The Edmonton Oilers season opener ended in a tough overtime loss to the Canucks. We break down what went wrong and what comes next.
Tyler and Liam are joined by former NHL defenseman Jason Demers to analyze the wild 6-5 defeat. We look at the defensive lapses that allowed Vancouver to build a lead and examine if there is cause for concern regarding this start to the NHL hockey season.
Despite the result, Evan Bouchard put on a historic show, becoming the first defenseman in franchise history to record a multi-goal performance. We discuss whether this signals a legitimate Norris Trophy campaign and what specific adjustments the team needs to make before the next game.
Let us know your biggest takeaway from the Oilers season opener in the comments below. Subscribe for daily analysis of the team all year long.
0:00 Analyzing the Oilers’ Season Opener
2:23 Coaching Impact and Preseason Realities
4:21 A Look at the Custom Studio Gear
6:28 Bouchard’s Offensive Masterclass
13:41 Expectations for the Sharks This Season
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They have bottom 20% goalies and get bottom 20% goaltending results. They outshot, outchanced, out everything. But the goalies suck balls.
STILL NEED A GOALIE!! Too many guys hurt!
Jarry doesn't belong in the NHL,they should have kept Ingram.
It wasn't a good game but it was game 1. I think we all need to calm down
Cup year!
Demers is a joy to listen to; very lighthearted personality with zero ego.
Yesterday's guest Gazzola (41) was completely polarizing. He needs to be moved to full-time CFL!! 💩
Am i the only one who thinks Bouchard shouldn’t be a d man. He’s a great player but not a good defender why not try him as winger for a game see what happens.
Unreal how good Bouchard has become. He's an offensive savant.
I have never been a "hater" of Bouchard but, he's made plays in the defensive end that left me speechless; and, not in a good way. I really get annoyed by current and former players saying things like, 'if you criticize Bouchard you don't know anything about hockey. He was plus two, what more do you want.' Then says, I was a hater early on …
Can't just blame the head coach and goalie. Leon and Mcdavid did not play their best performance too.
The oilers should practice without a goalie in net that means blocking shots making the right plays. Even the best goalie need good defensive play in front of them. The coach is not the problem. They have to play with good defensive habits without the goalie involved
put five d out for penalty Kill
Defense doesn't exist
Defense should be a wall. No pride in defense.
Bring in the UofA golden bears defence. Fire the defense.
It's easy to figure it out DEFENCE!!!!!!!!
Remember Coffey and Lowe. Defence
Manny Malhotra’s first game as an nhl coach.
What a headline. It's one game