I missed the last 2 periods so can't really comment on the overall game but, and I know it's way too soon to judge, I don't like what I've seen from Henrique at all. Ideally you'd like to see a flash or two even as he adjusts to a new team and he hasn't flashed anything, he's been frighteningly ineffective. Granted, I've only seen 4 periods from him but it's been bad in this early juncture.
Post-Game Talk: Should we be worried?
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KeithIsActuallyBad
You thrust your pelvis, huh!
Apart from the Draisatl line basically every forward today was ineffective. But yes, he's not gotten off to a strong start.
bellagiobob
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Gotta be quite rare that a team wins 80% of the draws and still loses the game.
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KeithIsActuallyBad
You thrust your pelvis, huh!
guymez
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Just winning 80% of the draws is a rare thing but yeah it really speaks to how bad their puck management and battle level was in this game.
KeithIsActuallyBad
You thrust your pelvis, huh!
He wasn't tripped when Power blew it by him.
Anyone blaming the refs for this game is out of their mind.
Don't think anyone is blaming the refs, especially since that OT got called off.
KeithIsActuallyBad
You thrust your pelvis, huh!
Right, we were granted a mercy.
Still a pitiful display of defense by Nurse there after he had been brutal all game.
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Really? Faceoff percentage is one of the most overrated stats IMO
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Could be an NHL record.
Starting with possession in all 3 zones 80% of the time is huge. I'm sure it has a strong positive correlation with winning.
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I emphasizied those two not because they are smarter players but rather because they are more obviously smart players. But somehow I did expect you would have something to say on the matter
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Honestly after the start this team had... it's all gravy now that the team has crawled back from the depths they were in and at least have a fighting chance at a playoff run now.
After those 1st two games the Oilers had vs the Canucks... I was basically writing the team off as a "not this year" team that likely wasn't even going to make the playoffs so they've already surprised me by putting together an astonishing 16 game win streak to get back into the running as a strong playoff contender.
I have really no idea what to expect from this team at this stage... they could miss the playoffs or win the Cup. Such a Jekyll & Hyde team that I don't know which outcome is more likely.
After those 1st two games the Oilers had vs the Canucks... I was basically writing the team off as a "not this year" team that likely wasn't even going to make the playoffs so they've already surprised me by putting together an astonishing 16 game win streak to get back into the running as a strong playoff contender.
I have really no idea what to expect from this team at this stage... they could miss the playoffs or win the Cup. Such a Jekyll & Hyde team that I don't know which outcome is more likely.
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I'm sure they will. Soup is playing well, but the oil gotta wait due to cap, I think
nexttothemoon
and again...
bellagiobob
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Not when it’s that one sided. If the Oilers don’t play like donkeys, with that huge advantage it would have lead to more possession and opportunities. Games most often are 55/45ish, this one being as lopsided as I can remember.
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I didnt even realize it went to Shutout. I shut it off immediately after the goal. One thing Im really noticing about Skinner is that his glove hand and movement to glove side is very weak. Other teams will pick that out
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more important
what r u having for pre game meal? Im watching this one at work
CantHaveTkachev
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Not really
Pittsburgh is the best FO team in the league, not very good
Florida is 9th, Boston 21st and Colorado 24th, Winnipeg 27th…all good teams
tardigrade81
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A guiseppe pizza maybe. Wife is out today and I’m home with the kids
We are going to her parents for supper so maybe just something quick and easy for lunch!
