Pre-Game Talk: 11/17 @ Calgary

[GMofOilers]

Pretty sure everyone should of known Kosky starts vs Calgary.

Its not a secret no more, Talbot dropped the ball a while ago, got one last chance (which I didnt think he deserved) and dropped it again even worse.

Koskys net for a while, and it shouldnt surprise a single person. Talbot has been garbage for over a year.

 

[TB12]

The most fun I’ve ever had in an opposing building was games 1 and 2 in Anaheim in the ‘17 playoffs. My buddies and I in our Oilers jerseys got roundly booed in our section as we walked in for game 1. So I took it upon myself, every time there was a whistle, to stand up and explain why the whistle had blown to help them better understand the rules of hockey. Hockey for dummies I kept calling it. Even the Ducks fans were all laughing.

Was pretty fun and led to some good banter in the whole section. UNTIL someone chirped Gretzky (I was wearing a Gretzky jersey). That’s when I got mad and told them to have some f***ing respect, because if it wasn’t for Wayne they wouldn’t even have hockey in California. (I didn’t actually swear)

 

[frag2]

Was also reported that Koskinen was first off practice today, so it's suspected he'll be starting vs. Calgary.

Khaira still annoys me. Needs to play like Kassian and bang bodies instead of pretending he's Rick Nash. The more he handles the puck, the more problems he creates.

 

[Porkleaker]

It appears Rittich is starting for Calgary tomorrow.

 

[488fitter]

Heading into enemy territory with 9 other buddies for the game. Should be a gooder!

Any Oiler friendly pubs in downtown Calgary for predrinks anyone know?

 

[ThreeOfAPerfectPair]

Was also reported that Koskinen was first off practice today, so it's suspected he'll be starting vs. Calgary.

Spooner 2nd line LW?

 

[PinSeeker]

 

[Weitz]

Heading into enemy territory with 9 other buddies for the game. Should be a gooder!

Any Oiler friendly pubs in downtown Calgary for predrinks anyone know?

Friendly in what way? You can go anywhere with an Oilers jersey on and not have any trouble.

 

[CraigsList]

So the **** goaltenders are being planted on the bench

Should be an interesting game tomorrow. First time seeing Koskinen play. I believe this is Rittich’s first game against Edmonton too?

 

[PinSeeker]

So the **** goaltenders are being planted on the bench

Should be an interesting game tomorrow. First time seeing Koskinen play. I believe this is Rittich’s first game against Edmonton too?

Rittich faced us last January

 

[ohheyhemsky]

Friendly in what way? You can go anywhere with an Oilers jersey on and not have any trouble.

Yeah, everywhere is fine. Closest places are Vagabond (gets super busy and the drinks are overpriced but it's a block away from the Dome), St James Corner (much better, a block further away but better atmosphere - even busier), and there's a tonne of places on 17th ave.

 

[space321]

Khaira still annoys me. Needs to play like Kassian and bang bodies instead of pretending he's Rick Nash. The more he handles the puck, the more problems he creates.

What's your deal with wanting players to just bang bodies? First it's Puljujarvi now it's Khaira. It's not like Khaira shys away from contact. He makes some awful turnovers when trying to break out (tbh most of our team except McDavid's line has trouble breaking out), but he also makes really good passes and has collected 5 assists, most of which are primary. He's way more useful than Kassian lately, although I don't have a problem with anyone on our 4th line right now.

I bet you love Lucic right? He doesn't score and gives the puck away but it doesn't matter because he bangs bodies lol

 

[488fitter]

Friendly in what way? You can go anywhere with an Oilers jersey on and not have any trouble.

Not worried about any trouble, especially with 9 other buddies.
Some cities I’ve visited like Van have kinda designated pubs for Oiler fans to congregate. We’ll most likely just wing it, but was just curious.

 

[frag2]

What's your deal with wanting players to just bang bodies? First it's Puljujarvi now it's Khaira. It's not like Khaira shys away from contact. He makes some awful turnovers when trying to break out (tbh most of our team except McDavid's line has trouble breaking out), but he also makes really good passes and has collected 5 assists, most of which are primary. He's way more useful than Kassian lately, although I don't have a problem with anyone on our 4th line right now.

I bet you love Lucic right? He doesn't score and gives the puck away but it doesn't matter because he bangs bodies lol

Lucic is junk.
My criticism about Khaira is he's trying to over complicate his game when he should play it simpler. Saying he should be physical is just me saying he should keep it simple. He's been better being a grinder than pretending he's Rick Nash. Even the Oilers commentary have been saying he needs to just simply shoot [or pass] when he has the puck and not try to deke as much.

 

[space321]

Lucic is junk.
My criticism about Khaira is he's trying to over complicate his game when he should play it simpler. Saying he should be physical is just me saying he should keep it simple. He's been better being a grinder than pretending he's Rick Nash. Even the Oilers commentary have been saying he needs to just simply shoot [or pass] when he has the puck and not try to deke as much.

Right, surpress all creativity, dump pucks in and grind it hard, yada yada yada. Recipe for success.

 

[frag2]

Right, surpress all creativity, dump pucks in and grind it hard, yada yada yada. Recipe for success.

If you think he's all that offensively, all the power to you.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

It's a shame that Montreal got Smith. Was hoping we'd torch him.

Hopefully we put up a touchdown on Rittich.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Calgary seems a tad fragile, L in 3 of 4 IIRC. Would be nice to light up Rittich, see Johnny Holdout put up a goose egg, McDavid and Drai notch another 3-4 points each, and knock Ratboy's teeth out.

 

[BlackDogg]

It appears Rittich is starting for Calgary tomorrow.

Well that is unfortunate. Was hoping it would be Smithers.

 

[nabob]

Friendly in what way? You can go anywhere with an Oilers jersey on and not have any trouble.

Yeah Flames fans aren’t really passionate. Lots of bars had deals for Oilers playoff games two years ago and orange and blue balloons with Oilers posters even.

I think Hudson’s is only a block away from the Dome. That’s where I usually go for a pregame meal and drinks.

 

[Jet Walters]

Spooner in the Saddledome? Seems like a real Brokeback Mountain situation shaping up here.

 

[flamesforcup]

Unfortunately for u guys Smith isn't starting . Should be a good one. And for those harping on Hanifin he has been miles better defensively and much more stable than Hamilton. I would expect fans of a team whose best defensemen is Larsson to understand points are not everything with dmen. Anyways GL tomorrow u will need it.

 

[ohheyhemsky]

Hey Flames fans, f*** off.

BoA - get the hell outta here.

 

[BlackDogg]

I never really noticed the beauty of that pass by Drai for the empty net goal previously.

 

[Todd from Leduc]

CONNOR McGENERATIONAL is gonna have a field day with the overrated unbalanced Flames.