ARE MCDAVID AND OILERS THE FAVOURITES IF TANEV IS OUT?
If Chris Tanev is out or plays hurt, does the series advantage shift to Connor McDavid and the Oilers? Gino Reda is joined by former NHL coach Bruce Boudreau to discuss.
Tanev is a huge loss but Dallas was already a top team without him for most of the season. So losing him for a few games shouldn't mean Dallas is at a huge disadvantage.
If the Oilers play like they can play, they can beat anyone including the eastern teams. Why? Because they have the two best players in the world in Draisaitl and McDavid. But they have to play well for 60 minutes, as if they don't and the Rangers, Panthers or Stars bring their game then Oilers will lose. It's as simple as that. Oilers are a lot deeper than most non-Oiler fans realize, and Skinner is a lot better of a Goalie that most non-Oiler fans think too.
Apparently it is okay to check a defencemen in the numbers if you have the 7th man on the ice. Dallas gets to play playoff hockey while the Oilers have to play preseason level of officiating.
The stars get praised for how many shots they block a game, which is absolutely part of a great defence. However more shots blocked means more damage to your team that all adds up every game of every round. There will be attrition to your roster if your team is blocking 30 shots a game, so you better have a deep enough bench to compensate. Unfortunately for the stars they really have no depth on the defensive end of the bench and Tanev being out for a couple games could cost them the series.
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Advantage Oilers? Or are the Stars simply too deep lines 1 through 4?
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Stupid, 1 defensemen for the Stars that is supposedly so "stacked and deep" doesn't make or break their team. Stop finding excuses!
It hurts either way. Tanev is going to be playing hurt, or out of the lineup
while i picked DAL to win the series , i'm not going to use tanev as an excuse in the event EDM were to wipe out DAL.
wouldn't want any EDM guys getting hurt intentionally either.
unfortunately in the p-off's, guys get hurt and you gotta go with what you got.
EDM played great after the first 6-7 minutes , for the entire game. they def have some confidence and hopes that they can compete well.
buckle up folks, we got a serious steel-cage match coming ahead, for a minimum of friday and sunday night.
As a fellow hockey player I would always stay focused on the task at hand. Winning one goal at a time.
They were in the first place.
Have been watching hockey since the early seventies. This Oilers team is by far my favorite. I love their fans.
Tanev is a huge loss but Dallas was already a top team without him for most of the season. So losing him for a few games shouldn't mean Dallas is at a huge disadvantage.
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It changes nothing for Edmonton. They have to be consistent.
It changes everything for Dallas handling the pressure of the Oilers attack.
Tanev is an ELITE Defensive Defenceman and a huge loss for the Stars.
Bruce looked at Gino like āWe should have talked about the Oilers PKā š
I'd say they're the favorites even with him after that game last night.
I really can not see the oilers beating the stars,to much depth,and goaltending,I hope they do,but I think the moon is made out of cheese!
+1 over those 23 penalties is sorta hilarious
The Oilers time is Now. McDavid is starting to get in the advanced years of his career. The opportunity is there for them to win, Now.
Take advantage of it. The opportunity is there. The Oilers are capable.
What are the Vegas odds? Stars were a heavy fave 4 games ago.
He's been doing a great job against McDavid? Lmao Ok.
This is getting way to far ahead in making any predictions
Youāre never a favourite when Skinner is in net
Gonna be real tough for Dallas run only 4 defenseman since they were pretty much running 5 before Tanev getting hurt
If the Oilers play like they can play, they can beat anyone including the eastern teams. Why? Because they have the two best players in the world in Draisaitl and McDavid. But they have to play well for 60 minutes, as if they don't and the Rangers, Panthers or Stars bring their game then Oilers will lose. It's as simple as that. Oilers are a lot deeper than most non-Oiler fans realize, and Skinner is a lot better of a Goalie that most non-Oiler fans think too.
This series should be 3-1 Oilers, if they didn't crumble in game 3, Oilers are far more deeper than the Stars that is all LETS GO OILERS
The oilers had the advantage waaay before Tanev got hurt.
You hope so dont you.. this is a real shame and a bad look.
Apparently it is okay to check a defencemen in the numbers if you have the 7th man on the ice. Dallas gets to play playoff hockey while the Oilers have to play preseason level of officiating.
Oilers suck stars in 6
The stars get praised for how many shots they block a game, which is absolutely part of a great defence. However more shots blocked means more damage to your team that all adds up every game of every round. There will be attrition to your roster if your team is blocking 30 shots a game, so you better have a deep enough bench to compensate. Unfortunately for the stars they really have no depth on the defensive end of the bench and Tanev being out for a couple games could cost them the series.
Oilers still not going to beat Dallas
Three months ago in Calgary, Tanev was not āall thatā.
Tanev was seen with a walking boot on leaving Edmonton. There's no way he's playing next game. Oilers need to exploit Dallas's defense.
Are you guys making up stuff so we will watch it ?