GDT: #34 | Oilers @ Canucks | Dec 16, 8:00 PM | TV: SN-W *CATS EDITION*

[Zaddy]

He was amazing tonight. Like Houdini, totally disappeared.

I always maintained that he was a magician, so that seems accurate.

 

[Skolman]

Embarrassing effort from Drai tonight. I honestly don't get it with this guy some nights.

You have a guy in WPG in Scheifele who plays balls out 82+ games a year, and he signed for 2.5 mil per season less than Drai the season before Drai signed.

This is what separates the elite.

 

[snipes]

This poll is so stupid

 

[nexttothemoon]

They are the most penalized team in the league

Except vs the Oilers obviously... they play super clean right?

 

[Duke74]

Did he get a secondary assist? If so those are worth a lot.

Your sarcasm is not appreciated.

 

[nabob]

I always maintained that he was a magician, so that seems accurate.

When he plays good he’s magical. When he plays like he did tonight he’s tragical

 

[Llamamoto]

Draisaitl is great. worth every penny on his 8.5 million contract.

Although today was not a good day for him. He held onto the puck for too long, created too many turnovers.
He looked tired. Hopefully he'll be better against St. Louis.

 

[Skolman]

Sure it happens but who played last night? Who got outshot tonight? Who got screwed by the refs?
I dunno, I just hate the Canucks.. almost as much as I hate the Flames

What's the point your trying to make?

We have Benning & Gravel in our top 4, and Nurse on our top pairing

 

[dsi]

Whoever posted that poll should be banned from this board for a month. Surprised it was even allowed.

 

[Duke74]

He was amazing tonight. Like Houdini, totally disappeared.

And what did Puljujarvi do?

 

[McFlash97]

Who cares, Oilers were absolute trash against a rival. Sitting here with a bunch of Nuck fans in vancouver watching this game.....the team just shat the bed. Embarrassing performance. Nurse and Benning ......just horrendous tonight. Just Oiling against a rival. Just hoping Hitchcock just tears into this team for tonight's performance.

 

[MettleMcOiler]

Embarrassing effort from Drai tonight. I honestly don't get it with this guy some nights.

You have a guy in WPG in Scheifele who plays balls out 82+ games a year, and he signed for 2.5 mil per season less than Drai the season before Drai signed.

This is what separates the elite.

Annnd ignored.

 

[Ritchie Valens]

Benning, Nurse, Draisaitl had noticibly bad games tonight.

Can't win em all

Nope you cant; however, this was a game they needed to win with how hot the teams they're trying to keep pace with have been and needed to create some distance between them and the Canucks.

 

[nabob]

Your sarcasm is not appreciated.

 

[Duke74]

He didn't get any points and I'm sure you're happy

 

[nabob]

And what did Puljujarvi do?

Played a hellllll of a lot better than Drai did that’s for damn sure.

Even your better half Replacement would agree.

Even played well enough to get promoted to the top line for a bit.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Way to jinx us OP.

 

[Multigrain]

Such a good skater, seems to have a high hockey IQ as well

Seems to me that he is still is in the learning stages. Not sure if he is totally ready for Prime Time yet.

 

[Duke74]

Draisaitl = 50 point player without McDavid, what a lazy pathetic player.

Tom Brady sucks.

 

[Llamamoto]

Pulju looked decent on McD's wing.

Although the only bright spot was Caleb Jones.

 

[nabob]

He didn't get any points and I'm sure you're happy

Not at all. I’ve been a huge supporter of Drai most of the season when he’s been playing well. When he plays like he did tonight it’s ok to call him out. With great salaries come great expectations.

 

[Duke74]

Played a hellllll of a lot better than Drai did that’s for damn sure.

Even your better half Replacement would agree.

I don't know who Replacement is. But OK, if that's what makes you sleep at night.

 

[Llamamoto]

I say we try Pulju - McDavid - Draisaitl

 

[Duke74]

Not at all. I’ve been a huge supporter of Drai most of the season when he’s been playing well. When he plays like he did tonight it’s ok to call him out. With great salaries come great expectations.

You seem to "call him out" a lot in proportion to his actual play this year.