Pre-Game Talk: Playing against a team that used to play in a city without a real airport … now they don’t have a real NHL arena

[Cloned]

I’d start Skinner. Arizona has not been an easy out for any team lately.

Save Campbell for the “schedule” loss against Vegas. We’re likely gonna lose that one regardless of who starts.

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[OilerTyler]

I'd be surprised if Campbell doesn't start tomorrow. He has like two starts in the last month and hasn't had a quality start in even longer. I can't see Woodcroft putting him in net against the tougher of the two teams on the back to back.

In theory we'll have an easier time outscoring our bad goaltending against Arizona. Even if they are on a bit of a tear.

 

[Oilhawks]

I think you see if Campbell can look good against ‘Zona and maybe give him a shot against Vegas if so. Could be a high risk bet though.

There is certainly an argument to give Skinner this start after a tough game yesterday where he didn’t get much help either

 

[Cloned]

I'd be surprised if Campbell doesn't start tomorrow. He has like two starts in the last month and hasn't had a quality start in even longer. I can't see Woodcroft putting him in net against the tougher of the two teams on the back to back.

In theory we'll have an easier time outscoring our bad goaltending against Arizona. Even if they are on a bit of a tear.

My worry is that that could cost you both games.

I’d rather start Skinner in the game that you have a higher percentage chance of winning.

 

[Coffey]

lol How did the Winnipeg/No Airport joke start?

 

[Cloned]

lol How did the Winnipeg/No Airport joke start?

It’s no joking matter sir.

Think of the tens of Winnipegers who haven’t even seen anything outside of North America.

It’s heartwarming.

 

[OilerTyler]

My worry is that that could cost you both games.

I’d rather start Skinner in the game that you have a higher percentage chance of winning.

It's a fair idea but I see Woodcroft going into this back-to-back with the idea of winning both games.

But who knows, maybe I'll be proven wrong.

lol How did the Winnipeg/No Airport joke start?

The Oilers flew into Fargo and then took a bus to Winnipeg to play the Jets five years ago. Why? Because Winnipeg doesn't have an airport.

 

[Coffey]

The Oilers flew into Fargo and then took a bus to Winnipeg to play the Jets five years ago. Why? Because Winnipeg doesn't have an airport.

How did I get home from Winnipeg last week....?

 

[Zerotonine]

Look at Arizona last 10 or so games, they have been playing solid hockey and pretty much in every game. Either winning or losing by 1 amd most times in extra time

 

[T-Funk]

The only reason to ever play Campbell is a B2B. Campbell vs Coyotes, Skinner vs Vegas. Campbell again on the 5th.

 

[Stoneman89]

Speaking of airports, I hear they have an additional one in Mesa now, which makes it a bit easier to get to wherever you're going if you're in that neck of the woods. Phoenix is getting so damned big now, there are a lot of places now that are a long ways away from the main airport.

Look at Arizona last 10 or so games, they have been playing solid hockey and pretty much in every game. Either winning or losing by 1 amd most times in extra time

They are going to be a handful, there's no reason to believe otherwise.

 

[Mez]

How did I get home from Winnipeg last week....?

They drugged you then put you in a bus with screens for windows. The screens made it look like you were flying and that the world is round instead of flat.

 

[BlackDogg]

Think you have to go with Skinnermax -both games.

 

[ZJuice]

This is no joke.. we need to continue trying to get Campbell going. Give him one of Arizona or Vegas for sure

 

[GrumpyKoala]

I wanted Woodcroft to give Campbell a couple of game so he could be ready in case we need him for the playoff
Now I feel that he need to give the freebee game back to Skinner to reestablish his confidence.

Oilers gotta Oilers, so we gonna get into playoff with two goalie mentally shaken. Great!

 

[29Beast97Mode]

"Campbell in both" lol

 

[OfCorsiDid]

I wanted Woodcroft to give Campbell a couple of game so he could be ready in case we need him for the playoff
Now I feel that he need to give the freebee game back to Skinner to reestablish his confidence.

Oilers gotta Oilers, so we gonna get into playoff with two goalie mentally shaken. Great!

Skinner will be fine. He so far hasn't shown a propensity to collapse mentally. He's actually been really good at bouncing back after a meh start.

 

[McSpecial DraiBlend]

In Phoenix right now and have tickets for tomorrow night. Should be interesting to watch in that arena.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

In Phoenix right now and have tickets for tomorrow night. Should be interesting to watch in that arena.

Check when the next meat draw is scheduled

 

[StoveTopStauffer]

RIP Oiler's Willie Nelson

 

[29Beast97Mode]

How did I get home from Winnipeg last week....?

Is life just a simulation?

In Phoenix right now and have tickets for tomorrow night. Should be interesting to watch in that arena.

Smaller than the Rockets arena I think. Damn

 

[Niten Ichi Ryu]

The last time we beat Vegas, Campbell backstopped. I want jack in for Vegas

 

[ZJuice]

the guys should be practicing in those “high altitude” masks to prep for the conference finals

 

[KCC]

McDavid needs to rebound after a very quiet game where he clearly didn't have the energy he normally does. Still managed a point but want more McDavid points and goals! lol

 

[94 Oil Drops]

If there was ever a game to give Campbell, it's this one. It's a low pressure situation because it's an away game front of a small crowd. The team in front of him is good enough to take care of business against a team like Arizona.