Post-Game Talk: Oilers Win Game 1! Broken sticks and lucky deflections be damned!

[Broberg Speed]

Oh I'd love to have him back. At a certain price point and defined role. He was never a negative presence here, loved the team and fit in nicely. Those can be hard to find gems some time.

But... he ain't no rock star like some seem to think! Hes an adequate perhaps above average player. I actually wouldn't be surprised if SJ cut ties with him.

I'm the same. I would rather of had Bjugstad back for this postseason but it was against the rules to have Arizona retain. I was looking to see how to spell his name correctly, he scored 45 points this season.

Nothing wrong with having Kostin for a year at 1M or a little more than that.

 

[guymez]

I think you are 100% correct sir.
I'd go bat shit crazy even if Ernie did that stunt. It's awesome on this side of it but....!
Plus when you're contractually obligated that is just unacceptable.

But... I like Klim!!

I hear you.
I like Klim too and would enjoy seeing him grow his game here.
The thing is it would have to be at the right price.
$2M isnt the right price.

Its possible that San Jose trades him to the Oilers and retains some salary but Klim is an RFA after next season. His salary isnt likely to go down.

 

[VainGretzky]

Bouchard called for the Nuge PP set up

 

[Sheikyerbouti]

You guys are stuck in nostalgia with Klim imo.

He was a really good player for the oilers, but his usage in SJ showed why Lalonde and Woodcroft were deploying Klim 5-8 mins. He needs to produce like a 16 min player in 8 mins to have value, which he did in Edmonton, but on an elc. Overpaying for someone who needs sheltering is not worth, on an elc he was 8 mins of gold.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

He was sporting an Oilers jersey, that’s where he f***ed up

Didn’t Brady Tkachuk wear a Panthers T shirt last year in the Cup final when he was shotgunning beers in the stands in Florida during the final?

 

[JordanGalhanth]

Found this on YouTube this morning and figured it belonged here: Brian Boyle and Mike Rupp with an incredible breakdown of Hyman's goals from Game 1.

More insight in a 10-minute clip than in a whole season of "analysis" from Sportsnet:

 

[Sra1974]

Didn’t Brady Tkachuk wear a Panthers T shirt last year in the Cup final when he was shotgunning beers in the stands in Florida during the final?

Hues but I think it’s slightly different cheering on your brother.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

My gut says Holloway out and Brown in

 

[Broberg Speed]

You guys are stuck in nostalgia with Klim imo.

He was a really good player for the oilers, but his usage in SJ showed why Lalonde and Woodcroft were deploying Klim 5-8 mins. He needs to produce like a 16 min player in 8 mins to have value, which he did in Edmonton, but on an elc. Overpaying for someone who needs sheltering is not worth, on an elc he was 8 mins of gold.

lots of players in the minors that can provide the same elements as Kostin... need a pro-scouting department that can identify them and management that can pry them loose for the right price

no use using a first round pick to draft the next Kostin or Schaefer, who could end up better or a Kostin duplicate

wait until these players have to clear waivers then offer a mid round pick or trade a like valued prospect that also has to clear waivers... these players already have 3 years of pro-development

My gut says Holloway out and Brown in

probably, and it isn't a negative development path for Holloway. he'll get another opportunity this postseason. build that hunger

 

[CornKicker]

Lewis is 61, Leferiere (sp) is 78. I don't know that they have a 73.

no the claim was that they were targeting important players, i said if thats the case then why go after desharnais lol. the team would be arguably better with broberg in

 

[Broberg Speed]

You guys are stuck in nostalgia with Klim imo.

He was a really good player for the oilers, but his usage in SJ showed why Lalonde and Woodcroft were deploying Klim 5-8 mins. He needs to produce like a 16 min player in 8 mins to have value, which he did in Edmonton, but on an elc. Overpaying for someone who needs sheltering is not worth, on an elc he was 8 mins of gold.

also the Oil maximized Kostin's value by using him as trade bait to dump Yamamoto, so we had cap space to sign Brown

 

[Broberg Speed]

no the claim was that they were targeting important players, i said if thats the case then why go after desharnais lol. the team would be arguably better with broberg in

Desharnais was efficient last game, if he's healthy and not making mistakes no use taking him out of the lineup.

 

[CornKicker]

Desharnais was efficient last game, if he's healthy and not making mistakes no use taking him out of the lineup.

yeah he was good for what he does, it doesnt make him important which was the jok e in teh first place

 

[Messrules11]

Didn’t Brady Tkachuk wear a Panthers T shirt last year in the Cup final when he was shotgunning beers in the stands in Florida during the final?

I believe he did, but that explains the stupidity of it. I never saw a Sutter do that

 

[Dazed and Confused]

My gut says Holloway out and Brown in

I'm not sure, With Kane being a tweak away from being in pain I don't mind having Holywood in the lineup to be his stunt double for a shift or two. Same with McLovin, who (although he's white-hot right now) isn't a true top 6'er.

Unless an injury forces their hand, Carrick or Janmark (far less likely) will be the ones to tag out for Brown.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

no the claim was that they were targeting important players, i said if thats the case then why go after desharnais lol. the team would be arguably better with broberg in

They absolutely would not, and because it was clear Desharnais was a "problem" for the Kings.

Are we STILL doing the "Desharnais sucks" nonsense? He's clearly established himself as a quality NHL defenseman.

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

Moore not even a fine sure sets the bar in this series. Oilers need to keep their heads up.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Moore not even a fine sure sets the bar in this series. Oilers need to keep their heads up.

I'll keep beating that drum of that integrity issue the league seems to have.

 

[joestevens29]

They absolutely would not, and because it was clear Desharnais was a "problem" for the Kings.

Are we STILL doing the "Desharnais sucks" nonsense? He's clearly established himself as a quality NHL defenseman.

I'd add Broberg isn't even getting in if they do happen to pull Desharnais. They'll be going to Stecher

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

I'll keep beating that drum of that integrity issue the league seems to have.

The DoPS is the most corrupt, garbage run department of the NHL. It’s ran by an ex neanderthal on skates who made a living being a bruiser. Maybe Lucic should take over after he’s done.

They have proven time and time again that they don’t care about safety and are consistently inconsistent. It’s a joke and every fan base knows it.

 

[joestevens29]

Personally I thought the hit was dirty and should've been a major, but not really suspension worthy especially in playoffs.

Fines, whatever. Those might be the biggest waste of time. Probably costs them more money reviewing the play than the fines amount to

 

[K1984]

The DoPS is the most corrupt, garbage run department of the NHL. It’s ran by an ex neanderthal on skates who made a living being a bruiser. Maybe Lucic should take over after he’s done.

They have proven time and time again that they don’t care about safety and are consistently inconsistent. It’s a joke and every fan base knows it.

Media exposure of incidents largely fuels what they do.

Oiler player does it to a Jet on a play that is in the headlines and sparked a Jet comeback? Suspension because everyone saw it.

Kings player does it to an Oiler, and it doesn't even make the highlight reels? No need to bother.

 

[CornKicker]

They absolutely would not, and because it was clear Desharnais was a "problem" for the Kings.

Are we STILL doing the "Desharnais sucks" nonsense? He's clearly established himself as a quality NHL defenseman.

an effective #6 dman does not equal "important" to me

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

an effective #6 dman does not equal "important" to me

Sounds good, I'm glad you're fine with being wrong.

 

[Coffey]

an effective #6 dman does not equal "important" to me

Ceci plays a #4 slot and he's worse than Vinnie.