Can Edmonton Be Stopped? | The Chris Johnston Show 

I don't remember the last time I've been this stoked for a game 7 in the NHL.

The fact that 4.2 million Americans tuned into ESPN to watch game 6 says it all. I bet game 7 will see close to 5 million Americans. This series it great for hockey down south. I mean a non-hockey market with a low fanbase playing a Canadian team and getting that kind of numbers? I think this series may be creating some new hockey fans.

I've had the pleasure to have watched the Oilers "Dynasty" teams play. Different era, different game and all that. However, I haven't been looking forward to an Oilers game this much since. If they pull this off (and I truly believe they will) it is going to be so incredibly sweet.

Remember when people thought the Panthers would lose game 4 on purpose, so they could win at home? 😅 This is why that never happens.

If Edmonton wins this, they will be legends; if they lose they will be a footnote.

Regardless of what happens these two teams have made this cup final exciting. I hope the Oil win because what a great story that would be. Respectfully, we love hockey and THIS is the best hockey we could have asked for!

Maybe its wishful thinking because no one is in Draisaitl's head. But when you listen to players on the team that played in other markets talk about how amazing it is to play in Edmonton, you have to think, that if they can give him a substantial raise and term to stay, he's got a great market, a winning team, and contender, that really the only thing that would make him want to leave is the chance to be a 1st line center on another team or significantly more money than oilers can offer. McDavid has made over $110 million usd in salary then there is his advertising and endorsement deals. He has generation wealth at this point. This season solidified the need for depth if you want to win. I would imagine he's willing to take less than expected on an extension to make sure there is money to resign Draisaitl. I think a deal gets done. I don't see a reason for Draisaitl to want out unless they can't make him a decent offer or he wants to be the lone star 1st line center on another team.

CJ The Oilers WERE A Wagon going through the league, they just didn't have wheels for some time (lol). Great vid as always. Take care all.

With the season they had how can they not finish it Monday hell I didn’t think they would even make the playoffs with the start they had 😂

1942 was the last time a team came back 0-3, 42 backwards is 24 if the hockey gods are real the Oilers might actually win.

Very surprised CJ hasn't heard the Frank Seravalli reporting that both Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl want 8-year contracts with Edmonton and have no interest in testing the free market. In an interview with Bob Stauffer, who is an Oilers employee, he said the team and Leon have already started negotiations and expects 8-year contracts with McDavid (16m/year), Draisaitl (14m/year), and Evan Bouchard (10m/year) to be signed. Leon and Connor are not only best friends but live next door to each other, and Leon's girlfriend and Connors fiancé are ALSO best friends. Don't think either of the three are going anywhere.

We won't be denied.

as a hockey fan you kind of have to root for Edmonton, once in a lifetime accomplishment will probably never see this again in the finals in the next 50 years

How Crap!!!! My questions made it to the Show!!!! CJ and Julian 4 life❤❤❤❤❤

The 1993-94 NY Rangers(50% Oilers) had a great story to their Stanley Cup Win but it would had been a much more awesome final if it was the Oilers vs NY Rangers for this year.

Things can change in a flash. I think the panthers will shock the world ( which is weird to say becuse they led 3-0) but people are acting like the Oilers already won. Not so fast

Yes they can...also...big up to Paul Maurice. Honestly wanted him to win more than I wanted the cup to come to Canada, because seeing him win with a team that actually bought into his system is vindication. Seeing him shake hands with ex-Jets who were a part of the group that helped wreck that locker room for him was sweet in and of itself, but then seeing him win the cup...that was the ultimate...and for him to be classy enough to wish for Winnipeg to win one despite those players tuning him out...guy's an übermensch. Like...if it was any other team...this would sting a lot more, but because it's Paul Maurice...I'm pretty okay with it.

If Florida aren't willing to pay their top RD at least 6 million then they are going to find themselves becoming the TML. I know Ekblad is currently top RD, but with only one year left. So there is no way Forsling's 5.75 is the limit they will pay a RD. Not saying they would be able to pay Montour more than that (as Ekblad is still on the books) but people are always willing to may more for RD than LD.

McDavid is inevitable. He has the infinity stones lol

Oilers win, hockey gets a huge fan boost.

Even if this stuff was rigged I think that alone would take pretty special talent to pull off the acting job on ice.

You know how the Red Wings had the edge in the early 90s on getting Soviet players over here? That feels like how the Flyers have been lately.

