OILERS 2021-22 Thread! Our Time Has Come to Golf!!!

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by Sundancefisher

Players are paid millions. Part of the job is interviews. If they can’t handle a probing reporter then they need to ask coach and management to pick someone else to take the heat.

I for one after seeing the video and thinking on it don’t see anything wrong by Draisaitl or Matheson. I do see lots of Oiler fans getting cranky. Not sure why. They will snap out of it. They had a glimmer of it against Ottawa.

Oilers have the same problem as at the beginning. They were not playing with heart or confidence. They weren’t the team that wanted the puck the most. Blame goal tending or McDavid or whom ever… however they win as a team or lose as a team.

Best way to shut Matheson up is to play better. McDavid has been invisible and not sure why. I’d do an experiment as coach and bench McDavid and Draisaitl for poor play. See how the team rallies without them.

The reporter lost his audience when he asked why he was being pizzy and then said yes you are.....ohhhh ok dad

Dorkiest maximize

Coach change a comin’

[brendan's dad]

The Flames have 1 good game and the whole "gang" is back!

Good to hear from the southern brother's and northern transplants, figured covid might have gotten the best of some of you.

[MountainTi]

Originally Posted by brendan's dad

The Flames have 1 good game and the whole "gang" is back!

Good to hear from the southern brother's and northern transplants, figured covid might have gotten the best of some of you.

I kind of figured the flamers must have won a game seeing all the flaming toilet seat fans pop up on the Oilers thread recently. lol

With any luck we can return the favor in the next week or two

[Bigwoodsman]

Originally Posted by brendan's dad

The Flames have 1 good game and the whole "gang" is back!

Good to hear from the southern brother's and northern transplants, figured covid might have gotten the best of some of you.

You got a feel sorry for the flame fans. They're playing in a dump, the city is in turmoil. Like their city they have weak leadership. They keep recycling coaches, should see Kennan behind their bench soon....

BW

[Twisted Canuck]

Calgary could only dream of having a team like Edmonton, with strong team leadership and no coaching changes, and having a winning season that will be historical for its success.

[brendan's dad]

Originally Posted by Twisted Canuck

Calgary could only dream of having a team like Edmonton, with strong team leadership and no coaching changes, and having a winning season that will be historical for its success.

I didn't think AOF was active in 1984, where did you dig up this gem?

[Talking moose]

Let’s go oil!

[Sundancefisher]

Originally Posted by 58thecat

The reporter lost his audience when he asked why he was being pizzy and then said yes you are.....ohhhh ok dad

Dorkiest maximize

Coach change a comin’

I disagree. Seems like more thin skin Syndrome. If a million dollar superstar hockey player and legions of fans can’t stomach a reporters leading questions about sub standard play we all agree is happening… then isn’t that a sad state of affairs.

[Sundancefisher]

Originally Posted by Talking moose

Let’s go oil!

They can only improve from here.

They found the path to winning once… they should be able to do it again.

[Talking moose]

Originally Posted by Sundancefisher

I disagree. Seems like more thin skin Syndrome. If a million dollar superstar hockey player and legions of fans can’t stomach a reporters leading questions about sub standard play we all agree is happening… then isn’t that a sad state of affairs.

So what would you have said when put in the spot what the number one reason for losing is?
Keep in mind they want you to be specific.
Would you have said defence is weak?
Third and fourth line can’t contribute?
Our goaltending is weak?
Not overall….. they are asking the numbering one reason…..

[hal53]

Originally Posted by Talking moose

So what would you have said when put in the spot what the number one reason for losing is?
Keep in mind they want you to be specific.
Would you have said defence is weak?
Third and fourth line can’t contribute?
Our goaltending is weak?
Not overall….. they are asking the numbering one reason…..

As I've said..it was a loaded question and
Matheson knew it.....it's no wonder the guy has had zero respect from the players over the years

[Talking moose]

Originally Posted by hal53

As I've said..it was a loaded question and
Matheson knew it.....it's no wonder the guy has had zero respect from the players over the years

Oh I know…. But some don’t.

[Twisted Canuck]

Originally Posted by Talking moose

So what would you have said when put in the spot what the number one reason for losing is?
Keep in mind they want you to be specific.
Would you have said defence is weak?
Third and fourth line can’t contribute?
Our goaltending is weak?
Not overall….. they are asking the numbering one reason…..

He should have said, "It sure as hell isn't my fault or Connors. You're the smart guy, you figure it out, then let management and coaching know, you clever dick reporter."

That would have been perfect answer.

[gman1978]

Originally Posted by hal53

As I've said..it was a loaded question and
Matheson knew it.....it's no wonder the guy has had zero respect from the players over the years

Agreed. Media is just as bad as the players. If he answered the question truthfully and said, our goalies suck, coach seems dismal and our bottom six are brutal…. He would have fried him for tossing his team mates under the bus. That’s why you get the crappy canned answers from the players

[Talking moose]

Originally Posted by Twisted Canuck

He should have said, "It sure as hell isn't my fault or Connors. You're the smart guy, you figure it out, then let management and coaching know, you clever dick reporter."

That would have been perfect answer.

Bahahaha. I agree.
He did kinda say that in a different way though….

[Roderek]

Originally Posted by Talking moose

So what would you have said when put in the spot what the number one reason for losing is?
Keep in mind they want you to be specific.
Would you have said defence is weak?
Third and fourth line can’t contribute?
Our goaltending is weak?
Not overall….. they are asking the numbering one reason…..

As I mentioned earlier, the answer was simple.
Our opponents are scoring more goals then we are.

