Pre-Game Talk: Lets talk positively about game 3 Dallas v Edmonton

[GretzkytoKurri9917]

Dallas wins in a high scoring game in regulation, 5-4.

 

[thadd]

I think McD is going to get his first point


I think our offense is going to come. Our powerplay will be good


McDavid + Yakupov will display insane chemistry and light it up for the rest of the season and the next 15 years

I would be so overjoyed if this happens.
If this happens we can have Yakupov + Mcdavid, Hopkins + Eberle and Hall + Lander until we make a trade.

Yakupov and Mcdavids style's seem made for each other. Hopefully they develop some good chemistry.

It would certainly be interesting to see Yakupov play with an unselfish fast skating player with good puck skills.

Past 2 games nothing really happens when Yakupov has the puck because he's not supposed to try to go through 2-3 defenders on his own, his linemates don't get to the dirty areas fast enough and when Yakupov is in a good position to shoot he hasn't been on a line with players capable of making good passes in high pressure situations.

Dallas wins in a high scoring game in regulation, 5-4.

IMO that's worse than losing 1-0 or 2-0 because it speaks volumes on how our defensive and goaltending game fell apart.

 

[mc3488]

Congrats on McDavid's first career NHL goal!!!

 

[Bangalter]

I'm hoping for the best! Niemi isn't that great.

I think Lehtonen is starting

 

[GretzkytoKurri9917]

I would be so overjoyed if this happens.
If this happens we can have Yakupov + Mcdavid, Hopkins + Eberle and Hall + Lander until we make a trade.



It would certainly be interesting to see Yakupov play with an unselfish fast skating player with good puck skills.

Past 2 games nothing really happens when Yakupov has the puck because he's not supposed to try to go through 2-3 defenders on his own, his linemates don't get to the dirty areas fast enough and when Yakupov is in a good position to shoot he hasn't been on a line with players capable of making good passes in high pressure situations.



IMO that's worse than losing 1-0 or 2-0 because it speaks volumes on how our defensive and goaltending game fell apart.

Dallas's Forward crop is miles better than Nashville's.

 

[Starbuds]

I've been pretty entertained by the first couple games and I don't it's just the offseason layoff talking. The Oilers hung in there with a couple top teams much more than what I'm used to. I expect this game to be better.

Save us, McYak.

 

[belair]

Slepyshev has looked good in his first few games, but I think he's playing his last few before being sent down IMO. He's seemingly slipping down the depth chart and each game he's seeing less impressive linemates.

 

[Jeff Lebowski]

Yakupov and Mcdavids style's seem made for each other. Hopefully they develop some good chemistry.

I sure hope you're right, but I got a feeling McDavid is gonna have to be good at retrieving the puck after Yak misses the net if these two are gonna have success together. Or hopefully Yak can improve his accuracy.

 

[Tyrolean]

Oilers get pushed around and get the game dictated to them a lot on this road trip. They have pushed back, but also have a lot of passengers. Only Talbot has been consistently good.

If they stop respecting the other teams and get on top of the Stars at all times, they got a chance.

Hope they win but not particularly optimistic.

 

[McDeathbyCheerios*]

Oilers get pushed around and get the game dictated to them a lot on this road trip. They have pushed back, but also have a lot of passengers. Only Talbot has been consistently good.

If they stop respecting the other teams and get on top of the Stars at all times, they got a chance.

Hope they win but not particularly optimistic.

Dallas has a much weaker defense. So it will allow us more space.

 

[McPuritania]

Congrats on McDavid's first career NHL goal!!!

That's what Preds fans said.

4-0 Stars.

 

[McTrashBoat]

McYak could be huge

Yak digs it out, McDavid with a sleek pass to X who bury's it?

I could see it happening.

 

[Mcnofool6110]

We're starting Nilsson, boys! He's literally perfection, right? 6-0 win! Yeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaahhhhhh

 

[McShiva]

I'm happy, always thought Hall and Mcdavid wouldn't work as well as others, because BOTH like to carry the puck in. Hall took over, and it made McDavid ineffective because as a puck carrier, that was one of his primary strengths. Yak shows flexibility, he will differ to McDavid on that end, so zone entries should be better.
Did they use different units on the PP practice today? Loading up RNH/McDavid/Hall just didn't work very well.

 

[thadd]

Dallas's Forward crop is miles better than Nashville's.

And St. Louis' forward depth is better than Dallas', yet we let 3 goals in.

 

[Took a pill in Sbisa]

I actually quite like the lines, and when Eberle comes back he could just take Purcell's spot and you're good to go.

 

[thadd]

I actually quite like the lines, and when Eberle comes back he could just take Purcell's spot and you're good to go.

Hopefully it can be a case of

"and when Eberle comes back we can waive Purcell and you're good to go."

I really hope the Sleplev can elevate his play 10% (that's what I think it should take) so that he can stay up and Purcell can go down.

Do reentry waivers still exist?

 

[McTrashBoat]

And St. Louis' forward depth is better than Dallas', yet we let 3 goals in.

Depth is lovely, actually scoring goals is another thing

 

[McTrashBoat]

Hopefully it can be a case of

"and when Eberle comes back we can waive Purcell and you're good to go."

I really hope the Sleplev can elevate his play 10% (that's what I think it should take) so that he can stay up and Purcell can go down.

Do reentry waivers still exist?

Nope

 

[GMofOilers]

I actually think we get our first win. It was my prediction to go 0-2 first 2 games, so im not panicking yet.

Man I cant wait to get Ebs back.

 

[Mc5RingsAndABeer]

predicting a Nilsson led shut-out.....flood gates open in the 3rd. 3-0 Oil.

Yak (2)
Hall

The Stars have a prolific offense. Can't imagine us shutting them out... but it would be an amazing accomplishment if it did somehow happen!

 

[CupofOil]

Score a goal, hit a body. That's all I ask.

Also, can McDavid please score. Getting a little annoyed at seeing all the McDavid putdowns on the main board every time Eichel scores a goal.

 

[SullivanT]

Slepyshev has looked good in his first few games, but I think he's playing his last few before being sent down IMO. He's seemingly slipping down the depth chart and each game he's seeing less impressive linemates.

And yet they continue to put Purcell the tumor on the top lines

 

[Ragss]

They'll start scoring eventually, gain some confidence, and get rolling...hopefully enough to not be out of the playoffs by november.

 

[Arctic Fox]

I'm going to go out on a limb and predict that either McDavid or Yak scores a goal tomorrow.