There was never a “lack of respect”. He was the defensive side of pairings with Shea Weber, Roman Josi, Seth Jones, PK Subban, and Ryan Suter. They scored a lot while he held down the fort. They got the interviews, he got the fan respect. The last two years, he’s been carrying a bad partner.
Ekholm was +6 this game. He was on the ice for EVERY GOAL THE OILERS GOT. It's nuts. Did you know the Oilers have outscored their opponents 20 to 3 in the last 5 games? Think about that. Connor gets 1 more goal he ties Ovi for most in the post cap era. Two more he passes him for another record. Pasta in Boston is only 3 away from 60 so it's not like Connor can coast totally. I don't know if Pasta can get 60 but you know the Bruins will be pushing for it. Great vid as always. Take care all.
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Tyler nailed it.
There was never a “lack of respect”. He was the defensive side of pairings with Shea Weber, Roman Josi, Seth Jones, PK Subban, and Ryan Suter. They scored a lot while he held down the fort. They got the interviews, he got the fan respect. The last two years, he’s been carrying a bad partner.
Zach, stop swishing your Diet Coke unless you want to buy your dentist a Porsche.
great perspective!
Ekholm was +6 this game. He was on the ice for EVERY GOAL THE OILERS GOT. It's nuts. Did you know the Oilers have outscored their opponents 20 to 3 in the last 5 games? Think about that. Connor gets 1 more goal he ties Ovi for most in the post cap era. Two more he passes him for another record. Pasta in Boston is only 3 away from 60 so it's not like Connor can coast totally. I don't know if Pasta can get 60 but you know the Bruins will be pushing for it. Great vid as always. Take care all.
Ekholm is an absolute beast on both side of the puck. The entire team plays 2 inches taller with him in the lineup.