How does every D in EDM end up like that? Broberg left and looked like a top 4 guy instantly. Kesselring was traded to Arizona / Utah and looks like a top 4 RD now. Smth is fishy in EDM.
Finally someone willing to speakup about Bouchard on any broadcast. Sure he's good on the PP but he still messes up some passes during the PP. But his defence is atrocious at the best of times and his lack of hockey IQ has been evident on these two plays. Unless you watch him regularly, these mistakes, giveaways and only making 40% of his passes out of the zone is really going to kill us. Maybe the only saving grace here is that there is NO WAY he can command a salary of over $9M. He's way too slow and afraid to get into the mix along the boards on a dump in. What can't the coaches see that he can't be part of the #1 D core with these mistakes. There has NEVER been any consequences for his brain farts. They should be moving him to 2nd or even 3rd pairing D and just use him on the PP. It's not fair to Ekholm to have his stats being dragged down because of a lazy D man who can't play D. Have a look at his facial expressions after he gives up goal after goal after goal. It's that dumbfounded look like "Oh they scored on us again so just get to the bench and sit and think about it." Watch McDavid dive on that empty net goal by Vegas and he slams his stick into the post..........that's emotion and being pissed off. I think we need McDavid and/or Drais to tear a strip off of him for these stupid mistakes.
Bouchard needs to learn how to play defence, Ekholm isn’t able to make up for Bouchard’s complete incompetence anymore. Pretty sure my grandma could play better defence than him. This game was completely on him.
Some blame should be assigned to the blue line but by no means was that aspect the only one to have hurt the Oilers in that loss to the Golden Knights.
That's why I find it comical that alot of Oilers fans actually thinks Bouchard should of at least been one of the final nominees for the Norris last year. The guy would make a better forward, he doesn't play defence at all.
Pathetic Oilers lost the game in the last minute?? Not the first time with such defenders like Bouchard who is not returning from the attack zone Pathetic Skinner had a goal between his legs ? 🤪🤪 It is normal for him to concede 3-4-5 goals per game. Coach Knob = "ZERO"🤑
Why did Holland give him so much money? Did he have a fantastic year? Wonder if it was a token contract like... let's make him the highest paid black NHL player.
Bouchard is officially the new nurse. Watch his play on both the first and third goal by Vegas. Absolutely brutal
How does every D in EDM end up like that? Broberg left and looked like a top 4 guy instantly.
Kesselring was traded to Arizona / Utah and looks like a top 4 RD now.
Smth is fishy in EDM.
So glad this is happening before he gets payed
Finally someone willing to speakup about Bouchard on any broadcast. Sure he's good on the PP but he still messes up some passes during the PP. But his defence is atrocious at the best of times and his lack of hockey IQ has been evident on these two plays. Unless you watch him regularly, these mistakes, giveaways and only making 40% of his passes out of the zone is really going to kill us. Maybe the only saving grace here is that there is NO WAY he can command a salary of over $9M. He's way too slow and afraid to get into the mix along the boards on a dump in. What can't the coaches see that he can't be part of the #1 D core with these mistakes. There has NEVER been any consequences for his brain farts. They should be moving him to 2nd or even 3rd pairing D and just use him on the PP. It's not fair to Ekholm to have his stats being dragged down because of a lazy D man who can't play D. Have a look at his facial expressions after he gives up goal after goal after goal. It's that dumbfounded look like "Oh they scored on us again so just get to the bench and sit and think about it." Watch McDavid dive on that empty net goal by Vegas and he slams his stick into the post..........that's emotion and being pissed off. I think we need McDavid and/or Drais to tear a strip off of him for these stupid mistakes.
Everyone needs a good ass chewing once n awhile keeps you sharp “dig Tf in”
I saw the GWG happen and didnt really know what bouchard was doing. He was floating around, puck watching.
Bouchard needs to learn how to play defence, Ekholm isn’t able to make up for Bouchard’s complete incompetence anymore. Pretty sure my grandma could play better defence than him. This game was completely on him.
On the 3rd, talk about the puck loss by RNH and the pathetic effort from Drai to recover it or backcheck.
Some blame should be assigned to the blue line but by no means was that aspect the only one to have hurt the Oilers in that loss to the Golden Knights.
That's why I find it comical that alot of Oilers fans actually thinks Bouchard should of at least been one of the final nominees for the Norris last year. The guy would make a better forward, he doesn't play defence at all.
Isn't Sports Centre in Ontario time zone? The game went into 12 midnight EST. Isn't that way past these two old timer's bed time?
Pathetic Oilers lost the game in the last minute?? Not the first time with such defenders like Bouchard who is not returning from the attack zone
Pathetic Skinner had a goal between his legs ? 🤪🤪 It is normal for him to concede 3-4-5 goals per game. Coach Knob = "ZERO"🤑
They didn't have 1sog in the 3rd period after the 9 min mark!!!
I am oiler fan but they are out to LUNCH
Oilers are still only 1 point out calm down ppl
Oilers suck I wish mc dueche would trade up .
Nurse $9.25M till 2030. 🔥🔥🔥
Canucks still blew a 3-2 series lead
Why did Holland give him so much money? Did he have a fantastic year? Wonder if it was a token contract like... let's make him the highest paid black NHL player.
Just tell it like it is... the oil suck in the 3rd period. That is their M.O.