17th Ave to be renamed the McKinnon mile.
- wreckage

First time past the original 6 era that both #1s fall in the first round
- RatedR80

Maybe those dorks will realize Mike Smith is (frank)ing terrible.

Maybe those dorks will realize Mike Smith is (frank)ing terrible.
- Reveen.

Not just Smith he was pretty good to start the series....where is Mony? Chuckle? Jenny? Anyone? not a good look for a lot of them

Not just Smith he was pretty good to start the series....where is Mony? Chuckle? Jenny? Anyone? not a good look for a lot of them
- RatedR80

Nonsense. I love the way they’ve played.

Nonsense. I love the way they’ve played.
- Wildschwein

I think they are upset with us next door

I think they are upset with us next door
- RatedR80

Good. The rivalry needs more hate.

Good. The rivalry needs more hate.
- Wildschwein

Too bad there’s never been a rivalry between our teams.

They should be talking to teams now trying to move Russel. For whatever

They should be talking to teams now trying to move Russel. For whatever
- HB77

Indeed....watching him was very painful at times last season

Indeed....watching him was very painful at times last season
- RatedR80

And yet he was still positive in goal share. I won't disagree that an upgrade is necessary, but it's important we note that it was Larsson's dip in play that was the biggest negative on our blueline.

And yet he was still positive in goal share. I won't disagree that an upgrade is necessary, but it's important we note that it was Larsson's dip in play that was the biggest negative on our blueline.
- MaximumBone

I’m waiting to see how Larsson is next season....I’m hoping this was just a blip and not how things are going to be....I figure if I can be patient with Lucic till this past season I can give our Lord Larsson another chance

I’m waiting to see how Larsson is next season....I’m hoping this was just a blip and not how things are going to be....I figure if I can be patient with Lucic till this past season I can give our Lord Larsson another chance
- RatedR80

That would be a huge nail in the coffin if Larsson turned into the next russell or lucic

dont hire Ken Holland.

dont hire Ken Holland.
- wingz4life

He’s already said he doesn’t want it.

That would be a huge nail in the coffin if Larsson turned into the next russell or lucic
- RafiDRW

We get trolled enough on that trade as is

He’s already said he doesn’t want it.
- shack67

Guess he is holding out for the Seattle job....can’t blame him

He’s already said he doesn’t want it.
- shack67

EDM dodged a bullet then

We get trolled enough on that trade as is
- RatedR80

You guys deserve it.

You guys deserve it.
- RafiDRW

Katz does for sure for his stupidity with his management choices

And yet he was still positive in goal share. I won't disagree that an upgrade is necessary, but it's important we note that it was Larsson's dip in play that was the biggest negative on our blueline.
- MaximumBone

As much as I want to say otherwise, I have to agree. He was quite inconsistent and it was frustrating to watch him mismanage the puck at times.

I’m waiting to see how Larsson is next season....I’m hoping this was just a blip and not how things are going to be....I figure if I can be patient with Lucic till this past season I can give our Lord Larsson another chance
- RatedR80

I'm not worried yet. Dips happen naturally in careers and that was an uncharacteristically hefty drop. His on-ice shooting % dropped by almost 2% and his on-ice save % dropped by more than 2%. While shot and chance shares dipped little (~1.5% each), the rate of conversion increased dramatically for his opposition. His GF% and HDGF% dipped to 36.9% and 40.3% compared to his Oiler averages of 54.1% and 51.6%. I expect some serious bounceback.

I'm not worried yet. Dips happen naturally in careers and that was an uncharacteristically hefty drop. His on-ice shooting % dropped by almost 2% and his on-ice save % dropped by more than 2%. While shot and chance shares dipped little (~1.5% each), the rate of conversion increased dramatically for his opposition. His GF% and HDGF% dipped to 36.9% and 40.3% compared to his Oiler averages of 54.1% and 51.6%. I expect some serious bounceback.
- MaximumBone

He obviously can’t be too happy with how his season went....I expect him to put this season behind him and be back to his usual self come next season

He obviously can’t be too happy with how his season went....I expect him to put this season behind him and be back to his usual self come next season
- RatedR80

Having more forwards to help drive the play positively would certainly help. Skilled wingers that can help in breakouts and take some of the burden off our Dmen will benefit every facet of the team. Smart forwards who don't have those creative elements to their offensive game will naturally have a harder time picking up on and interfering with such plays.

Interesting note about Larsson's numbers and perhaps countering my above point: since coming to Edmonton, his giveaway numbers have skyrocketed.

2014-15: 26 in 64 games
2015-16: 20 in 82 games
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2016-17: 67 in 79 games
2017-18: 41 in 63 games
2018-19: 62 in 82 games

It's wildly interesting trying to figure out exactly why. As far as forward skill to play with, the teams were similarly shallow and it's not like Jersey's D corps was so remarkable that he was sheltered. Further, Larsson hasn't been generating much more in the way of offense.

I've noted it before, but I remain firm that there's something consistently failing with our coaching staffs where they're missing something in breakouts. It's a fundamental lack of support.

Having more forwards to help drive the play positively would certainly help. Skilled wingers that can help in breakouts and take some of the burden off our Dmen will benefit every facet of the team. Smart forwards who don't have those creative elements to their offensive game will naturally have a harder time picking up on and interfering with such plays.

Interesting note about Larsson's numbers and perhaps countering my above point: since coming to Edmonton, his giveaway numbers have skyrocketed.

2014-15: 26 in 64 games
2015-16: 20 in 82 games
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2016-17: 67 in 79 games
2017-18: 41 in 63 games
2018-19: 62 in 82 games

It's wildly interesting trying to figure out exactly why. As far as forward skill to play with, the teams were similarly shallow and it's not like Jersey's D corps was so remarkable that he was sheltered. Further, Larsson hasn't been generating much more in the way of offense.

I've noted it before, but I remain firm that there's something consistently failing with our coaching staffs where they're missing something in breakouts. It's a fundamental lack of support.
- MaximumBone

The Oilers are cursed.

How many ahl players do we expect to make the big club next year? I think next year we should just keep the younger rfas with promise and try to shed whatever we can from the rest. Let some of the ahl kids play up and down as well if they are ready. Might take us two years to gain solid cap space. Try to move russel, sekera without giving up any sweetners.