McDavid is LOSING his Mind Over This

[@RobTalksHockey]

Does this warrant hitting the "panic" button?

[@DJMEOWOFFICAL]

I’d say no. i don’t like the oilers, but I think mcdavid is having a late start

[@justingillis9254]

Definitely doesn't warrant hitting the subscribe button

[@jeffreycairns767]

​@@justingillis9254Did your feelings get hurt over this video?

[@MrJabez89]

@@justingillis9254 More like click on the block channel button

[@willt2036]

Mcdavid needs to go to a team where he can get a cup. Sadly the oilers have been a dumpster fire for the last 20 years.

[@jamesbennett3161]

Oilers from last season... Bad start? Hold my beer

[@stefaniverson2739]

Yeah but you shouldn’t have to bank on going on a 16 game win streak to squeak in lol. Trying to make up ground because of a bad start doesn’t work every year

[@donsigalet7620]

The refs haven’t got the orders yet to dish out the endless power plays for just touching an Oiler

[@samueldavisdavisbossqc4172]

They are way better than last year lol you trippin

[@nashclapp1864]

@@samueldavisdavisbossqc4172 😂

[@Markymark-gg6qf]

@@stefaniverson2739rlly?

[@HuskyLeafGaming]

What’s with the clickbait title? Come on, you know better.

[@alexresendes4887]

Let the man get his bread

[@samueldavisdavisbossqc4172]

​@@alexresendes4887clickbait = I don't subscribe

[@QuesoBueso]

@@samueldavisdavisbossqc4172 No way! This will heavily affect his channel!

[@OmowiHY]

@@samueldavisdavisbossqc4172 Do you think subscribing brings him the money? You watched the video. You gave it a view. You're your own worst nightmare and it's absolutely fucking hilarious.

[@niklasmuller6969]

@@samueldavisdavisbossqc4172 I dont mind clickbait if the video is actually good

[@scottybrowndotca]

Thank You .. From one of the few Edmonton fans not screaming for heads to roll after 6 games

[@jackthetight]

Another thing to consider is that teams coming into a season with expectations will spend training camp and preseason trying to implement new things to reach the next level. A prime example being the Florida Panthers who went from the President's trophy to squeaking in as the 2nd wildcard after Paul Maurice took over and made significant changes. Those changes resulted in 2 finals appearances and winning it all. Teams with low expectations tend to have quite a few roster spots open and that gets the compete level going a bit earlier which can help come out of the gate strong but once the top teams get rolling it falls apart for those younger, rebuilding teams.

[@saifonlawrence2044]

Never need to click on this guy's videos anymore.

[@randomvideoconnoisseur563]

This is amazing because I was thinking of the Sabres and their season start last year as an example, and then you brought them up; thank you!

[@summondarkness]

the goldeneye music makes this video better, change my mind.

[@Mike-zf4xg]

im sorry you have a sub 70 IQ

[@Jbourbz]

Its great but on every video??

[@joeysmiff1746]

Its my phones ringtone

[@Shayjamusic]

Perfect example last night Rob was the Panthers coming back last night being down 3-0 to NYI and routing them it’s good to have experience being in a hole

[@frankytanky5076]

What like almsit coming back from 3-0 in a cup final?

[@Hermes0023]

As A devils fan. Everything is fine, not panicking YET, just a rough stretch. Need a win or two then we will get rolling (maybe I'm coping right now, maybe Im not, time will tell)

[@nashclapp1864]

I haven't watched this, nor will I. Connor McDavid isn't panicking about anything!!

[@DerekKerton]

@Kevin.g0319 Which means nashclapp gets the double win. Right about panic, and didn't take the bait.

[@Roof_Pizza]

It's been a very fun start to the season, dare I say better than usual.

[@gomezfriesen]

I can tell you that as an oiler fan, panicking is not advantageous for long term Fandom.

[@OneTeeGlory]

Edmonton, sure. They just made the cup final. Toronto though? They’re not a few games in, they’re a few years in.

[@DerekKerton]

I got a beef with labelling this video "McDavid", when it has nothing to do with him. There are about 20 goals by Hughes in this vid, though, and a good discussion on the value of veterans. Why not name it something closer to correct? Thumbs down for the total head-fake.

