GDT: LXIII | "These Lines Suck" | Oilers vs. Sharks | 2.27.18 | 8:30PM | SN-Oil

[ujju2]

I actually really like the third line.

 

[Mr Positive]

So Pakarinen scores a huge goal last game, plays very well in limited minutes, has played well the last month whenever slotted into the lineup but he's drawing short card HS once again and Lucic is on topline.

Maroon gone.

I think the only reason I might watch is to see Aberg. But then again I might not even bother. This is REALLY the suck stretch dog days now.

Maybe SJ will outsuck us.

we are in rebuild mode as fans now. We aren't watching for wins and happiness. It's to just look at the play of individuals and to nod approvingly, lol

 

[McBeastMode]

Lucic playing on the top line again ...Todd is an idiot...

 

[Mr Positive]

Lucic playing on the top line again ...Todd is an idiot...

Lucic is locked in an immovable contract that we can't buy out either, not without enduring an overly harsh penalty.

We're not making the playoffs, so we should be trying out prospects and seeing what they are capable of. We should also be pushing someone like Lucic. Burying him in the lineup doesn't inform Chiarelli really well on what Lucic exactly is. And who knows, maybe he can spark some of his old play

 

[Tom Brady]

Every single one of the wingers are either 4th line players or ahl players, simply i have no words to describe Peter Chiarelli.

 

[Drivesaitl]

I actually really like the third line.

A complete line of ghost prospects that have never found their NHL game. I dunno, its another hope line and without one player on that line that actually gets NHL play. I can't even imagine how that line retains the puck or makes plays. These are 3 players that have largely been NHL disappearing acts. Ghost line.

Not saying anything about the potential, just that nothing ever ignited for these 3 and its been years for all of them. I mean Pulju being the only one that hasn't been around long enough to be tossed in the bust bin.

That said of course I want them all to succeed but sometimes these lineups are just sad to look at.

Ty Rattie and Cammeleri with Drai and facing topsix opposition. Lets see if Drai can walk on water another game.

 

[Zguy370]

Lucic hasn't scored a goal in 26 games, is still stapled to our 1st line, playing prime time, with the best player in the world. Well there you have it folks, (from the Benny Hill sketch).
A chimpanzee in a shirt and tie behind the bench can do better

 

[Jeff Lebowski]

I actually like the lines, given our options. McDavid connected with Slepy last game and when he gets double-shifted he can bump Aberg and get matched with Strome and JP. Drai and Cammalleri have been money and that fourth line can cycle.

Good lord get Lucic off the snide though.

Lucic needs to start playing like the old Lucic. He needs to channel his inner rage and start playing the way that got him to the NHL. He's not a playmaker and I don't think he'll ever be. At this point, I don't even care if he gets points, he just needs to start playing angry again. Start crushing some guys and getting involved in the game. The points will come then.
He needs a pep talk from Darth Vader. Lol.

 

[CycloneSweep]

A complete line of ghost prospects that have never found their NHL game. I dunno, its another hope line and without one player on that line that actually gets NHL play. I can't even imagine how that line retains the puck or makes plays. These are 3 players that have largely been NHL disappearing acts. Ghost line.

Not saying anything about the potential, just that nothing ever ignited for these 3 and its been years for all of them. I mean Pulju being the only one that hasn't been around long enough to be tossed in the bust bin.

That said of course I want them all to succeed but sometimes these lineups are just sad to look at.

Ty Rattie and Cammeleri with Drai and facing topsix opposition. Lets see if Drai can walk on water another game.

Strome and Puljujarvi have actually shown chemistry and have been playing very well together. But I mean totally ignore their current play.

 

[McBeastMode]

What is going to be, Pontus Aberg's nickname..

 

[BlackDogg]

McDavid a product of Lucic night.

Please sit MacLellan.

