbers around the ice at times awkwardly. He is good at making some subtle plays and good at stealing pucks but he plays on the perimeter and relies on his sheer size to shield pucks rather than battling hard. His shot is meh and he isn't overly accurate so he needs to go to the paint to score and with his size, he should able to get their with ease and when there, he would be hard to move but he doesn't really like contact as much as you'd think a guy his size would be OK with and doesn't use his massive body like he should. He doesn't skate hard on the forecheck, he gets there when he gets there. When the puck is shot into the corner, dmen should be looking over their shoulder trying to get rid of the puck as fast as they can because they know a giant in JP is barreling down on them but they don't worry because they know they have lots of time and even if JP gets there, he will pass up the check most times. He very much lacks any kind of intensity in his game and plays more of a just happy to be there type of game.

I see day after day guys posting about Archibald and how "bad his advanced numbers are" and of course JP's are great. Well Archibald and all of his "bad numbers" flies around the ice. He skates as hard as he can. He gets in hard and fast on the forecheck and the dmen are looking over their shoulders trying to get rid of it because they know he's coming and they will get hammered. In the playoffs, that stuff matters. Not just on the Oilers, go look at ever single team. I don't hate JP, I think there is a player there but he's an extremely frustrating player which I am sure the coaches feel the same frustration. He has a god given hockey players body on top of being a good skater and with some skill. If he just would ramp up the intensity even 2/3 as much as an Archibald, he'd be a force. I am happy to be here style might work on a Tuesday night in game 41 against the Yotes, doesn't cut it in the playoffs.



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Draisatl misses practice again...almost a guarantee he's in for game 1. HF poster with a bit of history mentioned it was a groin, not a high ankle. Bad still he's not 100%, but if its groin I feel that's more manageable for some reason.

For the other side both Tanev and Kylington were full participates at practice today. Sigh...Edmonton's injuries really held us back from the division title this year.



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Rutuu wrote on Tue, 17 May 2022 18:17

Draisatl ...Edmonton's injuries really held us back from the division title this year.


Injuries? Weird way to spell Dave Tippett.



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Rutuu wrote on Tue, 17 May 2022 18:17

Draisatl ...Edmonton's injuries really held us back from the division title this year.


Injuries? Weird way to spell Dave Tippett.


Holland's brain injury that made him sit there praying for Tippett wins for an extra 2 months?



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Kr55 wrote on Tue, 17 May 2022 20:34

Oscargasm wrote on Tue, 17 May 2022 20:14

Rutuu wrote on Tue, 17 May 2022 18:17

Draisatl ...Edmonton's injuries really held us back from the division title this year.


Injuries? Weird way to spell Dave Tippett.


Holland's brain injury that made him sit there praying for Tippett wins for an extra 2 months?


When you put it that way!!

Get some sleep tonight lads. Tomorrow is going to be off the flippin’ rails.



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Oscargasm wrote on Tue, 17 May 2022 20:48

Kr55 wrote on Tue, 17 May 2022 20:34

Oscargasm wrote on Tue, 17 May 2022 20:14

Rutuu wrote on Tue, 17 May 2022 18:17

Draisatl ...Edmonton's injuries really held us back from the division title this year.


Injuries? Weird way to spell Dave Tippett.


Holland's brain injury that made him sit there praying for Tippett wins for an extra 2 months?


When you put it that way!!

Get some sleep tonight lads. Tomorrow is going to be off the flippin’ rails.

Game 1? Game one is just a trailer. A tease for the rest of the series. The hype train hasn't even started moving yet, we're just stoking the fires.



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Oscargasm wrote on Tue, 17 May 2022 20:48

Kr55 wrote on Tue, 17 May 2022 20:34

Oscargasm wrote on Tue, 17 May 2022 20:14

Rutuu wrote on Tue, 17 May 2022 18:17

Draisatl ...Edmonton's injuries really held us back from the division title this year.


Injuries? Weird way to spell Dave Tippett.


Holland's brain injury that made him sit there praying for Tippett wins for an extra 2 months?


When you put it that way!!

Get some sleep tonight lads. Tomorrow is going to be off the flippin’ rails.


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 Re: Round II Pre-View (Battle of Alberta No.6) [message #806522 is a reply to message #806334 ]
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I’ve yet read an article outside of Edmonton where we stand a popsicles chance in hell. Every prognosticator has us done in 3.

