Series Thread: Stanley Cup Final - Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers

[naslundfan19]

Cats in 6.

 

[msgkings322]

I don't follow hockey at all but it's still fun watching playoff games...I am rooting for Edmonton because it's been too long since Canada had the Cup and also they are the underdogs, and Florida just won.

My total novice impression is hockey playoffs are really random, the best regular season teams win only slightly more than lesser ones, is that true?

 

[thedddd]

Panthers in 7

 

[esls79]

Oilers in 6
Perry for Conn Smythe

 

[BF4L]

Cats 7

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

I wish I could predict Oilers in 7

Panthers in 6

 

[thedddd]

I don't follow hockey at all but it's still fun watching playoff games...I am rooting for Edmonton because it's been too long since Canada had the Cup and also they are the underdogs, and Florida just won.

My total novice impression is hockey playoffs are really random, the best regular season teams win only slightly more than lesser ones, is that true?

For the most part if you get in the playoffs you have a chance, unlike some other leagues since every series is 7 games. Granted an 8th only ever won once (LA Kings).

A hot goalie does a lot of good for a team and that trend usually gets them to the finals with a chance to win.

 

[mattola]

Oilers in 5

 

[esls79]

For the most part if you get in the playoffs you have a chance, unlike some other leagues since every series is 7 games. Granted an 8th only ever won once (LA Kings).

A hot goalie does a lot of good for a team and that trend usually gets them to the finals with a chance to win.

Some fan bases say it all depends on whether or not the refs are biased against their team. Especially if a team is from California.

I don’t buy that. Gary decides who lifts the Cup and only Gary.

 

[Judge Fudge]

Oil spewing in 7

 

[Ojb81]

Oilers in 6. This team is too good to lose two straight opportunities for the Cup, even against a team as good as Flawda. They're won't be denied

 

[Judge Fudge]

Oilers in 6. This team is too good to lose two straight opportunities for the Cup, even against a team as good as Flawda. They're won't be denied

What worries me is Skinner.

He's a average goalie with a godsend team around him.

Can he handle the heat

 

[Slimpikins]

Oilers in 7


But I would love the Panthers to take it and watch a portion of the Canadian fan bases complain about taxes all offseason

 

[Comeds]

Oilers sweep

 

[Breed]

Fuck the Panthers. Oilers in 7. The Oilers goalie scares me though n unlike the Kings who had a damn good shot at beating Edmonton. Till their HC lost his mind n challenged that tying goal. The Panthers won't unravel at the first sign of trouble.

 

[BGDave]

Florida is a freaking playoff machine with a very good (usually) goalie.
EDM has two of the best players in the world and more grit than ever. Inconsistent goaltending.
Skinner filling in for Hyman is a wash

I hate the League for this Final series. Again.

Barring a significant injury,

Panthers in 6, so they win at home

 

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

Panthers in 6. If anyone can get in the heads of McDavid, Draisaitl and crew, it’s these guys. And they will.

 

[forty_three]

For the love of all that is holy, Panthers in any amount of games it takes.

My big worry is manipulating refs is such a big part of the Oil's game, and the Panthers will give them tons of opportunities to dive and cry.

 

[sbb122]

Edmonton in seven after going down 2-0 to begin the series.

 

[mattola]

Oilers Remind me of the first year the Kings won the cup. Just dominated every round