Pre-Game Talk: No way JOSE (San Jose vs Edmonton/monday)

[Digger12]

Weird little stat I wouldn't have expected.

For goals scored by dmen this year, the Oilers are actually near the top 1/3 of the NHL with 16 goals, in a 4-way tie in 8th place with Minnesota, Toronto and Montreal, ahead of teams like SJ (13), Calgary (14) and Chicago (10). Of course when assists are factored in it's another story, but it's still interesting.

The worst? Buffalo has only 2 goals by dmen so far this year. Vancouver's next worst with 6.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Weird little stat I wouldn't have expected.

For goals scored by dmen this year, the Oilers are actually near the top 1/3 of the NHL with 16 goals, in a 4-way tie in 8th place with Minnesota, Toronto and Montreal, ahead of teams like SJ (13), Calgary (14) and Chicago (10). Of course when assists are factored in it's another story, but it's still interesting.

The worst? Buffalo has only 2 goals by dmen so far this year. Vancouver's next worst with 6.

That's because our defensemen are firing the puck even more than our forwards.

 

[slaman]

This is a huge 4 point game. The win loss cycle dictates a loss. Cam Talbot will dictate a win. Dictator Talbot to the rescue. And please penalty killers, kill the penalties. We cant win giving up 1 in 2 chances at home.
So Dictator Talbot and Penalty Killers will win the day for us. Not predicting a score because I dont care. Just. Win.

You need to hex them.... dude wtf?

 

[Digger12]

Some good news: Looks like Larsson is back into the lineup tonight, taking Auvitu's place.

Also, Stauffer is tweeting that Cammalleri is out, replaced by Walker.

 

[Lacaar]

5 games of solid effort. Let's make it 6 is all I ask.

If they play hard and don't get absolutely annihilated in special teams they can win this one.

 

[McNuge]

Some good news: Looks like Larsson is back into the lineup tonight, taking Auvitu's place.

Also, Stauffer is tweeting that Cammalleri is out, replaced by Walker.

Praise McJesus for the return of Larsson! Thank you McJesus, may we have another?!?!

 

[Drivesaitl]

Some good news: Looks like Larsson is back into the lineup tonight, taking Auvitu's place.

Also, Stauffer is tweeting that Cammalleri is out, replaced by Walker.

Great to see Larsson back but why Walker? Isn't Slepy allowed back in the lineup?

McLellan supposedly liked speed more than what Slepy was bringing. Slepy is one of the few players in bottomsix that has a shot and one of the few depth wingers we have that could play well with Draisaitl.

 

[RattsSSV]

Great to see Larsson back but why Walker? Isn't Slepy allowed back in the lineup?

McLellan supposedly liked speed more than what Slepy was bringing. Slepy is one of the few players in bottomsix that has a shot and one of the few depth wingers we have that could play well with Draisaitl.

JTS reminded me that Slepy is one game away from losing waiver exemption and expects him to be moved or will be sent down. If the latter, he will go back to Russia.

And I agree, Slepy should be playing with Drai.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Can we seriously just play on the road for the rest of the season?

 

[BarDownBobo]

Great to see Larsson back but why Walker? Isn't Slepy allowed back in the lineup?

McLellan supposedly liked speed more than what Slepy was bringing. Slepy is one of the few players in bottomsix that has a shot and one of the few depth wingers we have that could play well with Draisaitl.

If Larsson is back they need to send someone to the minors. Only two guys who are waiver exempt are Slepy and Pulju, so they're likely going to have to assign Slepy to the AHL later today.

 

[Da McBomb]

Just got last minute gold seats behind Visitors bench tonight. Sweet! Oilers undefeated so far with me at Rogers

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

You need to hex them.... dude wtf?

Lol. It didn’t work vs Nashville but I did say they’d break the away v Minnesota/afternoon game/backup goalie curse - so just for you;

A hex on Burns and Thorton and may ravens nest in their beards (alongside other birds and various flying insects already there).

A curse on Pavelski and may the Swiss Army Knife be dulled and broken.

A plague of locusts to befall Jones and his defence.

The voodoo God Larson is back tonight and will wreak havoc upon San Jose forwards and many pizzas await man child Puljujarvi after his power play debut tonight!

Just. Win.

 

[Drivesaitl]

So why not put Caggiulia on waivers then and have Slepy inserted, and the best possible lineup for tonight. Cagg is the worst pk player on this team, arguably the worst forward on this team and he has had a ton of time to learn the NHL game. Not sure how he's considered still a potential player.

Here's my take. Don't waive Slepy, keep him in the lineup.

 

[Jeff Lebowski]

After tonight we'll either be 6 points back of that 3rd spot in the Pacific or 10 points. This is a MASSIVE game. Lets go Oilers!!! I'm feeling good about this. The team is really starting to look good again.

 

[oXo Cube]

So why not put Caggiulia on waivers then and have Slepy inserted, and the best possible lineup for tonight. Cagg is the worst pk player on this team, arguably the worst forward on this team and he has had a ton of time to learn the NHL game. Not sure how he's considered still a potential player.

Here's my take. Don't waive Slepy, keep him in the lineup.

While I agree with this, in fairness to the Oilers waivers take 24 hours so they would be unable to do this in time for tonights game. They could have randomly done it earlier, but Larsson has been DTD for a couple of weeks so they probably weren't certain he was going to play tonight before this morning.

Alternatively they could have just not claimed Nathan Walker. Useless player wasting a roster spot.

 

[RattsSSV]

So why not put Caggiulia on waivers then and have Slepy inserted, and the best possible lineup for tonight. Cagg is the worst pk player on this team, arguably the worst forward on this team and he has had a ton of time to learn the NHL game. Not sure how he's considered still a potential player.

Here's my take. Don't waive Slepy, keep him in the lineup.

And therein lies the rub. Our conehead of a coach and the brilliance he bequeaths make it so frustrating to watch good players who deserve a chance with talent, play on the fourth or sit in the pb.

 

[CornKicker]

just waive gryba, go be molasses in bakersfield

 

[GMofOilers]

Sleppy has dropped the ball this year. He will be going down.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

So why not put Caggiulia on waivers then and have Slepy inserted, and the best possible lineup for tonight. Cagg is the worst pk player on this team, arguably the worst forward on this team and he has had a ton of time to learn the NHL game. Not sure how he's considered still a potential player.

Here's my take. Don't waive Slepy, keep him in the lineup.

There's little difference between the two players. Slepyshev has been hurt and/or ineffective.

 

[rboomercat90]

Can we seriously just play on the road for the rest of the season?

Just have them play at Rexall.

 

[ujju2]

It's my birthday today, and I'm sick. Make it better, Oilers!

 

[TheBrew]

Sending Slepyshev down would only be a paper transaction so Larsson can play tonight. Gryba probably get waived today and Slepyshev gets recalled when Gryba passes waivers.

 

[KCC]

It's my birthday today, and I'm sick. Make it better, Oilers!

Happy birthday! Let’s hope edm gets a W for ya

 

[Heavy Dee]

While I agree with this, in fairness to the Oilers waivers take 24 hours so they would be unable to do this in time for tonights game. They could have randomly done it earlier, but Larsson has been DTD for a couple of weeks so they probably weren't certain he was going to play tonight before this morning.

Alternatively they could have just not claimed Nathan Walker. Useless player wasting a roster spot.

this, no idea why Walker was claimed.

 

[rboomercat90]

just waive gryba, go be molasses in bakersfield

Seriously, why wouldn’t they have waived Gryba by know? It’s not likely he gets claimed and even if he’s does, is it really a bad thing?He hasn’t played well and we’re starting to get healthy on the blue line.