Post-Game Talk: Almost a win...

[Jepprey]

Drai was a beast. And as good as connor and him are together. I want them on separate lines if possible. If it has to be as Nuges winger so be it. Tired of the one line shit.

Even that one year they were good it was drai swapping from connor and nuge wings to get the line going all season long.

 

[MettleMcOiler]

I want to see Larsson on the PP instead of Nurse

 

[Jepprey]

Wife bought me tickets tonight. As bad as this team is without McDavid, Arizona has to be the most boring team in the NHL.

I agree about hating Hitch, as well. Guy just doesn't know how to deploy guys at all.

Oilers arent even exciting themselves lolol. Hard to watch a team that cant skate pass or shoot.

 

[Oilhawks]

On another note, it took these geniuses 3 years to realize that Drai-RNH might be a combo worth trying. I know it was the Coyotes on the second half of a back to back but that line flat out dominated. I've never understood why McDavid always gets the best winger while RNH or Draisaitl are stuck with the leftovers then the coaches wonder why secondary scoring is so scarce.
Let McDavid carry his own line for the first time in his NHL career and give Drai or RNH the skilled winger.

It's actually infuriating that it wasn't tried until there literally wasn't any other choice.

Braindead deployment by both McLellan and Hitch. Get a few more players that can move the puck quickly and tactfully (Gagner was a great pickup in this regard, despite his slow footspeed), and a forward-thinking coach and this will be a wildcard team next year. Considering the damage done, that would be amazing to see.

 

[A91]

Beyond me why Larson doesn't shoot more. Makes me hate him more

Pete Debeor and the Devils failed Larsson. He should have been developed into an offensive defenseman which he was supposed to be but instead they stuck him in a shutdown role and he just reverts to that now.

 

[JayE]

Benning was the only guy on D who didn't look NHL calibre. First time that's been the case in awhile. Draisaitl was far and away the best player on the ice.

 

[CupofOil]

It's actually infuriating that it wasn't tried until there literally wasn't any other choice.

Braindead deployment by both McLellan and Hitch. Get a few more players that can move the puck quickly and tactfully (Gagner was a great pickup in this regard, despite his slow footspeed), and a forward-thinking coach and this will be a wildcard team next year. Considering the damage done, that would be amazing to see.

McDavid-whoever (Gagner?)
RNH-Draisaitl

Doesn't that seem like a more dangerous team already? It's just common sense really.

 

[XXIV97]

And only 6 teams to climb.

They're actually 4 points out of 3rd last in the west lol.

We are tied in points for third last in the league. We are only 5 points out of last place

 

[BlackDogg]

6 Points out guys...

6 Points out guys...

3.14% chance of playoffs


yummmmm.....

 

[rboomercat90]

If these players played this hard with McDavid in the lineup, they might've won some more games.

McDavid is like a curse and a blessing. Borderline motivated players seem to think he'll provide the necessary offense.

It is really disappointing that it takes McDavid being out of the lineup to get the best efforts out of a lot of the players on this team. You’d certainly think it should be the opposite. That’s something this team needs to figure out.

 

[MettleMcOiler]

3.14% chance of playoffs


yummmmm.....

 

[Oilhawks]

McDavid-whoever (Gagner?)
RNH-Draisaitl

Doesn't that seem like a more dangerous team already? It's just common sense really.

I was thinking that Gagner might be a nice option on McDavid's wing for now. If they can grab a modest sniper in the offseason for the other wing with McDavid the top 6 will actually be good enough on most nights to beat the teams they will need to to get a WC spot.

 

[Mr Tadakichi]

a GDT where where lost, but there's positivity...

WHO ARE YOU GUYS AND WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO HFOIL?

 

[bobbythebrain]

First 2 OT shooters in this one

Sam Gagner and Nick Cousins lmao

Embarrassing. We truly are bottom of the barrel

 

[McShogun99]

Drai was a beast. And as good as connor and him are together. I want them on separate lines if possible. If it has to be as Nuges winger so be it. Tired of the one line ****.

Even that one year they were good it was drai swapping from connor and nuge wings to get the line going all season long.

Put RNH-Draisaitl together. It doesn’t matter who Mcdavids wingers are, he’s going to get the top defensive assignments. This way you have a skilled second line that will get easier matchups but I’m just some moron that posts on a message board so what do I know.

 

[FanOfSadTeam]

Just realized how much Kass looks like Lloyd

 

[Kaniac]

McDavid-whoever (Gagner?)
RNH-Draisaitl

Doesn't that seem like a more dangerous team already? It's just common sense really.

McDavid/Gagner
Drai/Nuge

I'd like to see them try that for a game. Can Gagner play lw?
Gagner-Mcdavid-Kassian
Drai-Nuge-Chiasson

Oh and I almost for got.
Bench - Lucic - Bench

 

[CupofOil]

I was thinking that Gagner might be a nice option on McDavid's wing for now. If they can grab a modest sniper in the offseason for the other wing with McDavid the top 6 will actually be good enough on most nights to beat the teams they will need to to get a WC spot.

If they can free up some cap room, Dzingel or Silfverberg would look mighty fine on that top line. Sign one of those guys, bring in a competent 3rd line center and the forward group looks miles better all of a sudden. Big ifs though

 

[Habaneros]

3.14% chance of playoffs


yummmmm.....

never give up hope ....I think if Hitch was removed , the Oilers would go on a run...

If they undid the Manning move...they surely can undo the Hitchcock move also....

23 games to go..6 pts out game in hand 46 points possible left .....it doesn't have to be over...make the move.....

 

[MettleMcOiler]

Just realized how much Kass looks like Lloyd

lol that shit eating grin when he drew that penalty by Galchenyuk was priceless XD

 

[McDrai]

 

[Oilhawks]

a GDT where where lost, but there's positivity...

WHO ARE YOU GUYS AND WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO HFOIL?

Seeing Draisaitl play like "the guy" with McDavid out, Nuge playing well, Gagner continuing to look good, Koskinen having a good game, some depth players treading water and the D not looking like a tire fire...there could be some light at the end of the tunnel with competent GMing and coaching. That's the problem though

 

[rboomercat90]

Wonder if Koskinen is going for xrays tonight. Looked like Galchenyuk broke his ankles with that move he put on him in the shoot out.

 

[harpoon]

Also, can someone teach Nurse how to keep the puck onside.

Not denying Nurse had a terrible outing, but if you recall, Klefbom can’t hold a blueline on the PP either.

 

[guymez]

Wonder if Koskinen is going for xrays tonight. Looked like Galchenyuk broke his ankles with that move he put on him in the shoot out.

Yeah...Koskinen looked pretty clunky on that goal.

That aside he really deserves credit for an overall strong game though.