Post-Game Talk: Flames 4 Oilers 3 In OT, Embellishment Edition

[MrM]

Props to Schultz and Ference for getting off the ice before picking up a minus. Well done!!

 

[metallicat]

Props to Schultz and Ference for getting off the ice before picking up a minus. Well done!!

Very nicely played by them.

 

[Klimando Kostani]

Klefbom-made the one very uncommon mistake and list his man on the second goal, other than that he was an amazing shut down guy who even had some good chances.

Yak- set up the first goal with a quick release that only him and Nuge are capable of on this team. Yet somehow people still want to call him out for what was an excellent game where he crested a lot more than not.

Schultz- mistakes keep piling up. Stood behindthe net like the play was over while his man scored on the first goal.

Scrivens- made a lot of lights out saves. If he wasn't thrown to the the wolves each night he'd be fine.

Fraser- that goal! That post game press conference! People's champion.

Roy- improvement over Marco
so far.

Perron- was very pivotal to the first goal. Also had some good looks tonight.

Eberle- was the driving force on that line tonight which was great to see finally though it makes me suspect hall is injured. Eberle was dangerous all night.

Hall- made a defender look silly with a move and then put a great shot on net. He's got the moves and hands to back up the speed that seems to be absent since he returned from injury. Hope this passes because the thought of him and nurse on this team is exciting.

LD- that's the LD that was advertised, damn he has vision! Hopefully gets sent down so he can hone in those skills and do what he has to do. Maybe we could see some Yakimov this year, would help his development to get a few more games on the big club.

 

[Jmask83]

That diving call at the end of the game was one of the worst ever. You could see Petry trying to stay up while he was falling.

 

[mactforcoach]

Overall that was a good hockey game, something we haven't seen in a long time. Tuesday night the Kings come to town on a back to back and everyone thinks the Oilers should win because of that. Last night was their back to back so expect them to be a little tired. Yet they finally played like the BOA actually means something.

Nice to see some chippy play from the Oilers, Aulie hit was unfortunate but clean, Stajan needs to keep his head up, Scott Stevens rule #1. Nelson has changed the culture somewhat already and we are starting to watch a team instead of a bunch of confused individuals. the more I see this the more I see how bad Eakins was.

Shultz totally blew it on the Bouma goal, he had him on the end boards, then Bouma turns away, goes to the front, and Shultz just stood there like the whistle blew. He has to get out of that habit, it happens too often.

Yak, the game just hasn't slowed down for him. If Nelson can't turn him around I don't know who can. Just relax a little Nail, breathe. Eberle played a hell of a game, some decent hits. Nce goal by Fraser, he seems to have a fire in his belly that hopefully spreads to the others who had gone numb under Eakins.

 

[Baronsfan]

Klefbom-made the one very uncommon mistake and list his man on the second goal, other than that he was an amazing shut down guy who even had some good chances.

Yak- set up the first goal with a quick release that only him and Nuge are capable of on this team. Yet somehow people still want to call him out for what was an excellent game where he crested a lot more than not.

Schultz- mistakes keep piling up. Stood behindthe net like the play was over while his man scored on the first goal.

Scrivens- made a lot of lights out saves. If he wasn't thrown to the the wolves each night he'd be fine.

Fraser- that goal! That post game press conference! People's champion.

Roy- improvement over Marco
so far.

Perron- was very pivotal to the first goal. Also had some good looks tonight.

Eberle- was the driving force on that line tonight which was great to see finally though it makes me suspect hall is injured. Eberle was dangerous all night.

Hall- made a defender look silly with a move and then put a great shot on net. He's got the moves and hands to back up the speed that seems to be absent since he returned from injury. Hope this passes because the thought of him and nurse on this team is exciting.

LD- that's the LD that was advertised, damn he has vision! Hopefully gets sent down so he can hone in those skills and do what he has to do. Maybe we could see some Yakimov this year, would help his development to get a few more games on the big club.

Yakimov hasn't been great in the AHL, so he shouldn't even get a cup of coffee until he becomes more steady. What would be better for his development, but worst for OKC, is to give Lander a deserving call and more of a chance then give Yakimov a more expanded role and See how he can play with more opportunities in Anton's absence.

 

[Throttlehead]

Overall that was a good hockey game, something we haven't seen in a long time. Tuesday night the Kings come to town on a back to back and everyone thinks the Oilers should win because of that. Last night was their back to back so expect them to be a little tired. Yet they finally played like the BOA actually means something.

Nice to see some chippy play from the Oilers, Aulie hit was unfortunate but clean, Stajan needs to keep his head up, Scott Stevens rule #1. Nelson has changed the culture somewhat already and we are starting to watch a team instead of a bunch of confused individuals. the more I see this the more I see how bad Eakins was.

Shultz totally blew it on the Bouma goal, he had him on the end boards, then Bouma turns away, goes to the front, and Shultz just stood there like the whistle blew. He has to get out of that habit, it happens too often.

Yak, the game just hasn't slowed down for him. If Nelson can't turn him around I don't know who can. Just relax a little Nail, breathe. Eberle played a hell of a game, some decent hits. Nce goal by Fraser, he seems to have a fire in his belly that hopefully spreads to the others who had gone numb under Eakins.

