The elimination of the 2019-20 playoffs by the Chicago Blackhawks was much worse. The defeat in four games by a team that should not have been in the playoffs was embarrassing. Now, the time of redemption begins for the Edmonton Oilers. Tomorrow, the game drops to Rogers Place for one of the first round series against the LA Kings. Expectations are high for Oilers, but should they be? What has this team proven over the last two seasons to assume they will move to the Kings? Let’s see what The Nation thinks about the Oilers and what their expectations should be after the season. Advertising – Continue reading below Just win my baby! – X-Maplejed (@i_jonthe) 28 April 2022 Just win !! – Scott Martin (@ scottmartin66) April 28, 2022 A simple message from Scott and Maplejed. Just win my baby! Conference finals, only IF Calgary miraculously bounces back in the first round. – Brayden Ballam (@BBallam) April 28, 2022 Advertising – Continue reading below Hit the flames. That’s all – ricky deveau (@RickyDeveau) April 28, 2022 Win the BOA – X – Dr Drai (@ drdrai2) 28 April 2022 If the Oilers face Calgary in the second round, I can only imagine what the two cities will be like. It’s a series we’ve all wanted to see for the last two years and now it can finally happen. I will be upset if they do not enter the 2nd round. Calgary will be tough, but if you get in the roll, anything can happen in the playoffs – Eric (@ EricJanzen7) 28 April 2022 I’m with Eric on this. The second round should be the minimum expectation for this team. Advertising – Continue reading below 2017 was the last time Edmonton advanced to the second round. They lost seven games to the Anaheim Ducks, and when you look back, they should have gone to the Western Conference Finals. I think this team has enough to reach the conference finals for the first time since the 2006 cup. However, Mikko Koskinen and Mike Smith must be the difference makers. Without these two playing at their best, the Oilers will not be able to compete. Maybe this is a tough estimate, but we have seen what happens when this team can not win a rebound. Edmonton should be able to take the job in the first round against LA. I do not think it will be a sweep, but I could see them winning in six games. The Kings will be without Drew Doughty but let’s not underestimate them. In the second round they could face the Calgary Flames. My instinct is that Oilers can beat flames. The biggest reason is that the competition will bring another level of intensity that the ability will not affect as much as it should. Of course, if the Oilers lose to the Flames, we will all be upset. However, I would not say the season is a disappointment. Before we get ahead of ourselves, getting out of the first round must be the first goal for the Oilers. Advertising – Continue reading below
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