Post-Game Talk: Oilers lose the tank battle, win the game

[guymez]

Currie is a late bloomer than imo is a third line winger right now, possibly more. Him in the top 9 is actually a good improvement on what we have. Kid doesn't know how not to work hard and since he figured out how to score, he adds to his usefulness. I watched some of Yamamoto with Marody and Benson after Currie went up and it looks like Woodcroft is trying to get him to play the same way

Good stuff.
A lot of credit for Currie et al has to go to Woodcroft...he has been a real positive force in Bakersfield.

 

[GOilers88]

He could have done a honorable move by doing a sign and trade deal instead of leaving the Islanders with nothing. He deserves the boo's and chants.

He left them with 9 years of hard work and good solid hockey and they did him the courtesy of pissing away those years and the sweetheart discount contract he signed when they promised to build a winning environment around him.

That dirty f***in rat.

 

[guymez]

I don’t know, Reiders goalless streak is pretty darned intriguing, as to whether he can pot one this year or not.

I dont want to see any Oilers player fail...it would be great to see Rieder break lose in the last 20 games.

 

[Nostradumbass]

It's not like Benson is some 18 year old kid. He should have a shot at the team like everyone else. If he slows down he can get sent back down. He shouldn't be guaranteed a spot, but he shouldn't be guaranteed not to get one either.

I'd rather young guys start in the AHL and work their way up than start in the NHL and work their way down.

 

[McDNicks17]

No. Benson stays in the AHL another year. Marody is maybe ready and old enough, along with being physically ready. We can't keep bringing players up to the NHL after 1 successful AHL season because they end up being busts some times . Give them a string of good seasons

What prospects have had a successful AHL season prior to this one?

 

[lakai17]

Would have been a great game to practice defense although the boys were out shot so kind of hard to on a team like the sens.

 

[pabst blue ribbon]

He could have done a honorable move by doing a sign and trade deal instead of leaving the Islanders with nothing. He deserves the boo's and chants.

Why would a guy that met with 5 teams in LA a week before July 1st agree to a sign and trade in the middle of febuary?

 

[48g90a138pts]

Why would a guy that met with 5 teams in LA a week before July 1st agree to a sign and trade in the middle of febuary?

February?

 

[pabst blue ribbon]

February?

Yeah the TDL

 

[T-Funk]

I'd rather young guys start in the AHL and work their way up than start in the NHL and work their way down.

That seems a little too risky...It could develop them properly.

 

[lakai17]

No. Benson stays in the AHL another year. Marody is maybe ready and old enough, along with being physically ready. We can't keep bringing players up to the NHL after 1 successful AHL season because they end up being busts some times . Give them a string of good seasons

Well if management doesn't improve the weak depth he may make the team out of camp at ease.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

It's hilarious to hear leaf fans cry about other teams' fans being "classless"

This is the same fan base that once vandalized one of their own players cars.

 

[Blue Line Turnover]

Currie gives me hope.

Weird...it gives me gas

 

[yukoner88]

Weird...it gives me gas

It's not long after that gas turns into something much more alarming

 

[48g90a138pts]

Yeah the TDL

No, I was thinking offseason not the TDL.

Just as a token to the organization/fans type of thing.

 

[Joey Moss]

Currie is a damn good player. I feel better about his game than I ever did on Rattie/Aberg last season when they were on “tryouts” for the following season. Kid works his ass off and has skill to boot. He should be here the rest of the year and probably be given an opportunity with McDavid or Draisaitl.

 

[rboomercat90]

Thing that sets Currie apart from others is he wasn’t drafted and has had to work harder than everybody else to get to where he’s at. He’s never been “entitled” to anything. We’ve had way too many guys that were.

 

[Senor Catface]

Fernando Currsani

 

[Canada Drai]

In other news I am sure pumped about Gagner having success in his return to Oil Country. You can see the Loilty oozing.

 

[booyakasha]

Currie should get a chance in the top 6

 

[booyakasha]

Kassian McDavid Draisaitl
Gagner RNH Currie

 

[The Batman]

Currie is a good example of proper development. Let them marinate for a few years in the AHL (unless they are surefire prospects). This is the approach we need to take with all our draft picks including Bouchard, Yamamoto, Puljujarvi, Benson, and so on.

 

[oobga]

true highlight of the night

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Currie is a good example of proper development. Let them marinate for a few years in the AHL (unless they are surefire prospects). This is the approach we need to take with all our draft picks including Bouchard, Yamamoto, Puljujarvi, Benson, and so on.

To be fair, Currie is also a lot less skilled than most of our draft picks. There’s a reason he’s like 26 right now and just making it to the NHL

 

[ThreeOfAPerfectPair]

true highlight of the night

Was that Jesse in the booth with him?