GDT: Game 8 JP Development CAPPED // Caps @ Oilers // Oct 25 @ 7 PM MST // TV: SN-1

[Drivesaitl]

JP has been inconsistent this year but I dont think he should of been benched. If they are going to play Marody on the fourth line, maybe he should be center and Brodziak should be benched and leave JP in.

Brodziak and Kassian have been worse.

But yeah accountability.

Still baffles me that Koskinen hasn’t played.

WE lack virtually any wingers to play in topsix, especially with the Rattie injury, and we're scratching Puljujarvi again. I wonder what the press is on this in Finland. What a monumentally stupid decision.

McLellan screwing with things until he's fired. Must have a holiday booked or something and he's trying to make it happen faster.

 

[thadd]

Oh boy. Now we’re saying Puljujarvi hasn’t even earned a spot on the roster? Guess that’s what happens when you struggle for a couple games.

He's struggled for the entire regular season.
He's struggled since he was drafted.
The only time he hasn't struggled was during the most recent training camp.

 

[OilerTyler]

I don't really see any reason in changing our offensive lines after having our best offensive game of the season.

 

[thadd]

WE lack virtually any wingers to play in topsix, especially with the Rattie injury, and we're scratching Puljujarvi again. I wonder what the press is on this in Finland. What a monumentally stupid decision.

As dumb as it sounds I think we look better our there and I'm pretty sure we score more when Rattie is injured. Rattie falls down and bobbles the puck too often. Less offensively gifted version of Martin Gelinas.

 

[Drivesaitl]

Oh boy. Now we’re saying Puljujarvi hasn’t even earned a spot on the roster? Guess that’s what happens when you struggle for a couple games.

Yep, can't even fathom how bad this club will look without him in the lineup. McLellan just drawing at straws. Not sure if this is supposed to get his sorry ass fired quicker.

 

[thadd]

I don't really see any reason in changing our offensive lines after having our best offensive game of the season.

When you're so paranoid about losing your job it's worries you even more after you're team is productive.

 

[Drivesaitl]

I don't really see any reason in changing our offensive lines after having our best offensive game of the season.

Nobody does but...

 

[Arpeggio]

Yep, can't even fathom how bad this club will look without him in the lineup. McLellan just drawing at straws. Not sure if this is supposed to get his sorry ass fired quicker.

For real? You can't imagine how bad they will look without him? At best he's a 40 point forward this year, and right now it looks like pretty much every guy on the RW is basically interchangeable. No one has stood out there.

I like Puljujarvi, and I really liked what he brought in the preseason when he was carrying the puck more and creating plays in the offensive zone. But that's pretty much disappeared from his game through the first seven games. He'll be back, and hopefully he plays up to what he's capable of. But having him in the lineup or not will have no impact on the result tonight, in my opinion.

 

[Drivesaitl]

For real? You can't imagine how bad they will look without him? At best he's a 40 point forward this year, and right now it looks like pretty much every guy on the RW is basically interchangeable. No one has stood out there.

I like Puljujarvi, and I really liked what he brought in the preseason when he was carrying the puck more and creating plays in the offensive zone. But that's pretty much disappeared from his game through the first seven games. He'll be back, and hopefully he plays up to what he's capable of. But having him in the lineup or not will have no impact on the result tonight, in my opinion.

WE have hardly any topsix worthy wingers and we're scratching our best winger prospect. IN a word this is stupid.

Pulju's strong play contributed to the first Draisaitl goal in just the last game this team played.

I like Pulju with Drai and Reider. They have looked good when together and against very tough opposition. I'm not sure what the problem was.

 

[guymez]

For real? You can't imagine how bad they will look without him? At best he's a 40 point forward this year, and right now it looks like pretty much every guy on the RW is basically interchangeable. No one has stood out there.

I like Puljujarvi, and I really liked what he brought in the preseason when he was carrying the puck more and creating plays in the offensive zone. But that's pretty much disappeared from his game through the first seven games. He'll be back, and hopefully he plays up to what he's capable of. But having him in the lineup or not will have no impact on the result tonight, in my opinion.

