Pre-Game Talk: POLE - What Ails The Oil? - Nashville Saturday Afternoon, 1 PM.

[McAsuno]

Exactly six days earlier on the calendar than when Kostin was recalled last year. Kostin was 6'4", 230 pound 23 years old forward in his first season of waiver eligibility after being drafted 31st overall.

Lavoie is is a 6'4", 215 pound 23 years old forward in his first season of waiver eligibility after being drafted 38th overall.

Different style players, but here's hoping he has a similar impact as Kostin did once he got into the line up. Granted it took Kostin a while before he heated up, but we certainly miss his presence in this year's lineup.

I just checked Kostin stats. 8 games played, but 0 points. Playing on a 4th line with Czarnik and Fischer. Little bit surprised Kostin hasn't touched the scoresheet yet. I knew his high shooting % wasn't sustainable, but man I do miss having a guy like him on our team. Seeing Erne take '21' and did f*** all but cardio made me wish Kostin was still an Oiler.

 

[Drivesaitl]

Sam Gagner has played 1 game and he's 6th in team goal scoring. Thats so funny its an indictment.

More impressive both goals were EV. On a team struggling to score EV.

 

[McAsuno]

Sam Gagner has played 1 game and he's 6th in team goal scoring. Thats so funny its an indictment.

More impressive both goals were EV. On a team struggling to score EV.

Thing is, Sam's keeping it simple. Get pucks on the net, crash the net, and get a greasy goal. Hockey 101 basis. That's what the rest of the bottom 6 players like McLeod need to do. McLeod has all the speed, but I have not seen him at all attempt to get that greasy goal. All I've seen him do is skate fast and get a perimeter shot in.

There's no excuses for any other forward on this team when a 34 year old who's 5’11, and had double hip surgery this offseason in Gagner had the balls to do what he did last night to score goals. Gagner in one game alone showed more heart and effort than the whole bottom 6 the whole season thus far. I hope they learn from the veteran because Gagner always had that heart of a lion, and I hope that rubs off his teammates especially the young ones.

 

[TheNumber4]

No win scenario type of game. It’s one of those games where if you lose its a gigantic failure and if you win it means very little cause the Preds suck.

Guess the same could have been said about the Calgary game.

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

No win scenario type of game. It’s one of those games where if you lose its a gigantic failure and if you win it means very little cause the Preds suck.

Guess the same could have been said about the Calgary game.

No free games in the NHL. (Maybe San Jose haha)

 

[FlameChampion]

Thing is, Sam's keeping it simple. Get pucks on the net, crash the net, and get a greasy goal. Hockey 101 basis. That's what the rest of the bottom 6 players like McLeod need to do. McLeod has all the speed, but I have not seen him at all attempt to get that greasy goal. All I've seen him do is skate fast and get a perimeter shot in.

There's no excuses for any other forward on this team when a 34 year old who's 5’11, and had double hip surgery this offseason in Gagner had the balls to do what he did last night to score goals. Gagner in one game alone showed more heart and effort than the whole bottom 6 the whole season thus far. I hope they learn from the veteran because Gagner always had that heart of a lion, and I hope that rubs off his teammates especially the young ones.

I’d argue thats what the top 6 should do this 5 on 5 as well. Especially in rinks with poor ice or when they are struggling with execution.

 

[GrumpyKoala]

Anyone hear if brown is out?

Down goes brown

 

[OfCorsiDid]

No free games in the NHL. (Maybe San Jose haha)

inb4 the Oilers lose to them.

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

inb4 the Oilers lose to them.

This place would explode.

 

[Davo Ikinzom]

Why does this team only seem to show up against Nashville or Calgary.

 

[OfCorsiDid]

This place would explode.

The meltdown would make Chornobyl look like a playground accident.

 

[Ritchie Valens]

Must vote in poles. HFOil rules.

I tried voting for the p***y avatars 3 times and that didn't work either.

 

[brentashton]

I’d argue thats what the top 6 should do this 5 on 5 as well. Especially in rinks with poor ice or when they are struggling with execution.

I’d argue that’s not working.

No free games in the NHL. (Maybe San Jose or Oilers haha)

 

[helloconga]

the captain / best player in the world needs to do something tonight

 

[CookiesAndMilk]

All I'm hoping for is a solid effort and Woody giving Raph a real chance. Expectations were higher once.

 

[GMofOilers]

I dont want Campbell to save Woodys ass at this point

 

[29Beast97Mode]

Broberg was a dumb pick and everybody here hated it at the time.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Idk man. People were saying Gagner wouldn't make a difference and yet he almost single-handedly pulled us back into that game.

He’s not a prospect though. Good for him but he’s not going to produce that much on a consistent basis.

 

[94 Oil Drops]

I completely missed the last game. Just finished watching Sam's goals. Have we even scored 2 like that this whole season before that?? It was cool seeing Roger's react in playoff like fashion. You can also tell that him and Kane are becoming besties too. That line was great.

I’ll change mine. When they go on a winning streak you guys can thank me.

You can thank me too. I got rid of the AI generated skeleton dude and brought back a familiar face. The Oilers seem to play much better when shes my avatar. If we lose this game though... Good golly.

 

[DavidHasselhoffsFist]

I’m convinced god hates me so there’s that.

 

[Ritchie Valens]

I have zero confidence in this team right now. Nashville hasn't forgotten the ass kicking the Oilers gave them last month so I'm expecting them to return the favor. Afternoon games aren't the Oilers forte either so I'm thinking 5-3 loss.

 

[FlameChampion]

Broberg was a dumb pick and everybody here hated it at the time.

Wouldn’t be surprised if he look’s serviceable once he leaves here. But I don’t know what is upside is at this point.

 

[McDrai]

Why does this team only seem to show up against Nashville or Calgary.

Maybe the group loves hot dogs (Nashville Yellow is Mustard and Calgary Red is ketchup)

 

[Aerchon]

I'm pleasantly surprised as it stands right now the biggest reason is defensive reads. Because opinions are like assholes, in that everyone has one and they typically stink.

Statistically I'm horrified that even with 3 picks so many are still clueless enough to not even have it as their third pick.

This team has regressed immensely in terms of team defense and sadly so after all their preseason chatter.

 

[Oilers]

Sam Gagner has played 1 game and he's 6th in team goal scoring. Thats so funny its an indictment.

More impressive both goals were EV. On a team struggling to score EV.

One of the few players on our team that looks hungry…

need some of our guys to get angry instead of this sulky Gen Z Bulls$&t