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2021-2022 NHL Playoffs Discussion Thread #4 - And Then There Were Eight

May 31, 2022 at 9:32 p.m.
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Oilers in 5
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May 31, 2022 at 9:32 p.m.
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This is ridiculous.
May 31, 2022 at 9:32 p.m.
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I would rather Mike Smith take the break way than Kassian
May 31, 2022 at 9:36 p.m.
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May be time to bring in Ryan Murray. JJ hasnt been good and especially in EDM when they have last change it could be a disaster


Murray, MacDermid, MacDonald whoever just split that pairing

As it gives me flashbacks of Rielly-Liligren where it looks good but seems to always be on the ice for a goal against
May 31, 2022 at 9:36 p.m.
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What happened to Kuemper?
May 31, 2022 at 9:37 p.m.
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I knew I shouldn’t have bet on the first game if the series..
May 31, 2022 at 9:37 p.m.
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LIVIN ON A PRAYER
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u know is playing injured right now right? he has a pretty serious core muscle injury


If he's so injured that he can't play his position properly. He shouldn't be playing...
May 31, 2022 at 9:39 p.m.
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This would be a great but it’s not the rule (it’s a better idea for sure then this grey zone).

Because this rule book is 99.9% a grey zone

I mean, it’s really not that grey. He didn’t touch the puck until everyone was onside. Therefore everything is fine. There’s nothing subjective about this call, it just requires digging a little deeper into the rulebook than we usually have to, but that’s why the refs are paid.
May 31, 2022 at 9:39 p.m.
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Anyone notice the ninja switch in the Avs net

Why is Francoz in over Kuemper
May 31, 2022 at 9:44 p.m.
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wow Foegele is blatantly tripped and the refs are just like "yeah so?"
May 31, 2022 at 9:45 p.m.
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I knew I shouldn’t have bet on the first game if the series..

I only bet on both teams to score at least 3 (easy money) and smashed the over even though it was set at 7.0 (again, super free). Now I’m chilling lol
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May 31, 2022 at 9:46 p.m.
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It is funny to see all of you make fun of Smith, are we just gonna forget how well he bounced back after the last 2 game 1's
May 31, 2022 at 9:47 p.m.
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Quoting: yikes
I mean we can agree to disagree (also is Twitter really the best place to use as consensus lol, just saying not judging you).

But Makar literally does push the puck which therefore is touching the puck. And he re touches the puck again in the zone. The difference in ideology is that Makar never loses control whereas you’re saying he doesn’t touch the puck (yet he does) so I guess yours is that he isn’t in control??(once before and once after the line)

I’m just saying per the rules; they ruled Makar never had control until in the zone which is what Elliotte said after speaking to the situation room which is why the call wasn’t over Turned by the refs.

Which imo is a joke if that’s not considered a player in control. If it was a dump in sure. But that’s centimetres away from his stick (down to millimetres). Just think that’s a poor analysis if that’s how it’s seen. The goal isn’t what matters more so it’s the penalty for the Oilers.

Edit: btw I think this is a fine discussion no issues


We can agree to disagree but to clarify Makar pushed the puck forward before he crossed the blue line - he didnt touch it in the offensive zone until Nichushkin already tagged up. My view is that "control" (which doesnt even have a clear definition in this case anyway) is irrelevant since its just a delayed offside which would only be blown dead if Makar touched the puck in the offensive zone while Nichushkin was still offside
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May 31, 2022 at 9:49 p.m.
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Quoting: oilersguy
It is funny to see all of you make fun of Smith, are we just gonna forget how well he bounced back after the last 2 game 1's


The man's objectively allergic to game 1 starts of course we're gonna poke fun at him. He makes millions of dollars to be a sometimes good NHL goaltender. He can take it.
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May 31, 2022 at 9:50 p.m.
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I mean, it’s really not that grey. He didn’t touch the puck until everyone was onside. Therefore everything is fine. There’s nothing subjective about this call, it just requires digging a little deeper into the rulebook than we usually have to, but that’s why the refs are paid.


The refs had the subjective ruling they could have called it a good goal btw - the refs have final say on a offside call (and if you don’t believe me, Friedman said it)

There is greyzone in the rule book.. it was literally said on live tv by paid professionals lol
May 31, 2022 at 9:53 p.m.
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Where the hell was Keith going on that play???
May 31, 2022 at 9:53 p.m.
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Quoting: Alfie11
I only bet on both teams to score at least 3 (easy money) and smashed the over even though it was set at 7.0 (again, super free). Now I’m chilling lol


The smarter bet but I believed Smith HAD TO HAVE A BETTER GAME 1.. lol
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May 31, 2022 at 9:54 p.m.
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Where the hell was Keith going on that play???


To collect his pension?
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May 31, 2022 at 9:54 p.m.
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Would not be surprised if this game went to overtime after the third period ends 9-9
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May 31, 2022 at 9:55 p.m.
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So does defence exist in the Western Conference?
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May 31, 2022 at 9:55 p.m.
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So does defence exist in the Western Conference?


No lmao. Vasi and Hedman, Cernak, McDonagh are going to eat the west for breakfast - truly unfortunate for both teams (Avs/Oils) great runs.

Neither team matters and I feel bad for McDavid/ Leon (or Mac) as they are the only reason I’m cheering for the Oilers
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May 31, 2022 at 9:59 p.m.
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No and Vasi and Hedman, Cernak, McDonagh are going to eat the west for breakfast - truly unfortunate for both teams (Avs/Oils) great runs.

Neither team matters and I feel bad for McDavid/ Leon as they are the only reason I’m cheering for the Oilers


In a single game maybe but I don't think there's a defense that can contend in a punch out with either the Avalanche or Oilers over an entire 7 game series.

They'll be made to look human, just like every other team that's played these two teams. It'll come down to their ability to keep Tampa out of their own net.
May 31, 2022 at 9:59 p.m.
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EDMs PP is scary
May 31, 2022 at 9:59 p.m.
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Hot damn, it’s 7-4 and the 2nd isn’t even done yet
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May 31, 2022 at 10:00 p.m.
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DANG - I bet big on the the under!
Sigh!
Settin' the alarm for workin' for the "man" again tomorrow...
Sigh!
rock on
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