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From: lake@alberta.UUCP (Robert Lake)
Newsgroups: net.sport.hockey
Subject: Re: Not so awesome Oilers
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Date: Fri, 17-May-85 12:12:11 EDT
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Posted: Fri May 17 12:12:11 1985
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Well, the series against Chicago ended last night in a fairly convincing
manner.  The Oilers looked very good and Chicago, as they appeared in
game 5, were tired and not mentally prepared for the game.  I do, however,
give the Black Hawks credit for games 3 and 4 - they showed a lot of heart
and played very well!  However, they still have problems defensively and
this did them in at the end.  Also, for Chicago to perform effectively,
they must have production from Savard.  To me, it's Savard's problem if he
allows Sather's psychological ploys to affect his style of play.  Also,
Billy Carroll was very effective in shutting him down in game 6.

Now it is time for the finals to begin.  From all appearances, this should
be a great test of the "offence vs. defence" discussion which has been
going on lately.  A few weeks ago I had predicted the Flyers over the
Oilers in 6, but now that the Oilers have come out their season-end slump,
I have to change my mind.  They are the defending Champions, they are in
their prime, Philadelphia has their top scorers hurting, and I think the
Oiler offence will beat the Flyer defence.  In spite of Philadelphia having
the home ice advantage, I will take the Oilers in 5 or 6.

					Robert Lake (alberta!lake)
					University of Alberta