GDT: WCF #3 | "Let's Get Loud, Edmonton" | Oilers vs Avalanche | June 4 2022, 6:00PM MT | SN, CBC, TNT/630CHED, KKSE-FM

[t0nedeff]

Kassian will be bumped off that line before the first period ends. I don't understand why players who don't show a pulse get bumped up lines.

 

[LemmyUlanov55]

I'm positive the boys will wreak havoc tonight, a win and we'd be back in the series!
Go Oilers!

 

[duul]

Holloway not being in is a travesty. To bring in Russell? Kassian on the top line?

There's no way this is real.

 

[McBigYak]

Holloway not being in is a travesty. To bring in Russell? Kassian on the top line?

There's no way this is real.

Russell played a rock-solid game when Nurse was suspended. Love him in the lineup.

Obviously, the coaching staff feels a bit on edge about putting a 20-year-old into a must-win conference final game as his first NHL action. Disagree with it all you want, but it's not really hard to see why they won't put him in.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

A set back is a setup for a comeback !

Let go Oilers!

 

[duul]

Russell played a rock-solid game when Nurse was suspended. Love him in the lineup.

Obviously, the coaching staff feels a bit on edge about putting a 20-year-old into a must-win conference final game as his first NHL action. Disagree with it all you want, but it's not really hard to see why they won't put him in.

Yes, I completely understand their hesitancy and maybe there's something at practice we aren't seeing that is aiding this decision.

However, these new school coaches are supposed to identify stuff like this and make decisions that differ from the old guard.

For example sucking up to Nurse and giving him ice time he should not be getting at the moment. I swear, if Russell/Broberg were in for Nurse the entire series we win game 1.

 

[McBigYak]

Yes, I completely understand their hesitancy and maybe there's something at practice we aren't seeing that is aiding this decision.

However, these new school coaches are supposed to identify stuff like this and make decisions that differ from the old guard.

For example sucking up to Nurse and giving him ice time he should not be getting at the moment. I swear, if Russell/Broberg were in for Nurse the entire series we win game 1.

Possible game 2 as well. Nurse has been that bad.

 

[soothsayer]

I don't mind Kassian on McDavid's wing. Woodcroft obviously wants to get more bodies on Makar and Toews, and probably the best way to do that is to put Kassian (and Kane) with McDavid. If Kassian can finish his checks on Makar and Toews, it might wear them down but more importantly open up space for McDavid and Kane.

 

[SnooPac]

Woodcroft when Spector called him a coaching geek in the pregame press conference

 

[Drivesaitl]

I'm positive the boys will wreck havoc tonight, a win and we'd be back in the series!
Go Oilers!

Why would they want to wreck havoc?

What has havoc ever done wrong?

The boys should wreak havoc.

 

[Rengorlex]

Woodcroft when Spector called him a coaching geek in the pregame press conference

Mark Spector is a tool only rivalled by the sheer incompetence and malice of Jim Matheson. Who decides to employ these idiots?

 

[CrazyJoeDavola]

Is Yams actually confirmed to be out? Or is this just speculation based on the morning skate...

 

[McBeastMode]

 

[CrazyJoeDavola]

Russell played a rock-solid game when Nurse was suspended. Love him in the lineup.

Obviously, the coaching staff feels a bit on edge about putting a 20-year-old into a must-win conference final game as his first NHL action. Disagree with it all you want, but it's not really hard to see why they won't put him in.

Russell plays a rock solid game of getting hemmed in whenever he's out there and panic icing the puck every time he touches it

 

[29Beast97Mode]

I remember in 2006 when Edmonton went down 2-0 to San Jose I literally wrote the team off. Was so discouraged. They came backed and ripped off 4 straight wins. So there's no way I'm writing them off now. This series isn't over. Just need 2 home wins here.

Last game was not that bad. One bad series of plays in the second period cost them the game. In the first game we stormed back offensively and would have won if not for that stupid non offside call. I think the oilers are actually a lot closer to the avs than people think. With the home crowd bumping tonight the boys will be fired up. I think we win tonight.

 

[MettleMcOiler]

Woodcroft when Spector called him a coaching geek in the pregame press conference

Disappointed at Spector as a journalist. If you don't like the oilers, fine, but at least be professional. If he can't at least do that, then somebody else should take his place in covering the oilers.

 

[LemmyUlanov55]

Why would they want to wreck havoc?

What has havoc ever done wrong?

The boys should wreak havoc.

Eh.. You're right. Vocab slip..

 

[t0nedeff]

Russell played a rock-solid game when Nurse was suspended. Love him in the lineup.

Obviously, the coaching staff feels a bit on edge about putting a 20-year-old into a must-win conference final game as his first NHL action. Disagree with it all you want, but it's not really hard to see why they won't put him in.

If the bottom 6 had any sort of consistent effort throughout these playoffs I'd agree with the sentiment about Holloway but they haven't and they desperately need a player that has the potential to stir the drink which none of them have right now. Kassian isn't the one who should be bumped (hopefully Woodcroft is just bluffing) Mcleod should be playing with Nuge/Drai and Hyman up with Mcdavid.

 

[Messrules11]

As we all know you’re never truly in trouble until you lose at home. Must win game tonight.

 

[xoczar99ox]

Well I guess they are gonna ride and die with Nurse…

 

[McDrai]

If Nurse is on top pairing the game is over before it even gets started.

 

[tardigrade81]

Just watched Lionheart. Pumped me right up for this game!!!!!!!!!!! Let’s go out and get a damn win boys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[94 Oil Drops]

If Nurse is on top pairing the game is over before it even gets started.

Well I guess they are gonna ride and die with Nurse…

Serious mistake by Woodcroft if that's the case. MacKinnon and Kadri are going to keep torching him.

 

[K1900L]

Win this or it is over. Let's go!

 

[Bring Back Bucky]

Yes, I completely understand their hesitancy and maybe there's something at practice we aren't seeing that is aiding this decision.

However, these new school coaches are supposed to identify stuff like this and make decisions that differ from the old guard.

For example sucking up to Nurse and giving him ice time he should not be getting at the moment. I swear, if Russell/Broberg were in for Nurse the entire series we win game 1.

Why do you think there are 7 D in ? Nurse needs some sheltering. He is very obviously badly hurt. If he weren’t there would be a much better chance Holloway would get in. But with 11 forwards it probably ain’t happening.