Bench Bouch. How many games would we have won without him making those mistakes? All of them by my count! Not to mention the overtime losses, it’s like everyone is gassed, and that’s because Knaubloc is expecting WAY TOO MUCH from our starters, that it’s brutally affecting their ability to close the dang game out! Way I see it, there’s 3 major issues, coaching, Bouchard, and Skinner.
Time to start looking for a quality goalie, Skinner isn’t going to get this team into the playoffs when he can’t make the big saves when the game is on the line, and he’s not about to become a better goalie no matter what, and no it’s not the defence it’s Skinner he’s just to slow on point blank shots.
We need a second Power play line that can play longer than 20 to 30 seconds. McD and Drai play on the PP, they play on the Power Play, they play for most of OT. They are playing a lot of 5 on 5. The rest of the team sits and watches. I thought we had depth on this team.
“Good depth” is now playing for the Los Angeles Kings, his name’s Corey Perry, the one you decided not to re-sign. Bright side is we’ve got a top D-man … or do we?
I did like Stauffer giving the nod to Podz and Rozlovic. They've both been great all year. And good on Knoblauch really enjoying mentioning them playing great. Just a nice moment.
PP time should be a reward for good play. If a guy is continually screwing up, rewarding him with 1st unit PP time is sending the wrong message to him and to the rest of the team.
"Hasta la vista, baby!" Kris knoblauch who sounds just as dull as the GM BOWMAN. Image sitting in on a conversation with them.” I’ll be back”. He’s not opening up any lanes . He’s giving up lanes to the opposing team players. McDavid doesn’t score. He’s dogging it to be free in 2028. What a waste of a power play in OT. Can we hire Jon Cooper. Can we get rid of the following : Bouchard, Trent Fredric, Nurse, – the list is growing. They should have worn the 3rd jersey
Well knob you are losing complete trust in this fanbase with not doing anything with Bouchard and his messups, you benched nurse but not Bouchard ??? Why do you insist in not playing Noah you are not doing a good job so far and I have lost trust in you
What does Evan Bouchard and Jack Campbell have in common. Another issue is the mistakes Bouchard is making and he supposed to be a professional, makes me feel good that he's making 10.5.
Leon falls down when hes tired, he doesnt rest himself, he digs to deep, the PKing is to much gravy for him, hes a big Unit like a Challenger that pushes a little wind not a streamlined Vette like Connor. Reduce his PK minutes in case we need him in OT.Sticks have to stay on the ice and feet have to move as habits and the communication has to be loud and clear all game long not just the first 20 minutes. When you call it out you take ownership and thats a greater part of leadership and a lesser part of Gamesmanship. Keep on fleshing things out all is well. Maybe its time to start with your #2 PP to change it up a little considering the extra PK minutes being picked up by the 2-Kings..
So Kris, can you please explain why last year you benched Draisaitl and this year Nurse, yet you never bench Bouchard, when he is playing the worst stretch as a highly paid Oiler, that we have ever seen?
Imagine if Sather was coaching Bouchard. Sather would rip Coffee in the press let alone the dressing room. Oiler best players still play for themselves not this team. It is funny when Draisatl even starts to back check and then Oiler media say he has developed as a two way player. What because he does this once every 10 games. Knoblauch lets the players run this team. He only takes ice time away from young guys who make mistakes. Bouchard, Draisatl and McDavid run this team. Knoblauch is useless.
Bouchard is struggling and the fans are ripping him apart. Skinner is also part of the problem. Skinner never made a save the entire game that was anything athletic. Butterfly only saves that pucks hit him. Turnovers suck and knowing you have the leagues worst goalie on breakaways in the net is not helping. However you cannot blame turnovers on this game. Rangers had turnovers and Shesterkin made incredible saves with talent and agility. Not falling to his knees with the same move over and over! Oilers have a crap goalie and some of us fans have said it for 3 years now. Skinner is a backup at best!!!
I usually think the media ask dumb repetitive questions, but I'm glad they're at least asking the tough questions about Bouchard's poor performance lately
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Why is Skinner starting?? 3rd goal can't go in. Bench BouCHARD, I'll take any other D man… Dude is only good for the occasional goal… Trash at D…
All talk…says yeah gotta hold everyone accountable etc…but has not benched the guy yet…so exactly how have you held him accountable?
bring baack the old assistant coaches, powerplay has no urgency just coasting around until bouchard shoots into a shinpad
get a new coach? benton players ain’t doing your job
Bench Bouch. How many games would we have won without him making those mistakes? All of them by my count! Not to mention the overtime losses, it’s like everyone is gassed, and that’s because Knaubloc is expecting WAY TOO MUCH from our starters, that it’s brutally affecting their ability to close the dang game out! Way I see it, there’s 3 major issues, coaching, Bouchard, and Skinner.
Chris, are you running the team or is Connor and Draisaitl running the team? i’ve been pathetic like overtime they didn’t even skate.
Time to start looking for a quality goalie, Skinner isn’t going to get this team into the playoffs when he can’t make the big saves when the game is on the line, and he’s not about to become a better goalie no matter what, and no it’s not the defence it’s Skinner he’s just to slow on point blank shots.
