We kicked off the Friday episode of ONR with a delicious debate over what has caused the Oilers’ inconsistencies through the first 14 games of the year. Whether it’s a lack of killer instinct, the inability to put in a full 60 minutes, or a lack of physicality, it’s incredibly frustrating that a team this talented struggles to live up to the level everyone expects of them. Regardless of what frustrates you, there are plenty of issues happening with the Oilers right now that are completely fixable.
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19 Comments
Bouchard is the worst defender in the league. Dude is a forward playing the wrong position.
Tough to watch there body language these days. I love the Oilers and always will .. BUT .. this has been hard to watch this year. I don't know ??? It's like yeah the October and November after another cup run blues ??? I don't know what to think. They sure don't look like a team out there right now. Hope they figure this out before it's to late.
No young players driving the game
The defense has been bad but the lack of joy or intensity with the team. They seem almost seem disinterested.
i know they wont make playoffs this year; its way too late; these early games in season matter; playoffs Start" at beginning of the year. this is olympic season… and Oilers will end up dead bottom pacific… you watch…… sloppy skinner, bad defence (Nurse, stupid; bouchard dumber than hell; ekholm lazy etc.. ) new forwards are small and weak , no experience; … all players are gone.. Bowman is not being aggressive ; its too late….. for every game Oil win…. 4 losses… backwards…. its BAD
Still early, perhaps they are having difficulties adjusting to the new D coach Mark Stuarts style… the D are not communicating well, and are gaffing on the basic fundementals of the game. That's coaching. But again, it's early and some key injuries will be returning soon. Far too early to turn into Leaf fans and trading the franchise away…
No Pride ! – Time 2 Ride ! – The Pine ! Skinner lookin at You ( lol
The Panthers destroyed the Oilers mentally. McDavid looks like he's on the verge of tears every time he touches the ice. It's clear he doesn't want to be there but for some unknown reason (his wife?) has decided to stick around. Drai just looks slow and old. The entire team doesn't want to be humiliated again for a third year in a row. They might get in as a wild card but more likely miss the playoffs.
Man what have you been watching for years. Inconsistency is why they have not won a cup
No enforcers, no fights …
I loved when it was Pod, Philp and Kappy on the 4th line. We need Human back baaaaad
The biggest disappointment is that they have the same D Corps that dominated most of the playoffs last season and it's been terrible this year.
What’s the difference between Bouchard and a traffic cone ?
A : The traffic cone doesn’t cost $ 10 million dollars.
Disappointed Bowman still hasn’t gotten a legit starting goalie
Waiting every game for Bouchard to gift the opposition goals.
Den Topspielern fehlt einfach die Motivation, denke gegen Teams wie Vegas und Colorado, werden sie ihr können zeigen. Frederic sollte schnellstens getauscht werden, der schlechteste Deal der letzten Jahre. Schickt ihn nach Buffalo und und holt McLeod zurück.
You cannot play 5 on 5 hockey without body contact…Bouchard. Knoblauch has to use the young guns more. Especially shootouts.
I am beyond frustrated that they keep dumping amazing players and bringing in guys who don’t hold their end. Now we have two defencemen paid WAY above their pay grade and Knaubloc isn’t holding anyone accountable. It’s despicable! What the hell is Bowman doing!
Biggest issue is that McDavid has no fight. He is checked out and I don’t know how to fix that.
Post playoff failure! There is no reason to believe anything will change because there still dealing with the same problem the last 2 years! Ask yourself- Where did they improve 🤔