GDT: Edmonton Oilers @ Montreal Canadiens

[sandviper]

The battle between two teams playing well under expectations. Game starts 7:00 PM EST.

We know McDavid will bring it. Which captain of ours will we see tonight?

R77's Pre-GDT probably line-up:

Tomorrow's likely lines, according to AC:

Last game:


My thoughts
Well, every game is kind of important now. While I thought the US Thanksgiving rank was somewhat overblown in terms of playoff hopes, I think where we sit by the 2018 NHL All-Star Game will be pretty telling.

We play in a weak division, so we are still in it though Boston has a few games in hand. By the time we play them, they'd have caught up and assuming we are still in the mix, that game will be crucial.

Anyhow, Oilers have been just as inconsistent as us. I think losing 2 straight should mean we'll see a very motivated Habs team come out tonight, especially with the prospect of heading into a 4-day break potentially losing 3 straight.

Expecting Habs win, 3-2.

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[habsgirl5000]

not sure why...but im expecting a good spankin tonight...we don't do well against backup/rookie goalies, or struggling teams...i think EDM wins this and it won't be close

 

[admiralcadillac]

not sure why...but im expecting a good spankin tonight...we don't do well against backup/rookie goalies, or struggling teams...i think EDM wins this and it won't be close

Okay

 

[WeThreeKings]

I'll be there.

 

[dzd ncnfzd]

Haha, funny one!! Good job ....... especially the play offs captain and annoyed one....

A bit apprehensive. Getting to the "don't really care" stage. I won't see another cup or even a long run before I "go" I'm sure now. (Still I've witnessed a few since '68, none more appreciated than '86 and '93)

Bergevin really messed up the probable window, wasted the gamble of trading for Weber which was obviously a "win now" move. (Which I still deplore) Now other teams in the east are trending up and probably have a better chance than we will in the next 6-10 years. (T.O. gag)

Oh well, please play with heart win or lose.

GHG

 

[Tyson]

Always cheering for the CH but this might be the one Habs team that I despise the most.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

The more I think about it, the more I really like these lines (minues Freose over DLR)

 

[JuicyHam]

The more I think about it, the more I really like these lines (minues Freose over DLR)

I have a feeling Freose and deslaurier will be Julien type guys like in Boston with Paille/thornton/Rinaldo.

 

[NotProkofievian]

I'll be there.

Looking forward to your hilarious sign, whatever it may be.

 

[David Suzuki]

not sure why...but im expecting a good spankin tonight...we don't do well against backup/rookie goalies, or struggling teams...i think EDM wins this and it won't be close

could copy and paste this from every single gdt since you joined

 

[le_sean]

Just don’t let it get to 3 on 3. Our talentless hack of a captain will take a wrister from 30 feet out, miss wide and then it’ll be the McDavid show. You know, a captain who actually uses his speed and size to cut to the net to try and score.

 

[OldCraig71]

I'll be there.

Did you decide upon a sign or did you scrap that idea?

 

[WeThreeKings]

Did you decide upon a sign or did you scrap that idea?

I'm gonna see if I can fashion one while I'm here. If not I'm gonna yell fire bergevin before the anthem kciks in

 

[WeThreeKings]

Does anyone know if there are any rules buried in the ticket agreement prohibiting signs that are negative toward the team?

 

[OldCraig71]

I'm gonna see if I can fashion one while I'm here. If not I'm gonna yell fire bergevin before the anthem kciks in

Where are you sitting?

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

Oh I laugh so much with that funny montage. But after my laught I was thinking about that guy who have hurt feelings. I hope he doesn't see that, this web discussion becomes some kind of harrassment, let this captain alone for a while, he's a human after all.

Just for you guys, he'll bounce back with 2 goals tonite. With the help of Drouin, 2 passes.

 

[nhlfan9191]

SandViper, you’re killing me with these GDT’s.

 

[Deebs]

I'm gonna see if I can fashion one while I'm here. If not I'm gonna yell fire bergevin before the anthem kciks in

You're one of those people eh...

 

[WeThreeKings]

Where are you sitting?

The section above lower bowl.

 

[WeThreeKings]

You're one of those people eh...

About time someone in the audience puts him on blast. City has been way too kind to him versus the players.

 

[PaulD]

not sure why...but im expecting a good spankin tonight...we don't do well against backup/rookie goalies, or struggling teams...i think EDM wins this and it won't be close

lol. Like a lot of other signs that the Habs are the Old Maple Leafs .....they face back up goalies even when the oppositions number one goalie is healthy.

Habs have become one of those teams where you rest your top goalie while playing them.

 

[PaulD]

The section above lower bowl.

Going to see Conner eh.

 

[nhlfan9191]

lol. Like a lot of other signs that the Habs are the Old Maple Leafs .....they face back up goalies even when the oppositions number one goalie is healthy.

Habs have become one of those teams where you rest your top goalie while playing them.

When you know the Habs are playing for a low scoring game, why not start your backup. Most of the other teams game plan will be worked around how they’ll score 2 or more goals, not how they’ll keep 2 or more out.

 

[PaulD]

Saturday night. The usual dinner and movie. Try be back in time to catch the last 10 minutes...........of the Pens game.

 

[NotProkofievian]

When you know the Habs are playing for a low scoring game, why not start your backup. Most of the other teams game plan will be worked around how they’ll score 2 or more goals, not how they’ll keep 2 or more out.

It's indeed the correct choice for Edmonton to make, which is still an indictment of the quality of our team.