GDT: HF Boards GDT: 10/23/18

[nabob]

He changed the angle of his skate. Which the NHL has practically always allowed.

Except for the part where he kicked it in. He moved his leg, lifted it off the ice and changed the angle so that the inside of his skate could knock the puck into the net. That is exactly how you kick a puck with skates on. He doesn’t need to punt it like kicker in football for it to be a kicking motion.

 

[North Cole]

I didn't say you did.

And...yes. That's sort of how it's always been, at least in my recollection. I've never actually seen a goal called back after a stopped player merely angles his skate - there's almost always a little bit of force put behind it as well / a slight leg movement to direct it towards the goal along with the re-angling, which instantly makes it a kicking motion. But I'm quite certain goals that involve a player skating and redirecting the angle of his skate without really deliberately changing up the speed / motion of his leg in the process have been allowed. It might be a bit of a grey area, but generally speaking I think what's a kick and what's not is fairly clear most of the time. To me at least what Hornqvist did was allowable.

And that's fine, I just think it's a grey area and could go either way. Which bothers me.

Oilers starting to light these fools up tho, glad we didn't get the Murray that played the Leafs

 

[North Cole]

Haha, I was actually right on a prediction tonight.

Bow before your new NHL analyst.

Let me guess, you predicted McDavid would get a point?

 

[Avs44]

Except for the part where he kicked it in. He moved his leg, lifted it off the ice and changed the angle so that the inside of his skate could knock the puck into the net. That is exactly how you kick a puck with skates on. He doesn’t need to punt it like kicker in football for it to be a kicking motion.

Do you have a replay of him moving his leg (outside the pattern of his skating motion and his other leg) and lifting it (outside the normal skating stride) ? If that occurred I'll concede. But that's certainly not what I saw at all.

 

[TheWayToRefJose]

woohhhhh that is a big change with pete never would have thought he would make that adjustment gotta watch the sharks if they are playing a high tempo system this season

Yea. They started sometime around December/January last season iirc. A bunch of people on the forum noticed it and eventually the coaching staff mentioned it later on in the season. It's not exactly high tempo, it's still a slower cycle based game, but the D men pinch a lot more and both are usually within the opponents blue line instead of having one sit back a little between the red and blue line and they seem to have the green light to join the rush and try to get odd man rushes

 

[34]

Is Talbot capable of making a save.

 

[AussieCapsFan]

This Oilers Pens game won't be remembered for how the goalies played

 

[Frosty415]

What is this, 80s hockey?

 

[Rygu]

What is this, 80s hockey?

Looks like it, and I love it.

 

[Avs44]

My God Talbot don't put out rebounds like that, and step up and make a save for your team when they need it. 5 goals on 23 shots?

 

[AussieCapsFan]

Is Talbot capable of making a save.

I was surprised to hear he has played every single game so far for the Oilers. I know he plays a lot but tonight could be an example of why it's good to rest your starter from time to time

 

[Mez]

Is Talbot capable of making a save.

yah 50% of the time.

 

[PromisedLand]

the difference in this game is that murray has made some tough saves while talbot hasnt and the score is tied 5-5

 

[aufheben]

Looks like it, and I love it.

Jerseys are pretty close too lol

 

[Sam Spade]

Russell should retire as soon as this game ends, or just go down the tunnel right now like that Bills player.

 

[troyerlaw]

I think we all knew this game would devolve into battle among Oleksiak, Chiaisson, and Hornqvist to see who could get the hatty

 

[Sam Spade]

Obviously not an Oilers fan, but this is some good ass hockey being played in this game.

If by good you mean no defense all offense, then yes it is good, very good.

 

[Varan]

13 points in 7 games now for McJesus

 

[Varan]

Also the penguins’ defense this season is nonexistent

 

[North Cole]

Russell should retire as soon as this game ends, or just go down the tunnel right now like that Bills player.

Yep, 2 points, RETIRE

 

[Mez]

99% chance of pens goal here...Talbot will open up.

 

[pcruz]

Damn, why can't we have these referees in every game?
4 power plays in the 3rd period alone.
We can't even draw a penalty when Hyman needs stitches over his eye after a high stick.

This game has been great to watch.

 

[KCC]

Talbot with a brutal night. Under .800 save percentage. Lol

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

13 points in 7 games now for McJesus

Gahh dont remind me i drafted Crosby first overall

 

[troyerlaw]

Did the guy toss his stick

 

[Koivu11]

That was right on the line.