But Luke the oilers haven’t had a playoff defensive strategy in how many years and still don’t,the LA kings will shut you down and play playoff hockey like they can.In a 7 game series you cannot hide your defensive problems ,the oilers defence probably the second worse to last in current teams playing in the playoffs.Nurse and the big frenchmen Desarnais will be exposed by LA.Go LA Kings in five games
I’ve followed oilersnation for a while. Daily face off. All the shows.. from the second I started watching this I knew this was the truth. Love this concept and podcast over all. Great work. Side note let’s go oilers. Keep up the good work. This, much like the podcast/ media hubs I already talked about is much needed.
Can’t only be the big guns,need all lines contributing and every player has to play physical.Foegele has really upped his game this year,but the last half of the year he has really become consistent and is playing with a sense of purpose 👊🏽Cmon Oilers expectations are high🫡
LA is one of the few teams that has the defensive horses to contain McDavid, and Draisaitl, LA has 2 of the best D-pairs in the entire league (Doughty-Anderson & Roy-Gavrikov) both pairs are capable of 25+ min a night, both can shut down any line at any given time, and both are play drivers in fact all 3 LA D- pairs are amongst the best in the league driving play, LA's top 4 is vastly underrated in this series, just for some context over their last 10 games against EDM Gavrikov is a +2 and Roy is a +8
Tbh. I think many teams have solved this system. Not saying they are not good, just that they may need to shake things up in order to deliver a shock factor. Oilers in 5.
Only mistake coaching staff did was starting Skinner in last game history shows that Skinner isn't a good come back goaltender after a loss don't know what they were thinking but Picard should have started with all best players sitting it was a bad move hopefully Skinner can let it go but I think oilers should have tried to win that game they didn't but they put best starter in goal and he gets a free get all from all Colorado s best players bad move but Jets will beat Colarado with the 7 to 0 best they are going in good and I think have best goaltender in the NHL an experienced playoff veteran he is unbelievable the Jets have the best goaltender and rest of team is feeding off it and will even if Halbt plays not great he is still better then most and playoffs are won by the team who is playing with a hit goaltender
We're gonna see if this team has really grown through the adversity they've faced in prior playoffs, or, if they're just gonna be another Toronto Maple Leafs, and just crap the bed................... again. LA, with all due respect to them, should be a fairly comfortable cruise for this team. I would say 6 games max, maybe 5. If LA manages to give this team trouble, well, other teams are gonna take notice, and the unraveling will begin. The first round is going to determine much about whether or not this team has genuinely learned from prior playoffs, or not.
Just like last year a lot will rest on Skinner, he was not good enough last year. The officials, to what extent do they allow the Kings to clutch and grab and interfere. The defence, at times this year very solid, at times this year very porous...which version shows up!
Paul Coffee has made a big difference with the defense oilers are playing like coffee did he was excellent at defense but also a goal scorer and that's the biggest change this year the defense are playing great and scoring great hire oilers are a different beast this year and if you don't see it you don't know hockey
Will guys like Bouchard take the hit along the wall to move the puck? If they show that combo of grit and skill they can get to the finals. Heck of a story after their start.
Kane will play power play and bounce around top 2 lines they already know he plays good when up with better lines and coach uses kane on power play and when they pull goaltender
Sir, though I would compliment you on your pugilism.You're hockey career and you're intelligent insights as a sports broadcaster I can't agree on your taste in music sorry
Oiler fans are intolerable as it is. They are as arrogant and gut-wrenching as Leaf fans. I can't imagine how disgusting Oiler attitude will be if they win the cup. I don't really care who wins the cup....only 3 teams I don't want to see win...Oilers, Leafs and Golden Knights,
We miss you here in Edmonton Luke. Great to see you doing well.
Yooooo Luke is back! Let’s fucking go man ligit love everything you do from this to sportnet to oilers nation
I think Evander Kane needs to explode as well. Smart, sustainable physicality and hustle.
Indeed. Both him and Perry need to do what they do. We don't have Bjug or Kostin this year so we're lacking that extra grit.
I just read that he's injured. Not sure if we will see him in Game 1. If he does dress, he needs to be tougher.
But Luke the oilers haven’t had a playoff defensive strategy in how many years and still don’t,the LA kings will shut you down and play playoff hockey like they can.In a 7 game series you cannot hide your defensive problems ,the oilers defence probably the second worse to last in current teams playing in the playoffs.Nurse and the big frenchmen Desarnais will be exposed by LA.Go LA Kings in five games
Great run-down!
I’ve followed oilersnation for a while. Daily face off. All the shows.. from the second I started watching this I knew this was the truth. Love this concept and podcast over all. Great work. Side note let’s go oilers. Keep up the good work. This, much like the podcast/ media hubs I already talked about is much needed.
Hey Luke Kings fan here loved your video and the breakdown of the matchup also and specially the guest interview with Futa!
Can’t only be the big guns,need all lines contributing and every player has to play physical.Foegele has really upped his game this year,but the last half of the year he has really become consistent and is playing with a sense of purpose 👊🏽Cmon Oilers expectations are high🫡
Kings 2 cups Olier 0 since Gretzky
@@robertortega3651 The Oilers won in 90 without Gretzky(he was in LA).
