Soups on Hockey

I don't like teams who just want to flip the switch any time they play. Yes, I don't put much stock into games against teams near the bottom of the standings, but I also don't put much stock into wins where you don't play well. And it feels like the Oilers haven't played well for the majority of the season. Why I'm souring on this teams chances to win it all is pretty much all this podcast is about.

On paper, it's a 3-2 OT loss where they likely weren't winning in a shootout in my mind because Georgiev is the better 1 on 1 goaltender (although I honestly have no idea if the numbers agree with that, based solely off the eye test). In reality, the Avs were in full control of that game and it had no business going to OT. The Oilers have had two seasons now to equip the roster to play the Avs in the playoffs after being wrecked by them in the 2022 Western Conference final. Tonight proved that Ken Holland has done nothing to improve that standing, and if these two teams end up meeting again in that scenario, it doesn't appear that the result will be any different.

I keep losing, these are horrendous, and yet for some dumb reason I have a whopping 9 PICKS for you this week! You know what they say, when you're awful at something, do more of it...

Today's show is all about power rankings! With the dust now settled post trade deadline, I got not only my top 20 (because that's essentially all that's left for teams who have a shot at the Cup) power rankings, but also my rebuild rankings, AND my Macklin Celebrini power rankings! It's a...dare I say it...POWERFUL show...I know I'm a loser :(

Oilers win, REACT TO ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh wait...this isn't a call in show.

1-4 last week...the best bets are the worst bets yet again. Hey, 2 of the last 3 weeks have been winning weeks! Unfortunately, under .500 combined in the last 3 weeks. The misery just won't stop. Come listen to me bitch about it!

Only "special" because you're lucky I'm giving you all the time of day to record anything....no I'm not actually that egotistical, I appreciate you listening.

Not a whole lot about the game in this one, mostly trade deadline and Ken Holland talk. I do not like the job that Ken Holland has done, hear why in this podcast!

What a great game! Wouldn't suck to see that again in early June! The Oilers come from behind late to beat the Bruins in OT in one of the most even games you'll see, and fitting given that they end up going 1-0-1 against each other this season. Thoughts on the game, lots on the trade deadline, and for you none Oilers fans I get into a couple non Oilers topics later on in the show. Lindy Ruff firing, Elias Pettersson extension, and the Chris Tanev trade.