 

[DavidHasselhoffsFist]

5 point night for Connor
3 goals 2 assists

5-3 oilers or 6-5 overtime

Dri has his best game of the season

 

[BlackDogg]

We have to get a lead before we can queue the 2-20 meltdown special.

 

[DavidHasselhoffsFist]

What is Pontus Aberg's nickname..

The Pope

 

[Zguy370]

Where the f*** is Pakarinen?? He's been playing great for the little time he's been gifted. This org is just a hopeless lost cause. A teenager can run a much better decision making/ business

 

[Drivesaitl]

Strome and Puljujarvi have actually shown chemistry and have been playing very well together. But I mean totally ignore their current play.

Define current play. 2 games?

yeah I need to see more, a whole lot more. like some level of consistency and not completely disappearing for long stretches.

 

[TheNumber4]

Where the f*** is Pakarinen?? He played a great game, but Ty Rattie is in again. This org is just a hopeless lost cause. A teenager can run a much better decision making/ business

Could be a matter of is this last stretch here a time for winning or a time for evaluation. I appreciate Pakarinen's game, but it may be a matter of we know what we have in Pak, let's see what we have in Rattie and of course Aberg.

 

[oobga]

Lucic is locked in an immovable contract that we can't buy out either, not without enduring an overly harsh penalty.

We're not making the playoffs, so we should be trying out prospects and seeing what they are capable of. We should also be pushing someone like Lucic. Burying him in the lineup doesn't inform Chiarelli really well on what Lucic exactly is. And who knows, maybe he can spark some of his old play

Only issue is that Lucic has never been able to consistently look useful on McDavid's line. His production with McDavid is entirely dictated by luck and how well McDavid and the RW can work around his slowness and inability to react quickly enough to what's happening. McLellan is setting him up for failure on that line. Sure he might get a goal finally, but in all likelihood it will be followed by more of him failing to keep up and not producing again.

Lucic needs to play against some weaker comp with some slower players to get his game back on his own terms. Not just waiting for his linemates to do great stuff and maybe a puck falls right on his stick by mistake with him looking at an open net.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Where the f*** is Pakarinen?? He's been playing great for the little time he's been gifted. This org is just a hopeless lost cause. A teenager can run a much better decision making/ business

Pak sucks, who gives a shit if hes not in.

 

[Digger12]

Actually, I can stomach most of the lines as constituted, they're not great but it is what it is. With Hall 'n Ebs gone, RNH injured, Maroon & Letestu traded...that's quite a few NHL forwards gone.

What just makes me hate life though, is yet again seeing Lucic on McDavid's wing. I really hope this runs its course soon, because it seems like every single shift it seems like Lucic does something stupid. It's like watching JFJ all over again, and I don't want that.

Aberg, who the hell knows. At least they threw him with Strome, which normally would sound weird except that oddly enough Strome is actually kind of hot right now. So we'll see. At least Pulju should get a few more minutes tonight if he's on Strome's other wing.

All angst aside, I actually expect the Oilers to play well tonight now that the deadline's in their rear view.

 

[Zguy370]

Pak sucks, who gives a **** if hes not in.

Not really., but kinda difficult to engage in a normal debate with you with your meaningless post

 

[Del Preston]

Where the f*** is Pakarinen?? He's been playing great for the little time he's been gifted. This org is just a hopeless lost cause. A teenager can run a much better decision making/ business

He's playing. Kassian is out.

 

[Zguy370]

Could be a matter of is this last stretch here a time for winning or a time for evaluation. I appreciate Pakarinen's game, but it may be a matter of we know what we have in Pak, let's see what we have in Rattie and of course Aberg.

Appreciate, definitely looking forward to Aberg, like him already

 

[Zguy370]

He's playing. Kassian is out.

Thanks for the update. Kass last game I guess, slew footed with the ref 10 ft away and all was good

 

[Porkleaker]

Ugh, Lucic. Do a shot every time he gives away the puck. Gettin' drunk tonight!