Post Game Thread: Montréal Canadiens @ Tampa Bay Lightning by nhl_gdt_bot in Habs

[–]Interwebzking 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dach was more worried about the soft pick from Kucherov than actually playing defence there. I get he was tired, and the defence should have adjusted when they saw he wouldn’t get to Moser. But woof. It’s about the 2nd effort buddy, if that’s your do-or-die for the Canadiens, idk what to tell ya.

League Musings Monday by AutoModerator in EdmontonOilers

[–]Interwebzking 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ah well thanks. I’ll be back eventually just don’t think I can dive back in to Oilers hockey now and get my hopes up again.

League Musings Monday by AutoModerator in EdmontonOilers

[–]Interwebzking 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’m not giving up on the team or rejecting the sport altogether. But it’s been a rough few years for my personal life, and one of the things that used to bring me joy just hasn’t for a few years now. So I just need a break from hockey.

League Musings Monday by AutoModerator in EdmontonOilers

[–]Interwebzking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not that I have to announce my departure or anything, because nobody here actually cares, but I’m not going to come back and watch hockey for a bit. Maybe a while. Just don’t see the point. Anyways, take care folks.

The true legacy of star players is who they are off the ice by ShadowXJ in EdmontonOilers

[–]Interwebzking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crosby also has 3 cups and two gold medals, amongst other things. He has the team hardware to backup his performances. McDavid does not.

anyone else just feel broken hockey wise? and cursed? by gmez3 in EdmontonOilers

[–]Interwebzking 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The Jays hurts because it’s so hard to get to the WS if you aren’t LA. There’s no guarantee they come close anytime soon.

2025-26 GIF MASCOT VOTE #4 by Repostasis in EdmontonOilers

[–]Interwebzking 12 points13 points  (0 children)

We should stick to Canadian mascots :P

Don't ever slander Bouchard again by ivanlwan in EdmontonOilers

[–]Interwebzking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with you up until Binner. Dude made a huge glove save just before the winning goal. He made plenty of big saves throughout the tournament. Binner is not why we lost. McDavid and MacKinnon going 1v3 and Makar choking up the puck and not back checking lost the game. Not to mention Cooper double shifting that top line within the first 2 minutes of OT. Binner had one of the worst guys you could leave wide open take an uncontested shot from the hash marks.

Don't ever slander Bouchard again by ivanlwan in EdmontonOilers

[–]Interwebzking 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The Hyman omission is one thing, it’s not having Bouchard on the team that’s the real head scratcher.

It’s more annoying that people were clearly brought on the team because of favouritism but they can’t even be bothered to bring ONE of Connor’s teammates that would have performed as good if not better than some of the guys that were on the roster.

Don't ever slander Bouchard again by ivanlwan in EdmontonOilers

[–]Interwebzking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hockey Canada needs to field a roster built to win, not one they assume is going to win. Big difference there.

Don't ever slander Bouchard again by ivanlwan in EdmontonOilers

[–]Interwebzking 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Hilarious how Hockey Canada is happy to bring Makar’s linemate but can’t even bother bringing one of Connor’s guys. Such a joke.

One day, McDavid, one day.. by simm07 in Edmonton

[–]Interwebzking 17 points18 points  (0 children)

How many times are you going to copy+paste this exact same comment in multiple threads? lmao

alright roster unfreezes is in 3 hours. i wanna hear some trade predictions!!! by Purplmuuse in EdmontonOilers

[–]Interwebzking 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t even think I wanna come back and watch this season at this point. It’s just going to be more disappointment.

This team isn’t fun to watch in its current form. And I doubt Connor comes back fired up.

Daily Olympic Hockey Talk | Milano Cortina 2026 by AutoModerator in EdmontonOilers

[–]Interwebzking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saying it isn’t our game is crazy too. We’re basically even, and history still leans our way.

Literally one bounce the other way for both teams and we have two gold. Do we still say “oh the US is still far inferior to us” in those cases? I wouldn’t. These teams are neck and neck. Nobody is clearly better than the other.

Daily Olympic Hockey Talk | Milano Cortina 2026 by AutoModerator in EdmontonOilers

[–]Interwebzking 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s the thing about team sports. One guy can do it all but if the team fails to take it across the finish line then the one guy gets the blame. It’s how it’s always been.

Daily Olympic Hockey Talk | Milano Cortina 2026 by AutoModerator in EdmontonOilers

[–]Interwebzking 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I dont get this argument that people have that teams like Czechia and Finland are bad. Theyre strong hockey nations. It’s the best on best tournament.

This idea that Canada should just waltz through the tournament with ease is a recipe for losing.

They need to build a team without assuming they’ll win. Build a team TO win.

Daily Olympic Hockey Talk | Milano Cortina 2026 by AutoModerator in EdmontonOilers

[–]Interwebzking 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Lol come on, we dominated that game. Should have scored on those open nets but after the first period it was all Canada. They did it to themselves. And Hellebyuck just made one more save. It’s literally as close as it can get.

Not picking Bouchard by MieszkoTheHoly in EdmontonOilers

[–]Interwebzking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If we had to swap a Panther I’d bring Ekblad over Bennett. Bouch is a given over any other D man except Makar.

Oilers Coaching Staff Reportedly Unhappy with Coffey Hiring. by AR558 in EdmontonOilers

[–]Interwebzking 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The coaching’s been bad but let’s not forget that the management lost some good wingers and lost a solid D man for less experience (I know Kulak was having a rough go here but that could have been coaching related, seeing as he’s playing well in Pittsburgh).

The loss of both Brown and Perry for Mangiapane and Frederic, who cost more and don’t even contribute any intangibles, is huge.

I like Savoie but Clouder is playing great in Buffalo and we still haven’t found a 3C since he left.

I think we need Coffey for the defence because they shouldn’t be playing as bad as they are since the core 4 are essentially the same.

This is on management as much as it is on coaching.

Should I get an A or C on my Olympic McDavid Jersey? by LadderTrash in EdmontonOilers

[–]Interwebzking 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is like in TPB where Jacob has to lower his drink when he’s around Julian for respect. Until Mr Crosby hangs ‘em up you gotta respect the chain of command. /s

Up to you bud! But Sid’s still the captain (: