Post-Game Talk: Oilers played with more jam

[Tobias Kahun]

Someone mentioned it earlier tonight but a big factor in Pettersson’s lacklustre performance these last 2 games is all because of McDavid, specifically how physical he was with Pettersson.

For all the hype that is made about McDavid’s skill he’s also got reasonable size and hasn’t shied away from getting physical, he just rarely has to because he’s a wizard with the puck.

The Oilers website has McDavid clocked in at 6’1” 193, Pettersson comes in at 6’2” 176. McDavid nearly has 20 pounds on Pettersson and it showed.

The scary part about that is that Elias can’t use his skill or speed to evade Connor. If Connor wants to hit him, he’s getting hit.

Bigger gap between McDavid and Pettersson than there is between Yamamoto and Pettersson.

 

[29Beast97Mode]

In typical Leon fashion, all the attention is on Connor, but he quietly has a 4 point night.

 

[OfCorsiDid]

In typical Leon fashion, all the attention is on Connor, but he quietly has a 4 point night.

Only leading the NHL in points again, ho hum

 

[Poda]

Only leading the NHL in points again, ho hum

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And he's a +4. Wow, must he have leveled up his game over the break.

 

[CookiesAndMilk]

Next game id run...

Kahun - McDavid - Kassian
RNH - Draisaitl - Yamamoto
Nygard - Turris - Puljujarvi
Archibald - Shore - Chiasson

They say "never change a winning team" but I'd swap Kahun and Nuge and see what happens. I like the chemistry between Yammer and Nuge a lot more than the one between Yammer and Drai.

I really like that you included Nygard in your line up. He is being slept on big time and should really get a chance on that 3rd line.

 

[Cam98]

Maybe its me, but man Draisaitl is the goat. Draisaitl > McDavid

 

[Cloned]

Tippett throwing JP a bone on the PP is nice to see. He's apparently working really hard to be better this time around, so for him to see some reward for his hard work is a very good thing.

 

[SK13]

I just can't get over this overwhelming urge to shit on the Canucks as a hockey team. The game has been over for like 5 hours and I still just want to rant about how f***ing mediocre they really are. I didn't feel that way AT ALL last year, I even defended them in the OOT thread.

Something about the nonsense narrative around that team in the last 6 months has really pee'd in my cereal.

 

[Took a pill in Sbisa]

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I love that Matt Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk are basically the same player but everyone hates Matt for being a rat and everyone loves Brady because he's gritty

 

[Tobias Kahun]

I love that Matt Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk are basically the same player but everyone hates Matt for being a rat and everyone loves Brady because he's gritty

Brady is much more tolerable than Matt.

Matt will wait until you have 2 teamates and the ref holding you before he pounces on you.

 

[bellagiobob]

Anyone else remember when Elias Pettersson was supposedly the best player in the North division?

I remember...

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Since im bored with nothing better to do.

Was looking at stats from our first 56 games last year.

Draisaitl 56gp 87 points
McDavid 54gp 80 points
RNH 50gp 42 points

40 points in 50 games is solid production, but putting it next to the statline of Draisaitl and McDavid just make's it look ridiculous.

 

[780il]

Since im bored with nothing better to do.

Was looking at stats from our first 56 games last year.

Draisaitl 56gp 87 points
McDavid 54gp 80 points
RNH 50gp 42 points

40 points in 50 games is solid production, but putting it next to the statline of Draisaitl and McDavid just make's it look ridiculous.

Crazy thing is give Connor those extra 2 games and he could very well be at the top of the list lmao.

 

[Oilers in NS]

Puljujarvi had a great game IMO.

Agreed. The points will come if he keeps that up. What a sweet pass to Archibald. Its good to see he got rewarded with PP time. I can actually see him finding a spot on the 1st line

 

[Oilers in NS]

Now lemme see:

Nuge - Mcdavid - Yamo
Kahun - Drai - Pulju
Ennis - Turris - Kassian
Mcleod - Shore - Archie

Nurse - Bear
4K - Barrie
Bouch - Larsson

Fire Khaira and Chiasson into the mf sun

I like what u have here. Jones definitely struggled last night. I am very impressed with 4K. Good handle whoever named that.

