General NHL Talk 2021-2022

[arch stanton]

21 minutes ago, gotbeer said:

Looks like we have a football game folks.

Oilers lost game 1 to Calgary 9-6. Can’t get too comfortable with one big scoring output 

[gotbeer]

Grats @arch stanton.  Grinded that one out. 

[arch stanton]

In the game 1 against Calgary and now this one against the Avs the Oilers scored 6 goals in each and still lost both. Good chance we see Koskinen and Francouz start in net for game 2

[deepdrive]

So, how bad is Kuemper hurt?

[arch stanton]

20 minutes ago, deepdrive said:

So, how bad is Kuemper hurt?

The Avs are really tight lipped about injuries but it's rumored to be lingering effects from the stick he took to the eye against Nashville. He really isn't tracking pucks well and took 2 shots off the mask in this game. I don't mind Frankie in net but Annunen would be a disaster

[gotbeer]

Lightning must have felt like Alec Baldwin on a set of a western.

[arch stanton]

They don't lose 2 in a row. Let's see what happens Friday

[PattyD22]

I have a gut feeling Edmonton bounces back tonight.  I’m going to parlay Edmonton +145 to the +1 1/2.

The over/under is only 7.  That’s nuts also after last game.

[gotbeer]

Well, looks like the Oilers might be back in the Gibswim sweepstakes.

[arch stanton]

Frankie! Frankie! Frankie!

[deepdrive]

6 hours ago, PattyD22 said:

I have a gut feeling Edmonton bounces back tonight.  I’m going to parlay Edmonton +145 to the +1 1/2.

The over/under is only 7.  That’s nuts also after last game.

My gut feelings haven't been working very well in these playoffs either.

[deepdrive]

2 hours ago, gotbeer said:

Well, looks like the Oilers might be back in the Gibswim sweepstakes.

After seeing how much better the Oilers look as a team and organization this year, giving them a high caliber goalie is off the table. No one needs Edmonton to dominate hockey the next 5 years.

[deepdrive]

2 hours ago, arch stanton said:

Frankie! Frankie! Frankie!

Talk about falling arse backwards into luck. The guys doing better than Kuemper. 

Still, from watching him, you have to worry if he won't get rattled if the Oilers are able to ramp their offence up when they get to Edmonton. A strong possibility I would think - at least the offense ramping up part.

I got to say, I really enjoyed watching Maker strip the puck from McDavid when he did his 'push the defender away as he sweeps to the front of the goal' move. McDavid is usually able to do that. But, he met his match tonight.

[arch stanton]

1 hour ago, deepdrive said:

Talk about falling arse backwards into luck. The guys doing better than Kuemper. 

Still, from watching him, you have to worry if he won't get rattled if the Oilers are able to ramp their offence up when they get to Edmonton. A strong possibility I would think - at least the offense ramping up part.

I got to say, I really enjoyed watching Maker strip the puck from McDavid when he did his 'push the defender away as he sweeps to the front of the goal' move. McDavid is usually able to do that. But, he met his match tonight.

Francouz was a KHL all star when the Avs signed him. He was doing fine in the Dallas series in the bubble year then got hurt and had the double hip surgery. He's always been capable of making stops but he has issues with rebound control. If he can keep from giving Hyman and Kane tap-ins the Avs will destroy the Oilers.

I also loved the strip. Makar and Toews looked miles better defensively last night. This pairing will singlehandedly dictate how teams look to create their D pairs

[PattyD22]

8 hours ago, deepdrive said:

My gut feelings haven't been working very well in these playoffs either.

I should have known better.  That was a bully beat down by Colorado..

[Lou]

10 minutes ago, PattyD22 said:

I should have known better.  That was a bully beat down by Colorado..

Patty, you're betting hockey? 

We need to talk, buddy. 

[gotbeer]

6 minutes ago, Lou said:

Patty, you're betting hockey? 

We need to talk, buddy. 

Hey, it's better than betting on the Angels.

[Lou]

1 minute ago, gotbeer said:

Hey, it's better than betting on the Angels.

Angels games are the best bets right now. 

[gotbeer]

14 minutes ago, Lou said:

Angels games are the best bets right now. 

but you have to bet against the angels.  come on mang.

[Lou]

3 minutes ago, gotbeer said:

but you have to bet against the angels.  come on mang.

And?

[PattyD22]

9 hours ago, Lou said:

Patty, you're betting hockey? 

We need to talk, buddy. 

92 days @Lou.  I gotta find something to bet on until the REAL betting season starts.

[PattyD22]

I’d like to have a few beers with Emily Kaplan.

Ill bet she drinks Labatt’s Blue

Edited June 4, 2022 by PattyD22

[gotbeer]

22 minutes ago, PattyD22 said:

92 days @Lou.  I gotta find something to bet on until the REAL betting season starts.

@Lou  Sounds like we have a new member of the degen club. Where is our founder @Adam been hiding anyways?

[PattyD22]

4 minutes ago, gotbeer said:

@Lou  Sounds like we have a new member of the degen club. Where is our founder @Adam been hiding anyways?

I accept your sponsorship @gotbeerand am honored.

[gotbeer]

Colorado and Rangers at 2-0.   Hopefully Tampa Bay has some fight left in them.  I think the Oilers are done.