How about you go 12-6 and roll with 4 consistent lines
sit Bouchard out…it's unpossible to play this bum
We need a second Power play line that can play longer than 20 to 30 seconds. McD and Drai play on the PP, they play on the Power Play, they play for most of OT. They are playing a lot of 5 on 5. The rest of the team sits and watches. I thought we had depth on this team.
$10.5M/year Evan “Turnover” Bouchard was spotted today in a New York Rangers jersey. More to come.
“Good depth” is now playing for the Los Angeles Kings, his name’s Corey Perry, the one you decided not to re-sign. Bright side is we’ve got a top D-man … or do we?
Between Bouchtard and Skidder this team is going nowhere with those 2 🤡's
I did like Stauffer giving the nod to Podz and Rozlovic. They've both been great all year. And good on Knoblauch really enjoying mentioning them playing great. Just a nice moment.
I'm not sure who making more mistakes, the players or the coaches.
PP time should be a reward for good play. If a guy is continually screwing up, rewarding him with 1st unit PP time is sending the wrong message to him and to the rest of the team.
It’s T-1000. He’s speaking. The bot is speaking. Everyone listen as we dose to sleep. 💤 please bring in Jon Cooper.
"Hasta la vista, baby!" Kris knoblauch who sounds just as dull as the GM BOWMAN. Image sitting in on a conversation with them.” I’ll be back”. He’s not opening up any lanes . He’s giving up lanes to the opposing team players. McDavid doesn’t score. He’s dogging it to be free in 2028. What a waste of a power play in OT. Can we hire Jon Cooper. Can we get rid of the following : Bouchard, Trent Fredric, Nurse, – the list is growing. They should have worn the 3rd jersey
Well knob you are losing complete trust in this fanbase with not doing anything with Bouchard and his messups, you benched nurse but not Bouchard ??? Why do you insist in not playing Noah you are not doing a good job so far and I have lost trust in you
ALWAYS NEXT YEAR !!!!!!!
What does Evan Bouchard and Jack Campbell have in common. Another issue is the mistakes Bouchard is making and he supposed to be a professional, makes me feel good that he's making 10.5.
Damn they really didn’t give him a break with these questions!
The start of the season has been disappointing.
Leon falls down when hes tired, he doesnt rest himself, he digs to deep, the PKing is to much gravy for him, hes a big Unit like a Challenger that pushes a little wind not a streamlined Vette like Connor. Reduce his PK minutes in case we need him in OT.Sticks have to stay on the ice and feet have to move as habits and the communication has to be loud and clear all game long not just the first 20 minutes. When you call it out you take ownership and thats a greater part of leadership and a lesser part of Gamesmanship. Keep on fleshing things out all is well. Maybe its time to start with your #2 PP to change it up a little considering the extra PK minutes being picked up by the 2-Kings..
What is wrong with Bouchard? Like, it’s basic bad play. Basic basic basic.
Hold Bouchard accountable? Are you kidding me? It’s long overdue.
If you look at PDO and Corsi compared to contract AAV, Bouchard has the WORST contract in the NHL by a mile. Even worse than Huberdeau 😂😂😂😂😂😂
you need some emotion and accountability… bench some players. MAKE AN EXAMPLE!!!! FS!
So Kris, can you please explain why last year you benched Draisaitl and this year Nurse, yet you never bench Bouchard, when he is playing the worst stretch as a highly paid Oiler, that we have ever seen?
Let's send Bouchard down to Bakersfield. That will remind him that a brain is required to play hockey.
Nurse,Skinner and Bouchard,these names are why there will be no Stanley Cup in Edmonton any time soon.
Get ready to face panthers again 😊😊😊😊
Turn Over Over 7.5 Under
Bouchard: 1.05 —- 100.05
Imagine if Sather was coaching Bouchard. Sather would rip Coffee in the press let alone the dressing room. Oiler best players still play for themselves not this team. It is funny when Draisatl even starts to back check and then Oiler media say he has developed as a two way player. What because he does this once every 10 games. Knoblauch lets the players run this team. He only takes ice time away from young guys who make mistakes. Bouchard, Draisatl and McDavid run this team. Knoblauch is useless.
Coach is too weak and not imposing hard his own coaching skill. Bouchard must go. He is totally a liability for this team.
Bouchard is struggling and the fans are ripping him apart. Skinner is also part of the problem. Skinner never made a save the entire game that was anything athletic. Butterfly only saves that pucks hit him. Turnovers suck and knowing you have the leagues worst goalie on breakaways in the net is not helping. However you cannot blame turnovers on this game. Rangers had turnovers and Shesterkin made incredible saves with talent and agility. Not falling to his knees with the same move over and over! Oilers have a crap goalie and some of us fans have said it for 3 years now. Skinner is a backup at best!!!
I usually think the media ask dumb repetitive questions, but I'm glad they're at least asking the tough questions about Bouchard's poor performance lately
Oilers won’t win a cup with Bouchard and Skinner.
2:40. So now you really have to hurt the guy and make him 🩸 bleed, way to make the game safer NHL
Trade bouchard
Not everyone accountable it should be on bouchard
He just doesn't accept the fact that bouchard sucks
Yeahh….but ….Evan….did excellent in the playoffs…. MCD & Leon ….are the backbone of the PP. Stop blaming one guy. Its a team effort.