Pre-Game Talk: Absolutely Nothing Thread

[Bobieque]

Right now have a Brisket curing in the fridge for Montreal Smoked Meat. Need to rinse, let it dry, smoke to 160 internal, fridge overnight then steam to 205 internal for slicing into sandwiches.

This is a pic of last time we did it.

Bit of a process? Eh...it's really nothing.

 

[McBeastMode]

The last time the Oilers won a series on home ice was Sat, May 14, 2022
A 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

The last time the Oilers won a series on home ice was Tue, May 12, 1992.
A 3-0 win over the Canucks..

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you forgot about Game 7 in 2022...and Game 6 in 2006 vs the Sharks

 

[McDoused]

Can't sleep on the kings. Need to focus and put in a full 60 minutes if we want to send them packing.

 

[bone]

you forgot about Game 7 in 2022...and Game 6 in 2006 vs the Sharks

And Game 6 vs. Detroit in 2006.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

And Game 6 vs. Detroit in 2006.

That Hemsky goal with a minute left....

 

[29Beast97Mode]

Woodcroft hasn't watched the oilers since his firing. I don't blame him for being bitter tbh.

 

[bone]

And Game 6 vs. Detroit in 2006.

Furthermore since that 1992 series referenced. Edmonton's only been in a position to clinch a series at home 5 times and successfully did so 3 of those 5 times.

The first exception was 1997 vs. Dallas up 3-2 they lost Game 6 3-2 before winning Game 7 in Dallas in OT.

The second exception was vs. Anaheim in 2006 where they were up 3-0 with a chance to sweep and they lost 6-3 after Penner scored 2 to help Anaheim get a early 3-0 first period lead. They won Game 5.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

And Game 6 vs. Detroit in 2006.

how I could I forget...I was there lol

 

[bone]

That Hemsky goal with a minute left....

That third period as a whole. Hemsky and Pisani each scoring 2 quick goals snuffing out two separate Detroit leads in the third period. Legendary.

how I could I forget...I was there lol

I'll never forget that third period. Sad ending to Yzerman's career, but quite possibly the most exciting period experienced as an Oiler fan since the 3-0 comeback in 1997.

 

[Dieseloil]

Unless the Jets somehow come back we would get Cuthbert because no matter what we would be the only Canadian team left or playing the only other Canadian team.

Don’t hold your breath, Singh is there for a very specific reason.

 

[K1984]

That third period as a whole. Hemsky and Pisani each scoring 2 quick goals snuffing out two separate Detroit leads in the third period. Legendary.



I'll never forget that third period. Sad ending to Yzerman's career, but quite possibly the most exciting period experienced as an Oiler fan between 1998 and 2016.

Whenever I watch the highlights of that game I can't help but wonder if Pisano's second goal would have been ruled offside on review if that occurred today.

Which is why I hate the offside review - if we went into a Time Machine an retroactively applied it you would probably have a ton of different outcomes. Small offsides have been part of the game forever with nobody caring or noticing.

 

[Ruok]

Woodcroft hasn't watched the oilers since his firing. I don't blame him for being bitter tbh.

As someone who was upset the Oilers let him go, and extremely skeptical of hiring mcdavids junior coach and Coffey from the OBC, have to say I'm glad the change was made. Defensively the Oilers are better team most nights.

 

[bellagiobob]

Awesome marketing by the league, showcasing two of its biggest stars in prime viewing slots. I get that hockey viewership in the US is highly based on teams rather than players, and a Canadian team isn’t exciting for them, unless they happen to be a fan of that team, so the only issue I have is if basically no one is watching the game down there, put it on at a decent time in Canada where a lot more non Oiler fans would watch it if it were on earlier. 9PM puck drop is just insulting, at worst have an 8PM drop.

 

[Heavy Dee]

As someone who was upset the Oilers let him go, and extremely skeptical of hiring mcdavids junior coach and Coffey from the OBC, have to say I'm glad the change was made. Defensively the Oilers are better team most nights.

Jay always has a certain arrogance about him. I don't think he gets another job as soon as some people think.

 

[bone]

As someone who was upset the Oilers let him go, and extremely skeptical of hiring mcdavids junior coach and Coffey from the OBC, have to say I'm glad the change was made. Defensively the Oilers are better team most nights.

That's really the big win. Jay would have got the team going again offensively and they may even be in the exact same spot as they are now (ie 2nd in the Pacific playing first round with home ice) but I'm not so confident the defense would be where they are today.

