GDT: Oilers@Blackhawks - 7:30PM - Shenanigans

[bone]

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Chris Lee tonight. It couldn't be any worse than McIsuck. But it's not any better either. Halkidis is kind of a douche nozzle.

Out of curiosity, who do we actually like as referees. I often hear the ones we hate, but are there any that we generally like?

 

[OilerTyler]

Out of curiosity, who do we actually like as referees. I often hear the ones we hate, but are there any that we generally like?

There is no such thing as liking a ref. But if we don't know a ref by name it's a good sign that we hate them a little less.

 

[SnipeShowJB11]

Yikes. Strange lines indeed. One stacked super elite line; a third line; and two fourth (arguable 1 AHL line).

Really don't understand why they wouldn't roll Holloway on second line. Size, skill and puck hunting game to roll alongside Nugent Hopkins and Puljujarvi. Stabilize the third line with Janmark-Shore-Ryan. Onboard Benson with Malone-Hamblin.

I remember the days when some posters bitched about Draisaitl being 'saddled' with poor wingers. Can't overlook it's usually the sacrificial Nuge (lol) who most often draws the rotating wingers of meh when this team's rotating coaches opt for Nuclear Option.

Think Woodcroft could have been a bit more bold against Chicago.

Reminds me of not playing Bouchard in that CDN division, even against garbage teams.

Will it hurt to throw Holloway on line 2? He protects the puck better than JP, that's for sure.

Ahh Chris Lee. Should be interesting on the penalty calls. Will CHi get more or less than 10 PP's? Tune in to find out.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

Yeah it’s a bit of a head scratcher. Given the rash of injuries and upcoming condensed schedule against somewhat weaker opponents I wouldn‘t of minded them injecting some youthful energy and giving Bourgault a cup of coffee for a few games. Put the kids on separate lines in the top 6 and either keep the mcDrai nuke on line 1 or split them up.

Drai - McD - Bourg/Holloway
Hyman - RNH - Bourg/ Holloway
Janmark - Ryan - Jesse
Benson - Shore - Hamblin

or

RNH - McD - Bourg/Holloway
Hyman - Drai - Bourg/Holloway

I think this staff needs to figure out Holloway. He got a slight bump to 9 min and PP time against Florida. Coming off his Rangers beauty first goal have to believe this is a good situation and stretch to let him off the leash a bit with more opportunity. Fact this staff can't figure out Holloway I think Bourgault is best served finding his pro game in Bakersfield, maybe earning an NHL look in the New Year.

Benson's only got three games in this year following the injury. Would make more sense to onboard him on fourth line imo. But we've seen Woodcroft go blender a fair bit in game so perhaps where players start the game won't be where they play or finish.

 

[Tarus]

Edmonton running out a "career disappointment" line as their 2nd line tonight

 

[Ritchie Valens]

Out of curiosity, who do we actually like as referees. I often hear the ones we hate, but are there any that we generally like?

The ones from the Rangers game are usually pretty good. Jean Hebert is one of them.

 

[BlackDogg]

Ffs

There is no such thing as liking a ref. But if we don't know a ref by name it's a good sign that we hate them a little less.

We get the one that rhymes with Pissy

 

[tardigrade81]

I'm prepared for another cluster f*** of a game.

So long as the Oilers win and I am thoroughly to moderately entertained in the process.

I’m not. Skinner will get a shut out

 

[BoldNewLettuce]

Gremlins.....isn't....a...gooood....movie.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Out of curiosity, who do we actually like as referees. I often hear the ones we hate, but are there any that we generally like?

NHL Referees are like cancer. All are bad but some aren't as bad as others.

 

[Oilhawks]

NHL reffing

 

[tardigrade81]

Zuma wearing her oilers bandana. We better win.

 

[dssource]

Keep the streak going boys!

Another late start. Still haven't recovered from Monday's game.

 

[duul]

Saw this posted in Hawks GDT.

'
Oilers' first 7 seasons after drafting McDavid #1
4 playoff appearances
1 conference final appearance
0 Stanley Cups

Hawks' first 7 seasons after drafting Kane #1
6 playoff appearances
4 conference final appearances
2 Stanley Cups

'
I hate to say it but I really don't think a Cup is in the cards with this group unless we win one in the next two years.

 

[Oilhawks]

Saw this posted in Hawks GDT.

'
Oilers' first 7 seasons after drafting McDavid #1
4 playoff appearances
1 conference final appearance
0 Stanley Cups

Hawks' first 7 seasons after drafting Kane #1
6 playoff appearances
4 conference final appearances
2 Stanley Cups

'
I hate to say it but I really don't think a Cup is in the cards with this group unless we win one in the next two years.

Yeah, context kind of matters. They had a real live GM instead of the muppet Chiarelli who sewered the team immediately after and set them back for years. It’s a miracle that they’ve made the WCF, all things considered.

 

[Mr Kot]

Gremlins.....isn't....a...gooood....movie.

this but unironically

 

[alphahelix]

Yeah, context kind of matters. They had a real live GM instead of the muppet Chiarelli who sewered the team immediately after and set them back for years. It’s a miracle that they’ve made the WCF, all things considered.

there were tons of people on here who celebrated Chiarelli and defended his trades. Some still do. How do you maintain faith in humanity?

 

[GhostfaceWu]

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Chris Lee tonight. It couldn't be any worse than McIsuck. But it's not any better either. Halkidis is kind of a douche nozzle.

Didn't Lee do the last Chicago game where they got 11 f***ing pps?

 

[tardigrade81]

Zuma wearing her oilers bandana. We better win.

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Update:

She tried ripping it off violently.

Not sure if that’s a good sign or a bad sign for tonight’s game lol

 

[Magnum23]

Game is on at 730 mt so 9:30 Chicago time?

 

[gordonhught]

Was told to make a stocking at work. Poor senators. I should have included Chabot or something. Oh well
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Where you work that they make you do this sock? You work in Grade 3?


and How did you stick the pictures to the sock? Glue?

 

[OilerMcLord]

Kudos to all of the Oilers fans here predicting a win. If I’ve learned anything from the Oilers over my years as a fan, it’s that they are notorious for losing games that they should win.

4-1 Hawks in a frustrating loss.

P.S. Oilers, please, PLEASE prove me wrong…

 

[duul]

Why is the game so late?

 

[RattsSSV]

Game is on at 730 mt so 9:30 Chicago time?

830 Chicago Time (Central)

 

[gordonhught]

Why is the game so late?

It starts in the east.

Kudos to all of the Oilers fans here predicting a win. If I’ve learned anything from the Oilers over my years as a fan, it’s that they are notorious for losing games that they should win.

4-1 Hawks in a frustrating loss.

P.S. Oilers, please, PLEASE prove me wrong…

Don’t jinx the win you goof.