Knobs made a lot of great moves this series with putting in Pickard, going back to Skinner and putting in Brown and Carrick. Excellent work coach! Congrats Oilers!
Feel like McLeod needs to be scratched for a few games to get his head and game back, costly 4 minute penalty, then that brutal turnover to give the Canucks a chance. Needs a refresh to get back to a level where we know he should be.
Still don't think Knoblach's style of coaching suits the playoffs but we'll see. The Oilers are beat up and don't really strike fear into their opponents physically, at all. We'll see but Dallas is on another level.
We always talk about players as being such massive additions to a team..but let's be real here..after Ekholm, who really elevated this team to a different level (for Bouch improved next to him so much), Knob is the next addition that was really needed. I still do not like the goal tending of Oil though. Skinner is good for the normal season but he is not a playoff goalie..at least has not shown to be one yet. He would be a great no. 2 behind a real goalie that could steal the show. If Oil adds a top goalie to their line up (not going to happen, they will have hard time keeping other pieces in place), this team could go on winning a few cups….they have a killer offense and having a killer goalie would just make them borderline unplayable. Anyhow, really happy for this coach….he's done well and deserves all the respect he is getting. Also his mannerism…great to see that there can be intelligent coaches who can serve as role models for the larger public.
stars is the favor. but it is the execution of play both offen and defensively. oilers need the up the game especially skinners. they do not have to be perfect just better than the other guy…
Best signing by a GM in recent years, he has taken basically the same team that started the season to the conference finals! Kris has the ability to adapt and maintain calm, Dallas will be a strong challenge and we need a win in Dallas to keep the cup run alive, PP will need to come through! I was in Edmonton when the islanders won and Gretzky and the boys saw the ice packs on the islanders players after the game and said we didn’t have the same commitment they did, it says a lot and Kris reminds me of Al Arbour!
You may want to sit Mcleod out for a game or two next series. He's made 3 big mistakes in the last 2 games. Vinny never should have made that pass however. So 2 1/2 mistakes.
Kris is an amazing coach, his demeanor i think is a big strength to the team as a whole, that timeout was just another example of his ability to anchor down and get the team focused.
I was shitting bricks when Knoblauch called that timeout, but seeing how calm he was and how he calmed everyone down, i was actually able to relax and that was crazy. Big ups to this guy in his first game 7, his first NHL playoffs, against a team that was in sheer desperation mode. Hope he's here a long time.
Chris, an incredible victory. You turned the situation around and it was great. Weaknesses remain and they are still the same. Chris, if you can't get Hyman out of the link with McdEe, you have to get him to play pass, much more pass with partners. He overexposed the puck again and stupidly threw himself when he had the opportunity to give a quick pass to a partner standing next to him and develop an attack more interesting. He makes a lot of losses in attack, which is why we don't realize McDavid's potential at the expense of Hyman's greed. Sooner or later it will be a decisive moment and we will not be able to score as much as we need because of the losses of Hyman. He has to play three times more passes, only this will bring the first link back into the game and begin to unlock McdEe's potential. You know that very well…As for Brown, make him practice one-on-one outs on the goalkeeper. His game is full of uncertainty, Perry would have looked better. Perry plays smarter and more technically. The best way to start with Dallas is to put Picard in the goal. If he misses a couple of goals, you will always have time to get back to Skinner. Do not become a hostage to the illusion that Skinner is a good goalkeeper, today in two periods they threw at his goal 4 times thanks to the team, then he began to miss again, but in his interview we again hear nonsense that he is good and coped with all the problems…15 shots on goal and you'll almost always see three missed, that's all you need to know about Skinner. Today he tried, he wanted to play well, but as I already wrote, it doesn't matter at all whether he tries, he's a good guy or not, the only important thing is that he's a mediocre goalkeeper and nothing is changing yet.
CONGRATULATIONS OILERS! Well managed game and lights-out play. Now if Skinner could just stop the puck when we need him too but good job Kris taking that time out. Onto Dallas!
Mr. Knoblauch, my compliments sir. Brilliant to call the timeout and great for nurse to help out. Brilliant to keep the boys at the fast pace and full bore offence for game 6 and game 7. My only issue is Skinner. Pickard would have got a shut out. Be careful with Skinner and don't be afraid to pull him after 1 bad goal. He should have stopped both of the Vancouver goals. Now keep it going and I hope you play Pickard game 1 Dallas. Although the boys seem to block alot more shots when skinner in net lol. Cause they know …. Great job and congrats on winning the series. Now find the strategy that will beat Dallas. Be smart, be one step ahead, and adapt and evolve. Good luck sir. Keep Carrick in, you will need him. And don't bench McLeod, you need that fast heavy forecheck.
Well I admit coach was right in game 6 starting Skinner. The team d was sick. Van could barely get shots on net for two games. Anyone underestimating EDM now is foolhardy.
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That was a brutal giveaway by Clouder, he's been MIA this series. Might need to sit a few in the presser vs Dallas
Knobs made a lot of great moves this series with putting in Pickard, going back to Skinner and putting in Brown and Carrick. Excellent work coach! Congrats Oilers!
Feel like McLeod needs to be scratched for a few games to get his head and game back, costly 4 minute penalty, then that brutal turnover to give the Canucks a chance. Needs a refresh to get back to a level where we know he should be.
Clutch timeout by Knobby
Henrique needs to play so McLeod can sit
Still don't think Knoblach's style of coaching suits the playoffs but we'll see. The Oilers are beat up and don't really strike fear into their opponents physically, at all. We'll see but Dallas is on another level.
All hail the mighty Knob!!