Great pod Lukey! I really appreciated Mike’s hockey iq and honesty! Oilers in 6
LA is one of the few teams that has the defensive horses to contain McDavid, and Draisaitl, LA has 2 of the best D-pairs in the entire league (Doughty-Anderson & Roy-Gavrikov) both pairs are capable of 25+ min a night, both can shut down any line at any given time, and both are play drivers in fact all 3 LA D- pairs are amongst the best in the league driving play, LA's top 4 is vastly underrated in this series, just for some context over their last 10 games against EDM Gavrikov is a +2 and Roy is a +8
Tbh. I think many teams have solved this system. Not saying they are not good, just that they may need to shake things up in order to deliver a shock factor. Oilers in 5.
what's good LUKE! IM PUT A BIG BAG ON THE OILERS to WIN OUTRIGHT !! LETS GO MCDAVID AND THE BOYS !
What beaut! Gazdic staying true to the Oil 🚨
Is Knoblauch’s coaching random? Why did they throw Skins to the wolves?
Go Kings Go
Nuge is my X factor. I want to see Nuge bring it
kings in 6 refs and bettman will make that happen
Kings in a shocking 4.
Vegas tanked so they wouldn’t have to face the Oilers 😂
Love seeing Gazdick!! The oilers tore LA up yesterday!
Bros are just ignoring fiala and kempe. If the kings win its bc fiala, Juice, and pld step up big following that leadership for the kings
Engagement !!
love the Sutter lore, Futa is a giant amongst men!!!!
Only mistake coaching staff did was starting Skinner in last game history shows that Skinner isn't a good come back goaltender after a loss don't know what they were thinking but Picard should have started with all best players sitting it was a bad move hopefully Skinner can let it go but I think oilers should have tried to win that game they didn't but they put best starter in goal and he gets a free get all from all Colorado s best players bad move but Jets will beat Colarado with the 7 to 0 best they are going in good and I think have best goaltender in the NHL an experienced playoff veteran he is unbelievable the Jets have the best goaltender and rest of team is feeding off it and will even if Halbt plays not great he is still better then most and playoffs are won by the team who is playing with a hit goaltender
It was a pressure test and Skinner failed to seal properly.
Akil Thomas has only 7 games under his belt. Doubt he cracks the lineup
We're gonna see if this team has really grown through the adversity they've faced in prior playoffs, or, if they're just gonna be another Toronto Maple Leafs, and just crap the bed................... again.
LA, with all due respect to them, should be a fairly comfortable cruise for this team. I would say 6 games max, maybe 5. If LA manages to give this team trouble, well, other teams are gonna take notice, and the unraveling will begin.
The first round is going to determine much about whether or not this team has genuinely learned from prior playoffs, or not.
Oilers in 6 la and Vegas barely made playoffs cause of to many let downs Paul coffee has defense playing like him great scoring and defense
Just like last year a lot will rest on Skinner, he was not good enough last year. The officials, to what extent do they allow the Kings to clutch and grab and interfere. The defence, at times this year very solid, at times this year very porous...which version shows up!
Paul Coffee has made a big difference with the defense oilers are playing like coffee did he was excellent at defense but also a goal scorer and that's the biggest change this year the defense are playing great and scoring great hire oilers are a different beast this year and if you don't see it you don't know hockey
Will guys like Bouchard take the hit along the wall to move the puck? If they show that combo of grit and skill they can get to the finals. Heck of a story after their start.
If Skinner shows up they'll be ok,if not, gone first round.
If Skinner doesnt show up hes gone for sure.
LA in 7
Pickard or Rittich? When did he come an Oiler? Lol
Flatten Hyman in the blue paint inside he goalie, How's his goal scoring now,????
Can't find a hotter team? How were those last 5 games?
A huge chunk of the team was resting getting ready for the playoffs those games have no correlation with how good this team is
Kane should play 4th line left and Janmark should play 4th line center. If Kane improves he might move up.
Kane will play power play and bounce around top 2 lines they already know he plays good when up with better lines and coach uses kane on power play and when they pull goaltender
Futes will always be missed in LA.
GKG
The kings have won 2 cups. The Oliers haven’t won without Gretzky.
1990
1990 with Messier leading the way
1990, get the facts before you spout off
Edmonton and the refs vs the kings
@@robertortega3651 A losers excuse!!
Maybe the 1-3-1 was boring for you because you weren't a very good player...
147 games in the NHL how about you Wes
Sir, though I would compliment you on your pugilism.You're hockey career and you're intelligent insights as a sports broadcaster I can't agree on your taste in music sorry
Takes out the white board for 5 seconds to get the thumbnail. What a joke bud, my u11 nephew could have drawn that.
Oiler fans are intolerable as it is. They are as arrogant and gut-wrenching as Leaf fans. I can't imagine how disgusting Oiler attitude will be if they win the cup. I don't really care who wins the cup....only 3 teams I don't want to see win...Oilers, Leafs and Golden Knights,
Waaaaaaaah
Welcome to the 21st century, social media era. If you follow every team. There are a holes in every base.
The few who comment in forums like this can be. The rest of us are just normal people. Good luck with your team!