GDT: WCSF GM 4 | Vancouver Canucks @ Edmonton Oilers | Tue, May 14 | 6:30PM PST | SPAC | Thunderdome!

[tradervik]

And the media

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

I would've preferred to go up against Skinner tbh

I kinda prefer this. Like I said last night, this is Edmonton's silver bullet moment. If we beat them tonight, especially if it's a blow out. They're dead. They can't just pin everything on Skinner because now their backup also got lit up.

We need to play aggressive and push them to the brink. I just feel that if we win tonight, they don't have the mentally to rally back. Could be very wrong though but hey. Guess we'll find out.

 

[MikeK]

Zadorov has been an absolute gem these playoffs. Both on and off the ice. I'd really like to see him back. I know there are a lot of miles on his frame but if the team can get him back on a fair and realistic deal I think he'd be a real asset. He is built for playoff hockey. Love his attitude and personality.

 

[Vector]

Ekholm being out is massive. That guy has absolutely killed us in all three games.

I don't think he's out. He just didn't attend practice.

 

[BoHorvat 53]

Ekholm being out is massive. That guy has absolutely killed us in all three games.

With the implications of this game, I think he'd have to have broken a leg or an arm or something of the sort to miss tonight's game.

 

[Brock Boeser Laser Show]

Personally think hog has been given a bum wrap in this series. If you look at all the analytical data he has been one of our best forwards in controlling shots/chances. He was a lot worse in the previous series. I think he's the type to get a sneaky deflection goal playing on the 4th line.

4th line badly needs some skill to get more out of Blueger. Lafferty has been complete MIA in the playoffs.

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

I don't think he's out. He just didn't attend practice.

I'm going to convince myself that he's out because that suits my best interests.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Oh my.

I hope these quotes don't cause us issues, but man, he's a must listen.

 

[alternate]

Petey needs to recognize he's a helicopter. Don't look to make plays to his wingers. Just put the puck on net any chance he gets. Needs to go into this game with a mindset of get puck, shoot.

 

[Brock Boeser Laser Show]

With the implications of this game, I think he'd have to have broken a leg or an arm or something of the sort to miss tonight's game.

Wonder if it's the same hip flexor issue he had earlier. Both those hits he took ended up with some awkward landings so could've easily aggravated it.

 

[JAK]

Oh my.

I hope these quotes don't cause us issues, but man, he's a must listen.

I guess Sutherland is in for game 5,6,7

 

[Snatcher Demko]

Petey needs to recognize he's a helicopter. Don't look to make plays to his wingers. Just put the puck on net any chance he gets. Needs to go into this game with a mindset of get puck, shoot.

I was going to say the same. His wingers should be directed to forecheck and get the puck to him. EP's job should be to get open and take quick shot releases (no more darn hesitating!) or one-timers only. The wingers should then crash the net and hack away at rebounds.

 

[dbaz]

Well if they split mcdavid and draisaitl.. you basically won't see their 3rd or 4th line all game.

 

[Flik]

Oh my.

I hope these quotes don't cause us issues, but man, he's a must listen.

Nikita "Keeping it real" Zadorov.

Zero bullshit attitude, I love him.

The league? Not so much

 

[deadinthewater992]

Petey needs to recognize he's a helicopter. Don't look to make plays to his wingers. Just put the puck on net any chance he gets. Needs to go into this game with a mindset of get puck, shoot.

I have kind of given up on Petey this post season, tbh. But sure, now is a good time as any to come alive!

 

[Brock Boeser Laser Show]

Well if they split mcdavid and draisaitl.. you basically won't see their 3rd or 4th line all game.

3rd and 4th liners for Edmonton probably scrolling thru netflix right now trying to find a new show to watch on the iPad during the game.

 

[Chairman Maouth]

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

Zadorov is absolute media gold. What a character. Everything he says is a story.

 

[Bobby9]

I'm right there with you. This season has already been a massive success. Only reason I feel nervous is because knocking the Oilers out of the playoffs would be the funniest outcome possible.

Not only funny, but quite possibly one of the finals nails in the McDrai era.

Another Canadian team ousting the super dynasty that the NHL, Rogers and Sportsnet have been hyping would just be *chefs kiss*

The total humiliation of the Edmonton Oilers failed rebuild would be a top 3 sports memory.

 

[BenningHurtsMySoul]

This has been the 2nd most fun season I've ever watched, even ahead of 2011-12. That one was full of heartache even though they won the President's Trophy.

I would put it above the Bubble Run, 2009 and 2010.

 

[ziploc]

Well if they split mcdavid and draisaitl.. you basically won't see their 3rd or 4th line all game.

I'm genuinely not sure if I could tell you the names of their 3rd and 4th liners.

 

[garbageteam]

Not only funny, but quite possibly one of the finals nails in the McDrai era.

Another Canadian team ousting the super dynasty that the NHL, Rogers and Sportsnet have been hyping would just be *chefs kiss*

The total humiliation of the Edmonton Oilers failed rebuild would be a top 3 sports memory.

No kidding. I mean I acknowledge both of their top players are fantastic but that team top down the roster is massively overhyped. I'm a natural pessimist but looking at every single freaking columnist saying Oilers in 6, like, really? What team are they seeing there?

If you told me beginning of this season where I wrote them off even making the POs I'd be very happy with a good showing at the second round, but man now that we're here... we just gotta take out the Oilers.

After that whatever happens vs. Dallas this is an excellent season for where the team was last year and how they are positioned going forward.

 

[alternate]

This has been the 2nd most fun season I've ever watched, even ahead of 2011-12. That one was full of heartache even though they won the President's Trophy.

I would put it above the Bubble Run, 2009 and 2010.

Early 90s culminating with the 94 finals run was a fun period for Canucks hockey as well.

 

[JT Milker]

Not only funny, but quite possibly one of the finals nails in the McDrai era.

Another Canadian team ousting the super dynasty that the NHL, Rogers and Sportsnet have been hyping would just be *chefs kiss*

The total humiliation of the Edmonton Oilers failed rebuild would be a top 3 sports memory.

You forgot to log out of your shit posting account before posting this.

 

[garbageteam]

I'm genuinely not sure if I could tell you the names of their 3rd and 4th liners.

I've watched all 3 games this series start to finish (and haven't watched much NHL at all before that) and maybe I haven't had enough sleep but gun to head I cannot name a forward after McDrai, Hyman, Kane and Perry, and only because I did a double take to notice that Corey Fairy is playing for the oil. All I keep hearing is Draisaitl, to McDavid, to Hyman etc. etc. when they're in our zone.