I agree with starting Stu. He's made good saves, and he knows he has try better. Obviously if we lose next, we go with Pickard, but I think keeping Stu in is the right call. I really think we go back to McLeod, and even give Perry a shot.
We have to get the puck out of the zone, think there were 3 goals last night cuz we flubbed a pass like weve seemingly been doing almost every game the past handful that end up costing us a goal
Plus minus is one of the only stats you can use to hold players accountable, especially if he’s a D man, his primary job is to prevent opportunities so if he’s -12 obviously he’s not doing that lol
Well, look to me Knoblauch start with Skinner on game 4 😢😮. I think he make a wrong choice start with Skinner instead of Picked 😢!. Hopefully Oilers win in game 4 or otherwise Knoblauch will be FIRE !!!😊
The plus minus answer Knoblauch gave about Nurse is such a BS cop-out. Either Knoblauch isn't watching the games or isn't reviewing the video. That -12 stat on Nurse is real. Meaning he directly impacted the cause of those goals. All having to do with positiong, misreads and deflections in his own net. It's upsetting how Knoblauch feels he needs to protect the feelings of a $9.25M Dman. Knoblauch is starting to sound like he's enjoying the ride more than trying to solve the problem. This non-emotional robot coach may be able to bag a gig as the bench boss in the NHL, but he wouldn't pass a Tony Robbins motivational course if he had a hundred cracks at the exam.
Note to Knoblauch…please call Tocchet and ask him how to defend the empty net when the goalie is pulled. How many goals did Vancouver score when they pulled their goalie? Quite a few!
What about defense, bench Ceci or Nurse and stop pairing them together they are the worst defence .. Oilers need to change in Goalie couch, GM spot pickers, This off season i am expecting them to change the defence line
Only way skinner saves the day is if we keep the shots on net to under 20. Anything over 20 and pucks leak in. I find Pickard tries harder and he’s not afraid to dive and flop around in front of the net. Skinner just stands there.
I agree. Oilers blind passing is horrible! Even McDavid has blind passed the puck right onto a Star’s stick! And many of these blind passes are in their own zone which results in a goal or high danger chance!
I think putting Perry in the line up is a bad idea! Yes he has things he can help in areas but he is one of the oldest and slowest skating players in the nhl and Dallas is a fast transitional team and Perry would spend half his game just trying to keep up!
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I agree with starting Stu.
He's made good saves, and he knows he has try better.
Obviously if we lose next, we go with Pickard, but I think keeping Stu in is the right call.
I really think we go back to McLeod, and even give Perry a shot.
Can Ian Cole be in the lineup for dallas?
I've always said we need a coach with an iron fist
Dallas brings that game 7 energy to every game. Oilers don't. Bettman isnt gna give you guys the cup fuggetaboutit
We have to get the puck out of the zone, think there were 3 goals last night cuz we flubbed a pass like weve seemingly been doing almost every game the past handful that end up costing us a goal
Oilers look gassed. Too much hockey. Oilers are tired and won't win another game.
They should have beaten Vancouver in 6 games.
Even if the Oilers somehow beat Dallas, they will get torched by either the Rangers or the Panthers.
I always felt Pickard should have started Game 1.
Oilers need to pace themselves not go all out for one period then get tired.
Plus minus is one of the only stats you can use to hold players accountable, especially if he’s a D man, his primary job is to prevent opportunities so if he’s -12 obviously he’s not doing that lol
This team is so frustrating…. Ghahh. Theres ample talent.. but this team cant all play to their potential simultaneously for 60 minutes
Think Dallas is destined for the cup this year. They are just a better team and it shows.
Nurse pulled a no brainer at the end 😵💫😵💫🥺🦨
Perry ….we would be taking a chance of penalty’s he might take, but he might get on someone’s nerves 🤷♂️
Seriously bench nurse and play Broberg. It's literally impossible for broberg to be worse. There's nothing but upside to having nurse sit for a game
Kris mistake going with skinner again another loss coming poor goaltending is costing you
Well, look to me Knoblauch start with Skinner on game 4 😢😮. I think he make a wrong choice start with Skinner instead of Picked 😢!. Hopefully Oilers win in game 4 or otherwise Knoblauch will be FIRE !!!😊
Not skinner ahhhh
Him.not calling out nurse. Ia wild
The plus minus answer Knoblauch gave about Nurse is such a BS cop-out. Either Knoblauch isn't watching the games or isn't reviewing the video. That -12 stat on Nurse is real. Meaning he directly impacted the cause of those goals. All having to do with positiong, misreads and deflections in his own net. It's upsetting how Knoblauch feels he needs to protect the feelings of a $9.25M Dman. Knoblauch is starting to sound like he's enjoying the ride more than trying to solve the problem. This non-emotional robot coach may be able to bag a gig as the bench boss in the NHL, but he wouldn't pass a Tony Robbins motivational course if he had a hundred cracks at the exam.
Note to Knoblauch…please call Tocchet and ask him how to defend the empty net when the goalie is pulled. How many goals did Vancouver score when they pulled their goalie? Quite a few!
What about defense, bench Ceci or Nurse and stop pairing them together they are the worst defence .. Oilers need to change in Goalie couch, GM spot pickers, This off season i am expecting them to change the defence line
Bench Nurse, start Picks.
Let’s go boys..Let’s go Oilers! We got this👆This is the year..this is the time..keep goin on❤
Only way skinner saves the day is if we keep the shots on net to under 20. Anything over 20 and pucks leak in. I find Pickard tries harder and he’s not afraid to dive and flop around in front of the net. Skinner just stands there.
I agree. Oilers blind passing is horrible! Even McDavid has blind passed the puck right onto a Star’s stick! And many of these blind passes are in their own zone which results in a goal or high danger chance!
I think putting Perry in the line up is a bad idea! Yes he has things he can help in areas but he is one of the oldest and slowest skating players in the nhl and Dallas is a fast transitional team and Perry would spend half his game just trying to keep up!
the dave tippet penalty kill trying to win the Stanley cup
Block shots ! Play full 60 minutes of domination hockey! Shoot the puck! Get LEON going! NUGE played badly. Need better job of winning faceoffs
Drink tons of BODYARMOR. Seems to have helped McDAVID
Keep the motor running in the second and do not take the foot off the gas
Play BROBERG …make NURSE sit above and the watch the game. Maybe he will be motivated. Stop HINTZ AND ROBERTSON. He has been killing us.
If you are up 2-0 and SKINNER LETS IN 2 STINKERS PUT PICKARD IN!
They will win or lose, no excuses.
I know they can beat the Stars.
So, mistakes or refs or whatever shouldn't matter, really.
The Oilers know how they play and they'll answer it, or they won't.
Skinner starting??..Kris you got to go..your as amiable as Woodcroft