No one getting thrown under the bus and in reality would have made the reporter look like an idiot.

Or he could have said ask Tippet, he likes to throw people under the bus, I prefer to stand by my teammates.

[Talking moose]

Originally Posted by Roderek

As I mentioned earlier, the answer was simple.
Our opponents are scoring more goals then we are.

No one getting thrown under the bus and in reality would have made the reporter look like an idiot.

Or he could have said ask Tippet, he likes to throw people under the bus, I prefer to stand by my teammates.

Thx sun dance.

[Twisted Canuck]

Originally Posted by Talking moose

Bahahaha. I agree.
He did kinda say that in a different way though….

He paraphrased....

All I know is, they need to pull off a win tonight or the poop is going to fly even more.

[Talking moose]

Originally Posted by Roderek

As I mentioned earlier, the answer was simple.
Our opponents are scoring more goals then we are.

No one getting thrown under the bus and in reality would have made the reporter look like an idiot.

Or he could have said ask Tippet, he likes to throw people under the bus, I prefer to stand by my teammates.

Very Next question.
Why are they outscoring you?

[brendan's dad]

Originally Posted by Twisted Canuck

He paraphrased....

All I know is, they need to pull off a win tonight or the poop is going to fly even more.

Well, if they pull off a win tonight, that will be a miracle.

[HunterDave]

EDMONTON, AB - The NHL announced Wednesday rescheduled dates for nine Oilers home and away games that were postponed earlier this season.

The new game dates are as follows, all times Mountain and original date in brackets:

Tuesday, Feb. 8 vs. Vegas, 7:00 PM (Jan. 14)
Wednesday, Feb. 9 vs. Chicago, 6:00 PM (Jan. 18)
Friday, Feb. 11 vs. NY Islanders, 7:00 PM (Jan. 8)
Monday, Feb. 14 @ San Jose, 8:30 PM (Dec. 23)
Tuesday, Feb. 15 @ Los Angeles, 8:30 PM (Dec. 22)
Thursday, Feb. 17 vs. Anaheim, 7:00 PM (Dec. 20)
Saturday, Feb. 19 @ Winnipeg, 1:00 PM (Jan. 16)
Sunday, Feb. 20 vs. Minnesota, 6:00 PM (Jan. 12)
Monday, March 7 @ Calgary 7:30 PM (Dec. 27)
Ticket holders for the original games will receive direct communication from the hockey club.

The League also announced Wednesday a revised start time for the Oilers vs. Golden Knights game on Saturday, April 16. The start time has been changed from 8:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

[Trochu]

Originally Posted by brendan's dad

Well, if they pull off a win tonight, that will be a miracle.

I suspect they will figure it out and don't think they'll lose tonight!

[brendan's dad]

Originally Posted by Trochu

I suspect they will figure it out and don't think they'll lose tonight!

Yep, no Oiler is losing tonight... unless Kane is in town and they are headed to the Casino for some team building.

[lmtada]

Originally Posted by Bigwoodsman

You got a feel sorry for the flame fans. They're playing in a dump, the city is in turmoil. Like their city they have weak leadership. They keep recycling coaches, should see Kennan behind their bench soon....

BW

Actually, I am becoming a flames fan. Oilers fan since 78. However work ethic instilled by Sutter, what I appreciated in a team. The flames will make the playoffs. What happens after, is up to the players. Oilers management isn’t the issue. How many coaches last 20 years? The players need to win hockey battles (draws, checks, cycling, passes, bounces, back checking, shots, everything, need confidence).

[Talking moose]

Originally Posted by lmtada

Actually, I am becoming a flames fan. Oilers fan since 78. However work ethic instilled by Sutter, what I appreciated in a team. The flames will make the playoffs. What happens after, is up to the players. Oilers management isn’t the issue. How many coaches last 20 years? The players need to win hockey battles (draws, checks, cycling, passes, bounces, back checking, shots, everything, need confidence).

Oilers management is in charge of hiring and or acquiring players and coaches to do those things. They are failing. It most certainly does fall on managements shoulders. It all starts from the top down.

[Twisted Canuck]

Originally Posted by brendan's dad

Yep, no Oiler is losing tonight... unless Kane is in town and they are headed to the Casino for some team building.

Huh. For some reason, I thought they played tonight.

Ok, they better win tomorrow!

[brendan's dad]

Originally Posted by Twisted Canuck

Huh. For some reason, I thought they played tonight.

Ok, they better win tomorrow!

And Saturday!

[Talking moose]

Oilers missed landing this deal in the late 80’s
Would of loved to see him in an oil jersey.



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[Twisted Canuck]

Originally Posted by brendan's dad

And Saturday!

No.

[Sundancefisher]

Originally Posted by Talking moose

So what would you have said when put in the spot what the number one reason for losing is?
Keep in mind they want you to be specific.
Would you have said defence is weak?
Third and fourth line can’t contribute?
Our goaltending is weak?
Not overall….. they are asking the numbering one reason…..

We are not playing as a team. To win the whole team needs to be first on the puck, taking lots of quality shots or setting up deflections, blocking shots and protecting the net. We need to be playing a playoff style two way hockey game. We need to be focused and driven in our play. We have been there this season but we’ve lost it. Is it mental or skill some would ask and I would drive home the mental side has not been there. Some of us who purport to be leaders need to drive home hard that we are all winners, working together, pulling more than our weight, supporting each other so that mistakes, when they happen, don’t cost us a game. We are all human however we are all here, on the ice, being paid significant salaries to perform at an elite level. Whining and complaining won’t get us better.