It's the system. Again.
The Oilers's struggles at centre are all based on a systemic flaw.
Tactics
All the small things
Like their general manager, the Oilers skaters can't get the little things right. What makes us think they can get the big things right?
SHOOOOOOOT! Well, get into the zone first. Then...
There are some structural deficiencies on the Oilers' power play - they need to fix them ASAP.
Defensive Zone Coverage Part 1 - Zone Defence
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Shot Blocking Outside the Prime Scoring Area
Shot Blocking Outside the Prime Scoring Area. There's a time and place for it, and it isn't everytime and everyplace.
Oiler Observations, Defensive and Neutral Zone Mistakes vs Nashville
Oiler Observations, Defensive and Neutral Zone Mistakes vs Nashville
Line Change Responsibilities
Line Change Responsibilites. Looking at the roles of the players coming off and going on the ice.
Count to 5, Then Stop!
Count to 5, Then Stop! Analyzing the Oilers too many men penalties.
Communication and Awareness... You're Doing it Wrong
Communication and Awarenes... You're Doing it Wrong. Breaking down Oiler problems with communication and awareness
Corey Potter's Struggles Defending Against the Rush
Corey Potter's Struggles while defending the rush.
Surviving the 5 on 6
Surviving the 6 on 5 with the box+1
Generating Offense from the Cycle
Generating offense from the cycle is about attacking open areas of the ice, even ones away from the net.
Oilers Face-off Woes On The Power Play
The Oilers first PP unit has struggled winning face-offs, how can they improve that?
Cycling the Puck
Cycling the puck and maintaining puck possession and support.
1-2-2 Forecheck
Basic 1-2-2 Forecheck. Apply both forechecking pressure and be defensively responsible.
Oil Observations From Week 6
Oil Observations From Week 6 - Sometimes answering physically isn't the right answer.
Blocked Shots Aren't Always A Good Thing
Oil Observations From Week 5... Sometimes a shot block is just a goal against...
Oil Observations From Week 4
Oil Observations From Week 4... Calling Doctor Jones!
Oil Observations From Week 3
Oi Observations from Week 3, the Oilers PP can't become predictable if it is to remain successful
Oil Observations From Week 2
Oil Observations from week 2. Has Khabibulin turned the corner?
Oil Observations From Week 1
Observations from the Oilers first week of games for the 2011-12 NHL season.
Shawn Horcoff's Role Change On The Oilers Power Play
Shawn Horcoff understands what it takes to make a power play successful. Imitate Ryan Smyth and create space for his wings.
Puck Pursuit and Angles - Part 2
Use your teammates and the natural barriers in the rink (physical and otherwise) to dictate the play.
Puck Pursuit and Angles - Part 1
Helping your goaltender on a breakaway by choosing the right puck pursuit angle.
Power Play Movement and Lanes
Movement and creating lanes on the penalty kill.
Behind The Net Power Play Tactics With Coach Bob Nielsen
Could an old friend help fix the Oilers' power play woes?
