Pre-Game Talk: Philly @ Edmonton 7:30pm

[SwedishFire]

- Interesting to see Kosko back in. Looks like its going to be a straight split for the starts. Smith's in-crease work has been better than Kosko so far this year, there'd be an argument that it's his starter job to lose if it wasn't for his stupid stupid misplays of the puck.

- Nygaard out with an early season injury. Well, here's the "gamble" part of Holland's pick ups coming in. A first year NHLer who's never the NHL physicality... could see this injury coming from a mile away seeing how often Nygard get's knocked down. I like his game though, it's atleast better than Reider so not complaining about the pick up. Hope to see him back soon.

- Think Jurco's got more top 6 skill than Chiasson. Not a fan of line blendering, but Chiasson is more expensive so I guess give him a real shot to earn that contract. Jurco in the bottom 6 seems a bit miscast. But as long as the PK personnel stays the same, it shouldn't be too big of an issue.

- PRussel back in, guess it makes sense with Nygaard out. Prussel seems to be quite liked by everyone, in the right places, works hard, responsible.... but seems to have almost no offensive ability. I'd prefer inserting border-line NHL players with a bit more of a ceiling, a bit more potential... wasted roster spot IMO, but I guess he won't hurt us, so yay for the coaches.

Jurco is a best ft against weaker defence, it gives better point production. GOOD move.
Prussel seems to be actually low-valued by Tippet. Best PK on the team- then benched. What...
I just wrote a wall about Chiasson. Its producing time now, or trade. No room for a useless 2nd year player with so many 1st year players.

 

[ElysiumAB]

So many careless backhand and hope passes last game. Sloppy stuff. I hope they have that cleaned up tonight.

Must win. /s

 

[ChaoticOrange]

So many careless backhand and hope passes last game. Sloppy stuff. I hope they have that cleaned up tonight.

Must win. /s

that stuff really creeps into Draisaitl‘s game when he gets tired. Phenomenal player but he’s just plain playing too much. 25-26 minutes a night is insane for a forward.

 

[Oilhawks]

Do not like Neal on the left and Chiasson up on the 2nd line. * Hopefully it works out.

Too bad Nygard is out. Would have liked to see Haas in and Khaira out in some way.

*According to Gregor

 

[Oilers Propagandist]

Pre-GT Music

 

[TheRebuild]

I feel like Oilers games against the Flyers always turn out to be interesting (sometimes in the wrong way...), so definitely going to be watching this one. Fingers crossed.

 

[Porkleaker]

No fancy GDT, I got a bad feeling about this one. Plus Khaira is playing.

 

[CycloneSweep]

Normally when teams stink it up against the Flames they come back and run us over. Hope that trend does not continue here

 

[NeverForget06]

Whether or not we come out flat today will tell me alot about this team

 

[Porkleaker]

Normally when teams stink it up against the Flames they come back and run us over. Hope that trend does not continue here

That was the trend and this will be the real test imo. Hopefully they feel better at home and won't have to deal with crappy ice like they did in the East.

 

[Ritchie Valens]

@boxcar65 Can you confirm?

Probably won't get a response until after he's had his pregame nap.

Apparently boxcar65 sent a personal email to Dave Tippett asking if he could play Manning tonight:

FTFY

 

[OldManBouchard]

We need to grasp as many points as we can in October. Especially against these "tired" teams on back to backs. November schedule looks much tougher.

 

[McSpecial DraiBlend]

Going to the game tonight. Hopefully Oilers can win one for my birthday... Lord knows how many years they've added to my life already

Happy bday and lets hope that happens!

 

[Porkleaker]

Going to the game tonight. Hopefully Oilers can win one for my birthday... Lord knows how many years they've added to my life already

Happy Birthday! They did well for me on mine on Saturday!

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Manning in? Gross.

 

[BudBundy]

@boxcar65

Does anybody know if stretching helps prevent collarbone injuries?

 

[Rusoilers]

why is manning not in the AHL

 

[Rusoilers]

Anyway go oilers go from Omsk in Russia

 

[Tobias Kahun]

why is manning not in the AHL

Need someone to make popcorn, rather he do it than a prospect

 

[Porkleaker]

Does anybody know if stretching helps prevent collarbone injuries?

lol would be nice if Philly tested that out on him always going to hate him and Chiarelli.

 

[McClelland]

Lets prey that we don't need to insert Manning in a 3 pair with Benning, better to forfeit and rest for next game then!

 

[McDrai]

If Manning is in I would just like to say:

GG

 

[PositiveCashFlow]

I’d normally say “Manning’s in, $;$;$:& this” but with this new coaching staff I actually trust they’ll use him correctly (if he’s in at all)

 

[McTrashBoat]

AssEatinSzn?

 

[boxcar65]

If Mandog does play he will keep things simple and work hard. Give the guy a chance...new season, new attitude.