Edmonton Sports Talk - Page 59

Rocket252 · #**1161** Posted **Mar 7, 2021, 2:52 AM**

And Vancouver beats the Leafs again.

Shows you how inept the Oilers were those three games.

See if they show up tonight.

Hallsy's Toupee · #**1162** Posted **Mar 7, 2021, 6:04 AM**

Oilers win!

I didn't think they could do so during the first period, but they came out strong in the second and third periods.

I do find it interesting that the two fights each involved a player from the Lucic/Neal trade.

Rocket252 · #**1163** Posted **Mar 7, 2021, 7:23 AM**

They did win yes and will have to continue to get better if they hope to get to the post season.

Watching Messier and Lowe on TV talking about Walter Gretzky reminded me of the leadership it took to win those Stanley cups in the 80s. The stars were the leadership on those teams but they had the grinders and role players to carry them through.

The present day Oilers have the scorers but need tough leadership and the will to win along with support players.

If not they will continue to be underachievers.

Coldrsx · #**1164** Posted **Mar 7, 2021, 3:36 PM**

3rd line support continues to be my issue.

Landlocked · #**1165** Posted **Mar 8, 2021, 4:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

3rd line support continues to be my issue.

My main issue is any player on any line performing a blind pass with no reasonable expectation that a teammate is anywhere near the puck. Somewhat related, I also can't stand the dump-in during a line change. When you have possession of the puck you don't voluntarily give up possession.

Black Star · #**1166** Posted **Mar 8, 2021, 4:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by Landlocked

My main issue is any player on any line performing a blind pass with no reasonable expectation that a teammate is anywhere near the puck. Somewhat related, I also can't stand the dump-in during a line change. When you have possession of the puck you don't voluntarily give up possession.

Needed when a full line change is required and all players are tired or struggling to do anything with the puck

Landlocked · #**1167** Posted **Mar 8, 2021, 5:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Black Star

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Needed when a full line change is required and all players are tired or struggling to do anything with the puck

I get the sentiment, but is there any rule saying first off can't be a forward, replaced by a d-man. That way last off (d-man who has puck possession), can pass to a fresh d-man to coordinate the next attack? The only time you should throw the puck away is under sever pressure from the opposition with no other options available.

Too often I see a d-man, with no nearby pressure, dumping the puck.

Black Star · #**1168** Posted **Mar 9, 2021, 1:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by Landlocked

I get the sentiment, but is there any rule saying first off can't be a forward, replaced by a d-man. That way last off (d-man who has puck possession), can pass to a fresh d-man to coordinate the next attack? The only time you should throw the puck away is under sever pressure from the opposition with no other options available.

Too often I see a d-man, with no nearby pressure, dumping the puck.

Because he doesn't want to give up the puck in his own end when he doesn't have any support..basic hockey play.

Landlocked · #**1169** Posted **Mar 9, 2021, 3:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by Black Star

Because he doesn't want to give up the puck in his own end when he doesn't have any support..basic hockey play.

I guess I expect more than basic hockey out of a 2-4M/yr defensemen. If they're not under threat because the opposition has scrambled back to defend then they should keep control of the puck. "But it's always been done that way." never flies with me without a concrete justification. I don't think yours covers all the times we dump it in when no opposition player is within 20 feet of our player with the puck.

Coldrsx · #**1170** Posted **Mar 11, 2021, 2:42 AM**

28-8 with 2mins left in the second...

Landlocked · #**1171** Posted **Mar 11, 2021, 5:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

28-8 with 2mins left in the second...

Got to say, I saw at least one line change where we were in possession of the puck and held onto it because we weren't under pressure. Beauty.

Coldrsx · #**1172** Posted **Apr 6, 2021, 1:33 AM**

Snagged this yesterday.

Coldrsx · #**1173** Posted **Apr 15, 2021, 4:01 AM**

Doh - topes win...topes win...
https://westcoastleague.com/wcls-canadian-members-withdraw-from-2021-season/

Black Star · #**1174** Posted **Apr 17, 2021, 2:17 AM**

^^ Hahaha...that's pretty good. I don't know what more cool...Woodwards or the Knothole gang.

Drumbones2 · #**1175** Posted **Apr 20, 2021, 3:17 PM**

That was a heck of a game last night Oil vs Habs. It was like old time hockey, refs were easy on the whistling which made for good hockey. It was like a good playoff game with our guys winning 4-1. Awesome game.

Coldrsx · #**1176** Posted **Apr 20, 2021, 3:25 PM**

Hell of a game and had so much to choose from for excitement.

Rocket252 · #**1177** Posted **Apr 22, 2021, 12:11 AM**

When is the Edmonton Football team going to announce their new name?
Ridiculous how long this is taking.
May keep them relevant.

Coldrsx · #**1178** Posted **Apr 22, 2021, 12:44 AM**

I'd expect it in or around opening week.

Hallsy's Toupee · #**1179** Posted **Apr 22, 2021, 2:48 AM**

CFL season starts in August

Coldrsx · #**1180** Posted **Apr 22, 2021, 2:55 AM**

14 game season ie. 7 home.