Pre-Game Talk: Duck Hunting Tuesday Night.

[Oilhawks]

Koskinen will have a better season IMO

I have a feeling that Koskinen is going to shut up a lot of the haters (including myself). Seems like he’s going to be more mentally sharp this year, which was probably most of his issues last season. He’ll probably end up getting a decent back up gig next season

 

[Oilhawks]

The top "5 man unit" has been getting heavily dominated in scoring chance and shot metric differential, I really wish Tippett would change it.

McDrai suck ass defensively when together, combined with Nurse/Barrie who are very offensively minded there's been just way too much high danger leaking against that unit.

I think it was a Lowetide article, either way, someone pointed out that Tippett has liked to run a 5 man offense unit and 5 man two way unit in the top 6. This goes back to his Dallas days. I wish he’d mix it up more though

 

[MoreDifferentS]

Koskinen will have a better season IMO

...a better season than he had last year? I agree. A better season than Smith? Not quite a hot take, but definitely a spicy one.

I'd assume that if it's the latter, it's as much a case of Smith faltering as it is Koskinen's return to form, but if it's just Koskinen putting it together I would love to be in a situation where you can't go wrong putting either guy in the pipes. We've seen that with this tandem for flashes before. Either way, it''ll be intriguing to watch as the season develops.

 

[Gregsky99]

Tippett is a bullshit artist at this point. He says one thing and completely trashes it a week later. People were laughing when I said he'd have McDavid Draisaitl back together by game 2 of the regular season, it didn't even take that long, lol.

There's no long term planning with Tippett, he just milks whatever is hot.

Isn’t that what a coach is supposed to do?

 

[bucks_oil]

I ate duck before. Don’t know if it wasn’t cooked properly but I didn’t like it

Depends on the part of the duck. If you see “Duck Confit” anywhere, generally at a French restaurant, give it a try. You won’t regret it.

How it is prepared has a HUGE influence on its taste,... moreso than other things IMO.

Asian "Peking" duck will be sweet, salty and sometimes a bit oily. Same for French style duck-confit... again... my opinion.

But for me, it's gotta be duck breast, which is cooked med-rare!

Duck:

• buy a package of duck breast, usually two/pack... larger nice grocery store will have it
• Add a dollop of butter to a pan, score the skin with knife, add salt and pepper
• Skin side down 5 mins on med-high, turn over and cook another 5 mins
• Remove and tent under foil

Sauce:

• Save a bit of the drippings (enough to cover bottom of small pan)
• Add 5-10 cherries (fresh or nice maraschino's like Luxardo)
• Tablespoon of honey, big splash of porto wine or regular red if that's all you have, half a cup of chicken stock
• 1 shallot minced
• Cook it all down to starting to be a bit glassy (say 5 mins max)... stir in another dollop of butter and turn off the heat

This is dead simple and might earn you some points!

We'll be having duck tomorrow!

 

[Pass the Saitl Sauce]

Smith with the start again tomorrow

remember when Tippett said they'll get both goaltenders up and running, so that was a lie

Lot of time off between games to start the year. I see koskinen getting the Arizona game and smith the Vegas game of the back to back

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Smith with the start again tomorrow

remember when Tippett said they'll get both goaltenders up and running, so that was a lie

Koskinen will probably get Arizona. But you ride Smith when he’s hot. That is the law.

 

[Zenos]

How it is prepared has a HUGE influence on its taste,... moreso than other things IMO.

Asian "Peking" duck will be sweet, salty and sometimes a bit oily. Same for French style duck-confit... again... my opinion.

But for me, it's gotta be duck breast, which is cooked med-rare!
...

My mouth was watering just reading your recipe / description!
Duck is a very typical and popular Christmas dinner over here (Germany) - served up with sweet/sour red cabbage Rotkohl, and Klösse potato dumplings. It might sound odd if you've never had it before, but prepared well, it's a fantastic meal.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Is it okay to cheer for the Ducks tonight?

Just no extra time. Beat the Flames badly otherwise.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Odds on you being the lost fan in the “Lost Fan” thing on the jumbotron?

If he is we will know what he looks like.

 

[McTonyBrar]

Tippett is a bullshit artist at this point. He says one thing and completely trashes it a week later. People were laughing when I said he'd have McDavid Draisaitl back together by game 2 of the regular season, it didn't even take that long, lol.

There's no long term planning with Tippett, he just milks whatever is hot.

Except that 2nd line has actually been good. I don't understand what you mean?

