GDT: Pre 5 | Oilers vs. Kings | Vernon, BC | 7:00PM | SN

[lakai17]

anything on the Rieder rumour?

I would like him back

 

[Dorian2]

How is it that Nuge looks unreal against much tougher competition at the World Cup then turns average with us? Havent been able to watch the last two games so relying on reports.

IMO Nuge had a really good game last night. He's been quoted as working and developing his 2 way game more than anything else. He really showed it again last night.

He was noticeably unnoticeable last night...if that makes sense. I think he's a force in his own right.

 

[PinSeeker]

IMO Nuge had a really good game last night. He's been quoted as working and developing his 2 way game more than anything else. He really showed it again last night.

He was noticeably unnoticeable last night...if that makes sense. I think he's a force in his own right.

Thanks for this.

 

[Ninety7]

IMO Nuge had a really good game last night. He's been quoted as working and developing his 2 way game more than anything else. He really showed it again last night.

He was noticeably unnoticeable last night...if that makes sense. I think he's a force in his own right.

I agree with this assessment somewhat. I just wish he showed more offence at times.

 

[Draiskull]

Nuge won some key defensive zone faceoffs last night.. well atleast in the first 2 periods that I was able to watch.

 

[BoldNewLettuce]

IMO Nuge had a really good game last night. He's been quoted as working and developing his 2 way game more than anything else. He really showed it again last night.

He was noticeably unnoticeable last night...if that makes sense. I think he's a force in his own right.

like a snake in the grass?

 

[Dorian2]

Thanks for this.

No problem...just my opinion of course. There are some really small thing Nuge brings to the game that typically go unnoticed. I think it's good to look past the points aspect of his game and kinda dig into the minutiae of the detail in some of his work. There's a lot more going on with his game than some may think. It's almost complicated to explain for me. He's just good at hockey.

 

[oilinblood]

I'm still trying to figure out how the hell JP got that puck up so hard and fast. What a release.

I always need a bit of assistance to get it up really hard, fast, and attain release.

 

[Faelko]

anything on the Rieder rumour?

I would like him back

I don't see a fit for him here, he's going to want top 6 min and there just isn't room

 

[urho]

I'm still trying to figure out how the hell JP got that puck up so hard and fast. What a release.

It was an amazing shot considering he just snapped it. No way for goalkeeper to even think he's going to shoot it - it just exploded off his stick

I'd love to see Pulju and McDavid together for a couple of games. They'd be fun to watch on counter attacks.

 

[oilinblood]

No problem...just my opinion of course. There are some really small thing Nuge brings to the game that typically go unnoticed. I think it's good to look past the points aspect of his game and kinda dig into the minutiae of the detail in some of his work. There's a lot more going on with his game than some may think. It's almost complicated to explain for me. He's just good at hockey.

id like him to start putting the puck in the net. Ive followed him and i see the progress in the full ice game. he has always taken pride in improving and not forgetting his own zone.
Id like some of that old flash back thank you. you are top 6 not a checker. great that you can be solid all over the ice...now lean to offense and let the matchup checkers deal.

 

[oilinblood]

It was an amazing shot considering he just snapped it. No way for goalkeeper to even think he's going to shoot it - it just exploded off his stick

I'd love to see Pulju and McDavid together for a couple of games. They'd be fun to watch on counter attacks.

maybe he gets such explosive release because he works with both hands on the stick.

 

[McTrashBoat]

I always need a bit of assistance to get it up really hard, fast, and attain release.

maybe he gets such explosive release because he works with both hands on the stick.

You're in a frisky mood

 

[GMofOilers]

It was an amazing shot considering he just snapped it. No way for goalkeeper to even think he's going to shoot it - it just exploded off his stick

I'd love to see Pulju and McDavid together for a couple of games. They'd be fun to watch on counter attacks.

Pulju isnt ready for that yet. Hes just starting to gain some confidence out there where hes playing. No need to overwhelm him even more at this point.

 

[DethOfDragnz]

Looks like the injury train is starting early this year. Why can't the team ever stay healthy? They need adamantium bones like Wolverine.

 

[oilinblood]

You're in a frisky mood

That first post was just too tempting in its wording. I am disappointed in my initial quip as i already figured out better delivery...but thats why it is called a quip...
and its early monday morning at work.

hard to be in quip mood on monday morning when your first task of the morning is to lead a boring technical lecture/meeting at work

they should really have a quip face emoticon on here...kind of a "jim from office" type side tilt straight face

 

[Namtsua]

Looks like the injury train is starting early this year. Why can't the team ever stay healthy? They need adamantium bones like Wolverine.

Better start drafting players from Coldlake, Alberta

 

[PuckG]

Haven't been able to catch too much preseason, but how has Nurse looked out there?

 

[Aceboogie]

Haven't been able to catch too much preseason, but how has Nurse looked out there?

I think hes looked really solid. In Calgary game he looked great. Last night he made some really good plays but also some mistakes. He turned it on as game went out

Teh encouraging thing is that hes making better reads and really improving his play with and without puck from redline down. Noticeable improvement there. But still making questionable plays once he crosses redline

 

[snipes]

I think hes looked really solid. In Calgary game he looked great. Last night he made some really good plays but also some mistakes. He turned it on as game went out

Teh encouraging thing is that hes making better reads and really improving his play with and without puck from redline down. Noticeable improvement there. But still making questionable plays once he crosses redline

Yup. He's not just passing the puck to his first read in his own zone, he's making smarter plays and playing calmer.

Still has work to do, but he's fine as a #6 for us.

 

[doulos]

Haven't been able to catch too much preseason, but how has Nurse looked out there?

Like he should be playing in Bakersfield to be honest.

 

[gqmixmaster]

Like he should be playing in Bakersfield to be honest.

Hopefully Yak and Pool Party are able to join him because they need the seasoning more at least for now

 

[PBandJ]

Haven't been able to catch too much preseason, but how has Nurse looked out there?

Much improved. I've railed on him, but he looks much more composed, is taking an extra beat to assess situations and is picking his spots better.

Still needs to work on his breakout pass, but I don't think Nurse will ever be a particular threat offensively.

 

[doulos]

Hopefully Yak and Pool Party are able to join him because they need the seasoning more at least for now

Sadly I doubt Yak would accept the AHL. He'd probably just hit the KHL and never come back in that case. I imagine he's going to be traded soon. I seriously hope he can turn things around wherever he ends up. I've always liked him.

 

[Raoul Duke]

Sadly I doubt Yak would accept the AHL. He'd probably just hit the KHL and never come back in that case. I imagine he's going to be traded soon. I seriously hope he can turn things around wherever he ends up. I've always liked him.

He'd never clear waivers anyway.