Pre-Game Talk: Oilers vs Rangers

[fuswald]

I'd love if they did click but I think Draisaitls line will have a few shifts together and then McDavid will be back up there and then Nygard and Yamamoto will get 10-12 min total.

But you never know

I think so as well. Tippitt gives in real easy. Will be back to McDavid Draisaitl Kassian Bear Nurse and they will go minus 3.
I don't expect Nuge will have any brain farts today after last game and will be the better (plus minus) line.

 

[Ctrain2k]

Has Neal been playing hurt? I just read on the new “midseason player grade” article on the athletic, that he’s been playing hurt this year, anyone know if that’s true?

 

[I am the Liquor]

no Yamamoto?

Dōmo arigatō, Mr. Roboto

 

[fuswald]

Has Neal been playing hurt? I just read on the new “midseason player grade” article on the athletic, that he’s been playing hurt this year, anyone know if that’s true?

Whole team is hurt judging the last few games.

 

[Soliloquy of a Dogge]

"Thank you for carrying our D core at 5v5, Darnell and Ethan. Here's a corpse to drag around as a reward."

Yep, absolutely ridiculous to saddle Bear with Klefbom. Not what he needs at the moment.

 

[McDNicks17]

You don't split up your best pairing to give these two players more minutes:

 

[3IR]

Haas still being forced to Center the fourth line even with us using mcd Drai and nuge at Center is criminal. This guy deserves a shot in the top 6, especially over chiasson, probably over Nygard, or at the very least should be playing on line 3 with Nuge.

Overall though, the lines are bad cause the teams bad. Only reason I’ll be watching is to see how the callups do.

 

[CycloneSweep]

You don't split up your best pairing to give these two players more minutes:

If we aren't giving Klefbom 30 minutes a night, why is he even here?

 

[tardigrade81]

Whole team is hurt judging the last few games.

LmAo!

 

[McDNicks17]

I'm not sure if Staples is a genius or clueless on this one.

A radical plan for McDavid & Draisaitl: Might Dave Tippett take the Scotty Bowman challenge?


"New top line: McDavid, Draisaitl … and Nurse"

"Klefbom and Bear are both strong puck movers and decent defenders. Sheahan is likely the Oil’s best defensive centre. If he’s asked to play shut-down defence in the slot, he can pull it off.

But I prefer to go with Nurse in this role as defensive centre."

 

[I am the Liquor]

Line #2 really is number two.

 

[I am the Liquor]

If anyone had any doubts about the complete lack of skill, talent and ability on our current roster, well, that lineup should be enough to convince you that we are wandering in the desert.

No worries, Kenbellini is going to build through the draft.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Updated lines:

Finally Chaisson gets the press box. Chuck Khaira up there with him next please. Send PRussel to Bako and if someone claims him who cares. Recall Benson and put him on the 3rd line with RNH and Gagner.

 

[BlackDogg]

Line #2 really is number two.

The dry yams line.

 

[BlackDogg]

I'm not sure if Staples is a genius or clueless on this one.

A radical plan for McDavid & Draisaitl: Might Dave Tippett take the Scotty Bowman challenge?


"New top line: McDavid, Draisaitl … and Nurse"

"Klefbom and Bear are both strong puck movers and decent defenders. Sheahan is likely the Oil’s best defensive centre. If he’s asked to play shut-down defence in the slot, he can pull it off.

But I prefer to go with Nurse in this role as defensive centre."

I say go for it. Nothing much to lose.

 

[bucktown]

No worries, Kenbellini is going to build through the draft.

Wake me up when it's over

 

[Soundwave]

No worries, Kenbellini is going to build through the draft.

lol, Kenbellini rolls off the tounge a lot better than Tambolland or whatever.

 

[McTonyBrar]

I'm not sure if Staples is a genius or clueless on this one.

A radical plan for McDavid & Draisaitl: Might Dave Tippett take the Scotty Bowman challenge?


"New top line: McDavid, Draisaitl … and Nurse"

"Klefbom and Bear are both strong puck movers and decent defenders. Sheahan is likely the Oil’s best defensive centre. If he’s asked to play shut-down defence in the slot, he can pull it off.

But I prefer to go with Nurse in this role as defensive centre."

LOOOOOL

 

[Soundwave]

I'm not sure if Staples is a genius or clueless on this one.

A radical plan for McDavid & Draisaitl: Might Dave Tippett take the Scotty Bowman challenge?


"New top line: McDavid, Draisaitl … and Nurse"

"Klefbom and Bear are both strong puck movers and decent defenders. Sheahan is likely the Oil’s best defensive centre. If he’s asked to play shut-down defence in the slot, he can pull it off.

But I prefer to go with Nurse in this role as defensive centre."

Staples got a bag of crack for Christmas I see.

 

[Del Preston]

I'm not sure if Staples is a genius or clueless on this one.

A radical plan for McDavid & Draisaitl: Might Dave Tippett take the Scotty Bowman challenge?


"New top line: McDavid, Draisaitl … and Nurse"

"Klefbom and Bear are both strong puck movers and decent defenders. Sheahan is likely the Oil’s best defensive centre. If he’s asked to play shut-down defence in the slot, he can pull it off.

But I prefer to go with Nurse in this role as defensive centre."

Jesus.

 

[tardigrade81]

I just looked at the standings.

oilers aren’t even in a wild card. Depressing.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

I just looked at the standings.

oilers aren’t even in a wild card. Depressing.

If you look even closer you will notice every team below them (except LA) has games in hand over the Oilers.

 

[Del Preston]

If you look even closer you will notice every team below them (except LA) has games in hand over the Oilers.

If the Oilers get in the playoffs it probably won't be through the Wild Card. They're in an okay position in the Pacific right now.

 

[Del Preston]

 

[tardigrade81]

If you look even closer you will notice every team below them (except LA) has games in hand over the Oilers.

Ya that’s sad