The fact he wasn’t nominated for the Jack Adams is criminal
This guy is just amazing. The results have spoken for themselves since the oilers brought him in.
Watched highlights from Down Under was excited already! Great job, Oilers!!! Good luck playing Dallas. Always an Oilers' fan for 40 + years!!!
We always talk about players as being such massive additions to a team..but let's be real here..after Ekholm, who really elevated this team to a different level (for Bouch improved next to him so much), Knob is the next addition that was really needed. I still do not like the goal tending of Oil though. Skinner is good for the normal season but he is not a playoff goalie..at least has not shown to be one yet. He would be a great no. 2 behind a real goalie that could steal the show. If Oil adds a top goalie to their line up (not going to happen, they will have hard time keeping other pieces in place), this team could go on winning a few cups….they have a killer offense and having a killer goalie would just make them borderline unplayable. Anyhow, really happy for this coach….he's done well and deserves all the respect he is getting. Also his mannerism…great to see that there can be intelligent coaches who can serve as role models for the larger public.
This series has shown the Knob has gigantic balls
Oilers have the attitude…well deserved 🎉. I'm so Happy 😊
stars is the favor. but it is the execution of play both offen and defensively. oilers need the up the game especially skinners. they do not have to be perfect just better than the other guy…
Coach, Skinner MUST be replaced we won't get close to the cup with him in the net. nothing personal just facts!!!!!!!
This guys pretty sharp.
Make a note to not have 71 on the ice in the last ten minutes.
It helps that McDavid draws 2 and 3 defenders, creating an overlap.
Best signing by a GM in recent years, he has taken basically the same team that started the season to the conference finals! Kris has the ability to adapt and maintain calm, Dallas will be a strong challenge and we need a win in Dallas to keep the cup run alive, PP will need to come through! I was in Edmonton when the islanders won and Gretzky and the boys saw the ice packs on the islanders players after the game and said we didn’t have the same commitment they did, it says a lot and Kris reminds me of Al Arbour!
You may want to sit Mcleod out for a game or two next series. He's made 3 big mistakes in the last 2 games. Vinny never should have made that pass however. So 2 1/2 mistakes.
Kris is an amazing coach, his demeanor i think is a big strength to the team as a whole, that timeout was just another example of his ability to anchor down and get the team focused.
I was shitting bricks when Knoblauch called that timeout, but seeing how calm he was and how he calmed everyone down, i was actually able to relax and that was crazy. Big ups to this guy in his first game 7, his first NHL playoffs, against a team that was in sheer desperation mode. Hope he's here a long time.
Nurse
Chris, an incredible victory. You turned the situation around and it was great. Weaknesses remain and they are still the same. Chris, if you can't get Hyman out of the link with McdEe, you have to get him to play pass, much more pass with partners. He overexposed the puck again and stupidly threw himself when he had the opportunity to give a quick pass to a partner standing next to him and develop an attack more interesting. He makes a lot of losses in attack, which is why we don't realize McDavid's potential at the expense of Hyman's greed. Sooner or later it will be a decisive moment and we will not be able to score as much as we need because of the losses of Hyman. He has to play three times more passes, only this will bring the first link back into the game and begin to unlock McdEe's potential. You know that very well…As for Brown, make him practice one-on-one outs on the goalkeeper. His game is full of uncertainty, Perry would have looked better. Perry plays smarter and more technically. The best way to start with Dallas is to put Picard in the goal. If he misses a couple of goals, you will always have time to get back to Skinner. Do not become a hostage to the illusion that Skinner is a good goalkeeper, today in two periods they threw at his goal 4 times thanks to the team, then he began to miss again, but in his interview we again hear nonsense that he is good and coped with all the problems…15 shots on goal and you'll almost always see three missed, that's all you need to know about Skinner. Today he tried, he wanted to play well, but as I already wrote, it doesn't matter at all whether he tries, he's a good guy or not, the only important thing is that he's a mediocre goalkeeper and nothing is changing yet.
Yes, less stressful would be great for the upcoming games! 😅
CONGRATULATIONS OILERS! Well managed game and lights-out play. Now if Skinner could just stop the puck when we need him too but good job Kris taking that time out. Onto Dallas!
Credit to him for making changes. Loading up McDrai wasnt going to work. 2 goals on 17 shots concerning though.
Mr. Knoblauch, my compliments sir. Brilliant to call the timeout and great for nurse to help out. Brilliant to keep the boys at the fast pace and full bore offence for game 6 and game 7. My only issue is Skinner. Pickard would have got a shut out. Be careful with Skinner and don't be afraid to pull him after 1 bad goal. He should have stopped both of the Vancouver goals. Now keep it going and I hope you play Pickard game 1 Dallas. Although the boys seem to block alot more shots when skinner in net lol. Cause they know …. Great job and congrats on winning the series. Now find the strategy that will beat Dallas. Be smart, be one step ahead, and adapt and evolve. Good luck sir. Keep Carrick in, you will need him. And don't bench McLeod, you need that fast heavy forecheck.
you gave the puck back to them constatnly for 30 minutes!! stopped making plays coming out of the zone. it was an absolute joke, lucky not to blow it.
This guy should have the Jack Adams award 🏆
Special Teams in game 7 made the difference .
Van 0-3 on PP
Edm 1 -2 on PP
4 minute Kill for edm , was huge boost for the Oil
Let’s go Moose Jaw Warriors !!
Well I admit coach was right in game 6 starting Skinner. The team d was sick. Van could barely get shots on net for two games. Anyone underestimating EDM now is foolhardy.
C'mon folks, we all know Connor's the real coach. And he does a good job!
They start the next round on my birthday!!!! What a birthday present for me!!!!!!!! Thank you Oilers 😎😎