Player Discussion David Desharnais

[OilTastic]

After all the bashing that poor guy recieved on hf during his Habs days, I'm so happy about this. Habs stuggling without having a clue how to score, and DD nailing Sharks. Cosmic justice.

and it now makes the Davidson trade worth it !

 

[Dorian2]

Glad Desharnais is getting it together a bit. Hope he can keep it up.

 

[redgrant]

I was his number one critic. Glad he's proven me wrong.

 

[TaroTsujimoto]

Wow, talk about the unlikeliest of heroes! I guess that goal alone makes the trade worth it (not that a broken down Davidson is a whole lot).

 

[morningla]

one game winner/big goal is all we need from everyone.
who's left.

come on....

pouliot
eberle
nuge!!!
nurse
caggiula!!!
Slephy
drai doesn't even need one if he keeps up all his beaut assists... but damn was robbed on that 5 hole from Jones yesterday...

hoping Sekera benning, larsson Russel can pop some too.
that's 11 more wins for the Cup

 

[Stoneman89]

Loved to see the guy come through, and shove it in the face of his haters. A beast on the dot last night as well, and never shied away from the rough stuff, in fact thrived in it, and came on top more often than not. Chia actually does have a clue.

 

[McDraekke]

Loved to see the guy come through, and shove it in the face of his haters. A beast on the dot last night as well, and never shied away from the rough stuff, in fact thrived in it, and came on top more often than not. Chia actually does have a clue.

DD played a fantastic game... but did you see when he want to make a hit at some point (I think it was against one of their big guys), and the Shark player didn't even budge, meanwhile DD basically launched himself over the player with his hit, hahah.

 

[oobga]

Glad he broke out last night. I was really getting down on him like many others. Not just him though, the lack of scoring was getting tough to watch. Lots of guys were playing below their capability offensively.

Wonder who else we can get from the Habs for next years run.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

David Desharnais - The Oilers centre set up the tying goal late in the third period then notched the overtime winner, and had team-best possession stats (19 for, 7 against, 73.1 CF%) in a 4-3 Game Five win against San Jose. They were Desharnais' first points of the postseason.

 

[Red Deer Rebel]

Desharnais and Kassian have been major contributors to all 3 Oilers wins, yet Habs fans have said both are "garbage", and Flames fans have been going on ad nauseum about the Oilers "lack of depth".

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Desharnais and Kassian have been major contributors to all 3 Oilers wins, yet Habs fans have said both are "garbage", and Flames fans have been going on ad nauseum about the Oilers "lack of depth".

Clearly we need Matt Stajan and Troy Browuer.

 

[oobga]

Desharnais and Kassian have been major contributors to all 3 Oilers wins, yet Habs fans have said both are "garbage", and Flames fans have been going on ad nauseum about the Oilers "lack of depth".

McDavid is in on 33% of our goals now instead of 40%+. Does that mean we have depth now?

Malkin is in on >50% of Pens goals. Bums have no depth.

 

[Red Deer Rebel]

I've watched replays of the Klefbom goal and Desharnais goal about 10 times already.

It never gets old.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

I've watched replays of the Klefbom goal and Desharnais goal about 10 times already.

It never gets old.

That satisfying ping on the Klefbom goal is great after we hit like 4 posts in the first period.

 

[FanOfSadTeam]

I've watched replays of the Klefbom goal and Desharnais goal about 10 times already.

It never gets old.

Same. Also watched the OT goal at 1/4th the speed. Just looked at everyone's response and it was awesome.

 

[Stoneman89]

DD played a fantastic game... but did you see when he want to make a hit at some point (I think it was against one of their big guys), and the Shark player didn't even budge, meanwhile DD basically launched himself over the player with his hit, hahah.

Yes, and size will do that to you more often than not, no arguement there. But the important thing to remember, is the WILL to want to do it. I'd rather have a small guy that will try to play physical, than some big oaf that cruises around and touches no one.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

The irrational hatred on the Montreal board against this guy was/is sickening.

It's great to see DD contribute significantly in such an important situation. He's got some gas left in the tank and if his minutes are limited he can be effective.

Enjoy your playoff run, Oilers fans!

 

[Asiaoil]

DD is a pure stretch drive playoff rental - and of course we would like a bigger, better bottom 6 center - but DD was the best on offer for Davidson. Whatever else happens DD was helpful down the stretch and was huge last night. Trade has covered the bet as it is unlikely Davidson would have played more than a game or two down the stretch and maybe G1 of this series. We needed to "something" at the deadline to help fill an obvious hole (3C) but not give up any real assets. The DD trade qualified.

 

[Mr Positive]

DD is a pure stretch drive playoff rental - and of course we would like a bigger, better bottom 6 center - but DD was the best on offer for Davidson. Whatever else happens DD was helpful down the stretch and was huge last night. Trade has covered the bet as it is unlikely Davidson would have played more than a game or two down the stretch and maybe G1 of this series. We needed to "something" at the deadline to help fill an obvious hole (3C) but not give up any real assets. The DD trade qualified.

for sure no matter what type of player we think we need, Desharnais brought enough results to make it worth the trade. He wasn't used much in the series before that point, but for whatever reason he just clicked in a big way. Hopefully this gets the ball rolling, because I still feel in principle that he was a great pick up. If he's got big physical wingers then his small, shifty game can be a great complement. We'll see how he responds to his great performance.

 

[VainGretzky]

So happy when we traded for jim ,but I admit I was starting to turn on him last 4 games or so . Chia is really showing he knows character players in this league.

 

[Arturs Irbe]

I've watched replays of the Klefbom goal and Desharnais goal about 10 times already.

It never gets old.

 

[Blitzago*]

Clearly we need Matt Stajan and Troy Browuer.

The same matt stajan that has been KO'd just thinking of acting tough?

 

[McDraekke]

Yes, and size will do that to you more often than not, no arguement there. But the important thing to remember, is the WILL to want to do it. I'd rather have a small guy that will try to play physical, than some big oaf that cruises around and touches no one.

Oh no for sure I agree. I just found it incredibly hilarious, lol. I was a fan of the trade then, and certainly am a fan now.

 

[Jumptheshark]

Desharnais and Kassian have been major contributors to all 3 Oilers wins, yet Habs fans have said both are "garbage", and Flames fans have been going on ad nauseum about the Oilers "lack of depth".

the french rejection line stepped up

 

[Stoneman89]

Even if he doesn't do a whole lot the rest of the way (and I'm not giving him a pass of course), his play last night was the whole reason for the trade. Get one big game out of some lesser lights, a few big ones from your stars, lots from your goalie and before you know it, you've got 16 wins and a SC. Davidson was unlikely to play in these playoffs for us, so it was a smart deal and the best Chia could do. Paid off with the biggest win in 10 years.