GDT: Connor McDavid and the Avalanche Past Noon

[Oilhawks]

I was astonished at how badly they played against New York in periods 2 and 3. Was really angry by that one but after taking a step back I understand the situation. Definitely an afflicted group. A healthy NHL team just doesn't play like that. I fully expect us to get bulldozed by the Avalanche but who the heck knows?

I’ve always felt that some fans downplay the effects of an illness running through the locker room. Without fail, whenever there has been the flu or whatever going through the room, the team looks off and drops points.

It’s exacerbated right now by running a shortened roster but it’s not like the two guys that were sent down would make a difference right now (Desharnais since he’s one of the players who is too sick to play and Holloway since he wasn’t getting any minutes anyhow).

I’d be happy with a point today but also wouldn’t be shocked if they lost. Weird having them fly out for a random matinee like this in the middle of these struggles to boot

 

[Nostradumbass]

Yup he was, whats your point, hes got 20 out of the last 22 points since the new years.

Can you please increase your sample size to the entire season?

 

[GMofOilers]

Can you please increase your sample size to the entire season?

17-8-3 good thing we have him, the other goalie is 500

 

[dssource]

Absolutely need 2 points in this game with all other teams around us getting points yesterday.

Keep the road matinee streak alive Oilers.

Enjoy the game, I can't watch it live today with every one today as I have other plans but am expecting a positive result for the Oilers in this one.

 

[Nostradumbass]

17-8-3 good thing we have him, the other goalie is 500

If he had the run support that the other goalie had, he'd be 3-17-8.

 

[GMofOilers]

If he had the run support that the other goalie had, he'd be 3-17-8.

If .........

Perfect response.

 

[Nostradumbass]

If .........

Perfect response.

Lots of ifs. If you understood goaltending, we wouldn't be having this conversation.

 

[GMofOilers]

Lots of ifs. If you understood goaltending, we wouldn't be having this conversation.

Fantasy world......

 

[Oilers in NS]

We’re still bickering about Covid? Lol

I’m not. I won’t live my life in fear. Time to move on.
I’m more worried about what we are gonna do about our defence and bottom 6 actually

 

[Oilers in NS]

Absolutely need 2 points in this game with all other teams around us getting points yesterday.

Keep the road matinee streak alive Oilers.

Enjoy the game, I can't watch it live today with every one today as I have other plans but am expecting a positive result for the Oilers in this one.

I’m going out on a limb and saying it don’t go OT. If it does, we r in trouble

 

[Weitz]

The oilers need to start playing with pace. Intensity. Too many nights of passive weak uninspired play. I went to the flames game last night and if the oilers played with the tenacity they do we’d be top of the west.

 

[bellagiobob]

For sure. Kane, Draisaitl, PJ, VD, Skinner, and Kostin are or have been sick and this bug takes some time to recover from. We don’t know who else has the flu. Probably many others are battling it.

This is BS. We’ve been assured from some internet Dr’s here that it’s impossible to have the flu for that long and this is some sinister plot by Kenny to sabotage the team.

 

[Oilhawks]

This is BS. We’ve been assured from some internet Dr’s here that it’s impossible to have the flu for that long and this is some sinister plot by Kenny to sabotage the team.

Many of the same who would be out from work sick are probably fuming that a hockey player dare miss a game for the same.

 

[Ibanez]

I’ve always felt that some fans downplay the effects of an illness running through the locker room. Without fail, whenever there has been the flu or whatever going through the room, the team looks off and drops points.

It’s exacerbated right now by running a shortened roster but it’s not like the two guys that were sent down would make a difference right now (Desharnais since he’s one of the players who is too sick to play and Holloway since he wasn’t getting any minutes anyhow).

I’d be happy with a point today but also wouldn’t be shocked if they lost. Weird having them fly out for a random matinee like this in the middle of these struggles to boot

Weird damn scheduling…

I’ve also been thinking about this the last couple days. That sickness could have touched almost everyone. Really tough to play through. Hopefully we are on the tail end of it though.

Every team seems to go through it once during the season. I know a lot of people lately who have missed work due to illness. Definitely a couple bugs going around.

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

This is BS. We’ve been assured from some internet Dr’s here that it’s impossible to have the flu for that long and this is some sinister plot by Kenny to sabotage the team.

No one said that but okay.

 

[Weitz]

It seems like every year when the oilers play like garbage there is a “sickness” going around that lasts for weeks.

 

[Oilhawks]

It seems like every year when the oilers play like garbage there is a “sickness” going around that lasts for weeks.

Well, it is right now. They were also playing bad before the hot streak for other reasons.

 

[CN8]

Mcd needs 2 for 800
5th fastest I believe

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

It seems like every year when the oilers play like garbage there is a “sickness” going around that lasts for weeks.

To be fair that would make you play like garbage though. Ugh having bubble guts but in full equipment doing physical activity.

 

[Messrules11]

Well we’re on the road, I’m calling a win.

 

[Ibanez]

Way too many matinee games this year. Christ who comes up with this schedule ? Just nuts.

Connor looked pissed after last game. I expect a supernova. Let’s goooooo!

 

[belair]

No matter what side of the fence you're on, f*** the Avs.

 

[tiger_80]

Time to nugent-hopkins those arrogant Avs.

 

[SwedishFire]

You see those two at the bottom on scoring list? Thats top6ers Jesse Puljujärvi and kailer Yamamoto. Jeez. The team is better when they are out
Janmark is a better pointproducer than yamamoto.


Both should be traded. Together wirh Barrie or Ceci. Ek65 in, another fwd i

 

[Stoneman89]

Hate to hear that. The kid is a fantastic player and appears to be a real good person. I hope he gets through this ok.

Me too. I hope he recovers and is able to play again starting tomorrow.