Post-Game Talk: Despite Eakins' attempts, the Oilers beat Tampa 3-2

[Blue Line Turnover]

I liked Petry's game. Anybody that thinks that we'll be able to replace him is out of their minds.

 

[McAsuno]

Send him to junior

The question remains, if he goes down, who's the next C? Please not Acton.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Nuges goal was sick. Just thread that needle.

That's what 55 point upside looks like baby!

 

[ohheyhemsky]

Nuges goal was sick. Just thread that needle.

Just like in the pre-season, his shot is coming off and in the net before the goalie is on his knees.

If only he:

1. Shot more
2. Hit the net

 

[McDeathbyCheerios*]

Draisaitl doesn't look awful, just making rookie mistakes as most rookies do

 

[Suxnet]

I gotta admit, giving Ference a NMC was a pretty bold move.

 

[McGlassbangers]

Martin Marincin did outstanding job with Stamkos.

Palat on the other hand looked like an Oiler. Give that guy a manual!

 

[AlowlyMcOilersfan]

I liked Petry's game. Anybody that thinks that we'll be able to replace him is out of their minds.

When he plays aggressively like that, he's effective. I think he was just trying to keep the puck away from Ference though.

 

[SchultzSquared*]

yeah, and i don't know what to do with drai.

move him to wing?

Drai. must. go. down.

Trade Perron or Yak for that C we need... seriously enough dicking around by MacT... he is going to ruin the kid keeping him up

Perron for the Schenns... Petry for a RW...

Hall-RNH-Eberle
Purcell-B. Schenn-Yakupov/Perron
Pouliot-Arcobello-???
Hendricks-Gordon-Joensuu
Acton

Marincin-Fayne
Nikitin-Schenn
Ference-Schultz
Hunt

Scrivens
Fasth

At least then the C depth would not make me throw up...

 

[MettleMcOiler]

A win?

I'll take it.

 

[Nunymare]

Really really good game by the 4th line once again. I really hope they can keep it going... it's been a while since we've had a 4th line that isn't a complete liability on the ice.

 

[ohheyhemsky]

I gotta admit, giving Ference a NMC was a pretty bold move.

I think we've learned that MacT thinks "bold" means "idiotic".

 

[McOvechking]

As happy as I am that we won, I would have liked to see Yakupov rewarded for his excellent play.

 

[Mcnofool6110]

Martin Marincin did outstanding job with Stamkos.

Palat on the other hand looked like an Oiler. Give that guy a four year 4.5 per contract with an NMC and a gift basket!

Ftfy

 

[Raab]

Do it 4 more times in a row and I'll be impressed. WTH is Eakins doing only playing Yakupov 10 minutes? Thats ridiculous!! I hope Yak asks for a trade. He's finally playing the way Eakins wants him to and he's getting benched because of it. What a joke.

 

[Ergot]

Loved the fourth line tonight. Didn't get a goal but just poured it on and got chances all night. Gordon-Hendricks together are a huge asset for the team - they can get they puck out of the D zone and produce offense.

 

[harpoon]

Perron looks off this year, hogging the puck extra amount this year.

Meh. I thought Perron looked better tonight than in any other game so far this season. He was almost dangerous.

 

[Morpheus]

Great game. Hall is the man. Nikitin playing better.
On the other hand I have lost my patience with Ference, not a good game.

 

[BoldNewLettuce]

i thought drai was unsure where he would play if he "went down"

 

[Ninety7]

As happy as I am that we won, I would have liked to see Yakupov rewarded for his excellent play.

keep dreaming bud.

 

[Ragss]

The question remains, if he goes down, who's the next C? Please not Acton.

Yakimov and Acton. Still not sure why Hendricks isn't a centre anymore.

 

[OnTheBrink]

Agree it was Perrons best game tonight I just meant the season as a whole, he needs to pick his head up more and take a look around he spends to much time stick handling in his feet with his head down, I would like to see him on a line with two grinders where he is the one to carry the lines offence, feel that is when he is at his strongest.

 

[Toydarian]

I can't believe I'm gonna say this, but I thought the SportsNet panel was good.

 

[McAsuno]

Friedman called Marincin a stud. Wheu

 

[McAsuno]

Yakimov and Acton. Still not sure why Hendricks isn't a centre anymore.

I don't think Yakimov's ready yet. Acton needs to stay in the AHL where he belong. Borderline garbage ahl player.