2021-2022 Official NHL thread
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Canada pulls out of this year's Spengler Cup. Poses an interesting problem for Hockey Canada given that the Spengler tournament would have been a good baseline upon which to assemble a replacement team for the Beijing Olympics. Seems almost a certainty the NHL won't be sending its players at this point.
Why aren't the Oilers doing better?
Edmonton Oilers have more to worry about than Koskinen | Edmonton Sun
Edmonton Oilers have more to worry about than Koskinen | Edmonton Sun
They clearly aren't following the Montreal system. If they were, they would have taken a goalie instead of McDavid.
Did I get that right?
Yes the tandem of Swayman and Ullmark was inconsistent. Not surprising since Swayman is a rookie. Getting Rask back gives them more stability in the net. Like the East needs another contender
It's a team sport. They are only two guys on a team of 20 players who can dress for each game. If most of the rest of the team sucks, they can't be expected to carry every game themselves.
Agree. Looks like the Oilers have an "unbalance" team. Maybe trade McDavid and/or Draisaitl for players who can "balance" the team's roster. It's not like the Oilers have actually won anything with McDavid and Draisaitl.
BTW: I think the Leafs also have an unbalance team. Maybe that is why they either miss the playoffs or get bounced in the 1st round.
"The season is swirling down the drain, and the team isn’t getting any better. He can’t find a goalie" . Maybe Edmonton will get another lottery pick?
No goals, no goaltending, no answers: Oilers simply look lost (sportsnet.ca)
The Day After: Florida Panthers 6 - Edmonton Oilers 0 — It's time for the Edmonton Oilers to blow it all up (oilersnation.com)
Uh, I don't think you ever trade away talent like McDavid or Draisaitl unless it's a matter of last resort due to financial reasons. I don't think the Oilers are even remotely close to that where these two players are concerned.
Rather, I think Ken Holland was brought in to adjust the pieces around them. He's in his third season with the team (taking COVID into considerations here), and based on results so far, not sure how impressed I am with his performance, considering his pedigree. What is never obvious though is how his hands might be tied behind the scenes.
Actually, I think they need somebody other than just the big 2 who can put the puck into the net. They are too easy to defend against and need the scoring to be more spread out. As great as they are, if those 2 get shut down, which does happen, there is no one else.
I think he needs just one more point to set a career high. Everything seemingly going right for Kadri this year. I don't think anyone ever was doubting his offensive talents, it was his attitude and work ethic holding him back from being a star player. Another motivating factor is that he's in a contract year.
