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Suomalainen wrote on Wed, 05 June 2024 08:59 | I read the Athletic article this morning, and it's even worse than that. It's 16/17 current NHL coaches think it's going to Florida, most in 6, the rest in 7.
Then, only 3 execs or scouts think the oilers will win.
That means 4/33 League professionals think the oilers will do it. Most cite Florida having been here last year and playing a heavy game.
Underdogs.
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I am cool if people think the Oilers won't win. I am not sure the Oilers actually do well mentally for the most part when they are seen as the favorite. I take how they started this season when a ton of "experts" pick the Oilers to roll teams. I am of course bias so I am picking the Oilers but my reason is McDavid. He's the best player since Gretzky. He's been pretty good this playoff but up until game 6 he wasn't WOW. He was WOW in that first period. The Oilers in that game did a great job limiting Dallas's grade A's but they did sit back too much. I am sure they learned they can't that much as that game almost slipped through their fingers.
The true great players are often judged based on if they win or not. I think the Stanley Cup is the hardest trophy to win in pro sports. Yes you have to have a good team that your managers builds, yes you have to have a good coach but there is a lot of luck that needs to go your way. Luck in the games getting bounces and luck with injuries. A perfectly coached and perfectly built team can lose if the injury bug hits key guys at key times. I think McD will get more chances at the cup but I think he will play as if this is his only shot.
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By: Jay on Sat, 08 June 2024 12:02 |
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