Pre-Game Talk: 11/17 @ Calgary

[Oilers49er]

Looks like Rieder will be out awhile, Patrick Russell has been recalled.

I’d imagine we see something like this vs Calgary:

Caggiula-McDavid-Drai
Lucic-RNH-Chiasson
Marody-Strome-Rattie
Khaira-Brodziak-Kassian

I actually think that 3rd line could be sneaky good. Poor Nuge.

I would put Marody or Russell with the 2nd line and see what they got.

If they are meant to be top 6 players then jump them right in. If they aren't pumped to play in the BOA then I don't know what else to tell you.

Sometimes run with the energy of a kid. It's fun.

 

[FlameChampion]

Looks like Rieder will be out awhile, Patrick Russell has been recalled.

I’d imagine we see something like this vs Calgary:

Caggiula-McDavid-Drai
Lucic-RNH-Chiasson
Marody-Strome-Rattie
Khaira-Brodziak-Kassian

I actually think that 3rd line could be sneaky good. Poor Nuge.

Boo. I liked Rieder so far. Our depth sucks.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

I would put Marody or Russell with the 2nd line and see what they got.

If they are meant to be top 6 players then jump them right in. If they aren't pumped to play in the BOA then I don't know what else to tell you.

Sometimes run with the energy of a kid. It's fun.

Russell is a bottom six guy in the AHL that does extremely well at evens and on the PK, my guess is when he does slot in it’ll be lower in the lineup.

I liked what Marody brought to the table with Strome in his earlier games.

 

[McFlash97]

Boo. I liked Rieder so far. Our depth sucks.

lol that's a Horrifying bottom 9. Hope our first line is primed and ready to go against Cowgary.

Caggiula-McDavid-Drai
Lucic-RNH-Chiasson
Marody-Strome-Rattie
Khaira-Brodziak-Kassian

 

[Delicious Pancakes]

Here's hoping Marody can take the ball and run with it. This team could really use some bottom 6 production and Marody is a smart player who I think if he gets an opportunity could really help improve the bottom 6 depth. If he can help get Strome going, even better. I think he just needs to get accustomed to the pace at the NHL level.

 

[FlameChampion]

lol that's a Horrifying bottom 9. Hope our first line is primed and ready to go against Cowgary.

Caggiula-McDavid-Drai
Lucic-RNH-Chiasson
Marody-Strome-Rattie
Khaira-Brodziak-Kassian

Kinda interested to see how Strome does without Lucic.

 

[elmeroil]

I beg to differ. I would argue that this may have been the case a while ago, and it's just my thoughts and not backed up by anything, but I think wayyyyy too many people walk around like their **** don't stink today. A chirp back from my buddy got us both a shot to the face, and although that's been the only altercation I've been involved in personally, I've seen a ton of them there, and it's all a result of some dude who loves talking but can't handle it when it comes back at him. Hell, nothing came of it, but I literally had a man who must have been 60 years old blackout drunk at the LRT station want to fight me because I had a Lucic jersey on haha.

That being said, this exists in every NHL arena I would imagine. But in the 10 years I have been going to the games at the dome, I just get that overall vibe from the fans there that "you're in our building, we can do whatever the **** we want".

I'm not scared to rock my jersey in there, it's just not worth the hassle. So instead I just don't go anymore. Surprisingly, the press level seats seem to be the least confrontational out of all the ones I've sat in.

When there is booze, there is fights. I've seen them in the arena, outside of the arena, at the Cowboys casino right by the dome. Maybe I've just had bad luck there. Because I've probably been to the same amount of games at Rexall/Rogers, and haven't seen a single fight. That being said, it would be a little skewed as the Flames/Oilers games would obviously be a little more heated, and that's not all I have seen in Edmonton.

I'm 42 and completely get where you are coming from regarding the hassle. When I was younger and went to the games I didn't mind the confrontation that came from those situations. As I get older that's the last thing I'm looking for when I go to a game.

I'm not spending money on tickets to argue and get in fights with fans. I've also seen it all, fights in the stands fights outside of the Arena... And what for?

 

[Oilfan2]

lol that's a Horrifying bottom 9. Hope our first line is primed and ready to go against Cowgary.

Caggiula-McDavid-Drai
Lucic-RNH-Chiasson
Marody-Strome-Rattie
Khaira-Brodziak-Kassian

Can`t see them saddling Nuge with 2 of the slowest players in the league on the 2nd line..I can see one though.

