NHL Playoffs 2006: Round II

[Lord Zardoz]

Well, it was a great game to watch, but for me, the end result is like a great roller coaster ride ending with a sudden and unannounced punch.

CBC post game is saying that Roloson is out for the series. I hope to hell that Conklin or whoever else tey put in net for the rest of the series can step up. I dont envy the person who gets that job, since there will be a huge amount of scrutiny on whoever gets put in the net for the rest of it.

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[Agamon]

Oh wow. I don't even know what to say. Being a Flames fan, I should be laughing, but it's not that funny. Now I'm going to hear nothing but how the Oilers got screwed out of a cup because of an injury...

My bro was amused, though. Rolo gets hurt and he says, "Cough-it-up Conklin's coming in? This should be interesting!" And so it was.

 

[Knightfall]

Well, it was a great game to watch, but for me, the end result is like a great roller coaster ride ending with a sudden and unannounced punch.

I hate Ty Conklin.

CBC post game is saying that Roloson is out for the series. I hope to hell that Conklin or whoever else tey put in net for the rest of the series can step up. I dont envy the person who gets that job, since there will be a huge amount of scrutiny on whoever gets put in the net for the rest of it.

NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Damn. Well, I think they'll go with Jussi Markkanen, as he has way more experience than Ty Conklin. Markkanen has a 3.13 GA Avg and .880 SV % in 37 games played this year. Conklin has a 2.80 GA Avg and .800 SV %, but the fan's hate his butt because he gives the puck up so much.

And the story is that it's Roloson's knee. He's out for the series for sure. There is a quote by MacT, himself. The boys in blue just went from "in tough" to complete "underdogs". If they manage to bounce back and win the Cup it will be the event of the decade here in Edmonton, cuz our backups aren't good enough to play at this level.

Hmm, maybe the coaches should put in Jeff Deslauriers. He might be a rookie, but I'd prefer him to Conklin. Seriously though, I think they'll go with Markkanen for Game 2.

I will not give up on my team!!!

I will not give up on my team!!!

I will not give up on my team!!!

Go Oilers Go!

Knightfall1972

 

[Nightfall]

Bet you wish you had Nikkimaayi in net instead of Conlin eh?

Eh well still give the Oilers the shot. God knows I can't have the canes winning. I just keep waiting for ole Stonehands to return.

 

[Knightfall]

My bro was amused, though. Rolo gets hurt and he says, "Cough-it-up Conklin's coming in? This should be interesting!" And so it was.

And you know? I knew it was going to happen. He's done it all season. They had better sit him out of Game 2 and play Markkanen (Deslauriers can be the backup). I'll take Jussi's experience over the HELL that is Ty Conklin, anyday.

Hmm, Pete Peeters is out goaltending coach. Maybe he should come out of retirement.

Cheers!

KF72

 

[Knightfall]

Bet you wish you had Nikkimaayi in net instead of Conlin eh?

Eh well still give the Oilers the shot. God knows I can't have the canes winning. I just keep waiting for ole Stonehands to return.

No, I wish the Oilers still had Mike Morrison! He might not have been better than Jussi or Conks (stat-wise), but the fans loved him for his gutsy effort every night. He came to play and left it all on the ice.

I miss Mo.

Interestingly enough, the Oilers now have a contract with Devan Dubnyk. I'm not saying they should play him, but it's an option if things go from bad to worse.

Cheers!

KF72

 

[Nightfall]

All I have to say is Go Oilers! Stonehands returns!

 

[Knightfall]

Here's the Roloson injury story...

http://www.nhl.com/news/2006/06/274264.html

Ack.

 

[Arnwyn]

Well, the Oilers are done.

'Canes in 6. You heard it here first.

 

[devilbat]

Although I am rooring for the 'Canes, I feel terrible for Roloson. He's the reason, bar none, the Oilers are in the finals. The possibility of the Oilers winning agains sickened me, but Roloson was the silver lining. I've been a fan of his since his first year in Minnesota.

I agree with those who think the Oilers are done. Neither Conklin, nor Markkanen will be able to stop the Corolina offense. If Morrison was still with Edmonton, I wouldn't rule them out as quickly. Dubnyk's not ready for the show just yet. Then again, who would have thought that Cam Ward was ready?