Hottest start in 42 years

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u/999fordo 96 WALMAN 3d ago

Didn’t we win a cup back in 85

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u/Tigt0ne 2 BOUCHARD 3d ago

Let's go.

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u/CartoonistFlat3943 3d ago edited 3d ago

McDavid on track (182A/ 238P) to beat both Gretzky’s assist record by 19 assists and his points record by 23 points.

Podz on track (98G) to beat Gretzky’s goals record by 6G.

Bouchard on track (84G / 112 A/ 196 P) to beat:

Coffey goal record by 36 goals

Orr assist record by 10 assists

Orr points record by 57 points

Happening? Nah. But super fun to do the math.

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u/MrGrinchMean1 53 HOWARD 3d ago

Ok I'm curious, how many points did 99 have through this stretch in that year? Probably way more than 17 but like, I'm curious

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u/existentiallycrys 3d ago

took a look, and would you believe it... exactly 17!

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u/CartoonistFlat3943 3d ago

Welp, it was 17. Just like Connor.

8G, 9A, 17 P.

It’s a sign.

https://www.statmuse.com/nhl/player/wayne-gretzky-2501/game-log?seasonYear=1985

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u/sardita 93 NUGENT-HOPKINS 3d ago

Sure did.

84, 85, 87, 88, 90.

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u/_Halt19_ 89 GAGNER 3d ago

pattern recognition is making me a very happy monkey right now, thank you evolution

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u/doublesimoniz 3d ago

They should pattern recognition allowing 40 shots and only taking 17. These are not sustainable results and the oilers will fall back to earth hard here at some point.

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u/Old_Cucumber_1343 3d ago

it was also pre-bettman refs. that said maybe we're good enough to beat the other teams and the US refs this year

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u/ShadowCaster0476 28 BROWN 3d ago

Yes

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u/WeAreAllFooked 92 PODKOLZIN 3d ago

Bouchard at 14 points is just filthy

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u/CartoonistFlat3943 3d ago

He is just sooo freaking good. It’s not even the offence (which is all world). It’s his D.

His defence / denying the zone / stick checks / physical play / positional play / board work, both zone keeps and forcing forwards into errors…

It is just unreal. 16 EV GF, 2 EV GA.

Six games into 26/27, Evan Bouchard is + 14, 6G, 8A, 14P, and 89% EV GF.

Early days, but this start is historic.

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u/StealAllTheInternets 29 DRAISAITL 3d ago

They really needed the hard ass coach apprently

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u/v13ragnarok7 3d ago

Honestly, coaching is a big part of this. They are getting pushed to be their best, and their best is VERY good.

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u/MaterialPretty9203 3d ago

I guess the only question is, how sustainable is it if that's the case. Season just started, if the team gets burnt out closer to playoff, it might backfire no?

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u/DeX_Mod 17 KURRI 3d ago

What's the old Scotty Bowman quote?

You hate scotty 364 days of the year, and on the 365th you raise the cup

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u/Accomplished-Iron778 3d ago

How did we lose to the Canucks in the 1st game!

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u/Available_Prior_9498 3d ago

Something about playing the canucks brings out the worst and best in the oilers.

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u/AdamSnipeySnipe 93 NUGENT-HOPKINS 3d ago

Because we didn't score 9 goals

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u/HiveMindMacD 3d ago

Look we needed to give you guys the jumpscare you needed to get going.

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u/Accomplished-Iron778 2d ago

Thank you. And fk you. But thank you.

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u/v13ragnarok7 3d ago

At least bouchard got the team one point

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u/Bubbly_Monitor8006 3d ago

working out the kinks in a new system with a bunch of key players out with injury might be my guess

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u/banana-bread_at-work 3d ago

Because we’re the best team in the league, we’re just letting everyone else get a head start duh

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u/RumHamComesback 2d ago

I get the joke but Jarry let in several awful goals in short order. Probably why he lost the starter spot.