Pretty accurate post.

 

[Klimando Kostani]

Yakimov hasn't been great in the AHL, so he shouldn't even get a cup of coffee until he becomes more steady. What would be better for his development, but worst for OKC, is to give Lander a deserving call and more of a chance then give Yakimov a more expanded role and See how he can play with more opportunities in Anton's absence.

Good analysis.

He looked good at the start of the season, hope yak 2 is getting the training he needs to keep up in NA.

 

[McJeety McJeet]

Shultz totally blew it on the Bouma goal, he had him on the end boards, then Bouma turns away, goes to the front, and Shultz just stood there like the whistle blew. He has to get out of that habit, it happens too often.

Yak, the game just hasn't slowed down for him. If Nelson can't turn him around I don't know who can. Just relax a little Nail, breathe.

Schultz needs to speed his game up, Yak needs to slow his game down. Neither will happen easily.

 

[Gret99zky]

With our youth and speed we will be a contender in a couple of years.



bahahaahhahahahhahahhaha.



too soon?

 

[Baronsfan]

Good analysis.

He looked good at the start of the season, hope yak 2 is getting the training he needs to keep up in NA.

He has some sneaky good hands in tight and has a burst of speed that you don't expect when he gets moving. He will continue to get better, he's just catching his stride IMO. He's been fine in a 3c role, strong on boards, but wish he used his big frame to play a more physical style but that's just not his cup of tea.

 

[Lacaar]

Schultz stopping and taking a breather while the puck gets centered for a goal.

About sums him up as a player.. I've had enough of him and could care less if we didn't even bother signing him next year.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

Loved watching Ference blow up little Johnny.

I thought once they killed off that 5 minute penalty we'd win the game but third again this is the Oilers after all

Flames played a typical Flames game...spot the other team a lead, score a late 2nd period goal make it close...complete the comeback in he 3rd...

No team plays 20 minutes worth of hockey like the Flames

 

[McPuritania]

Would have liked to see more Aulie but then he attempted to kill Stajan.

I quite enjoyed that. It's about time someone on this team lays out the opposition with a nasty/questionable hit. All too often that happens to us instead.

 

[McPuritania]

We need a bomb from the point, and Schultz isn't it. Guy's such a pylon.

Nelson needs to send Pitlick down, and bring up Pakarinen and play him on the point on the PP.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

Schultz stopping and taking a breather while the puck gets centered for a goal.

About sums him up as a player.. I've had enough of him and could care less if we didn't even bother signing him next year.

His lack of intensity is disgusting and disturbing
Serious character issues IMO

 

[GrouchyOILERFan]

Klefbom was very solid as well.

Actually he was on for 2 goals against. Kicked one puck right to Bouma for a free goal. So, yeah a pretty good game I guess??

 

[I am the Liquor]

Nelson needs to send Pitlick down, and bring up Pakarinen and play him on the point on the PP.

We need more players like Pitlick, not less. One of the few who puts his ass on the line.

 

[Tyrolean]

The team still lost despite some good performances. That's the bottom line. Can't wait until some players and management are moved out for next year.

 

[McPuritania]

We need more players like Pitlick, not less. One of the few who puts his ass on the line.

I'm not against having him in the lineup, just trying to make room for Pakarinen. He looked great in his limited showing with the team this year. I'd rather have Pitlick and Pakarinen instead of Purcell, but he was a MacT move, so he's gotta play.

 

[I am the Liquor]

I'm not against having him in the lineup, just trying to make room for Pakarinen. He looked great in his limited showing with the team this year. I'd rather have Pitlick and Pakarinen instead of Purcell, but he was a MacT move, so he's gotta play.

Agreed, both should be on the roster. And if Mact is serious about making the team better then who gives a **** about Purcell. He's one of the first guys out of the cannon.

 

[Nunymare]

Blowing leads now is the oilers thing, huh? The more things change the more they stay the same. Enough AHL coaches, can we have an NHL coach please?

So you're already complaining about the coach?

 

[Klimando Kostani]

So you're already complaining about the coach?

I want to see what Nelson is capable of as much as most around here but...

Playing Hall (who is speculated as hurt and playing
slow), Schultz (consistently our worst defenseman), and Ferrence (guy who wouldn't even make bottom pairing on 75% of nhl teams) to start a 3 on 3 is very questionable strategy and certainly was a factor in our loss.

 

[McPuritania]

Agreed, both should be on the roster. And if Mact is serious about making the team better then who gives a **** about Purcell. He's one of the first guys out of the cannon.

Yep. He was pretty good the first two weeks he was here, then absolutely disappeared. TB fans were right about that guy.

 

[Gretzkyforever99]

entertaining game...lots of hits, what almost seemed like intensity out there, decent goal tending. now if only we hadn't let Hall and Scrivens out to dry in OT. wtf? kind of line change was that? Frazer chirpping Calgary players from the bench...nice to see need more guys with fire in their bellies like this.
but the tank is on...will be hard to stay in the basement with 3 points every 2 games lol