 

[Oilers in NS]

We want

RNH - Drai - Yamamoto
Kahun - McDavid - Kassian
Ennis - Turris - Pulju
Chiasson - Khaira - Archie

By the sounds of the board, I dont think everyone wants Khaira and Chiasson

 

[Oilers in NS]

I called this game last night. I said McD would get the birthday hatty, and a 5-2 Oilers win for yesterday. Looks like my prediction arrived a day late, I'll take it.

Solid win by the Oilers and deserved it all the way.

YES U DID
I one upped you at the time and went 6-3 with a birthday hatty.

 

[Oilers in NS]

4 1/2 years of middling results with Drai and McDavid together, because it leaves us with a weak second line, wasn't enough evidence for you?

Draisaitl won the Hart as the centre on his own line.

No. Do not put McDavid and Draisaitl together on their primary lines.

Have each of them centre their own lines but play them together immediately after PKs and PPs, which is what Tippett did tonight. That is the best way to utilize Draisaitl and McDavid.

I noticed he had Yamo there a few times as well. I liked it

 

[Oilers in NS]

Pretty good game overall. Love seeing McDrai poppin' off again, but man, would be nice to see some separate production aside from Yamamoto...

Also Jesse was beasting out there, and would have a few points already if Archibald and Turris could bury his passes

I wish Turris would get that wrist shot off more. He has a deadly one, He shot short side once and it just missed and hit glass. What a hard shot

 

[Oilers in NS]

Agreed on everything. I want to have more faith in Tippet and I want the club run a little more strategically. You can be a player's coach but someone needs to crack the whip if the fundamentals are not being preformed.

Even the point shots that miss are going to eventually take a toll on the shot blockers. Rush the point and force the pass.

Nice to get the win and the two points.

I'm drunk and going to sleep.

Good luck in the morning. I got hammered 1st game and went to bed at 2AM (Im in NS), Very rough day at work. I drank 2 lakes of water

 

[Mr Sakich]

The one thing that is making the difference on this team is Yamamoto. On the last goal, he pounces on a turnover and immediately attacks the middle of the ice. There are 4 Canucks who are much larger than him and he just went to the area that you need to go in order to make things happen. That greasy facial hair makes him fearless. He reminds me of a young Brad Marchand

Tyler Myers is almost a foot taller than him and Yamamoto skated directly at him to make the play. This is what Johny Gaudreau used to and why he was so effective.

 

[LMFAO]

By the sounds of the board, I dont think everyone wants Khaira and Chiasson

We will need them when we play those dirty rats down south in Calgary.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

It's almost like they needed a game to get the kinks out. Who would've figured?

You know if the NHL did that before the regular season it would probably be a really good idea. It could also be like an exhibition to show off all of the shiny new toys and prospects. You know what, that's what they should call it, an exhibition season. I'm sure it would be a hit.

Biggest thing I saw, that the finally stop doing, was giving so much space and respect to their opponent, instead of treating them like a team they could just go beat. It was a nice change as well.

I have a few worries, one is whether or not Kahun has finish. He's got good speed and skill, plays will Drai and Honeybadger, but I worry if the level of finish isn't there

 

[Llamamoto]

I think some of you guys are underrating the chemistry between Drai and Yamamoto.

Every time Yams enters the zone he stops back and looks for a late man. Drai does the same thing, just with a huge frame and insane puck protection. They love their drop passes and give-and-goes, I'd keep them together for the time being.

That said, I'd consider moving Puljujarvi up to McDavid's line, but it's probably best to let him establish some chemistry with Turris first. He was shuffled around way too much in his first stint here, I think we have to give him a bit of consistency. Really like what I'm seeing from him so far.

 

[ResilientBeast]

Did anyone else notice in the first 10ish minutes or so McDavid was feisty a couple of almost huge hits.

Don't recall him doing that often