GDT: Deliverance From Evil - Oilers v Flames Feb 6, 8 PM on HNIC & SN

[3IR]

Hey a pp

It’s an oilers PP though. Nothing to get excited about

 

[foshizzle]

Was Grosenick eligible to backup before they waived him?

Yes. Could have waived Russell.

 

[North]

I'm kind of surprised that people are blaming Ken for this when its obvious that it was his #1 goal right after the play-in
to fix the goaltending. Kosk/Smith was plan C.

Some people are always going to blame Holland because he’s not the GM they wanted.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

Expecting Eric Francis Sam Bennett reach around talk for the next week.

 

[McOilers97]

I’m usually somewhat defensive of Koskinen, because he gets shelled by a lot of high quality scoring chances behind our D, but tonight is on him. Flames had some high-danger chances, I’m not expecting perfection, but he probably should’ve stopped 3 out of 6.

 

[KCC]

lol. Dude held McDavid like 4 times in a few seconds.

 

[Mr Positive]

Koskinen has stopped them this game. problem is we have given up like 10, you expect him to save all 10?

Just look at what Markstrom did for Calgary in the first period. Calgary was "lucky" that they escaped only 2 down. Markstrom stood on his head. Koskinen's made some great saves but not comparable to Markstrom in this game.

 

[MoontoScott]

This is just me, but I was a career beer league goalie. Whenever I let in the first shot of the game, it was usually a bad night. Throws your mental sharpness off. A lot of pro goalies obviously battle through it. But some don't. It seems early goals throws Koskinen off.

The beer in Finland is pretty good.

 

[Balakay14]

"mcDavid is better than Matthews"

Have to come in here with this when you know he’s objectively better? They’re both excellent players but you’re just lying to yourself with this.

Oh and only one of them has ever made it to the second round of the playoffs and it’s not nostrils.

 

[Sanchez]

It’s an oilers PP though. Nothing to get excited about

It's hit or miss for sure

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

which is a fail
meanwhile, the goalie he tried to get is making saves and is better

Much better.

 

[Kaptah2]

Anyone who thinks Koskinen has been the weakest link, does not understand the concept of team defence. Horrific odd man rushes and shitty defensive zone coverage.

 

[North]

which is a fail
meanwhile, the goalie he tried to get is making saves and is better

Should he have put a gun to their head and made them sign?

 

[Oilslick941611]

We’ve had 10 shots since the first period.

ultimately this why we are losing, but Every single mistake is in our net.

They played 25 minutes of hockey tonight. You don't win playing like that.

 

[Shathar]

I really like what is happening lately with Jesse and I hope he continues to develop this way. when he's on, he's a tractor. a very fast tractor.

 

[MessierII]

Yes. Could have waived Russell.

Cant waive Russell actually because of his clause

 

[KingKhron]

Holland needs to fix this. No pick should be off limits to have a rebuilding team take him off our hands. And I suppose we can take any goalie they have back because mathematically, odds are they’re an upgrade.

 

[iCanada]

I completely agree. 99% of the time, I’m all over our D for leaving him out to try, but that first goal was all koskinen, and set the tone for his entire night.

Its not even the first one, the second one was awful too.

And its not even the goals, its the lack of rebound control. You watch Markstrom, every f***ing puck sticks to him.

And its not even just the weak goals and the rebounds... Its the lack of the kind of saves you expect in this league to be able to stay in games.

 

[McClelland]

How many years does Koskinen have left? The Chia gift that keeps on giving.

Best chance to lose him without a lost is trading him for another struggling goalie!#change of scenery

 

[Oilhawks]

Anyone who thinks Koskinen has been the weakest link, does not understand the concept of team defence. Horrific odd man rushes and shitty defensive zone coverage.

He hasn't been responsible for those but there are around 3 goals he'd probably admit himself that he'd like to have back.

 

[Snipes45]

Gio bear hugging nuge lol

Clip him in the mouth you puss

 

[North]

Anyone who thinks Koskinen has been the weakest link, does not understand the concept of team defence. Horrific odd man rushes and shitty defensive zone coverage.

Team d has been bad but he’s let in softies that clearly deflated the team.

 

[snipes]

Flames aren’t a good team

They really aren’t, we aren’t a great team either but we should be able to beat a team like them.

Goaltending was the difference in this one.

Good chance by Pulju just now.

 

[Snipes45]

That's gane

Garbage pp wasted

 

[3IR]

It's hit or miss for sure

It’s miss. The only time it’s been a hit this season is against one of the worst teams of the modern NHL.

 

[Betelgeuse]

A great defense can help a goaltender when he's having a bad day. We just don't have that luxury. Koski let in some weak goals, but these were prime chances by Calgary left, right, and centre.