Post-Game Talk: GAME #1: Canucks 5, Oilers 3 (Boeser x2, Horvat, Höglander, Gaudette)

[rypper]

What a pleasant start to the season. Would be nice to win tomorrow tooooooo.

Are those who objected to us optimists penciling Hoglander into the top 6 .... I noticed the announcers are already asking if we have another Calder finalist? He won't beat Lafrenaire (or however you spell it) but next year we have pods so we could have a finalist 5 years in a row!.

It's. Been. One. Game.

 

[Bubbles]

 

[VanJack]

The positives.....Hoglander might have been better in this game than he even was in the scrimmages.....a two point night, and set up another half dozen chances....completely transforms that Horvat line. Holtby was strong, but thought the blueline struggled at times. Unfair to judge Hamonic who had a tough night....Green threw him in there after only two practices and he hadn't played a game in a year.

The negatives....I have no idea what they're going to do with that fourth line....they won't score a goal in a month, but they're also terrible defensively. Sutter alone did a fly-by at least three times in the defensive zone. I just can't fathom what Green sees in them.

If this was a normal pre-season, Rafferty, Rathbone and maybe even Michaelis would be in for the next game. But undoubtedly Green comes back with the same lineup, with Demko in goal. He better be sharp because there's no chance the Canucks blank McDavid two games in a row.

 

[Ottobot]

I think they actually did pretty well with creating some offensive zone time and creating a few good chances, but given the nature of that line a "Beagle chance" is not much of a chance at all lol

Sutter can create chances for sure, maybe my dislike is irrational to not give them credit for that at least. Only time I really noticed MacEwan was when they couldn’t get out of the zone.

 

[Reverend Mayhem]

Jake is Jake. There are still some people holding on to false hope but I've accepted his limitations and what kind of player he IS. Doesn't mean he isn't still a useful player on the team.

I could lie and say that if he was defensively capable, he wouldn't get shit from me but that's simply not true.

It is so frustrating to watch someone with that much talent just not understand how to use it.

 

[DFAC]

Schmidt is really, really good.

 

[Zaddy91]

Do it for the boys

 

[ChilliBilly]

It's. Been. One. Game.

You realize even I was pleasantly surprised tonight. And yes I know, but what a great start for him. I think he will be sticking for the whole year.

 

[VibinCanuck]

Interesting

 

[Angry Little Elf]

Schmidt is really, really good.

Our offence looks so much better with him.

 

[ChilliBilly]

The positives.....Hoglander might have been better in this game than he even was in the scrimmages.....a two point night, and set up another half dozen chances....completely transforms that Horvat line. Holtby was strong, but thought the blueline struggled at times. Unfair to judge Hamonic who had a tough night....Green threw him in there after only two practices and he hadn't played a game in a year.

The negatives....I have no idea what they're going to do with that fourth line....they won't score a goal in a month, but they're also terrible defensively. Sutter alone did a fly-by at least three times in the defensive zone. I just can't fathom what Green sees in them.

If this was a normal pre-season, Rafferty, Rathbone and maybe even Michaelis would be in for the next game. But undoubtedly Green comes back with the same lineup, with Demko in goal. He better be sharp because there's no chance the Canucks blank McDavid two games in a row.

On the Larson goal he was so out of position ....

 

[rypper]

You realize even I was pleasantly surprised tonight. And yes I know, but what a great start for him. I think he will be sticking for the whole year.

I misread your post and thought you said he would beat Lafraniere. My mistake.

 

[I am toxic]

Oilers fan popping in. I'm also a Caps fan, and Holtby's been my favourite goaltender for almost a decade now, so I just wanted to say it was nice to see him play well for you guys tonight. Would be sweet if he could have a great year for you guys (except against us). Now I hope we can beat Demko tomorrow. Good game tonight!

What makes you think Green won't go back to Holts?

 

[valkynax]

Only one year left for Sutter right?

 

[ujju2]

What makes you think Green won't go back to Holts?

Just the fact that I'd rather beat up on Demko than Holtby

If I wanted to troll you guys I'd probably say something about Holtby playing for Vancouver while having the Alberta and Saskatchewan flags on his mask

Good luck tomorrow!

 

[DFAC]

Interesting

OJ had an 85% corsi too.... not bad at all

 

[I am toxic]

Schmidt is really, really good.

Unh huh. Yep.

 

[JanBulisPiggyBack]

Disagree, Jake is a lot faster than Penner, when he is skating that is.

But if you want to discuss, take it to Jake thread, this thread is about this game.

Jake plays like he wants to be Hoglander, but he should play like Burrows, chase the puck down, get it to line mates, and then go to the net.

I dunno I think the Penner comparison is good, 20 goal scorer for the most part, one good season of + 30, was a very effective player until he got paid and under performed for this contract....., you are certainly right about the speed though.

I kind of like what Benning ( or was it green ) who said to keep Virtanen cook and try to become our Tuch, that would be his ideal role this year, performed well enough on the top six but doesn’t belong there.

sorry I know this isn’t the Virtanen thread

 

[EpochLink]

Our offence looks so much better with him.

We can thank the stars that Vegas had to dump salary cause they got Pieterangelo.

Schmidt is a stud.

 

[dedutchhockey]

I love the way Baumgartner/ Green put Juolevi back on the ice after his gaffe and Yammamotos goal.

Juolevi was very solid tonight.

 

[canuckking1]

Schmidt and Edler 24/25 each

Beagle 16+

 

[David71]

sloppy first game back for everyone. holtby was good. rookie boeser is back. that shot wow. hughe had a "average game". hoglander is a true gamer. he's not afraid to muck it along the boards. defense was good. having schmidt back there backing up hughes helps the transition game immensely. i thought olli juoveli was alright. but gets beaten wide alot. may need to work on closing the gap a bit more.

 

[dedutchhockey]

What makes you think Green won't go back to Holts?

becauase that would be the dumbest move , increasing a chance for injury in a year where our goalies will play 50/50 split. It’s a marathon not a sprint.

 

[Pastor Of Muppetz]

Interesting

Huge upside if OJ can be reliably consistent...A good game for his first full NHL game.

 

[VibinCanuck]

I will maintain that 1st Oiler goal was a penalty by Yamamoto. Even before tripping him, it was clear hook in Olli's hands.

Goal only happens because Yamamoto got away with it.