GDT: Around the League 2019-20 v25

[harpoon]

That's the version of Eberle on the PP that I don't miss. He can't help himself from over-handling the puck when he should be passing or shooting.

Two key turnovers on a 5-on-3.

He’s tied for 19th in playoff scoring with 13 points in 18 games and +6. Coach seems to be giving him all the minutes he can handle. Some fans won’t stop bashing Eberle no matter what he does.

Islanders fans are raging right now against Eberle like we were in 2017.

Dumb fans like to scapegoat one of their best players because he has flaws and limitations. Why would NY be any different than Edmonton?

 

[BlackDogg]

What did Reaves have for breakfast and did he chirp the waiter?

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

I'd take Reaves over Kassian. That ghost shouldn't be in an Oilers uniform next year.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

I'd take Reaves over Kassian. That ghost shouldn't be in an Oilers uniform next year.

Replacing one ghost with another seems pretty dumb.

kassian is a much better player than reaves, and it’s not even close

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Replacing one ghost with another seems pretty dumb.

kassian is a much better player than reaves, and it’s not even close

When he's with McDavid, yes.

Reaves has a better contract. Almost half the price and term.

Kassian never should have been extended.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

When he's with McDavid, yes.

Reaves has a better contract. Almost half the price and term.

Kassian never should have been extended.

Half the price? He’s paid 2.75m.

Edit. Didn’t realize he resigned at 1.75. About 1m too much.

atleast kassian gives us the option of a guy you can move up and down the lineup.

he’s inconsistent though.

reaves is consistent, consistently a bad hockey player.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Half the price? He’s paid 2.75m.

Edit. Didn’t realize he resigned at 1.75. About 1m too much.

atleast kassian gives us the option of a guy you can move up and down the lineup.

he’s inconsistent though.

reaves is consistent, consistently a bad hockey player.

You can't move Kassian down the lineup or he disappears. He needs to play with McDavid otherwise he doesn't do anything.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

You can't move Kassian down the lineup or he disappears. He needs to play with McDavid otherwise he doesn't do anything.

So when he’s not with McDavid he’s just like reaves.

reaves gets by on reputation and gets the respect of the refs, it kassian did some of the stuff he did, he’d be kicked out of most games.

 

[Mez]

So im pretty sure Drai is going to be snubbed of any awards...The McK loves fest is too strong after these playoffs.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

So im pretty sure Drai is going to be snubbed of any awards...The McK loves fest is too strong after these playoffs.

Voting is done before the playoffs begin.

 

[Mez]

Voting is done before the playoffs begin.

Then there is hope....but I still think the "curse" of having McDavid on his team will cause people to not vote for him.

 

[Aerchon]

He’s tied for 19th in playoff scoring with 13 points in 18 games and +6. Coach seems to be giving him all the minutes he can handle. Some fans won’t stop bashing Eberle no matter what he does.
Dumb fans like to scapegoat one of their best players because he has flaws and limitations. Why would NY be any different than Edmonton?

Eberle was absolutely in decline in Edmonton.

I think it's safe to say there was some exaggeration in how poorly he did decline but by the same token... "Dumb fans like to scapegoat their BEST PLAYERS".... Eberle was not one of our players for awhile.

Eberle took a paycut when most players are looking for big raises/retirement deals. He is also playing for one of the best coaches at maximizing players. He is a career minus player. Even as one of NYI premium players, given every opportunity, he isn't even close to a ppg player.

Would I want him on our roster... hard to say. The way he was declining here in Edmonton definitely not. With how he played this year... maybe. 5.5 is fairly reasonable for a top 6 winger.

I take Strome over Eberle for the Oilers all day every day. Right now the Oilers are desperate for a Strome type player.

If Puljujarvi comes back and plays even half as well as I think he "could" Eberle wouldn't even have a spot on our roster.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

I'm unable to watch CBC so I'm unaware of what they say about him. Just looking at his minutes and hits indicates he's had more of an impact than Kassian, which was my original premise.

Fair enough.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

What did Reaves have for breakfast and did he chirp the waiter?

Raw meat on the bone and yes. Then he delivered a forearm shiver to the head of the maitre'd and got ejected from the restaurant. The JW Marriott management is reviewing the tape and he may get a one game suspension from the restaurant.

 

[tardigrade81]

I’m smelling an islanders win.


Of course, I’m in the bathroom so I could be smelling something else. But I believe the islanders will win. I haven’t been wrong yet in these conf finals.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

I’m smelling an islanders win.


Of course, I’m in the bathroom so I could be smelling something else. But I believe the islanders will win. I haven’t been wrong yet in these conf finals.

Islanders are shit so that is what you are smelling.