[@Josh-tx8sj]

This is the best hockey channel for presenting interesting data.

[@taariqsaffouri]

Wait, sooo, what is McDavid losing his mind over exactly?

[@tokki9864]

multiple bad starts.

[@Lesevesel]

I don't think the Slicks have anything to panic about, but they need to get it together before the December roster freeze.

[@slicer7713]

Celibrini’s goal was on Hofer not Bennington

[@Jupex]

You found the most algorithm friendly title yet? 😂

[@RobTalksHockey]

Haha exactly

[@alcion8423]

Its pretty obvious. Top teams that went far in playoffs play a ton more intensive, draining, injury prone games. Meanwhile, the ones that missed the playoffs got a longer summer to recuperate from all those injuries they didnt have to fight through. Guess who makes it to season start healthier and in better shape? After the season's gone on for a while, the health difference makes less impact and the regular skill difference comes around again.

[@hockeytalk6084]

Damn too many teams are panicking. I think the NHL is just peak chaos (parity) rn 😂

[@petermills-c1h]

Teams are not panicking. Social media posts are panicking to try to create likes and follows. Pathetic.

[@hockeytalk6084]

Yeah, I meant like team fan bases not the players themselves. I only say this because the Bruins started the season pretty lackluster and it’s like the sky is falling over here.. just surprised to see other traditional playoff teams experiencing the same thing. Definitely agree it is fanned very heavily by social media

[@slipperynodd578]

I am so happy with the Flames start, if it keeps them out of the bottom 10 then it is great for Montreal’s draft selection. The Flames are going to fall off, it’s a matter of time with how mid the construction is. But those extra 4 or 5 points could make the difference between 8th OA (and MTL gets Floridas pick) and 13th OA pick (MTL gets Calgary’s)

[@zjsz4954]

Bedards vision to see that play out in real time

[@ThomasHockey223]

What about the Kings and the Canadiens who have a decent start with key injuries?

[@itsa-itsagames]

Its because any games lost is more you have to win in a row and playing the percentages shoes that most good teams win 60-70% of their games to make it to the playoffs. The more you lose the more you have to win now with less games

[@anonymousrex5207]

I think, if anything, history has shown it is more about which teams are red hot in the second half of the season that really matters come the playoffs, so worrying about whether or not your team is off to a big start is just not productive.

[@RobTalksHockey]

Definitely

[@albertan-zr8ie]

0:20 Mcdavid has 3 goals this season...

[@celticstephenhill]

Compare that goaltender interference with the "non-interference" call against Tampa Bay on Connor Hellebuyck the other night. The league NEEDS to address this rule. It's sofa king random.

[@hawk7780]

Every October the NHL season starts like this and then the good teams iron it out by the end of November.

[@rickseiden1]

It always confuses me when teams say they need to rebuild and get rid of all the veterans. You need to keep a few of them around, otherwise you have to wait for the kids you keep to be come veterans.

[@chebatenaley2134]

Well for Toronto its been like 6+ years with this same core it needs to be reshaped

[@eirikrdberg1161]

I don’t see Matthews scoring 52 and setting the Toronto record.

[@bluesfan314]

Hofer was in the net against the sharks

[@hckykd39]

Dorofeyv(sp) first goal was kinda cool though haha

[@Dan-nt2yb]

The only panic button that should be pressed if for all the stupid armchair ‘experts’ out there that need to go away and be quiet.

[@pyRoy6]

Along with looking at samples of actual wins/losses/points, looking at analytics can help make predictions. Sort of! During their disastrous start last season, for example, the Oilers' analytics (at least based on the most readily available data from Natural Stat Trick and Moneypuck), were looking good. Basically, they were around top-5 in the league at generating dangerous scoring chances, and were giving up those types of chances at a low rate. But their shooting percentage on those chances was unusually low, and save percentage was extremely low...like a league outlier. It was inevitable that the shooting % would sort itself out. The goaltending was less certain, but it was safe to assume that one of the goalies would improve at least to a mediocre level. Sure enough, that's exactly what started to happen, and then the Oilers fired their coach...but, luckily, they continued to improve. Skinner had a ridiculous hot streak at the same time that the Oilers were at the top of the league by analytics, which is where the Oilers had 2 ridiculous winning streaks. As a counter-example from last season, the Canucks' underlying numbers during their hot start were decent, but not near the top of the league. They had an unusually high shooting % and save %. You would have thought it was inevitable that they would crash by mid-season at the latest...but they just kept rolling and rolling. And their analytics by the end of the season were actually really good.