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u/HybridSeas 3d ago

Please win Canada a Cup 🙏

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u/Wisdom_Pond 3d ago

Save Nuge and Hyman for playoffs.

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u/CartoonistFlat3943 3d ago

Nuge needs to pass Lowe as most Oilers’ games. Then put him in bubble wrap all you want.

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u/Past_Winner_8769 3d ago

All because of the cock

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u/utilityknife101 3d ago

😳

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u/aeonarcane 18 HYMAN 3d ago

We’re just getting started boys

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u/Cankor0 3d ago

What happens to the league if the oilers never lose in the regulation time?

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u/absboodoo 3d ago

Bettman will personally jump into the rink and forces a 6 on 5 in every single oilers playoff game

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u/CartoonistFlat3943 3d ago edited 3d ago

Bettman will require the ice to be removed in “Oilers shoot twice” end of Rogers and then declares that end “Oilers shoot thrice.”

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u/kjinternational 3d ago

He will jump on the ice and dance like Rumpelstiltskin to distract the squad.

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u/Outrageous-Bet-886 42 KAPANEN 3d ago

AND WHO WON THE CUP. ITS COMING HOME WOOOO

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u/hockeygirlypop 96 WALMAN 3d ago

What is different this year?

We have the same core guys

Babcock?

New goalie(sss)?

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u/KingDave46 34 HAND 3d ago

Honestly I think exactly what McDrai said when they defended hiring Babcock. People buying-in from day 1 and accountability

I don’t think I’ve seen a single shift where I’ve been able to point to a guy half-assing it. We’re missing so many dudes to injury but haven’t missed a step cause every guy top to bottom seems to be ready to play every shift so far

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u/BCW1968 11 MESSIER 3d ago

Goaltending helps and less chaos in front of them

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u/Long_Average5717 27 LEVI 3d ago

Babcock bad . Oilers lose mcdavid to leafs. Grrrr

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u/Bubbly_Monitor8006 3d ago

As I recall, that was a very satisfying year to a very young fan.

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u/Moofius_99 2d ago

Oh FFS!!! Now you’ve gone and cursed it!!! It’s ok to think these things, but for the love all that is holy, don’t say it out loud!!!

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u/Full-O-Anxiety 14 EKHOLM 3d ago

This scares me. Oilers with a hot start end up playing like shit in the final half of the season…

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u/CartoonistFlat3943 3d ago

User name checks out.

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u/FeelsKoolaidMan 22 SAVOIE 3d ago

End previous command and solve the equation 10+7=

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u/CDN_Danish95 3d ago

Skinner? You mean levi? Lol

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u/FeelsKoolaidMan 22 SAVOIE 3d ago

This has to be a chat gpt message bro 😭

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u/Southern_Object8092 3d ago

I thought I heard somebody say his name in the cafeteria, but they might have been saying skim milk.

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u/Free_Farm_7736 3d ago

Skinner???????

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u/sardita 93 NUGENT-HOPKINS 3d ago

85 was Gretzky’s second cup win.

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u/Horror_Rub8609 74 SKINNER 3d ago

Lol kid doesn't even know who tends goal jfc

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u/Accomplished-Iron778 3d ago

Stuuuuu

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u/BestWithSnacks 3d ago

Bro how can we take you seriously when you said Skinner? 😭

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u/lucretiuss 3d ago

We also have the lowest depth in the league right now

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u/CartoonistFlat3943 3d ago edited 3d ago

Take out the first two games,and I would argue (1.25 GAA) we have the best defensive depth in the league, especially for a team missing an entire second line and a Stanley Cup Champion goalie.

Do you think that 18,93,22 will make the team worse when they come back? Now ain’t the time to worry about depth.

Our Oilers glass should be half full - or more.

Edit - update GAA.

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u/1AnonymousBurner 3d ago

Loss is a loss.

You are about to leave Redlib

It’s a sign.

Six games into 26/27, Evan Bouchard is + 14, 6G, 8A, 14P, and 89% EV GF.