GDT: Game 36: Seattle Kraken(19-12-4) @ Edmonton Oilers - 6:00 p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. ET

[RayMartyniukTotems]

5-2 Kraken fans!

 

[Bear of Bad News]

That's Kraken hockey, baby!

I've become superstitious on this - you likely won't see me posting in GDTs "live" unless something bad happens.

 

[kihei]

I had such low expectations after the first 22 minutes, so this one tastes especially sweet. Give the first star to Jones, well, one of them anyway.

 

[The Marquis]

Makes up for the game on the 30th or whenever that was. Good effort.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Good bounce back game against the Oilers.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

It’s astounding to me that a team with Connor McDavid in his prime can play so poorly so often.

And Draisaitl too. Basically 2 elite 1C's.

 

[sigma six]

I didn't get to watch at all but am happy with the result. That'll shut them up for awhile.

 

[kihei]

I didn't get to watch at all but am happy with the result. That'll shut them up for awhile.

Not for long. It's winter in Edmonton and yapping is one way they try to keep warm.

 

[Scomerica]

And Draisaitl too. Basically 2 elite 1C's.

They are like the hockey equivalent of the Anaheim Angels. You'll hear mcdavid/draisaitl and ohtani/trout break all sorts of records in the news and get mvp but they have eff all other pieces around them defensively leading to mediocre win loss records.

 

[The Marquis]

Win number 20! It took until March 22nd to get the 20th win last season.

 

[Scomerica]

We're at 44 points with several games in hand over the flames, oilers, kings and Vegas. In some cases as many as 4 games in hand. Is there a typical points total each season we should be aiming for magic number wise to clinch a play off spot or is there too many variables that could effect it? I know there's still a lot of hockey to be played but I like where we are at right now and we've taken some lumps recently and then came back and won following games which makes me think it's sustainable.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

Good comeback win in Edmonton.

Our PK is absolutely horrible but at least we could make up for it 5on5 in this one.

Next up will be Toronto on Thursday.

Jonesy is our Numero Uno right?

Probably until he gives up six in the next one because no one plays defense in front of him.

I don't get why people went hard after Grubuaer thanks to that Oilers game where absolutely no one helped him and gave up wide open chances to anyone.
So far, since coming back from injury, I think overall Grubauer has still looked better than Jones with neither of them looking like a #1 NHL goalie.

 

[CascadiaPenguin]

Valid point, certainly neither has looked like a #1 G, yet for whatever reason some still harbor ideas Gru may be the guy. A real #1, who can steal some games would be just dandy. I thought we were due a "good" year for Gru, given his history. Apparently I was mistaken. Regression suggests our winning by above average scoring is not sustainable. Unfortunate, given the capital we've contributed to that position. Maybe Driedger changes things soon? Still nice to watch the Oilers bite it tonight. I'm starting to dislike them more, especially Nurse, but I'd love Nurse on this team.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

guest here hi

you the Kraken, are 2 and 0 with Tolvanen, pretty cool!
He is also ppg

 

[The Marquis]

guest here hi

you the Kraken, are 2 and 0 with Tolvanen, pretty cool!
He is also ppg

Classic Kraken bottom 6 player. Between .5 and 1 ppg. I really like what I’ve seen from him so far. Looks like a Contributor.

 

[RayMartyniukTotems]

Classic Kraken bottom 6 player. Between .5 and 1 ppg. I really like what I’ve seen from him so far. Looks like a Contributor.

Like Tolvanen too but Sprong's minutes seem to be diminishing and I'm not keen with that

Valid point, certainly neither has looked like a #1 G, yet for whatever reason some still harbor ideas Gru may be the guy. A real #1, who can steal some games would be just dandy. I thought we were due a "good" year for Gru, given his history. Apparently I was mistaken. Regression suggests our winning by above average scoring is not sustainable. Unfortunate, given the capital we've contributed to that position. Maybe Driedger changes things soon? Still nice to watch the Oilers bite it tonight. I'm starting to dislike them more, especially Nurse, but I'd love Nurse on this team.

Nurse on the Kraken maybe at 4 M not 9 Million that's for sure

 

[RayMartyniukTotems]

Good comeback win in Edmonton.

Our PK is absolutely horrible but at least we could make up for it 5on5 in this one.

Next up will be Toronto on Thursday.



Probably until he gives up six in the next one because no one plays defense in front of him.

I don't get why people went hard after Grubuaer thanks to that Oilers game where absolutely no one helped him and gave up wide open chances to anyone.
So far, since coming back from injury, I think overall Grubauer has still looked better than Jones with neither of them looking like a #1 NHL goalie.

Sorry but don't agree with you on the Gru vs Jones front. Jonesy is by far the better goaltender and keeps his composure when everything is flying around in front of him. Gru seems to back into his net way too much and gets smaller though he has shown better this year than last

 

[RayMartyniukTotems]

We're at 44 points with several games in hand over the flames, oilers, kings and Vegas. In some cases as many as 4 games in hand. Is there a typical points total each season we should be aiming for magic number wise to clinch a play off spot or is there too many variables that could effect it? I know there's still a lot of hockey to be played but I like where we are at right now and we've taken some lumps recently and then came back and won following games which makes me think it's sustainable.

Off the top of my head if things continue the way they are I'd guess 95-98 points get Seattle a Play-off berth. This 7 game road trip will help or hinder I'd say

 

[RainyCityHockey]

Sorry but don't agree with you on the Gru vs Jones front. Jonesy is by far the better goaltender and keeps his composure when everything is flying around in front of him. Gru seems to back into his net way too much and gets smaller though he has shown better this year than last

Fair point.

Though, Grubauer was actually solid in most games since coming back(in the ones he gave up a few he didn't get any help and actually kept the team in it for stretches) but nothing special either.

Jones might seem to have more "composure" but he's not stealing you anything and currently trying to stay around .890 before he gets hung out to dry as well.

Like I've said, we don't have a #1 NHL goalie(or anything close to it) and let's be honest, the problem with that is Grubauer's contract.
If it weren't for that he'd have a similar deal to Jones than no one would say much about it.

So unless Grubauer magically turns it around this will be a big strike on Francis Kraken GM CV.

 

[GrungeHockey]

That was a true Kraken game. Early lapses but no quit, dug down, charged back and then hung on but still never quit. Regardless of the final season outcome I think it's clear that the culture is firmly in place and that was step one to long term success.