[@lukejaffray2518]

Problem is that the oilers having a terrible start last year is probably what cost them 1st in the pacific division to end the season and made them have a harder time in the playoffs playing the Kings 1st instead of a wildcard team and one could make the argument that playing the kings and getting beat up (lots off oilers suffered injuries in that series they then played with) lead to the Stanley cup loss.... So ya losing the first few games that are some of the games that everyone though were free points could cost them in the end

[@timlee1794]

I'm sorry, but how is the one goal by Bedard "a great example of... 50-60 goal upside"??? I mean, nice goal and all, but come on...

[@videogamevalley7523]

….every sport does this the NFL maybe earlier like 3 weeks in since they play the least games compared to the other major sports and it’s also the same formula. You have young talent with vets who have been there and know what to do and the vets may not even be the stars of the team it’s just that..they been here before. Look at any of your favorite teams history and look at their winning teams (even if they didn’t win any or won multiple championships but they were always competitive) vets with the composure for high pressure situations and young talent who have unbelievable skills who can learn and hone their skills.

[@SaberCove]

Oilers did win two nights ago giving them a 3-4 record, this video might have been a touch better to release 2 days ago. But thanks again for a quality video and analytical breakdown.

[@LigerZeroShnider]

The issues is the coilers aren't putting it together even against shitty teams

[@toddbailey6641]

@@LigerZeroShnider They've only lost to 1 supposed shitty team at this time, Chicago.

[@ark7901]

That Oilers pick is looking spicy

[@algrundau9441]

Uhm.....Oilers have won their last 3 games, Flames have lost there last 3.....And neither have even played 10 games.

[@michaelmarowelli6598]

Macklin’s first goal was against Joel Hofer

[@Shawzyboy]

Every team is cup champs till the cup is raised

[@Kikuchan88]

5:00 Laine is now a Montréal Canadien. Please don't dress him as a CBJ player.

[@ov1btr]

Love ur content

[@chelious1973]

This is playing out almost exactly like last year. Almost the same scoring leaders as last year. Standings too. The cream will rise to the top eventually. McDavid will come alive around the 30 game mark and be in the top 3. Kuch will take the lead early and likely hold it. Mac will be no 2 again. Etc

[@three6hunter]

edmonton is .500 now. its all business now

[@jamestokarek-re7gq]

Awful title, had to give a dislike.

[@jeffreycairns767]

Although its still early in the season and anything can happen, I can't see the Oilers doing what they did last season. On top of that, its far easier to lose then win games. Any team can go on a streak, of wins or losses. The Oilers are in, arguably, the easiest division in the league. They should have no issues with getting back in it, especially if the refs favor them with more PP's. If the refs dont, it wont happen.

[@janzkee]

josh doan "fighting" gudas was just hilarious. buddy thought he could take down a fridge.

[@Johnitor3000]

NHL = Hollywood

[@WarrioroftheWest7]

Panic? No. Worry? Yes. If teams like my Laughs or the Oilers continue to play like trash by mid December then it’s time to panic.

[@StonedVet81]

NOT worried at all, and I have McDavid and Matthews on my Fantasy team.

[@nikheelsivarajan6847]

How??

[@StonedVet81]

@@nikheelsivarajan6847 drafted McDavid, traded for Matthews.

[@1zumiez8]

@@nikheelsivarajan68472 people 😂

[@cptbluehawk57]

I have both mcdavid and draisaitl on my team. Got mcdavid in a one for one trade with seth jones

[@StonedVet81]

@@nikheelsivarajan6847 traded petersson/DeBrusk for him

[@CS97660]

Pettersson, Matthews, McDavid. Huh. One of those names doesnt belong lmao

[@kj6446]

no panic in Edmonton...First game loss, outplayed, 0 goals, Game 2 lost, but played better 2 goals, Game 3 should have been well in control but 2 goals called back, Game 4 a win in OT, 4 goals not including 1 called back, Game 5 solid win 4 goals, Game 6 loss to a good team, Game 7 loss to another good team but in OT, Game 8 dominating win 4 goals, 50 shots... meanwhile goals against went from 6-5-4-3-2 then bumped up to 4& 3 then dropped to 0. Record -3-4-1 ....this is nowhere near the start they had last season of 1-7 with many more goals against scored.. As to the hot streaks of other teams, good for them; they've had lots of rest and maybe a chip on their shoulder....that's what makes the game great but eventually they too will lose games.