Flames fans are obnoxious, giving zero credit to an Edmonton team that has a deep top 9, even with an injured Draisaitl, serviceable and healthy D-corps and average, but over achieving goaltending. No reason this team can’t win.

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 Re: Round II Pre-View (Battle of Alberta No.6) [message #806527 is a reply to message #806522 ]
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inverno76 wrote on Wed, 18 May 2022 02:39

I’ve yet read an article outside of Edmonton where we stand a popsicles chance in hell. Every prognosticator has us done in 3.


Even all the way out here - at my son's lacrosse Monday I ribbed a few of my Bruins and Leafs fan friends and all 3 gave the Oilers 0 chance, "Surely you don't think they're going to beat Calgary do you?" They weren't even joking, for all 3 it was just really clearly going to be a cakewalk for the Flames. The Oilers winning for them is not even a realistic possibility.

We have some warts to be sure, but I think our forward group without McDavid is at least on par with their, and IMO even better. Add in McDavid, and to me, it's not really close. And that's just normal McDavid. Game 6 and 7 McDavid? Well that guy alone gives us a chance in any given game.

I think their D is probably a little bit better. The top 4 are probably pretty close but I think their 3rd pairing is better than ours. Both teams have gotten decent production from their D all year.

And then in net - well I think that's where the series will be won or lost. Both guys had pretty good regular seasons, and both have been stellar in 7 playoff games so far. .943 and 1 SO for Markstrom, .938 and 2 SO for Smith.

And both teams just barely squeaked by teams most expected should be fairly easy opponents

There's nothing that screams blowout to me either way, but to hear these people talk it's like we're some junior B team facing the 84-85 Oilers or mid 70s Habs or something.




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 Re: Round II Pre-View (Battle of Alberta No.6) [message #806539 is a reply to message #806527 ]
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Mike wrote on Wed, 18 May 2022 07:22

inverno76 wrote on Wed, 18 May 2022 02:39

I’ve yet read an article outside of Edmonton where we stand a popsicles chance in hell. Every prognosticator has us done in 3.


Even all the way out here - at my son's lacrosse Monday I ribbed a few of my Bruins and Leafs fan friends and all 3 gave the Oilers 0 chance, "Surely you don't think they're going to beat Calgary do you?" They weren't even joking, for all 3 it was just really clearly going to be a cakewalk for the Flames. The Oilers winning for them is not even a realistic possibility.

We have some warts to be sure, but I think our forward group without McDavid is at least on par with their, and IMO even better. Add in McDavid, and to me, it's not really close. And that's just normal McDavid. Game 6 and 7 McDavid? Well that guy alone gives us a chance in any given game.

I think their D is probably a little bit better. The top 4 are probably pretty close but I think their 3rd pairing is better than ours. Both teams have gotten decent production from their D all year.

And then in net - well I think that's where the series will be won or lost. Both guys had pretty good regular seasons, and both have been stellar in 7 playoff games so far. .943 and 1 SO for Markstrom, .938 and 2 SO for Smith.

And both teams just barely squeaked by teams most expected should be fairly easy opponents

There's nothing that screams blowout to me either way, but to hear these people talk it's like we're some junior B team facing the 84-85 Oilers or mid 70s Habs or something.



Is the Flames defense better especially with guys who are most likely banged up?

Tanev missed game 7. This is the playoffs and it was a game 7. Guys play with pretty significant injuries in the playoffs all the time. Supposedly Seguin had a broken foot that he got from game 1 and he played game 7. Leon got hurt in a game and it looked fairly bad and he missed what, a couple of shifts in 1 game. To miss game 7 Tanev had to be REALLY hurt badly. He probably guts it out for game 1 but he has to be pretty hurt and his style is pretty rugged. I watched part of the Flames game and I watched Klynigton fall down pretty hard with his arm right out. That looked like some kind of separation or something with his shoulder all day long to me. I don't know for a fact that is what it was but he was writhing on the bench for a while before he disappeared and didn't come back for a game 7.

The Flames may have a slight edge but I don't think it's as much as some people think. If the Oilers had beat the Kings and to do it, they had to score 5 or 6 every game because the goalies sucked, I'd be more concerned. Smith had 2 shutouts and a .938 which wasn't that far off Markstrom who's up for a vezina. I don't mind being an under dog.

