GDT: WCSF GM06 | Vancouver Canucks @ Edmonton Oilers | Sat. May 18th | 5pm PST | SNP/CBC | Finish Them

[Reverend Mayhem]

I need the Canucks to keep winning because the Blue Jays are a f***ing tragedy.

I have zero idea how people invest so much time into more than one sport. Sure, I played basketball, soccer, baseball, pretty much every sport other than football…but id much rather be playing than watching.

So, na na na na boo boo I suppose lol. But hopefully the boys can give you something tonight. Go Canucks Go!

 

[Paulinbc]

Too bad we didn't sign Phil Kessel. I had so many memes ready to go

Grab a dog before the watch party tonight... Great combination!

 

[JAK]

I have zero idea how people invest so much time into more than one sport. Sure, I played basketball, soccer, baseball, pretty much every sport other than football…but id much rather be playing than watching.

So, na na na na boo boo I suppose lol. But hopefully the boys can give you something tonight. Go Canucks Go!

If I could walk for 5 minutes without wanting to cut my legs off, I would be playing sports too.

 

[Reverend Mayhem]

I think a big part of it is probably recovery. You’re never going to feel the same at 35 after a physical beating as you did at 25 no matter how good of shape you’re in.

I am 31 and I am very much not how I was at 21. I really do think all the high-impact got to my knees and back.

If I could walk for 5 minutes without wanting to cut my legs off, I would be playing sports too.

Yeah, Playing is fine for me. It’s afterwards that’s killer. I think I got away from actually physical limberity because I was a kid and just said send it I’ll be fine and I’m finally at the age where I can’t give it no thought.

 

[TruGr1t]

I'm 34 this year and I'm probably in the same level of shape as a 25 year old who goes to the gym 3 or 4 days a week. It's mind-boggling go consider that you're essentially an old man if you're a pro athlete.

If you play any high-level contact sports your body breaks down fast, especially joints. Look at the lifespan of running backs in the NFL. They’re largely broken before 30. That’s probably the most extreme example, but even guys who play NHL are probably in a sub-1% physical profile, and have to be lucky enough not to suffer debilitating injury at some point in their careers.

 

[Paulinbc]

I do like the Oilers' copper coloured palm palms tho...

 

[Flik]

I hate Saturday night hockey. I'm always working on Saturdays!!

That said, I'll be having the radio on (maybe a stream if I'm lucky?) and cheering loud! Let's go, boys! Finish them!

Wait what, lmao, I thought today was Sunday for some reason.

 

[Izzy Goodenough]

What is interesting is that some players play through nagging injuries and because the playoffs are so long, they heal and recover while they continue to play.

Case in point Lindholm.

 

[Paulinbc]

Forever and always, the GOAT pre-game song

I did not enjoy that.

 

[NOTENOUGHRYJOTHINGS]

Cup or bust for the Oilers. Make them a bust. The past two post seasons a backup beat the Oilers. Show these punks they're getting worse and now even losing to an AHL goalie.

No disrespect to Silovs since he's played well.

 

[Paulinbc]

is everyone nervous or confident for the team in closing this out or oilers are gonna fight every inch and claw their way back for a game 7??

well that's not going to happen...

 

[Jack Burton]

I still can't get over that Edmonton is going to start Skinner but I guess this is the world we live in where feelings override that facts.
We better be ready as the Oilers are going to come out flying and they are going to give us all we can handle + more. Keep it together boys and play that perfect road game....Lets gooooooooo!!!!!!

is everyone nervous or confident for the team in closing this out or oilers are gonna fight every inch and claw their way back for a game 7??

 

[Vector]

I have zero idea how people invest so much time into more than one sport. Sure, I played basketball, soccer, baseball, pretty much every sport other than football…but id much rather be playing than watching.

So, na na na na boo boo I suppose lol. But hopefully the boys can give you something tonight. Go Canucks Go!

Big thing is my wife comes from a big baseball family so she just likes having it on and it’s something we can enjoy together. The other is baseball is easy to have on in the background and is mostly played when hockey isn’t on.

When the Canucks were trash, I watched Raptors games but once they won the title I was done.

 

[alternate]

To be fair, Skinner played some very good hockey vs LAK. Now he's coming in rested and presumably had a reset mentally. Pickard on the other hand hadn't played 2 games in a row before GMs 4 and 5.

Gonna have to earn that 4th W. I don't expect Skinner will just hand it to us, as sweet as that would be.

 

[Diversification]

As far as I can tell, the Oilers didn't practice yesterday and didn't practice today. I have no idea what to make of that. I know when the Canucks have an optional skate after a loss, every player attends unless injured.

Rumors of the flu bug working its way through the room. Don't think it's a barometer of team enthusiasm.

 

[Nuck Bonino]

any word on whos reffing tonight?

 

[TruGr1t]

Mentioned elsewhere, but heard Seravelli repeat what he said on the Preds/Canucks series: “Well no matter who wins they’re getting steamrolled in the next round.” You think he’d learn after the last one. And that’s not to say the Canucks are going to win, an equally stupid thing to say about the Oilers.

 

[alternate]

Rumors of the flu bug working its way through the room. Don't think it's a barometer of team enthusiasm.

Aw that sucks for them.

 

[Vector]

any word on whos reffing tonight?

 

[AwesomeInTheory]

Rumors of the flu bug working its way through the room. Don't think it's a barometer of team enthusiasm.

Seems as though they're piling the excuses like sandbags. Love to see it.

But PDO
But injuries
But officiating
But Gillis ( )

I don't have a great feeling about tonight's game, but we'll see where it goes, I guess.

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

I miss when HNIC was saced.

 

[Reverend Mayhem]

Wait what, lmao, I thought today was Sunday for some reason.

You know what’s really funny is this morning I was getting game 6 2011 vs Chicago vibes. Probably just the weather, though.

 

[crazychimp]

I know it’s asking for a lot but I really hope McDavid doesn’t dive in this one and if he does I hope the refs aren’t stupid enough to fall for it yet again.

 

[alternate]

Be cool if we don't take a penalty in the first minute.

 

[TruGr1t]

I know it’s asking for a lot but I really hope McDavid doesn’t dive in this one and if he does I hope the refs aren’t stupid enough to fall for it yet again.

Does bear shit in the woods? Is water not wet?