Actually I think it will have a positive impact because the player that replaces Puljujarvi will likely have a more significant impact.

 

[LTIR]

Pulju and Kassian were our weakest forwards last game.. not sure why people are upset over them being scratched for Marody , Chaisson and Caggiula. It's not the end of the world.

 

[Forgot About Drai]

Marody, Chiasson >> Drake, Kass

 

[nabob]

He's struggled for the entire regular season.
He's struggled since he was drafted.
The only time he hasn't struggled was during the most recent training camp.

He was good up until being moved up with Draisaitl.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Hoping that Khaira picks his game up after getting some time in the PB. We need all hands on deck if we are going anywhere this season.

 

[LTIR]

Marody, Chiasson >> Drake, Kass

Depends on the version of Drake. His first game back after being scratched was great.. If he brings that tenacity tonight then he would be a big upgrade over Kassian and Puljujarvi . The 2 were super sheltered gertinggminimal minutes but still ended up a combined -4.

 

[Forgot About Drai]

Pulju and Kassian were our weakest forwards last game.. not sure why people are upset over them being scratched for Marody , Chaisson and Caggiula. It's not the end of the world.

Yeah I agree. I just wish there was a better way to help Pulju improve. I agree hes been bad, but is the solution really playing him in the bottom 6 or scratching him? Is bakerfield even helpful too him? He hasnt played well enough to get bumped up either so I dont think force feeding him minutes in an option either.

Stumped on how to handle him to be honest.

 

[nabob]

WE have hardly any topsix worthy wingers and we're scratching our best winger prospect. IN a word this is stupid.

Pulju's strong play contributed to the first Draisaitl goal in just the last game this team played.

I like Pulju with Drai and Reider. They have looked good when together and against very tough opposition. I'm not sure what the problem was.

TMac is hoping that Chaisson can save his job for him for a few more games.

 

[ToeMcDrag83]

I don't really see any reason in changing our offensive lines after having our best offensive game of the season.

****ing bingo right here. Last game was our basically our best offensive perfomrance of the season, lineup changes were not necessary.

 

[nabob]

Yeah I agree. I just wish there was a better way to help Pulju improve. I agree hes been bad, but is the solution really playing him in the bottom 6 or scratching him? Is bakerfield even helpful too him? He hasnt played well enough to get bumped up either so I dont think force feeding him minutes in an option either.

Stumped on how to handle him to be honest.

Not saying that he should be given McDavid minutes, but in his history as an Oiler Puljujarvi has produced at a high rate with Connor. He has one shift with him this season and scored on it. If Yamamoto continues to accomplish little on the top line it might be worth a shot. It not like we have any better option for that role.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

****ing bingo right here. Last game was our basically our best offensive perfomrance of the season, lineup changes were not necessary.

For the 4th line they were.

 

[nabob]

****ing bingo right here. Last game was our basically our best offensive perfomrance of the season, lineup changes were not necessary.

Drake will play every game in which he is healthy as long as TMac is coach.

 

[LTIR]

Yeah I agree. I just wish there was a better way to help Pulju improve. I agree hes been bad, but is the solution really playing him in the bottom 6 or scratching him? Is bakerfield even helpful too him? He hasnt played well enough to get bumped up either so I dont think force feeding him minutes in an option either.

Stumped on how to handle him to be honest.

I think he wasn't happy the last time he was sent to AHL. It could be helpful for his career if they don't piss him off. It's all about the way the management deals with him.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Drake will play every game in which he is healthy as long as TMac is coach.

If he keeps playing like he did before he got hurt he is at least a solid 4th liner that brings energy.

 

[Oil75]

No team will win anything with Cap Space as the 3rd line centre....how many games will he go before he scores a point against the soft parade??

 

[LTIR]

Yep, can't even fathom how bad this club will look without him in the lineup. McLellan just drawing at straws. Not sure if this is supposed to get his sorry ass fired quicker.

Is this a joke?
We are not talking about RNH, Draisaitl or Larsson here. Pulju is in the same tier as Yamamoto Strome Toby and Caggiula right now.. ie at best meh! He will not be missed tonight.