GDT: #7 | Edmonton Oilers @ New York Islanders | Oct 17th | 7PM | F/W 3-2

[InformTheMasses]

The guy doesn't want to win for some reason.

Oh he wants to win, in fact he needs to win. Just doesn't have a clue.

He is showing some desperation, jumling lines splitting Molson from tavares etc. Still unwilling to risk his job playing inexperienced players, he is going to go out with his underperforming vets, hoping they turn it around.

When I hear a coach say things like, the team played well, played hard.....after blowing leads and losing games... its pure spin. That's the stuff you hear from a coach win he has already been told that the team needs to respond and that he is on the hot seat. It almost never ends well for the coach.

 

[CREW99AW]

Wow .. just saw this regarding a possible trade btwn Oilers and Sabers. Glad this didnt happen before the Isles played the Oilers.

http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/17/report-oilers-sabres-working-on-major-trade/

McKenzie and LeBrun are saying Miller has a partial NTC, is able to block a trade to 8 teams. The Oilers are ln his no trade list.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=434353

 

[Yitz]

Oh he wants to win, in fact he needs to win. Just doesn't have a clue.

He is showing some desperation, jumling lines splitting Molson from tavares etc. Still unwilling to risk his job playing inexperienced players, he is going to go out with his underperforming vets, hoping they turn it around.

When I hear a coach say things like, the team played well, played hard.....after blowing leads and losing games... its pure spin. That's the stuff you hear from a coach win he has already been told that the team needs to respond and that he is on the hot seat. It almost never ends well for the coach.

it's been apparent for a while now that this team only succeeds in spite of capuano, never because of him. replacing him with someone who can get this team fired up and inspired would go a long way in making this group take the next step.

 

[blinkman360]

First Tavaretrick of the season tonight.

 

[SI90]

lets get a win tonight boys

 

[Cawz]

I grew up hating Goring, Gillies, Trottier, Bossy, Potvin and obviously Smith. Looking forward to seeing these 2 jerseys going head to head again. Unfortunately I’m not looking forward to watching the players in my teams jersey right now…

 

[PROMputt]

Taking my 3 boys- Section 304- Let's Go Islanders!!!

 

[CREW99AW]

it's been apparent for a while now that this team only succeeds in spite of capuano, never because of him. replacing him with someone who can get this team fired up and inspired would go a long way in making this group take the next step.

It is a shame that the isles would have to crash and burn before Cappy was replaced.

I want him and Pellerin both gone.

 

[Cawz]

Will Smyth get booed, cheered, or neither?

 

[SI90]

Will Smyth get booed, cheered, or neither?

Booed, although if he had stayed we probably don't commit to a rebuild and land Tavares so it seems to have worked out for now...

I don't think Smyth would have been the difference for a cup and I don't think at the time he was a player that could land other ufa's to get here..

 

[IceAce]

Ryan Smyth is still in the NHL?

 

[13th Floor]

Ryan Smyth is still in the NHL?

He is beyond awful. He was slow to begin with. But now, yeesh. He should have retired 2 seasons ago.

So.. make sure you cheer when he scores tonight.

 

[bvon44]

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[EchoesoftheEighties]

Beauties.

I expect the Isles will take this easily. GG Isles fans.

I've watched a few Oilers games lately.

Gordon has actually played really well this season and seems to be perfect for the Oilers. Arcobello is gonna be a real solid player too. He led the Barons in points last year.

The Oilers have a pretty solid team despite their record. The only issue with the Oilers has been goaltending. Dubnyk is absolutely awful, and they can't get further along with LaBarbera as their #1.

BTW, this GDT is amazing.

Also to comment on this: You're spot on. Only thing is the defence allows the opposition to walk in too easily as well. If we had a decent tender to bail them out it would be no problem. N00bnyk and LOLbarbera though....

 

[stranger34]

Tons of unsold seats on Ticketmaster. Looks like another crappy weeknight crowd.

I almost feel obligated to drop everything I have to do today/tonight and purchase tickets.

Awesome, I'll be camped out with some friends in 339 with a few rows to ourselves.

 

[Paulinho]

I hope Donovan is playing, it's not like you need Carkner's size for all the teenage girls on the Oilers.

 

[gadiamon72]

Looked at the ticket availability for tonight. Looks like less then 50% full. That's just brutal. I hope this changes when we move to Brooklyn.

I hope they find the motivation to not take this Oilers team lightly. They have tons of raw talent which on any given night can gel. So far this season, it hasn't happened and I wouldn't want the Isles to be the first victim. On the other hand, we should be able to score at least 4 goals on this team tonight. It would be a great accomplishment if we do that and hold the Oilers to 2 goals or less.

 

[redbull]

Ryan Smyth is still in the NHL?

he still uses the old-school wooden stick. Happy 1989 Ryan.

 

[PK Cronin]

Will Smyth get booed, cheered, or neither?

He better be booed. And booed heavily.

 

[A Pointed Stick]

McKenzie and LeBrun are saying Miller has a partial NTC, is able to block a trade to 8 teams. The Oilers are ln his no trade list.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=434353

Anyone want to guess the name of one of the other 7? Rhymes with Eye-wang-lers.

 

[Hipietro]

Looked at the ticket availability for tonight. Looks like less then 50% full. That's just brutal. I hope this changes when we move to Brooklyn.

I hope they find the motivation to not take this Oilers team lightly. They have tons of raw talent which on any given night can gel. So far this season, it hasn't happened and I wouldn't want the Isles to be the first victim. On the other hand, we should be able to score at least 4 goals on this team tonight. It would be a great accomplishment if we do that and hold the Oilers to 2 goals or less.

I think that's exaggerating a bit, but yeah its pretty bad.

 

[GilliesGirlie]

So, my heart wants an Isles win, my head says its a loss and they blow a lead with less than 2 minutes to play.

 

[Axe Man]

Awesome GDT! I want to see good things tonight.

 

[WangMustGo]

Just about to buy tickets on stubhub. 10-15$ a seat really can't go wrong.

 

[CREW99AW]

Anyone want to guess the name of one of the other 7? Rhymes with Eye-wang-lers.

Eye-wang-lers...Eye-wang-lers...
I am stumped <g>