I expect Rattie will replace Chiasson on the 2nd...

 

[Sanchez]

 

[Aerrol]

See this is exactly why I'm on the fence of just no longer going. I live very close to the Saddledome, and haven't missed a game in 5 years, including pre-season games. I like keeping the record clean and going, especially after last season, but considering the last few times I've gone and the heckling, it's just not a fun situation on a cost benefit analysis.

I was with my Dad, who was in later stages of Cancer and had to use a walking aid for assistance and it didn't stop Flames fans from calling both of us (it'll get ***) so a word that's also used for cats. Screamed in our face as we were leaving the game after that 7-6 (the one where they almost came back and Nuge put it away at the end, I can't remember the score) win.

Flames fans are absolute bottom of the barrel in my book. The amount of Oiler fans that are there makes it enjoyable when we do win, but again, just trying to see if the record is worth keeping. Also, winning feels so much better after all of the altercations.

Alright, 0(yes)-1(no) for votes.

Best thing to do in my opinion if you really wanted to go, is just head to Co-Op and see if they have tickets left for the press level seating, and don't wear your jersey. I think we got PL seats from Co-Op for like 40 dollars a ticket on game day very early in the morning. And I actually like it up there better. Very little lines for the bathrooms, the view isn't that bad if you get in the lower rows, and if you want a drink the lines aren't horrendous.

But, in my opinion, if you have to head to a game and are unable to even wear a jersey to it out of fear of getting **** thrown at you, dumped on you, heckled or even punched, it's just better to watch on the TV. Which is pretty much why I will never go again.

Alrighty then. This will be my first time going to a Saddledome game. I'll pass on wearing my Yak jersey for the double hecklers. Save my gf and her parents the trouble, yeesh. @snipes has it ever been this bad for you?

Edit: ohheyhemsky I think you should go anyways. Always worth seeing McDavid live imo.

 

[Oilers49er]

Russell is a bottom six guy in the AHL that does extremely well at evens and on the PK, my guess is when he does slot in it’ll be lower in the lineup.

I liked what Marody brought to the table with Strome in his earlier games.

Ok my bad. I thought he was playing in the top 6. Then Rattie will go to the 2nd line since he's played with Nuge already.

Marody and or Russell will be on the 3rd.

 

[space321]

Poor RNH getting saddled with the task of trying to get Lucic scoring lol

 

[Oilers49er]

Kinda interested to see how Strome does without Lucic.

Strome sucks, because Strome sucks. He's had ample amount of chances to get points. It's no Lucic holding him back. It's his lack of offense. He is the most average NHL player I have seen.

Does nothing fantastic. Terribly overpaid as well.

 

[Cypress]

Kinda interested to see how Strome does without Lucic.

I'm actually looking forward to potentially seeing Lucic back on Nuge's wing. I'd play rattie with them.

 

[Drivesaitl]

Anybody else annoyed with the "Heeeeeeere's Johnny" promos of the game or SNET featuring McD/Gaudreau hilites as if they are equals?

jebus, I hope Drasaitl hits this goof into the 3rd row this time. Enough swatting at flies.

 

[snipes]

Alrighty then. This will be my first time going to a Saddledome game. I'll pass on wearing my Yak jersey for the double hecklers. Save my gf and her parents the trouble, yeesh. @snipes has it ever been this bad for you?

Edit: ohheyhemsky I think you should go anyways. Always worth seeing McDavid live imo.

Not once have I had an experience like the one described. I usually sit in the more expensive seat areas though, I’ve sat once higher up and it was fine.

I’ve had lots of more what I would call friendly banter. I’m also a pretty tall guy and fairly social though so I dunno if that makes a difference.

 

[ohheyhemsky]

Alrighty then. This will be my first time going to a Saddledome game. I'll pass on wearing my Yak jersey for the double hecklers. Save my gf and her parents the trouble, yeesh. @snipes has it ever been this bad for you?


Edit: ohheyhemsky I think you should go anyways. Always worth seeing McDavid live imo.

It's always good to see him live. For sure.

And for the most part don't worry about it. It's funny because I have a few Oiler fan buddies who have experienced little to no legitimate harassment in this building, and are surprised when I tell them the garbage I've experienced there.

Also, get ready for what can only be described as faux fans. I've never been in a building where it feels like 90% of the attendance wearing the home team crest has zero knowledge about their team. It's the least educated fan base I've come across.

