Official 2022/23 NHL Thread

[vengie]

Continuing to force people to acknowledge your sexual preference is a great way to have people do the opposite.

You can't be a free speech and "open acceptance" advocate and be pissed of when people choose to excercise their right to do exactly that because it disagrees with you.

[Buster]

So they give the guys who have antiquated views of sexual preference the moral high ground. Smart move Burkie.

[Doozer]

Most people should know his youngest son Brendan came out as gay about a year before he was killed in a car accident, and Brian has been a vocal LGBTQ supporter since then. It's no surprise what he says, and he believes it.

[ThePenIsMightier]

The only thing benefiting Edmonton's chances in the playoffs is their recent surge. Yes, they have extended depth in scoring but without a goalie that can steal them more games, they are in trouble. The best powerplay will vaporize in playoffs as so fewer penalties are available and that's huge. This is a team that doesn't win unless they score 4+ goals, maybe 5+. Their prowess in even strength might not carry them to 4+ goals. That fucking idiot Nurse taking so many penalties is also fatal when your top D-man is in the box for the PK. Maybe with fewer playoff penalties, this won't rape them as hard, but it will have an effect.
Overall, I think their odds are artificially inflated.

[Darkane]

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The only thing benefiting Edmonton's chances in the playoffs is their recent surge. Yes, they have extended depth in scoring but without a goalie that can steal them more games, they are in trouble. The best powerplay will vaporize in playoffs as so fewer penalties are available and that's huge. This is a team that doesn't win unless they score 4+ goals, maybe 5+. Their prowess in even strength might not carry them to 4+ goals. That fucking idiot Nurse taking so many penalties is also fatal when your top D-man is in the box for the PK. Maybe with fewer playoff penalties, this won't rape them as hard, but it will have an effect.
Overall, I think their odds are artificially inflated.

That’s a good analysis. I just want Derrick Ryan to do well, his story getting to the NHL is awesome.

[max_boost]

The world can burn before the oilers get a sniff at the cup. I can not deal with such pain. Losing to them in 5 was unbearable. All these oilers fans start coming out of the woodwork lol

[gwill]

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The world can burn before the oilers get a sniff at the cup. I can not deal with such pain. Losing to them in 5 was unbearable. All these oilers fans start coming out of the woodwork lol

Playoff tickets were expensive last year for me... I was on TV when I was directly beside the penalty box. Again when I was behind the kings bench, oilers bench.... even in a shitty lower bowl in the corner.

Hoping for the long playoff run just so we can come back to this comment hah. Go oilers

[ThePenIsMightier]

LoL Eakins has aged two decades in the last 5 years.

[haggis88]

I've just been absolutely loving watching this Bruins team...this is going to be the last chance to win a cup for a few years now I would think, some Red Wings-esque seasons coming up

[mr2mike]

What are the Oilers parade route options?
This has to be discussed before they sweep playoffs.

Is it a, head south from downtown and then remount city of champions signage in an elaborate ceremony then end at West Edmonton Mall? Or is there a tour past a tent city?

[jutes]

Start in Leduc and end up at the cactus club.

[ExtraSlow]

Why choose? The parade route will be 99km long.

[Darell_n]

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Why choose? The parade route will be 99km long.

97 + 29 = 126 km to Red Deer

[jutes]

If Edmonton wins they could legit shut down and do a lap of the Henday. On foot.

[Darell_n]

The first random playoff odds website I clicked this morning had Edmonton as the favourite to win the cup with a slight edge over Boston. I dunno. Seems like they've nerded out a lot more than I could be bothered to do.

https://www.moneypuck.com/predictions.htm

[pheoxs]

Oilers casually with the best record in the last 10 games. Haven’t been this excited for playoffs in a long while.

[mr2mike]

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If Edmonton wins they could legit shut down and do a lap of the Henday. On foot.

Fans already setting up and waiting.

[Kloubek]

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Oilers casually with the best record in the last 10 games. Haven’t been this excited for playoffs in a long while.

I'm sorry, but I don't see Edmonton winning it all. Obviously, they have the scoring this year. McDavid and Draisaitl are burning it up as they normally do, of course, but with last year's addition of Hyman and with RNH having a good year, there are at least more than 2 options now... although having the vast majority of your scoring tied up in only 4 players still isn't ideal.

It's more that they absolutely can't rely on Campbell, and while Skinner has been playing ok, he's still not the level of goalie that is likely to carry the team through a playoff series. Their D is much better with the addition of Ekholm, but it stil isn't what I would consider a cup-winning defense. When you have Ceci in your top pairing. that's not a great sign...

Furthermore, Boston is just a brute of a team. They have a 90% win rate over their last 10 games, and although Edmonton has also come on strong, it isn't like the teams are going in reverse directions.

Finally, keep in mind that teams in the East have a MUCH harder time than players in the West. Our division is weak, which means Edmonton will appear stronger, but put apples against apples and it's going to be a tough assignment to beat any top team from the East- let alone the Bruins.

In short, I'm going against the "experts", and still give Boston the nod for the cup at this point. With that said, Edmonton SHOULD be the team that comes out of the West, but even then, I'm not quite convinced.

[SJW]

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I'm sorry, but I don't see Edmonton winning it all. Obviously, they have the scoring this year. McDavid and Draisaitl are burning it up as they normally do, of course, but with last year's addition of Hyman and with RNH having a good year, there are at least more than 2 options now... although having the vast majority of your scoring tied up in only 4 players still isn't ideal.

It's more that they absolutely can't rely on Campbell, and while Skinner has been playing ok, he's still not the level of goalie that is likely to carry the team through a playoff series. Their D is much better with the addition of Ekholm, but it stil isn't what I would consider a cup-winning defense. When you have Ceci in your top pairing. that's not a great sign...

Furthermore, Boston is just a brute of a team. They have a 90% win rate over their last 10 games, and although Edmonton has also come on strong, it isn't like the teams are going in reverse directions.

Finally, keep in mind that teams in the East have a MUCH harder time than players in the West. Our division is weak, which means Edmonton will appear stronger, but put apples against apples and it's going to be a tough assignment to beat any top team from the East- let alone the Bruins.

In short, I'm going against the "experts", and still give Boston the nod for the cup at this point. With that said, Edmonton SHOULD be the team that comes out of the West, but even then, I'm not quite convinced.

EDM vs. Leafs. Cup final. Calling it.

[mr2mike]

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EDM vs. Leafs. Cup final. Calling it.

Did you hack Betteman's email?