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Tippett is a winning bullshit artist at this point. He says one thing and completely trashes it a week later. People were laughing when I said he'd have McDavid Draisaitl back together by game 2 of the regular season, it didn't even take that long, lol.

There's no long term planning with Tippett, he just milks whatever is hot.

Fixed it for you.

 

[Zerotonine]

...a better season than he had last year? I agree. A better season than Smith? Not quite a hot take, but definitely a spicy one.

I'd assume that if it's the latter, it's as much a case of Smith faltering as it is Koskinen's return to form, but if it's just Koskinen putting it together I would love to be in a situation where you can't go wrong putting either guy in the pipes. We've seen that with this tandem for flashes before. Either way, it''ll be intriguing to watch as the season develops.

I didn't say it was a bad thing when I said Koskinen will have the better season

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

 

[yukoner88]

Can you get those with interchangeable heads? Asking for a friend…

Reddit - funny - nononono

 

[Blue Line Turnover]

Ehhh I liked Turris better. Sceviour just brings nothing offensively. The trio of Perlini, Shore, Turris brought some really nice offensive chemistry all pre season and I want to see that in a real game.

I hope so; Turris still looks a bit lost defensively at times and still doesn't bring a great forecheck game.

I'm really hoping that I'm wrong about him this year, though

 

[xoczar99ox]

Reddit - funny - nononono

Hahahahahaa!

 

[bellagiobob]

...a better season than he had last year? I agree. A better season than Smith? Not quite a hot take, but definitely a spicy one.

I'd assume that if it's the latter, it's as much a case of Smith faltering as it is Koskinen's return to form, but if it's just Koskinen putting it together I would love to be in a situation where you can't go wrong putting either guy in the pipes. We've seen that with this tandem for flashes before. Either way, it''ll be intriguing to watch as the season develops.

Was curious about your Avatar, are you also a Kraken fan?

 

[tardigrade81]

They have everything except duck! Some of those dishes look pretty darn tasty though. I looked up the menus. LOL!

I need to expand my food intake so maybe I should try some of these dishes hahaha

I’m not huge on sushi is the one thing.

which is weird because I like sardines lol. I don’t eat them much because they smell so strong.

had them in the office once and almost killed people.

 

[tardigrade81]

Ive had it lots. It tastes like a regular egg and it's an awesome source of energy.

Interesting…..

I can’t judge. I like sardines. Who knows. Maybe I would like it after all lol.

 

[Oilers in NS]

How it is prepared has a HUGE influence on its taste,... moreso than other things IMO.

Asian "Peking" duck will be sweet, salty and sometimes a bit oily. Same for French style duck-confit... again... my opinion.

But for me, it's gotta be duck breast, which is cooked med-rare!

Duck:

• buy a package of duck breast, usually two/pack... larger nice grocery store will have it
• Add a dollop of butter to a pan, score the skin with knife, add salt and pepper
• Skin side down 5 mins on med-high, turn over and cook another 5 mins
• Remove and tent under foil

Sauce:

• Save a bit of the drippings (enough to cover bottom of small pan)
• Add 5-10 cherries (fresh or nice maraschino's like Luxardo)
• Tablespoon of honey, big splash of porto wine or regular red if that's all you have, half a cup of chicken stock
• 1 shallot minced
• Cook it all down to starting to be a bit glassy (say 5 mins max)... stir in another dollop of butter and turn off the heat

This is dead simple and might earn you some points!

We'll be having duck tomorrow!

I wonder if there is a difference in taste in the ducks between Alberta and NS?
I like dark meat and duck is suppose to be dark meat is it not?
I should note that the fella cooking it couldn’t cook Kraft Dinner properly

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

I need to expand my food intake so maybe I should try some of these dishes hahaha

I’m not huge on sushi is the one thing.

which is weird because I like sardines lol. I don’t eat them much because they smell so strong.

had them in the office once and almost killed people.

Hang with me for a weekend. I’ll fix ya up.

 

[TheNumber4]

Look at McDavid, dominating practice.



Seriously though, love to see McD and Pulju work together. And think Pulju has a ways to go to catch him in the edge dept.

 

[bellagiobob]

Upper drinkrail tickets available for $45 + fees. Nice.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

I wonder if there is a difference in taste in the ducks between Alberta and NS?
I like dark meat and duck is suppose to be dark meat is it not?
I should note that the fella cooking it couldn’t cook Kraft Dinner properly

California Ducks taste like shit.