Up 2 after 2 periods, I expected a tied game before it was over. Again, an easy call. Skinner was best Oiler by a good measure. DOMINATED! by the Avs. Most of the 3rd at 5v5, looked like an Avs PP. Lol… At least most people seem to have awakened to the reality that it was never the goalies (not counting Campbells troubles so far this year, last game not withstanding) for the last 4 years. The D is now worse then last year, when they still needed 2-3 solid Defensive D men. It has been really sub par for years and is really weak now. McDavid and Dria almost saved the day, but how much can 2 players do on a team with this D. Common Holland…
Holland made some huge bets going into this year and none of them have worked out. He has no cap space and there is zero trade value in his bottom 6 so he has no choice but to trade one or more of his big names which I’m sure he is scared to death to do. Trade a big name and don’t win the trade you will be tar and feathered. Winning a big trade isn’t going to be easy because he missed the opportunity early in the year when it was clear this team wasn’t good enough. Now every GM can see the blood in the water. Don’t make a big trade and miss the playoffs your an abject failure and your legacy is tarnished. Plus you risk turning Edmontons fan base completely off, which should have happened a decade ago during the Lowe dark ages. The sad days continue for this once great franchise.
Ken Holland continues to drag his feet at making a trade. If we continue down this road, we will miss the playoffs and then what? That can't happen when you have Mcdavid and Draisaitl in there prime. Maybe Ken Holland has to go if he can't make the big trade or even the nerve. We need a GM that can be creative and get something done, not a guy who needs more time to assess players. Most people can tell whats wrong with the Oilers after watching them. Holland has seen our defensive problems for a season now and still needs more time.
The first goal avs scored is a goal you can't blame anybody for. The second goal was horrible 😫. Those are the goals the boys have to clean up on. And yrading pulijarvi will help as well. That elephant has been hanging around for too long
i feel like one trade isnt goona make the difference. i dont think theres 1 magical solution. it sucks but if does feel like Edmonton's management has run out of time, they have had years to fix these issues concerning the defense goaltending and depth. a good measuring stick of if Mcdavid is goona stay is if leon resigns or not, if this season continues the way it is, i think they need to have a conversation with Leon. a give us yes or no, are you going to resign, if no get the best package you can for him. we cant lose these guys for nothing if they indeed are going to leave. obviously best case scenario is they turn it around and find a way to keep these superstars. but it doesnt feel like they are going to get it done. i hope im wrong.
Kulak had a good game but that was about it for the d-core. MacKinnon had 11 shots. More than 97 and 29 combined. Frustrating to watch live and see the laziness of the forward back check.
This is such crap… Blame holland because these guys don't want to play a full game? Not buying that al all. If Conner is such a great leader….then lead! If he can't motivate these millionares' then ya got to a ringer team. would suck but can't at all blame him. 30 year fan who is tired of the primidona bullshit
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They didn't play to, or deserve to win. No idea what the hell is wrong with these guys…
Up 2 after 2 periods, I expected a tied game before it was over. Again, an easy call. Skinner was best Oiler by a good measure. DOMINATED! by the Avs. Most of the 3rd at 5v5, looked like an Avs PP. Lol… At least most people seem to have awakened to the reality that it was never the goalies (not counting Campbells troubles so far this year, last game not withstanding) for the last 4 years. The D is now worse then last year, when they still needed 2-3 solid Defensive D men. It has been really sub par for years and is really weak now. McDavid and Dria almost saved the day, but how much can 2 players do on a team with this D. Common Holland…
We just lost to a team that has lost 5 straight or maybe the avs deserves the win idk 😐 oilers seems to make struggling teams looks good
Maybe he wants a longer look to potentially trade him
I'm thinking they need another players only meeting.
Holland made some huge bets going into this year and none of them have worked out. He has no cap space and there is zero trade value in his bottom 6 so he has no choice but to trade one or more of his big names which I’m sure he is scared to death to do. Trade a big name and don’t win the trade you will be tar and feathered. Winning a big trade isn’t going to be easy because he missed the opportunity early in the year when it was clear this team wasn’t good enough. Now every GM can see the blood in the water. Don’t make a big trade and miss the playoffs your an abject failure and your legacy is tarnished. Plus you risk turning Edmontons fan base completely off, which should have happened a decade ago during the Lowe dark ages.
The sad days continue for this once great franchise.
Ken Holland continues to drag his feet at making a trade. If we continue down this road, we will miss the playoffs and then what? That can't happen when you have Mcdavid and Draisaitl in there prime. Maybe Ken Holland has to go if he can't make the big trade or even the nerve. We need a GM that can be creative and get something done, not a guy who needs more time to assess players. Most people can tell whats wrong with the Oilers after watching them. Holland has seen our defensive problems for a season now and still needs more time.
The first goal avs scored is a goal you can't blame anybody for. The second goal was horrible 😫. Those are the goals the boys have to clean up on. And yrading pulijarvi will help as well. That elephant has been hanging around for too long
Nurse just stood there when Makar was on the rush in ot
i feel like one trade isnt goona make the difference. i dont think theres 1 magical solution. it sucks but if does feel like Edmonton's management has run out of time, they have had years to fix these issues concerning the defense goaltending and depth. a good measuring stick of if Mcdavid is goona stay is if leon resigns or not, if this season continues the way it is, i think they need to have a conversation with Leon. a give us yes or no, are you going to resign, if no get the best package you can for him. we cant lose these guys for nothing if they indeed are going to leave. obviously best case scenario is they turn it around and find a way to keep these superstars. but it doesnt feel like they are going to get it done. i hope im wrong.
I so wanted the win for Skinner, he was having an awesome performance.
Games like this show just how bad defensively the Oil are. Mail it in Holland or bring in players that can defend.
They should know that how to play whole 60 mins. Fans dont go to arena to watch their couple games
Kulak had a good game but that was about it for the d-core. MacKinnon had 11 shots. More than 97 and 29 combined. Frustrating to watch live and see the laziness of the forward back check.
Skinner needs defencemen !!
What's up with Holland ?
I’m guessing if Holland wants more time to look at Broberg that means he’s not sure if he wants to include him in a trade or not!
Please Holland do a trade , or just throwing this out there how about trading draisaitl the Oilers need to make a bold trade
This is such crap… Blame holland because these guys don't want to play a full game? Not buying that al all. If Conner is such a great leader….then lead! If he can't motivate these millionares' then ya got to a ringer team. would suck but can't at all blame him. 30 year fan who is tired of the primidona bullshit
… but don't you feel like dancing? Lol GO OILERS GO!