Not once have I had an experience like the one described. I usually sit in the more expensive seat areas though, I’ve sat once higher up and it was fine.

I’ve had lots of more what I would call friendly banter. I’m also a pretty tall guy and fairly social though so I dunno if that makes a difference.

Yeah, the time with my dad I had purposely purchased lower bowl seats, not in Avison Young mainly for his restrictions for walking, etc. But it didn't stop the harassment in the concession. I've had several issues all around the building. I'm not a slight guy, 6'3, 201lbs and that might pull into it a bit? But for the most part, I just watch the game and cheer with other Oiler fans around me. Easily, I'd say it's about a 50/50 split as to "fun harassment" which is always, to shit that just ruins the experience.

 

[The Hound]

Nhl already prepping us for a move to the central? It’s been too long since we’ve given cowtown a nice beatdown

 

[LMFAO]

Id run with

Caggiula-McDavid-Draisailt
Lucic-RNH-Rattie
Marody-Strome-Chiasson
Khaira-Brodziak-Kass

 

[OilCountry93]

I stopped going there. Being from just outside Calgary, I've probably seen 15 or 20 Oiler games at the Saddledome. I would say in 12 of them, regardless of the game result, I have been relentlessly heckled. It's a little calmer when I am with my girlfriend, but when I used to go with my buddies it was honestly annoying. Got the the point where I would just take my jersey off at the end of the game and shove it inside my jacket out of fear of staining it from the stuff thrown at me or get the **** kicked out of me. Weekday games weren't as bad, but weekend games were horrendous. To me, it doesn't matter what seats you're sitting in. I've been all over that arena, and have taken **** everywhere.

We went to a game last year (which, will be the last one I ever go to at the Saddledome) that the Oilers won, brought their record to 6-0 against Calgary. Walking outside, my buddy is having a smoke and a group of probably 10 or 11 dudes walk by and proceed to call him a ****** for being an Oilers fan. I kid you not, all he did was look up at them and say "6 and 0 baby!". One of the dudes came over probably a minute later and sucker punched him in the face while he was looking down at his phone. I proceeded with the usual "what the **** is your problem man!" and took a right hook to the jaw as well. If our girlfriends weren't there, I would imagine we would have got the absolute **** kicked out of us by this group of guys.

I've seen fights in probably 70 percent of the games I've went to at the dome. That was the first physical altercation I've been involved in there, even though I never threw a punch, but I will never go back. The place is just ****ing toxic, not to mention the arena is a complete dump. We drive up to Edmonton 3-4 times a year now to watch games rather than go to dome. The price of gas and a hotel far outweighs having to deal with the morons in this city. And trust me, there is a lot of them.

I’ll take things that didn’t happen for $500 Alex.

 

[Aerrol]

I’ll take things that didn’t happen for $500 Alex.

I'm curious to see how it is for me but I believe it's happened to him. I've seen similar dumb things happen in Edmonton after games too. Once saw a drunk Canucks fan charge an innocent Oilers fan on the LRT going home. Drunk sports fans are really dumb sometimes.

What I wonder is how widespread it is.

 

[ohheyhemsky]

I’ll take things that didn’t happen for $500 Alex.

I mean, I've seen a fight on a c-train coming after constant heckling of two Oiler fans after an Oiler loss.

Edit: not multiple fights. Just A fight.

 

[TheNumber4]

McDavid is surging right now. And him and Drai always like to beat down the Flames. They’ll carry us to a victory Saturday.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

I’ll take things that didn’t happen for $500 Alex.

I went to an Oilers/Flames game once by myself, wearing nothing but a Winter Classic hat. I was approached on the train after the game (the Oilers won) by two Flames fans who looked at my hat and basically asked me if I was an Oilers fan. I said I wasn't, and they said "Good, we would've beaten you up if you were".

Not all Flames fans are drunken assholes but they're not all good people either.

 

[Giggli G]

I went to an Oilers/Flames game once by myself, wearing nothing but a Winter Classic hat. I was approached on the train after the game (the Oilers won) by two Flames fans who looked at my hat and basically asked me if I was an Oilers fan. I said I wasn't, and they said "Good, we would've beaten you up if you were".

Not all Flames fans are drunken *******s but they're not all good people either.

Well it's not okay to walk around with only a hat on, dangly style