 

[K1984]

Awesome marketing by the league, showcasing two of its biggest stars in prime viewing slots. I get that hockey viewership in the US is highly based on teams rather than players, and a Canadian team isn’t exciting for them, unless they happen to be a fan of that team, so the only issue I have is if basically no one is watching the game down there, put it on at a decent time in Canada where a lot more non Oiler fans would watch it if it were on earlier. 9PM puck drop is just insulting, at worst have an 8PM drop.

The 8:30 puck drop on the Sunday was the one that was particularly ridiculous. There was absolutely no reason that the Caps/Rangers game at 6 couldn't have been played earlier in the day like those two teams do literally every weekend so that our game could have been at a reasonable hour.

Same goes for Wednesday. Why do we need to announce an 8pm start time now? It's possible that we will be the only game that night, can we just wait?

 

[Ruok]

Jay always has a certain arrogance about him. I don't think he gets another job as soon as some people think.

It's tough in sports because sometimes you almost need that swagger. I liked Jay's media response most of the time but I have never met the man to know who he is. I had heard hearsay he was pretty bitter/rude to people that asked about the Oilers after he was fired but who knows. If he doesn't get a coaching position this next year, you would think there might be something to it, as his record was pretty decent.

 

[Mr Kot]

The last time the Oilers won a series on home ice was Sat, May 14, 2022
A 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings

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Those guys are legends. Rip bandana man

 

[bone]

The 8:30 puck drop on the Sunday was the one that was particularly ridiculous. There was absolutely no reason that the Caps/Rangers game at 6 couldn't have been played earlier in the day like those two teams do literally every weekend so that our game could have been at a reasonable hour.

Same goes for Wednesday. Why do we need to announce an 8pm start time now? It's possible that we will be the only game that night, can we just wait?

Wednesday was confirmed to be at least two games since Saturday. The only question was whether there'd be a third game (FLA/TB) which isn't the case now. Guaranteed if that game had been necessary we still would have been 8:00, the only difference would have been the Stars and Vegas game may have been a 6:30 start instead of 5:30.

 

[timekeep]

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Right now have a Brisket curing in the fridge for Montreal Smoked Meat. Need to rinse, let it dry, smoke to 160 internal, fridge overnight then steam to 205 internal for slicing into sandwiches.

This is a pic of last time we did it.

Bit of a process? Eh...it's really nothing.

I have the Rye bread, mustard (yellow and hot) and some sauerkraut.....

Looks great

 

[29Beast97Mode]

That's really the big win. Jay would have got the team going again offensively and they may even be in the exact same spot as they are now (ie 2nd in the Pacific playing first round with home ice) but I'm not so confident the defense would be where they are today.

I bet we lose game 4 with Jay as coach vs Knoblauch, but the offensive numbers would be similar.

 

[OilersaretheMcBest]

The 8:30 puck drop on the Sunday was the one that was particularly ridiculous. There was absolutely no reason that the Caps/Rangers game at 6 couldn't have been played earlier in the day like those two teams do literally every weekend so that our game could have been at a reasonable hour.

Same goes for Wednesday. Why do we need to announce an 8pm start time now? It's possible that we will be the only game that night, can we just wait?

Don't think there would have been a way for there to be only 1 game Sunday. Vegas/Dallas would have had to play before us either way.

We are playing a team in the pacific time zone so this will likely exist in the next round too unless the predators comeback (Could also be worse, Nashville has to watch these games at 9:20 PM).

 

[TheNumber4]

Awesome marketing by the league, showcasing two of its biggest stars in prime viewing slots. I get that hockey viewership in the US is highly based on teams rather than players, and a Canadian team isn’t exciting for them, unless they happen to be a fan of that team, so the only issue I have is if basically no one is watching the game down there, put it on at a decent time in Canada where a lot more non Oiler fans would watch it if it were on earlier. 9PM puck drop is just insulting, at worst have an 8PM drop.

Just more proof that east coasters (even some at TSN and Sportsnet that pretend to be hockey analysts) don’t actually watch the game. Also proof that NHL’s marketing is a joke. And also proof that the LA hockey market is not passionate. Oh and the 8:30 starts have been a dumb idea.

 

[timekeep]

Awesome marketing by the league, showcasing two of its biggest stars in prime viewing slots. I get that hockey viewership in the US is highly based on teams rather than players, and a Canadian team isn’t exciting for them, unless they happen to be a fan of that team, so the only issue I have is if basically no one is watching the game down there, put it on at a decent time in Canada where a lot more non Oiler fans would watch it if it were on earlier. 9PM puck drop is just insulting, at worst have an 8PM drop.

It wasn't that long ago that we had two games on at the same time on a regular basis. Unless there is an issue with the arena and the other sports or events going on we shouldn't have to these late starts. Not in the first two rounds anyways.