GDT: #2 | Canucks @ Oilers Round 2 | "Toast" | Jan 14, 7 PM | SN1/SNP

[Jumptheshark]

not getting up early to watch this game

 

[KlefDown]

I am very upset

 

[oil Leaks]

I would try Jones - Bouchard.
Most likely outcome - Russell comes in Jones

 

[Messrules11]

He only had one side to work with. They kept collapsing low and forcing RNH to only pass back to Barrie.

Too easy to defend a left-handed shot on that side.

That’s all Nuge ever does, a pass back to the point. My dog could do that.

 

[barry halls]

Absolutely a must-win game tonight.

(just kidding)
(Sort of...)

 

[Oilers in NS]

I am very upset

Im still hung-over. I find when Im drinking and watching the games and if they play good, Im never hung-over. When they play like crap, I feel like crap. Maybe Im like Hank Williams Jr.

The hangovers hurt more then they use to

 

[FlameChampion]

I know I shouldnt panic because its only one game but the way they played reminded me so much of the play-ins. The thing I dont quite understand is, the play-ins was literally the worst hockey I seen the Oilers play last year. I dont remember them playing that poorly in the regular season last year, like ever. The defense has always had problems moving the puck but for the most part, I think they kept quite a bit of the shots to outside. The amount of brutal defensive plays for easy goals in the play-ins and last night was appalling. I hope we see a good effort tonight but the team seems broken to me, based on the last 5 games. They seem like they play with no intensity or awareness without people in the building. Hopefully this season its just a one off but I wonder how long its going to take them to figure things out. Team is capable of so much more.

 

[McJesusSaves97]

Hope Koekkoek is not our best D...may be a long short year if he is

 

[McDNicks17]

I would try Jones - Bouchard.
Most likely outcome - Russell comes in Jones

Probably need Koekkoek with Jones.

He’s the only one that can actually skate to defend after Jones’ adventures.

 

[KlefDown]

Im still hung-over. I find when Im drinking and watching the games and if they play good, Im never hung-over. When they play like crap, I feel like crap. Maybe Im like Hank Williams Jr.

The hangovers hurt more then they use to

I wish I could bring myself to drink on weekdays. Would make watching that much easier

 

[brentashton]

I wish I could bring myself to drink on weekdays. Would make watching that much easier

Now thats the type of attitude that has gotten the oilers into trouble... you gotta try man, its easy of you put your mind to it.

 

[Draiskull]

Probably need Koekkoek with Jones.

He’s the only one that can actually skate to defend after Jones’ adventures.

Its strange that we have seemingly gone from 0 Dmen with offensive instincts to 5 who all want to jump up in play. 6th one being Larsson who score the goal.

 

[backhandsauce]

We all hack on Neal but we need a shooter in the mix.

93-97-18 has potential.

 

[oil Leaks]

Drew Shore cleared waivers, please put him in for Khaira

 

[Draiskull]

Now thats the type of attitude that has gotten the oilers into trouble... you gotta try man, its easy of you put your mind to it.

If McDavid can play with a hangover on his birthday then we can surely get a hangover on a weekday.

 

[FlameChampion]

We all hack on Neal but we need a shooter in the mix.

93-97-18 has potential.

Honestly Neal didnt really score any goals last year where he actually sniped anything. I heard a lot about his shot but didnt see it last year. His hands were very good in around the net though on the PP. He was pretty awful on 5 on 5 too.

I did like the Neal that we saw in the play-ins though. So if thats the Neal we get, he can play on my team. But honestly I am kinda getting tired of the guys in the lineup who excel on the PP/PK but are a detriment to the team 5 on 5.

 

[backhandsauce]

I would also swap Kahun and Nuge.

Get Nuge's band back together.

 

[oil Leaks]

Neal's lack of speed what so ever is concerning. He was very slow last season.

 

[backhandsauce]

Neal's lack of speed what so ever is concerning. He was very slow last season.

Playing with Connor that's not really a big deal. Remember Maroon? Neal just needs to get into a shooting lane and Connor or Nuge would find him.

 

[backhandsauce]

Also Kassian needs a boot in the rear. Playing way too passive for a guy with his skillset.

 

[McDNicks17]

I would also swap Kahun and Nuge.

Get Nuge's band back together.

Kahun outplayed him by a mile last night.

Keep Nuge away from them.

 

[backhandsauce]

Kahun outplayed him by a mile last night.

Keep Nuge away from them.

I meant get Nuge back with 29 and 56 where they have had previous success.

Kahun deserves a shot with Connor.

 

[Canovin]

I meant get Nuge back with 29 and 56 where they have had previous success.

Kahun deserves a shot with Connor.

If Kahun deserves something, that's on the 1st PP until RNH finds his game.

 

[bellagiobob]

Prediction for tonight is that team shows up but Smith is Smith and we lose another one and Oil Country goes insane.

I predict we play better, Smith gets the win, and HFOil still goes insane.

 

[bellagiobob]