Post-Game Talk: Pens 6 - Oil 5

[Soundwave]

Brodziak played 8:08 and was on for 4 goals against
Kassian played 7:31 and was on for 4 goals against

Yikes.

 

[snipes]

Brodziak played 8:08 and was on for 4 goals against
Kassian played 7:31 and was on for 4 goals against

Like how?

 

[CycloneSweep]

Stromes line was the best possession line for the 7th straight game. Bleeding very few chances, and almost no Grade A chances. wish the line would produce offensively but that line has not hurt us this year yet, which is a great sign.

 

[McVirginOil]

Pulju might turn out, but imagine if we chose Tkachuk

The roles would be reversed because of our crap development. Tkachuk would be groveling in the 4th line here while Pulju would probably be successful with flames.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Like how?

I'm gonna guess the answer is "They suck."

Good pickups.

 

[Oilhawks]

Brodziak played 8:08 and was on for 4 goals against
Kassian played 7:31 and was on for 4 goals against

Anyone know what the f*** happened to Brodziak this year? Thought he was one of the best 4C in the league.

 

[McShogun99]

Pulju might turn out, but imagine if we chose Tkachuk

Then Tkachuk would be playing 9 minutes a game on the 3rd/4th line with no PP time.

 

[ujju2]

Capital's next? Woof, who made this schedule? CalgaryPuck?

Sure seems like it. But hopefully that means that if we get out of this tough stretch with the .500 record in tact, we can move up the standings playing weaker teams.

 

[Oilers in NS]

I was at game:

Gravel and Marody looked ok in my eyes
Nurse was a train wreck
Chaisson played great. I want him on the pp
Talbot really let me down . We outplayed Pittsburgh and he can’t make a save.

 

[Mr Tadakichi]

Pulju is actually pretty good defensively form time to time. Maybe he won't be a pure goalscorer, but if he works on his defensive game, we could instead end up with a Silfverberg type player.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Anyone know what the **** happened to Brodziak this year? Thought he was one of the best 4C in the league.

He put on an Oilers jersey.

 

[CycloneSweep]

The roles would be reversed because of our crap development. Tkachuk would be groveling in the 4th line here while Pulju would probably be successful with flames.

I mean, probably not? Tkachuk made an impact from game one and didn't look back. Pulju didn't. But okay with that narrative.

 

[Soundwave]

I'd probably roll

RNH McDavid Yamo
Reider Draisaitl Chiasson
Lucic Strome Marody
Kassian Brodizak Puljujarvi

Next game. Chiasson deserves a shot on the 2nd line to see if he's for real or not.

 

[FlameChampion]

Mcllelen needs to start doing proper starter/backup rotation. Seriously, so dumb.

I seriously think he just needs to make a schedule and stick with it. Have the guys know when they are going to start. Quit overthinking things. (He can change it if someone is struggling). His idea on handling goaltenders is just asking Talbot if he wants to play (which he always says yes).

 

[McJadeddog]

Pulju might turn out, but imagine if we chose Tkachuk

No, no he won't. He is a pure, unadulterated, bust. 100% bust. Primo-bust. Well, you get the idea.

Not a chance this guy ever scores more than 35-40 points in the league, or sticks as a top-6 forward. Not. A. Chance.

 

[LJellySlam]

Just put Drai back with Mcdavid. Why try to fight something so obviously natural and beautiful.

P.S Koskinen please make Chia look like a genius.

 

[McJadeddog]

Brodziak played 8:08 and was on for 4 goals against
Kassian played 7:31 and was on for 4 goals against

Jesus. You can't make stats like that up.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

I mean, probably not? Tkachuk made an impact from game one and didn't look back. Pulju didn't. But okay with that narrative.

He's not entirely wrong. The Oilers are still a mess at developing players.

If JP had been as ineffective as he was in his first season with the Flames he wouldn't have made it past game 9 instead of staying for like half the f***ing season.

 

[TheNumber4]

We need a new 4th line pretty badly.

Thought the 4th line did normal 4th line stuff tonight which is hit, create energy, cycle, and create nominal chances. Only problem is that Pitts builds there bottom 6 with skills and a scoring edge, a roll 4 lines approach. Ours is still playing old school crash and bang energy type stuff. I know the 4th line was burned tonight, but I'd still rather see them do the energy thing than nothing at all which is what they've been doing. In short, despite the goals against I didn't mind what they did.

 

[ujju2]

I'd probably roll

RNH McDavid Yamo
Reider Draisaitl Chiasson
Lucic Strome Marody
Kassian Brodizak Puljujarvi

Next game. Chiasson deserves a shot on the 2nd line to see if he's for real or not.

Chiasson on the second line against his old team? I wouldn't be opposed.

 

[quickfeet]

Talbot makes 1.6 million more than Koskinen. Doubt Koskinen gets a start until after the all star break.

Cuz Oilers

 

[FlameChampion]

I'd probably roll

RNH McDavid Yamo
Reider Draisaitl Chiasson
Lucic Strome Marody
Kassian Brodizak Puljujarvi

Next game. Chiasson deserves a shot on the 2nd line to see if he's for real or not.

I dont see the point of playing JP on the fourth line. Just send him to the AHL if TM isnt going to play him. (For the record I dont necessarily blame TM for bumping JP down in the Nashville and tonights game). I thought JP was awful in the Nashville game. I thought he was better tonight but he didnt stand out much.

 

[Oilers in NS]

Wow.... what's worse, Strome getting jockstrapped during 3 on 3 ot ? Talbot just in absolute sieve mode or McLellan for even putting Strome out during OT against the likes of Crosby, Kessel,Malkin, Letang. Never learn Oilers.

I said the same thing. I was in that corner when Syd scored. Strome got walked. Talbot CANNOT make a big save when we need it

 

[ujju2]

Thought the 4th line did normal 4th line stuff tonight which is hit, create energy, cycle, and create nominal chances. Only problem is that Pitts builds there bottom 6 with skills and a scoring edge, a roll 4 lines approach. Ours is still playing old school crash and bang energy type stuff. I know the 4th line was burned tonight, but I'd still rather see them do the energy thing than nothing at all which is what they've been doing. In short, despite the goals against I didn't mind what they did.

This was my thinking as well. The stats say otherwise, but they didn't look bad to my eye. Maybe Chiasson was a big part of that, but Kassian and Brodziak didn't seem bad either. Getting outplayed by Pittsburgh's bottom 6 isn't the worst thing that could happen to them.

 

[Aerrol]

No, no he won't. He is a pure, unadulterated, bust. 100% bust. Primo-bust. Well, you get the idea.

Not a chance this guy ever scores more than 35-40 points in the league, or sticks as a top-6 forward. Not. A. Chance.

Lol just like there wasn't a chance McDavid could live up to the hype right? I agree that the odds are against Pulju panning out for us but this is more than a little extreme.