Post-Game Talk: Oilers Broom Predators 5-1

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Yaaaay.

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[n7]

I was out playing hockey so i missed the first two periods, but wow, great looking 3rd period.

Cannot recall the last time i thought that, haha.

 

[OnTheBrink]

Most complete game I can remember in a long time.

 

[McAsuno]

Great win for sure. Satisfying to watch.

 

[Oil In My Veins]

I like how Quinn can't tell the difference between Perron and Gordon...

 

[Mr Positive]

There is a place for Lander and even Pitlick next year. Let's be honest here. Smyth is gone and probably Jones too.

 

[molsonmuscle360]

Oilers played 60 minutes of hockey. On the first game back from a road trip....WTF.

 

[Spawn]

Most complete game I can remember in a long time.

I didn't see the game tonight, but I remember a similarly strong game against the Preds earlier in the year.

 

[Slicknitty]

Our lock on 29th though...2007 v2.0

Luuuuuu

 

[Joey Moss]

Klefbom and Marincin are making it a little easier on MacT.. the way they're playing we might not need as many defenseman as we thought..

 

[ohheyhemsky]

Yah but, all doz AHL players tho.

 

[oil Leaks]

Fraser needs to get out. Larson > Fraser

 

[GMofOilers]

Sure didnt miss Yakapov tonight thats for sure.

 

[GretzkytoKurri9917]

2nd Intermission




Florida 3
San Jose 1


LOL

 

[BoldNewLettuce]

I like Gaustad's "am I really going to punch Jordan Eberle in the throat" thought process (he didn't....he just stared at him for a good five seconds)

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

2nd Intermission




Florida 3
San Jose 1


LOL

Meanwhile Anaheim is losing to Washington... Maybe they miss Fasth.

 

[ohheyhemsky]

Sure didnt miss Yakapov tonight thats for sure.

Not going to lie, I'm okay with not seeing 50 giveaways a game.

 

[NedPlimpton]

great game.

Random thoughts:

Lander looks good out there. Finally seems to be fitting in. Always liked him, hope he can keep it up.

Jones on the PP with the screen job on both goals was much appreciated.

Feels so good having faith in our goaltending. Still getting used to it, but I like it!

missed a bit of the second, any word on Hendricks?

 

[Jumptheshark]

There is a place for Lander and even Pitlick next year. Let's be honest here. Smyth is gone and probably Jones too.

the body count will be high

off the top of my head

M. Fraser
R. Jones
P. Larsen
J. Petry
R. Smyth
J. Joensuu
S Gagner


I know some people will question Petry being there, but I think he and Eberle are the two most movable assets to get back what they need. Gagner will be moved to force them to get a legit number two center

 

[dookers9]

They're grrrrrrrraaaaaaadually putting... well, something together. Started with winning games they were horribly outshot. Then came more complete efforts. Now we have that increased effort with some results.

They've also sucked here and there, but the record since late January can't be based on fluke alone. Heavily dependent on goaltending, but they're making small strides here.

Now we need some momentum to build on. A game against the Sabres is a good contribution.

 

[syz]

Klefbom and Marincin are making it a little easier on MacT.. the way they're playing we might not need as many defenseman as we thought..

Can't wait for him to bank on them for next year only to have them turn into pumpkins in September.

 

[nexttothemoon]

Fasth looks really solid in there. Oilers likely have not only a decent goalie tandem... but likely a very good goalie tandem.

Got to give MacT credit for this area... Oilers have used 6 goalies on their roster this year... and OKC has had 8... but it looks like this team has finally found some stability and decent talent in goal. Start from the net and work outwards on upgrading the D and this team at least has some hope.

 

[ohheyhemsky]

Can't wait for him to bank on them for next year only to have them turn into pumpkins in September.

That hasn't happened in the last few years, *cough* Smid and Petry *cough*, so I'm not too worried.

 

[Gord]

Fasth looks really solid in there. Oilers likely have not only a decent goalie tandem... but likely a very good goalie tandem.

Got to give MacT credit for this area... Oilers have used 6 goalies on their roster this year... and OKC has had 8... but it looks like this team has finally found some stability and decent talent in goal. Start from the net and work outwards on upgrading the D and this team at least has some hope.

MacT has made a few mistakes, but at least he tries to fix them. the goaltending is a fine example.
that's more than tambo ever did.

I only caught half the game, but it was very enjoyable.

 

[Joey Moss]

Can't wait for him to bank on them for next year only to have them turn into pumpkins in September.

He should definitely have his eyes on at least 2 quality defenseman this summer but if the prices are too high or it doesn't work out at least he's got something in his back pocket. There's no question we still need a top pairing guy..