GDT: Bubble Wrap Overkill. Oilers v Canucks, Saturday May 15, 1:30 PM. SN, NHLNW.

[BlackDogg]

Holy, look at all that vcash!

 

[OilerTyler]

Here's to a 9 goal game from McDavid

Ah yes, the “Ovechtrick”

 

[Ringo13]

I hope Kassian is okay for game 1! In my opinion he is key if we expect to go anywhere this post season.

 

[Tyrolean]

Why doesn't Tippet rest all the very important players, Connor, Drai, Nurse, Larsson? Only one is Smith. Play Stalock to see what he can do. I am guessing they already made up their mind on him being a pure emergency backup. Bring in Ennis, 4K, Bouch, K Russel, Nygard, Haas. If a good player gets injured, the fans will be screaming!

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Why doesn't Tippet rest all the very important players, Connor, Drai, Nurse, Larsson? Only one is Smith. Play Stalock to see what he can do. I am guessing they already made up their mind on him being a pure emergency backup. Bring in Ennis, 4K, Bouch, K Russel, Nygard, Haas. If a good player gets injured, the fans will be screaming!

See the projected lines....Also McDavid and Drai want to play - it would be a week off between games. McDavid told Tippett that’s too long to be off.

 

[BlackDogg]

NHL P/gp Leaders | StatMuse

Crazy. You can clearly see two tiers, and there is 1-2 players in the top tier.

 

[SwedishFire]

Feels like a promise frlm Tippet, that Nygård is in.

Why no MacLeod. Does he suck now??

Unbelivabke that Chiasson and Neal is our beT third line option.

WHY, does they not rest McDraisaitl and playing MacLeod instead??

Dont messing with chemistry maybe?

Turris seems ti be done in Oilers.
He will orobably be buries next year.
I didnt belive he had fallen so much.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Feels like a promise frlm Tippet, that Nygård is in.

Why no MacLeod. Does he suck now??

Unbelivabke that Chiasson and Neal is our beT third line option.

WHY, does they not rest McDraisaitl and playing MacLeod instead??

Dont messing with chemistry maybe?

Turris seems ti be done in Oilers.
He will orobably be buries next year.
I didnt belive he had fallen so much.

He was either banged up or sick, eitherway gets the afternoon off. Frankly Neal - McLeod - Chiasson have been pretty effective since coming together, they really wear teams out on the cycle.

He doesn't rest his stars, because it's basically (probably) their call. Tipp probably asks them if they want a game off, if they say no, they're in the lineup.

Turris is strange, but I think as the playoffs go along, he could have moments. He has speed and a great shot, he might be able to surprise some teams in spots if you're a few weeks in and guys are tired and beat up.

 

[bellagiobob]

 

[Cloned]

If an Oiler gets injured, I'm blaming you @5 Mins 4 Ftg

 

[Tyrolean]

Guess the stars run the team not the coach.

 

[bellagiobob]

If an Oiler gets injured, I'm blaming you @5 Mins 4 Ftg

And if they don’t, and the continued cohesion leads to a first round victory over the Jets, you will wash his vehicles for a month.

 

[Cloned]

And if they don’t, and the continued cohesion leads to a first round victory over the Jets, you will wash his vehicles for a month.

Are official son in law duties starting already?

 

[94 Oil Drops]

It's really weird not having to worry about meaningful hockey so close to the start of the playoffs. I'm busy today besides. I can't recall a time I've been less interested in a hockey game...

Wake me when the playoffs start.

 

[Mr Positive]

Vancouver will be a tired team. I'm not sure there is much value in playing this game. I was thinking maybe keeping rust off has value, but is playing in what amounts to an exhibition game really have value?

I don't see why key players need to play this game. Smith in particular. At least McDavid and Draisaitl can have minutes limited, but my preference would be that they are scratched.

But whatever. I was against Khaira playing and that turned out okay.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

If an Oiler gets injured, I'm blaming you @5 Mins 4 Ftg

Why? They all have this cool protective gear I made for them.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

And if they don’t, and the continued cohesion leads to a first round victory over the Jets, you will wash his vehicles for a lifetime.

Fixed.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Guess the stars run the team not the coach.

They were consulted by the coach and the stars say taking a week off is too much. Players, especially of that caliber, don’t want to turn their engines off for too long.

It’s ok. They have all this cool new protective gear. I think the bubble wrap in particular will come in handy.

 

[McSpecial DraiBlend]

A good coach listens. If his top players say they need this then you listen.

Guess the stars run the team not the coach.

 

[tardigrade81]

I hope Kassian is okay for game 1! In my opinion he is key if we expect to go anywhere this post season.

Agreed. He can beat up the entire Jets squad lol.

 

[KenLinsemanFanClub]

They were consulted by the coach and the stars say taking a week off is too much. Players, especially of that caliber, don’t want to turn their engines off for too long.

It’s ok. They have all this cool new protective gear. I think the bubble wrap in particular will come in handy.

Plus the added bonus of all those gratifying popping sounds every time someone throws a check.

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

Because Kosk blows and I want to see what Stalock can do and maybe be our backup.

with that said, Kosk is our second guy come playoffs so I understand him needing games.

I get your point.

 

[North]

Guess the stars run the team not the coach.

What is this even?

He asked them if they wanted to play and they said yes. How is it a bad thing to consult with them before making a decision that affects them?

 

[McSpecial DraiBlend]

I get where people are coming from with this but a good coach doesn't run a dictatorship. You also don't let the inmates run the asylum though. There needs to be healthy dialogue and back and forth.
You have the two best players in the world. If they are saying we need to keep playing to stay sharp you listen. With that the rest of the team will follow the leadership. I want them as sharp as possible heading into game one....not coasting. I don't mind if they don't give 100% today but I want them to execute the system properly. With proper execution we have shown that we can play with anyone. This will be of upmost importance come playoffs. Whenever the boys start cheating or making risky plays in the neutral zone things go to shit real fast.
I think they are taking a lot more away from last summer than they are letting on. They want to be as sharp as possible.

What is this even?

He asked them if they wanted to play and they said yes. How is it a bad thing to consult with them before making a decision that affects them?

 

[Dorian2]

What is this even?

He asked them if they wanted to play and they said yes. How is it a bad thing to consult with them before making a decision that affects them?

Cause coach should treat them like they need a rest when they don't? Not really sure where some people get the idea that a pro player would want or need to rest on the Eve of Playoffs. I'm guessing the players that want to play want a final rehearsal for the Playoffs.

Go Oilers.