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 Re: Round II Pre-View (Battle of Alberta No.6) [message #806561 is a reply to message #806539 ]
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RDOilerfan wrote on Wed, 18 May 2022 08:47

Mike wrote on Wed, 18 May 2022 07:22

inverno76 wrote on Wed, 18 May 2022 02:39

I’ve yet read an article outside of Edmonton where we stand a popsicles chance in hell. Every prognosticator has us done in 3.


Even all the way out here - at my son's lacrosse Monday I ribbed a few of my Bruins and Leafs fan friends and all 3 gave the Oilers 0 chance, "Surely you don't think they're going to beat Calgary do you?" They weren't even joking, for all 3 it was just really clearly going to be a cakewalk for the Flames. The Oilers winning for them is not even a realistic possibility.

We have some warts to be sure, but I think our forward group without McDavid is at least on par with their, and IMO even better. Add in McDavid, and to me, it's not really close. And that's just normal McDavid. Game 6 and 7 McDavid? Well that guy alone gives us a chance in any given game.

I think their D is probably a little bit better. The top 4 are probably pretty close but I think their 3rd pairing is better than ours. Both teams have gotten decent production from their D all year.

And then in net - well I think that's where the series will be won or lost. Both guys had pretty good regular seasons, and both have been stellar in 7 playoff games so far. .943 and 1 SO for Markstrom, .938 and 2 SO for Smith.

And both teams just barely squeaked by teams most expected should be fairly easy opponents

There's nothing that screams blowout to me either way, but to hear these people talk it's like we're some junior B team facing the 84-85 Oilers or mid 70s Habs or something.



Is the Flames defense better especially with guys who are most likely banged up?

Tanev missed game 7. This is the playoffs and it was a game 7. Guys play with pretty significant injuries in the playoffs all the time. Supposedly Seguin had a broken foot that he got from game 1 and he played game 7. Leon got hurt in a game and it looked fairly bad and he missed what, a couple of shifts in 1 game. To miss game 7 Tanev had to be REALLY hurt badly. He probably guts it out for game 1 but he has to be pretty hurt and his style is pretty rugged. I watched part of the Flames game and I watched Klynigton fall down pretty hard with his arm right out. That looked like some kind of separation or something with his shoulder all day long to me. I don't know for a fact that is what it was but he was writhing on the bench for a while before he disappeared and didn't come back for a game 7.

The Flames may have a slight edge but I don't think it's as much as some people think. If the Oilers had beat the Kings and to do it, they had to score 5 or 6 every game because the goalies sucked, I'd be more concerned. Smith had 2 shutouts and a .938 which wasn't that far off Markstrom who's up for a vezina. I don't mind being an under dog.


I think the Calgary D might be vulnerable on the rush, and by movement on the cycle. We'll see.



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 Re: Round II Pre-View (Battle of Alberta No.6) [message #806558 is a reply to message #806522 ]
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inverno76 wrote on Tue, 17 May 2022 23:39

I’ve yet read an article outside of Edmonton where we stand a popsicles chance in hell. Every prognosticator has us done in 3.

Flames fans are obnoxious, giving zero credit to an Edmonton team that has a deep top 9, even with an injured Draisaitl, serviceable and healthy D-corps and average, but over achieving goaltending. No reason this team can’t win.

I’ve never wanted to beat the Flames this much in my entire life.


Embrace it. Calgary takes the pressure, it's fine. I was on Oilers Nation, a Flames troll was going on and on about how Edmonton checks the box on the PP and 2 forwards, but Calgary was better in every other category. I just said I don't mind Calgary being the favorite and the Oilers the dogs. Calgary is under the pressure to deliver even moreso than the Oilers, and if I'm being honest, I think the Oilers' mentality has a better chance of overcoming that than that on the Calgary roster. I don't think their 2 best skaters are very strong emotionally, for example.



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 Re: Round II Pre-View (Battle of Alberta No.6) [message #806575 is a reply to message #806334 ]
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Every hockey pundit picking Flams.. so I guess that makes us the underdogs.. icon_nod

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We've got pretty long odds on the betting sites too. Time to make some money. :)


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