Its October people I wouldn't even be surprised if Edmonton turned it around by January people forget the pens and sharks were BOTH outta playoffs in DECEMBER and went to the cup in 2016 still very early it's January and February that matter the most
This was a goalie battle at its finest. Good game from both teams. I really wanted to walk away from this road trip with a win. At least we got a point. GG
Speed: McDavid Stick Skill (deking): McDavid Hand Eye: McDavid Strength: Crosby Hockey IQ: Crosby Consistency: Crosby Defense: Crosby Face Offs: Crosby Determination: Crosby Leadership: McDavid
Most of the things I listed as an advantage for Crosby are improved after years in the league. Coming into the league, over their first two years, I believe McDavid has had a greater impact. That being said, let's sit back, relax, and see how this all plays out.
Justifications: Speed: Obvious 97 is the fastest in the league… in decades Stick Skill (deking): Tough one, but McDavid has better moves and at a faster speed Hand Eye: McDavid only because he does it at a faster pace Strength: Crosby's legs give him a ton of power. Also why he usually wins the fights he picks Hockey IQ: Sid gets the edge. He's been around longer and knows more. Both think at a high level so experience is the edge. Consistency: Crosby. McDavid may get there but he's young. No sophomore slump though. Defense: Crosby, but this will come in time for McDavid who will learn to utilize his speed better at both ends. Face Offs: Crosby. He sucked as a rookie and now he's one of the best. Takes strength and experience. Determination: Crosby. One of the most driven players in the league. It's not that 97 isn't but this is 87 all the way. Leadership: Crosby's first few years vets complained about him, not McDavid. Everyone knew he was getting the C and said okay. He's a natural leader
Letโs get rid of the phrase what a save when the offensive player puts a a half assed and or shitty shot on goal. Letโs face it. Nobody is impressed.
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You already knew this game is going to be insane.
Go pens
Its October people I wouldn't even be surprised if Edmonton turned it around by January people forget the pens and sharks were BOTH outta playoffs in DECEMBER and went to the cup in 2016 still very early it's January and February that matter the most
Let's go pens for 3 years in a row!
Entertaining highlights. Oilers need to improve face off percentage. Talbot seems back in form.
Those dam pesky penguins
LETS GO PENS!
Let's go Pens ๐ง
Ian cole questionably covering the puck in the blue paint. Typical penguin hockey. Haha
Felt like murray was struggling so far this season, glad to see him playing well again
I don't think Geno could have looked anymore lazy in backchecking on McDavid's goal lol
What a snipe by mcdavid
Malkin and Kessel dont seem to like each other but always seem to find each other
I'm loving it
I can't frickin believe how many opened nets the Oilers missed. Unreal.
This was a goalie battle at its finest. Good game from both teams. I really wanted to walk away from this road trip with a win. At least we got a point. GG
Be honest guys oilers would of won fr they had so many chances to score
Speed: McDavid
Stick Skill (deking): McDavid
Hand Eye: McDavid
Strength: Crosby
Hockey IQ: Crosby
Consistency: Crosby
Defense: Crosby
Face Offs: Crosby
Determination: Crosby
Leadership: McDavid
Most of the things I listed as an advantage for Crosby are improved after years in the league. Coming into the league, over their first two years, I believe McDavid has had a greater impact. That being said, let's sit back, relax, and see how this all plays out.
Justifications:
Speed: Obvious 97 is the fastest in the league… in decades
Stick Skill (deking): Tough one, but McDavid has better moves and at a faster speed
Hand Eye: McDavid only because he does it at a faster pace
Strength: Crosby's legs give him a ton of power. Also why he usually wins the fights he picks
Hockey IQ: Sid gets the edge. He's been around longer and knows more. Both think at a high level so experience is the edge.
Consistency: Crosby. McDavid may get there but he's young. No sophomore slump though.
Defense: Crosby, but this will come in time for McDavid who will learn to utilize his speed better at both ends.
Face Offs: Crosby. He sucked as a rookie and now he's one of the best. Takes strength and experience.
Determination: Crosby. One of the most driven players in the league. It's not that 97 isn't but this is 87 all the way.
Leadership: Crosby's first few years vets complained about him, not McDavid. Everyone knew he was getting the C and said okay. He's a natural leader
Phil Fuckin' Kessel!
good game
Kessel come back to toronto! Lol
Connor Mcdavit is king
Why did Ian Cole have a mask of his face?
Pick your poison tonight itโs phil kessel? Gross
Letโs get rid of the phrase what a save when the offensive player puts a a half assed and or shitty shot on goal. Letโs face it. Nobody is impressed.
Steve mears used to be good now heโs garbage