GDT: PS #6 // Coyotes @ Oilers // Sept 27 @ 7 PM MST // Streaming

[MessierII]

The cheesiest thing in this is we're pitching a full game of Koskinen against the Yotes, one of the most inept scoring bunches in the league even when they dress a full lineup.

This smells so much of Chia face saving and trying to just find a legitimate on ice reason to even support the Koskinen signing. It has nothing to do with better/worse, just that Chia inked 2.5M so its a done deal.

Talbot just played. They certainly weren’t playing him. Would you rather they played Montoya?

 

[belair]

That could be. So the pitch was low and out? I gotta work on my delivery. lol

Its my penchant to throw the rare org rant in there once in awhile, you probably noticed..

Rare?

 

[Louis Cypher]

We still need a third string guy. Montoya essentially has a buryable contract. We also need a third goalie for the Europe trip.

If we waive him now or next week or a week ago what difference does it make?

Plus maybe there is an injury or a failure around the league and Chia can trade him for a pick. He also puts pressure on Kostenen.

 

[Senor Catface]

McDavid who?

I'm getting a little tired of Rattie carrying these training camp hopefuls.

 

[McIce Whole]

Looking at that 2nd line Draisaitl might feel like staying in Germany for awhile.

Genuinely curious about this, who would you like to see Drai play with? I have seen you say negative things now about Yamo and Puju. Lucic I can understand. Based on your posting history, I’m guessing Rieder is one.

 

[Duke74]

With how well our RW and Talbot has been playing it’s almost like I forgot about Drai. Time for the German Gretzky to find his game soon.

It would be nice if people didn't jump down his throat for a subpar preseason. I'm not saying that he's been playing well, especially given the unexpectedly positive performances of some other players, but I think people should consider the circumstances. Guys like Rattie, Puljujarvi, and Yamamoto are desperate to secure spots while Draisaitl's spot is already fixed. Using basic logic, it's obvious who's going to play harder and who's going to hold back to prevent injury. Another factor, mentioned by someone else, is that perhaps he's focused more on the trip to Europe. Furthermore, with the positives largely outweighing the negatives, wouldn't it make more sense to focus on the players and units that are having success rather than the much smaller proportions of negatives (including Draisaitl). I know there's a small contingent of Draisaitl haters on here (names withheld) but it would be nice to save the venom for the regular season if at all.

 

[backhandsauce]

Rat-Trick tonight! Book it.

 

[Darkwinter]

I swear this becoming the longest pre-season ever

 

[ohheyhemsky]

The pre-season needs to either start in August or it needs to be 4 games.

 

[Senor Catface]

The pre-season needs to either start in August or it needs to be 4 games.

The fact we have 3 preseason games left is almost absurdist.

 

[joestevens29]

I swear this becoming the longest pre-season ever

I feel like I saw a list and some teams had 3 or4 more than us.

 

[ohheyhemsky]

Also, is there a nickname for the top line yet?

TRC line - Oh wait no, Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada..

Ratcon Nuge - sounds like a movie with Steven Seagal.

McNugeRat - MNR line.


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I'm horrible at this

 

[nabob]

It would be nice if people didn't jump down his throat for a subpar preseason. I'm not saying that he's been playing well, especially given the unexpectedly positive performances of some other players, but I think people should consider the circumstances. Guys like Rattie, Puljujarvi, and Yamamoto are desperate to secure spots while Draisaitl's spot is already fixed. Using basic logic, it's obvious who's going to play harder and who's going to hold back to prevent injury. Another factor, mentioned by someone else, is that perhaps he's focused more on the trip to Europe. Furthermore, with the positives largely outweighing the negatives, wouldn't it make more sense to focus on the players and units that are having success rather than the much smaller proportions of negatives (including Draisaitl). I know there's a small contingent of Draisaitl haters on here (names withheld) but it would be nice to save the venom for the regular season if at all.

I think it’s perfectly valid to point out that Drai has been a no show so far in the preseason. Not jumping down his throat just a trend that started last year with about 15 games left in the season that has continued into this season so far. I have faith he’ll pick up his game though. You don’t see Talbot, McDavid or Larsson coasting through the preseason, I don’t expect Drai to either.

 

[joestevens29]

Probably doesn't help that winter came 2 weeks ago.

 

[ujju2]

Also, is there a nickname for the top line yet?

TRC line - Oh wait no, Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada..

Ratcon Nuge - sounds like a movie with Steven Seagal.

McNugeRat - MNR line.


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I'm horrible at this

I think "The Best Line in Hockey" is sufficient...

 

[ohheyhemsky]

I think "The Best Line in Hockey" is sufficient...

Doesn't roll off the tongue like ConRy-Ty McNugeRatkins.

 

[Little Fury]

I swear this becoming the longest pre-season ever

Camp should be two weeks and the season should start mid-September and wrap up by the end of May.

 

[Duke74]

I think it’s perfectly valid to point out that Drai has been a no show so far in the preseason. Not jumping down his throat just a trend that started last year with about 15 games left in the season that has continued into this season so far. I have faith he’ll pick up his game though. You don’t see Talbot, McDavid or Larsson coasting through the preseason, I don’t expect Drai to either.

Fair enough. As a professional, he has an obligation to show up to all games and put in the effort. I just get sick of the constant trashing that he takes on these boards and the routine comments: Drai is lazy, Drai is slow, Drai is drunk, Drai is hungover, etc. 82 games is more than enough to tolerate that type of commentary; I was hoping (obviously erroneously) that it wouldn't start this early. I don't mind posters pointing out that he's having a bad game, especially if its true, but some of the comments are over the top, IMO.

 

[McTrashBoat]

I swear this becoming the longest pre-season ever

you got that right gymrattie

 

[ohheyhemsky]

you got that right gymrattie

Conkins NugeMcGymRattie.

I can't stop.

 

[McFlyingV]

Also, is there a nickname for the top line yet?

TRC line - Oh wait no, Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada..

Ratcon Nuge - sounds like a movie with Steven Seagal.

McNugeRat - MNR line.


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I'm horrible at this

I saw one on twitter. The McNuttie line.

 

[Senor Catface]

I saw one on twitter. The McNuttie line.

Just made me think of him.

 

[Canovin]

The PPG+ line. But we won't be able to use that until after the season

 

[McClelland]

Hoping to see a decent pp and pk tonight! But no F injurys please!

 

[OilersAllTheWay]

I think it’s perfectly valid to point out that Drai has been a no show so far in the preseason. Not jumping down his throat just a trend that started last year with about 15 games left in the season that has continued into this season so far. I have faith he’ll pick up his game though. You don’t see Talbot, McDavid or Larsson coasting through the preseason, I don’t expect Drai to either.

I haven't looked it up but does the timing of his "slump" go with when he was playing little to none on McDavid's wing and replaced with RNH? Having Lucic with him so often? Just curious.