Love the SDPN ❤

I Could see a situation where Win or lose Leon signs either the day after or this week. I highly douby Edmonton isnt going to resign him.

Do people forget the oilers season.. 3 5game win streaks 2 8 game win streaks and 1 16 game win streak... Do the math.. 4 straight wins should be easy for them..

Barkov or McDavid...Tkachuck or Draisaitl...Hyman or Bennett...RNH or Verhage. Its tight...but the Oilers have the 2 best players in the game.

RNH.

Edmonton has already won.

No question in my mind that the 8-1 thrashing has had a permanent effect on the Panthers.

I love how People are still trying to trade marner. Guys he isn't going anywhere if he doesn't want to

oilers said they are already talking with draisaitl about next contract they said so before round 4 started so yea

Yes

When the series started the masses wanted the Panthers, now the masses want the underdog Oilers!

I love yall

CJ throwing out a SPICY MEATBALL with Draisaitl

I'm rooting for the Panthers, but what I find remarkable is how good of a coaching change the Oilers made.

Panthers issues started due to maurice making so many intermission line changes and not allowing players to mesh with each other properly

People make the comparison to other series’ being 3-0, but I’d compare this comeback to the Falcons Patriots Super Bowl. I’m taking the Florida perspective on this; this CAN NOT happen if you are Florida. The Falcons had it, and blew it. Same with Florida if they can’t win tomorrow night.

The answer is no. Bobrovsky has completely checked out. In fact the entire Panthers team and coach has forgotten what got them here. All the way through the ECF they had the most brutal forecheck in the playoffs. From an offensive standpoint they don’t have that many threats which is showing lately. If you look at the goals comparison the Panthers have been blown out. Tonight’s game is 100% an Oilers win.

Of course they can. Will they be? Tough to say

Calling it now, Connor Brown ends it in OT for the cup.

I find it funny how no one had really watched the oilers this year but there fans. Buddy said they had been through so many valleys in the season to get here. Weren’t they number two in the league in points after the first 12 games.

Let's go

Anything can happen in one game. That being said i feel mcdavid is the xfactor. I feel like being florida you think of the fans seeing the oilers lifting the cup in your building and you play so desperate not to let that happen

Actually both teams are in comeback mode. It should be one for the ages.

What if the Cats put in their backup goalie and he pitches a shutout talk about a story

Nobody is bitching now about the season finishing at the end of June!!!!

Stanley Cup game 7. Nothing is better than that. Oilers win, they become legends. Panthers win, Oilers will just become another team that Lost. Just so people know where I come from. McDavid is the greatest player I have ever seen.*and I am damn old. He doesn't need a Cup to be a first ballot HOFer, to still be one of the greatest ever. Winning a Cup is a team effort. If the Panthers win, does that mean Tkachuk is better than McDavid? Hell no.

This probably won't get talked about but what do you guys think of this Marner trade? Guenther, Durzi, 2025 second round for Marner (10% retained) and Lilligren.

I would take Laine but not at $8.7M. I would at $5M-$6M.

Of course Edmonton can be stopped. Florida just has to reassert the things that led them to shut down the Oilers.

Lolz, Marner for Laine.... This is why you don't make fans GMs.

Can the Panthers be stopped?

Bettman’s Law of Headlines: no.

I think Florida wins this year. Edmonton next year.

congrats to corey perry 4 cups lost in 5 years with 4 different teams

oilers arent losing game 7, floprida cant even complete basic passes, cant enter the zone…. they’re choking so bas

At least the it's all about the goalie Bob ballwashers have been silenced

legacy or dynasty?

Why would you make a comment like that 1 day before game 7? OMG, keep that thought bubble in your head until Tuesday...

It doesn’t beat lebrons

No

Marner + for Drai? (Assuming he doesn't want to re-sign?)

Edmonton oilers AMERICA'S TEAM

I knew before game 1 the Oilers were the better team.

AWFUL. WILL NEVER WATCH AGAIN.

I just don't see it. I feel sorry for the oilers. The Panthers will win game 7

yes, losing when up 3-0 is the biggest choke of all time, no edmonton is not some legendary detroit 2002 all time team.

Nope. GO OILERS GO

If Edmonton wins their fans will be awesome. If Edmonton loses their fans will turn on them. People take hockey fandom waaaay too seriously here. It's probably going to be in the DSM-6.