Sean Maloughney: Is Goal Scoring Going To Be An Issue For Edmonton? A quick look at where Edmonton's scoring deficiencies came from.

I think your C's will score some

Didn't realise your PP% was 14% last season? What happened there?

PP can only improve, which will help.. But once again everything revolves around McDavid. Hopes are slim that someone else can step up ( Yamamoto - Puljujarvi ) ?

You didnt know that? Yet you had no problem trolling the poop out us ? Not surprised.

I'm glad this post just didn't turn into another Chiarelli traded Hall, wha wha cryfest.

The Oilers issues have little to do with losing one dimensional wingers or scoring in general. They have to do with goaltending, defense, coaching/special teams. Going to say injuries even had more influence on last season than the supposed "no depth in the top 6" BS.

In actuality the offense has generally improved despite losing players like Hall and Eberle.

A healthy team with improved goaltending and special teams, plus moderate growth from our young players and prospects, is a team that will be in the mix forsure. Especially in the weak pacific division.

We've drafted a lot of fast talented wingers over the years hopefully now we just get one or two to develop into a true top 6 level guy to take us over the top.

Edmonton's pp needs a qb to drive it from the point. As good as guys like Giroux, Simmonds etc.. are on the pp, Philly's powerplay revolves around Shayne Gostisbehere. That being said, it is pretty hard to believe that a pp featuring McDavid couldn't even score 40 total goals.

I'm glad this post just didn't turn into another Chiarelli traded Hall, wha wha cryfest.

The Oilers issues have little to do with losing one dimensional wingers or scoring in general. They have to do with goaltending, defense, coaching/special teams. Going to say injuries even had more influence on last season than the supposed "no depth in the top 6" BS.

In actuality the offense has generally improved despite losing players like Hall and Eberle.

A healthy team with improved goaltending and special teams, plus moderate growth from our young players and prospects, is a team that will be in the mix forsure. Especially in the weak pacific division.

We've drafted a lot of fast talented wingers over the years hopefully now we just get one or two to develop into a true top 6 level guy to take us over the top.
- Aerchon

A lot as in?

Any team that can put McD & RNH & Drai on the PP needs / must be better than 15%. That’s not the oil issue though. A home PK of what 70% or so is.
As for Ducks not making playoffs... you need a new pair of glasses. A healthy Lindholm / Eaves + the kids & no Juice or Beauchemin = easily another 105 pts

A lot as in?
- K-man25

U can’t make up that dudes special brand of stupid

U can’t make up that dudes special brand of stupid
- HB77

I'm glad this post just didn't turn into another Chiarelli traded Hall, wha wha cryfest.

The Oilers issues have little to do with losing one dimensional wingers or scoring in general. They have to do with goaltending, defense, coaching/special teams. Going to say injuries even had more influence on last season than the supposed "no depth in the top 6" BS.

In actuality the offense has generally improved despite losing players like Hall and Eberle.

A healthy team with improved goaltending and special teams, plus moderate growth from our young players and prospects, is a team that will be in the mix forsure. Especially in the weak pacific division.

We've drafted a lot of fast talented wingers over the years hopefully now we just get one or two to develop into a true top 6 level guy to take us over the top.
- Aerchon

This is the hottest take I’ve seen in a while, thanks.

I'm glad this post just didn't turn into another Chiarelli traded Hall, wha wha cryfest.

The Oilers issues have little to do with losing one dimensional wingers or scoring in general. They have to do with goaltending, defense, coaching/special teams. Going to say injuries even had more influence on last season than the supposed "no depth in the top 6" BS.

In actuality the offense has generally improved despite losing players like Hall and Eberle.

A healthy team with improved goaltending and special teams, plus moderate growth from our young players and prospects, is a team that will be in the mix forsure. Especially in the weak pacific division.

We've drafted a lot of fast talented wingers over the years hopefully now we just get one or two to develop into a true top 6 level guy to take us over the top.
- Aerchon

I would say both Hall and Eberle fit that description.

I would say both Hall and Eberle fit that description.

- DuranDuran

No man, those guys are one dimensional, keep up.

This is the hottest take I’ve seen in a while, thanks.
- smellmyfinger

There’s a dude out there that wrote that and then afterwards was like “yeah, nice one. I totally know what I’m talking about and really hit that post outta the park “

The vast majority of people need to be culled

This is the hottest take I’ve seen in a while, thanks.
- smellmyfinger

No man, those guys are one dimensional, keep up.
- smellmyfinger

And don’t forget “our offence is better without them”

I would say both Hall and Eberle fit that description.

- DuranDuran

Gap tooth and horse face have no place on a team with our unparalleled depth on the wings.

And don’t forget “our offence is better without them”
- HB77

What’s up with Puljujarvi? Looked like he had all the tools to play in the top 6 when he was drafted.

Gap tooth and horse face have no place on a team with our unparalleled depth on the wings.
- Reveen.

Also those guys really hurt the good looks of the team. Larsson and Klefbom shouldn’t have to deal with looking at those guys in the locker room.

What’s up with Puljujarvi? Looked like he had all the tools to play in the top 6 when he was drafted.
- smellmyfinger

He'll be fine... some players take a year or two to break out.

He'll be fine... some players take a year or two to break out.
- Reveen.

I’m worried, but I like your confidence.

Certainly got the tools.

I’m worried, but I like your confidence.

Certainly got the tools.
- HB77

Look at Filip Forsberg... broke out in year 3 and was very much Puljujarvi like his first two years. They need to play him with skill and give him and extended look not just one or two games.

Look at Filip Forsberg... broke out in year 3 and was very much Puljujarvi like his first two years. They need to play him with skill and give him and extended look not just one or two games.
- Reveen.

Dude, if he turns into forsberg, I’ll happily give you handskys on the reg for calling it 👍

Dude, if he turns into forsberg, I’ll happily give you handskys on the reg for calling it 👍
- HB77

I don't think he'll be Forsberg but I think he could be a 20/20 or 20/30 type guy. Ideally it would be nice if him and Draisaitl clicked and became a duo like Nuge and McDavid.