[@HumanWrites-xi5ef]

OMG! rama queen much?! 🤣 Sports don't really matter all that much in the big picture game of life.

[@sandwichtube]

It’s easy to win. Winnipeg is 8-0-0.

[@newjerseyfan101]

That jack hughes highlight reel is hitting me like a whippit

[@indianheadlogan]

I love RTH!

[@sykesknife4496]

He’s panicking because he is smelling his own breath, see thumbnail, and knows it’s rotten.

[@kennethhernandez4612]

Mcdavid to Vegas

[@fromthebackseat4865]

He’s washed

[@Langbang154]

Coll vodeo brou

[@nateballou3321]

The NHL really needs to fix goalie interference!!? They've gotta do something cuz some of the bullshit theyre calling goalie interference is just downright ridiculous!!?? It should only be called goalie interference if its obviously clear that goalie was interfered with and really didnt have chance to make the save!!?? This bullshit of them calling good goals back cuz goalie was barely touched is just absurd!!? And half the time its the goalie initiating the contact!? Its absolutely ridiculous and it needs to be fixed asap!!!?? They need to fix offside reviews too cuz this bullshit of teams abusing the rule and getting good goals called back cuz they broke out the microscope and saw guys skates a hair over the line literally half a millisecond b4 puck crossed is ridiculous and is against the spirit of the rule and the game!!?? Theyre taking away good goals cuz of shit that really doesn't matter cuz it doesnt give anyone any kind of significant advantage!? With the speed of the game i think players deserve a lil leeway and benefit of the doubt when its that close that they've gotta zoom in and take minutes to look at!? The rule is there for AGGREGIOUS offsides situations where a team is getting a significant advantage from being offsides!!!? Its not there to be abused and have them zooming in to look for the tiniest lil sliver of ice between guys skates and line!!? If they can't tell its offsides without zooming in then player should get benefit of the doubt i think!!? Cuz if u cant clearly see guys offsides without having to zoom in then guy is clearly not getting any real advantage from it!!?

[@jimmiejam9020]

How dare you post this click bait title besmirching the steely resolve of McDavid. If I see you, we’re having words, Rob. We’re having words. Nobody’s saying you can’t make your little channel and get that ad revenue; but you keep McDavid out of it, you hear?

[@timw4369]

Calgary will go on a huge losing streak. They are not good and they beat some teams because the teams were not ready in the early season.

[@Shayjamusic]

McDavid is in trouble W that team around him…

[@milanek1527]

They just won their last 2

[@PigeonNHL]

Who, Draisaitl? Hyman the 50-goal-scorer? Nugent-Hopkins who's been with the team since 2011 and has tons of experience? Bouchard on defense who's arguably a top 10 defensemen (arguably)? Incredible **offense** depth with guys like Corey Perry and Henrique? I don't see your point. Even Stuart Skinner has looked much better than his old self recently.

[@Shayjamusic]

@@PigeonNHL the supporting cast that matters those are 1 line players after that name me someone other than Bouchard that matters

[@justingillis9254]

@@Shayjamusic Well McDavo usually plays with Hyman and Nuge, so outside of that 1 line there is Jeff Skinner, Drai, Arvidsson, Ekholm, Perry, Henrique, Janmark..whatcha smokin bud?

[@Shayjamusic]

@@justingillis9254 all those players you named are regressing outside of Leon

[@zFroznsJuniorz]

McNodefense or McNowinner

[@c-eb3634]

McStanley Cup Finals game 7 you mean? Come on...

[@lannysstache]

You think the oilers can pull out another 16-0 run again? i wouldnt count on it the other teams got better in the off season and oilers are not the same team as last year and if you keep playing with fire it will eventually burn you. But like they say "you never know" will be fun to see where the teams are at end of Nov/Dec