This is like a bit of a repeat of the beginning of the season when they played well and hit many posts but did not get the bounces and goaltending that did not step up at the time to get them through the struggle. Skinner has to play better than his best playing during the regular season but he doesn't seem to have it in him (or at this point in his development) to elevate his game to the level needed for winning in the playoffs.
The problem for The Oilers right now is that they're a 1 line team with no defense or goal tending. You wont be able to beat a team on its 3rd string goalie with that kind of line up.
Its not like Pickard has to come in an play 'lights out'. He just needs to deliver a .900 save % or close to it and that will be a significant upgrade over Skinner and likely enough to win the series. Campbell has very good playoff numbers and I would not mind seeing him dress as Pickard's back up either.
Dude…..Skinner should have pulled after the 1st. And you should have taken your time-out in Game 1. Dont be afraid to make decisions on behalf of the team. If you hurt someone's feelings – too bad!
this is the Edmonton trap – giving two guys 30 mins ice time…That and bad goaltending equals Edmonton's problems in the play-offs year after year, coach after coach. McDavid and Draisatl are too good, but two players don’t make a team.
Not to say I know any better.. but him saying third is the body.. totally disagree.. when your team getting crushed hard.. ya have to respond..we need alot more grit and need to hit em hard
All these Canucks fans coming out from their losers hole on an oiler page is funny. Im sure Canucks will be rioting soon for a series loss. If its not with edmonton, its with someone soon. Its inevitable.
** First, its not all on Skinner! ** Vancouver players rushing in have TO PASS – ** 5 OILER PLAYERS ** – BEFORE SKINNER SHOULD HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE PLAY. ** DEFENSE AT THE BLUE LINE RUSHING IN, IS A BIGGER ISSUE THEN SKINNER'S PERFORMANCE … PERIOD **
This coach has the most monotonous and boring voice. How is he supposed to pump up the players and get them fired up and ready to go when he talks like this. He’s getting outcoached. Please don’t let your stubbornness make us lose this series. The players need to play physical or we r out of the series.
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This is like a bit of a repeat of the beginning of the season when they played well and hit many posts but did not get the bounces and goaltending that did not step up at the time to get them through the struggle. Skinner has to play better than his best playing during the regular season but he doesn't seem to have it in him (or at this point in his development) to elevate his game to the level needed for winning in the playoffs.
The problem for The Oilers right now is that they're a 1 line team with no defense or goal tending. You wont be able to beat a team on its 3rd string goalie with that kind of line up.
Vancouver ain't winning no cup. Just hope the Oilers are the ones to put them away.
Sorry I wanna see our boys do really big hits as long as they’re not dirty
One win in 7 games vs Nucks thus season but it’s all a fluke. We still believe…😂😂😂
Look up the definition of insanity. 😄
Get more physical play! No need to be tame! They are playing brutal!Show them Oilers must win. Focus!Dont give UP!!
I love you Knobs, but man you've been outcoached by Toch in this series
Where is carrick numbnutz!?
Omg more hits mean you lose wtf are you talking about! This is ridiculous comment!
Its not like Pickard has to come in an play 'lights out'. He just needs to deliver a .900 save % or close to it and that will be a significant upgrade over Skinner and likely enough to win the series. Campbell has very good playoff numbers and I would not mind seeing him dress as Pickard's back up either.
Know wonder this lineup so damn soft 🤣🤣🤮🤮🤮
This is the nhl not timbits pee wee wow
Dude…..Skinner should have pulled after the 1st. And you should have taken your time-out in Game 1. Dont be afraid to make decisions on behalf of the team. If you hurt someone's feelings – too bad!
this is the Edmonton trap – giving two guys 30 mins ice time…That and bad goaltending equals Edmonton's problems in the play-offs year after year, coach after coach. McDavid and Draisatl are too good, but two players don’t make a team.
Not to say I know any better.. but him saying third is the body.. totally disagree.. when your team getting crushed hard.. ya have to respond..we need alot more grit and need to hit em hard
What I've seen from this series is that neither the Oilers or the Canucks are good enough to win the cup this year.
All these Canucks fans coming out from their losers hole on an oiler page is funny. Im sure Canucks will be rioting soon for a series loss. If its not with edmonton, its with someone soon. Its inevitable.
.900 goaltending and the Oilers are 3-0. .900 that's below average
** First, its not all on Skinner! ** Vancouver players rushing in have TO PASS – ** 5 OILER PLAYERS ** – BEFORE SKINNER SHOULD HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE PLAY. ** DEFENSE AT THE BLUE LINE RUSHING IN, IS A BIGGER ISSUE THEN SKINNER'S PERFORMANCE … PERIOD **
This coach has the most monotonous and boring voice. How is he supposed to pump up the players and get them fired up and ready to go when he talks like this. He’s getting outcoached. Please don’t let your stubbornness make us lose this series. The players need to play physical or we r out of the series.
Holloway was rag dolled
Coach has Connor and drai playing half the game and still losing. Use your effing players, you know..the ones who got you here!
Is it crazy that i hate van more then Calgary
Out of the three..you play Campbell..with what you got..its Campbell