Pre-Game Talk: Oilers @ Leafs - HNIC 5PM

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[Navx94]

5-0 EKHOLM era. (Campbell shitting the bed doesn’t count)

Also appreciate mcyams for the Mcdavid update.

 

[Chet Manley]

Operation Humble East continues.

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

How we feeling about tomorrow team?

This team loves to build me up then cut me down.

However I think the Oilers take it. After playing a smothering game against the bruins I think McDrai are going get more space this game and come out flying.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

I’m nearing the very top of the pyramid.

 

[Slats432]

This should be a test against a very good team at home. I expect CM97 to have a great outing since he probably had to buy a whack of tickets to the game.

 

[ZJuice]

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I’m nearing the very top of the pyramid.

I’m just starting to believe again. If the Ekholm acquisition has truly saved Nurse from himself then I will get my hopes up. I do trust Skinner even though he makes some rookie plays once in a while.

 

[Zguy370]

Awesome to see Connor flying out there! Close call last night

 

[elmeroil]

Not having a great feeling about this one but I would have easily taken 2-1 on this trip. Will be watching this with 2 other Ont Oil fans in a crowded pro Leafs pub in London Ontario. Best Pizza outside of Edmonton though, it's no Devon Florida Pizza, Royal Pizza or the old Rosebowl Pizza but it's damn good and very very cheesy deep dish!

 

[Slats432]

I am in the cautiously optimistic phase. I don't expect a final or cup win this year, I think next season is going to be where we get jiggy with it.

$7M comes off LTIR in Klefbom, Smith, Murray
Bouchard is the only key piece to need a contract. (McLeod will get a deal but nothing crazy)
$2.25M comes off the buyout/retained books.
Koekoek is off the books.
The entire bottom six could be re-signed near current salary.

I hope this year is great. Next year should be.

 

[Oilers in NS]

Just spoke with someone in Bruins board. They said Ekholm is a complete beast.

 

[29Beast97Mode]

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I’m nearing the very top of the pyramid.

Unless we collapse like the jets, we are a playoff team.

 

[Stoneman89]

2 very good pieces of news.

Just spoke with someone in Bruins board. They said Ekholm is a complete beast.

Bruises don't lie.

 

[Stoneman89]

I am in the cautiously optimistic phase. I don't expect a final or cup win this year, I think next season is going to be where we get jiggy with it.

$7M comes off LTIR in Klefbom, Smith, Murray
Bouchard is the only key piece to need a contract. (McLeod will get a deal but nothing crazy)
$2.25M comes off the buyout/retained books.
Koekoek is off the books.
The entire bottom six could be re-signed near current salary.

I hope this year is great. Next year should be.

Don't mean to be picky but a couple things...

- Don't forget Skinners new deal kicks in next year - an extra 2 mill which basically turns the buyout/retained amount into a wash.

- I don't think Koekoek is affecting our cap at all.

 

[Zguy370]

Just spoke with someone in Bruins board. They said Ekholm is a complete beast.

Especially how he "accidently" demolished DeBrusk lol. Actually felt bad for Jake and his dad

 

[Oilers in NS]

Especially how he "accidently" demolished DeBrusk lol. Actually felt bad for Jake and his dad

Im really liking the trade. I liked Barrie and felt bad for him but our defensive structure was terrible. Ekholm is bringing out the best in all our dman now

 

[Slats432]

Don't mean to be picky but a couple things...

- Don't forget Skinners new deal kicks in next year - an extra 2 mill which basically turns the buyout/retained amount into a wash.

- I don't think Koekoek is affecting our cap at all.

It appears Koekkoek is on a one way deal, doesn't show he is on LTIR or anything. I know about Skinner's deal, but we aren't losing any pieces and if needed could add a RH dman.

 

[29Beast97Mode]

If jack campbell never starts again ill be very happy

 

[stewy04]

A headline on TSN says Mathews and Marner hope that Campbell starts Saturday! No shit! I would want him. To start as well if I was the leafs haha.

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

A headline on TSN says Mathews and Marner hope that Campbell starts Saturday! No shit! I would want him. To start as well if I was the leafs haha.

Yeah I wish he could start as well. Too bad he’s a complete liability in net right now.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

What a lame list of videos.

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

What a lame list of videos.

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Just garbage.

 

[BoldNewLettuce]

"I dont know anyone in Toronto any more, and I dont care about Toronto" Connor

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

The Flames have been in must-win territory for like a f***ing month now.

 

[Pass the Saitl Sauce]

Matthews behind nylander in goals and points lol