Pre-Game Talk: Oilers (9-1-0) vs. Red Wings (5-5-2) - Tues Nov 9

[harpoon]

So the Bouchard demotion made a bit of sense because he was struggling a bit but... Barrie was as bad or worse with Nurse so imo it should have been a temporary demotion.

No idea what you are referring to. Barrie and Nurse were borderline allstar level most of last season. Couple of games early in season when everyone is shaking off the rust mean nothing. Some fans have the homer goggles on real good when it comes to Bouchard.

 

[Oilhawks]

No idea what you are referring to. Barrie and Nurse were borderline allstar level most of last season. Couple of games early in season when everyone is shaking off the rust mean nothing. Some fans have the homer goggles on real good when it comes to Bouchard.

Last game, Nurse and Barrie looked like their peak as a pairing last season. If they’re back, then it’s a good thing and worth keeping them together. Great complimentary skills as a pairing. Bouchard on the third pair is good for the team as well, if he gets the even strength minutes he needs

 

[SwedishFire]

Should be a great game!

 

[JordanGalhanth]

Would be GIF worthy if catched on the tape.

I think we go 3-2 with this road trip. Losses against BOS and WPG.

We'd better not lose against Boston. That whole team is surprisingly sluggish, uninspired, and top-loaded with a bunch of aging veterans who are slowing down tremendously. Whatever is left of their contention window is about to slam shut.

 

[Cloned]

Has it actually set in for everyone that this team is 9-1? lol.

 

[TheRebuild]

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Was going to say, it’s weird to see McDavid on both the first and fourth lines, except they spelled “Savior” wrong.

 

[syz]

How many threads on the mains are there gonna be as soon as the Oilers lose another game?

 

[MessierII]

How many threads on the mains are there gonna be as soon as the Oilers lose another game?

Lots

 

[780il]

Seider and Raymond are studs… excited to get a look at them and hopefully we get to see Skinner between the pipes

 

[Gordian Knot]

Seider and Raymond are studs… excited to get a look at them and hopefully we get to see Skinner between the pipes

They are good but as they are rookies, they most likely are matched against our bottom 6. It is time to throw some weight on them. Old medicine for young skill which still works like a charm.

 

[Rengorlex]

Feels like a scheduled loss against an underrated opponent after a big emotional game. At least there was 3 days off so hopefully they can be prepared.

 

[Spawn]

Let's be honest playing one or two games then getting 3+ days off hardly should count as playing a bunch

Koskinen's played in 8 games straight. That's too much for any goalie. Especially one who has proven they aren't cut out for a starter load across a full season.

Time to give Skinner a game. Plenty of other teams with better goalies than Koskinen are willing to get their 3rd stringer in a game if there is an injury.

 

[bellagiobob]

The boys look thrilled.

 

[Cloned]

The boys look thrilled.

Even as an Oilers fan I gotta say that's cringe lol.

They look awkward AF. Although at least Leon's gf (I think) is trying to force a smile.

Looks more like Addams Family than Friends lmao.

 

[Gordian Knot]

Detroit is a good test. Can we be prepared to away game against weaker opponent after game that was emotionally highly invested. We need to be because in playoffs that happens but not against weak team (usually).

Come to ice and be ready to work from the puck drop. Not from 25 min mark forward.

 

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[Oilers in NS]

How many threads on the mains are there gonna be as soon as the Oilers lose another game?

Lose a game and the “ Fire Holland “ crew comes out hard

 

[Oilers in NS]

Detroit beat Vegas. The Red Wings have been playing some good hockey. Gonna be a good test

 

[McSuper]

Has it actually set in for everyone that this team is 9-1? lol.

Wait until after the road trip for us to be 14-1 . Everyone head will be a little hazy and CP will have been broken for good.

 

[94 Oil Drops]

Has it actually set in for everyone that this team is 9-1? lol.

It's been a blast but I think all of us need to keep in mind that none of it will matter if we get booted in the first round again. I'm certainly having fun but I'm not going to dance about too much until this team wins a playoff round... I think any less than 2 playoff round wins this season is a failure.

Good thing this team is going to be backed by a playoff crowd unlike any we've ever seen in this city before... Its crazy listening to how loud the fans in the back ground are during post game interviews. It feels like there's already a playoff atmosphere in Edmonton these days. This team is making noise and so are the fans. I think not having a home crowd hurt us the last couple seasons in the playoffs. Players feed off that energy and it might help carry them into a deep run.

 

[Oilers in NS]

Wait until after the road trip for us to be 14-1 . Everyone head will be a little hazy and CP will have been broken for good.

Dumb question
CP ?
Calgary ?

 

[MoreDifferentS]

Dumb question
CP ?
Calgary ?

CP is Calgary Puck, the main Flames board on the web. Let me show you all you need to know about that place:

 

[Oilers in NS]

CP is Calgary Puck, the main Flames board on the web. Let me show you all you need to know about that place:

That’s pretty nasty that comment.
No matter what u think of Lowe, he was a good soldier for the Oilers. We had a dandy elite dman in Coffey and guys like Lowe, Huddy, Muni, Gregg , Fogolin were great complimentary pieces. They did their job. Apologize if I missed someone. I liked Ritso as well

 

[Oilers in NS]

Think I’m gonna get my Toyota Tacoma painted in Oiler colors. What u fellas think on here
Should I go with the Black & Orange or Blue & Orange
All ideas appreciated. I will have pictures

 

[Anarchism]

Worried about Holland spending time socializing with Yzerman. Feel that we end up coming out with Holland prepared to take another down beat on a trade sooner or later.
Too bad Vrana is not playing. At one point I was very interested in him for the Hyman spot so want to see him play well. Wonder when he will be back from injury.