Post-Game Talk: Singh sings, McDavid redeems himself

[FlameChampion]

I remember this article but forgot that it talked about the Blumel situation.

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The pertinent info:

“Holland said Blumel didn’t want to sign a contract, which was fine with him. Barry, who represents Blumel, said there wasn’t much interest from the Oilers in signing his client and the decision to part ways was “mutual in a sense.””

So it doesn’t sound like they “forgot”. It sounds like there was a rift of sorts, and depends on who you believe more.

Not sure the quote makes it any better honestly. Blumel was trending pretty nicely after his draft. Considering hes been good in the AHL and scored in his second NHL game, maybe the Oilers should of actually showed more interest. Who knows if Blumel will amount to much but he much further ahead than most of their prospects.

 

[Pass the Saitl Sauce]

He might be the only player who can accelerate and gain separation while doing a spin.

Unreal.

Kind of reminds me of the goal ovi scores banking the puck off the boards and spinning off the defender and scoring

 

[dssource]

Glad the boys were able to gut that one out and get the 2pts. Skinner has been unbelievable this season and his w/l record needs to reflect that better.

Another f'in embarrassment by the officiating team. Do they find these clowns in a dumpster?

Oilers need to practice not getting penalties.

 

[Bring Back Bucky]

Asked my wife if I could have A and W for the massive Devils game. She said no…….

I really hope we can end their stupid streak

Man that relationship has gone to shit since you put that ring on her finger.

 

[Reasonable Oil Fan]

Vegas is a really good team
We weren’t outmatched
Really great win!!!

 

[BlackDogg]

If you asked me if we could beat Chris Lee and brigade I would have said no.

 

[Black Gold Extractor]

He might be the only player who can accelerate and gain separation while doing a spin.

Unreal.

From 2013:

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Asked my wife if I could have A and W for the massive Devils game. She said no…….

I really hope we can end their stupid streak

It’s easier to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission.

That’s going on my tombstone as well.

 

[TKB21]

Still struggling to wrap my head around that terrible icing call that brought upon the tying goal.

 

[Gordy Elbows]

Like getting the win but….our defensive play is rubbish. So many unchallenged turnovers and giveaways throughout the game….weak checking and playing the man (ala no-contact hockey). Thankfully Skinner bailed us out.
What exactly is the coaching doing about that? It’s a repeating story that will undermine any success.
We’re talking very basic stuff here…it should be easy to understand.

 

[Sanchez]

Missed the game but watched the highlights and are we ever blessed to have McJesus!!! I see refs and linemen were pathetic, just like the Knights game thread. It's pretty much 1 guy posting hahaha

 

[BlackDogg]

Missed the game but watched the highlights and are we ever blessed to have McJesus!!! I see refs and linemen were pathetic, just like the Knights game thread. It's pretty much 1 guy posting hahaha

That must be LonelyKnight

 

[Nostradumbass]

Like getting the win but….our defensive play is rubbish. So many unchallenged turnovers and giveaways throughout the game….weak checking and playing the man (ala no-contact hockey). Thankfully Skinner bailed us out.
What exactly is the coaching doing about that? It’s a repeating story that will undermine any success.
We’re talking very basic stuff here…it should be easy to understand.

Duncan Keith's absence is sorely missed. We need a really solid 2nd pairing LD that will do 3 things: Take some pressure off Nurse's assignments/minutes, shelter Bouchard, drop Kulak down to 3rd pair minutes.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Asked my wife if I could have A and W for the massive Devils game. She said no…….

I really hope we can end their stupid streak

Brother, all joking aside, unless you have a major health issue no one should be telling you what you can and can't eat. She can of course have an opinion on whether it's good or bad for you and tell you that she's concerned about your diet, but at the end of the day eat what you want to eat while you are young enough to enjoy it.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Duncan Keith's absence is sorely missed. We need a really solid 2nd pairing LD that will do 3 things: Take some pressure off Nurse's assignments/minutes, shelter Bouchard, drop Kulak down to 3rd pair minutes.

Remember when many were saying that Keith sucked, etc.? Guy was a serviceable 2nd pairing defender for us and his passing and experience did wonders for Bouch.

 

[Ritchie Valens]

E Kane on after hours was great

The Oilers really are the Island of Misfit Toys.

Remember when many were saying that Keith sucked, etc.? Guy was a serviceable 2nd pairing defender for us and his passing and experience did wonders for Bouch.

There's an 80's rock ballad for that.
"Don't know what you've got 'till it's gone".

 

[yukoner88]

Asked my wife if I could have A and W for the massive Devils game. She said no…….

I really hope we can end their stupid streak

Asking before hand was the mistake.

Just have some first and say nothing, or ask later lol

 

[Oilhawks]

Not sure the quote makes it any better honestly. Blumel was trending pretty nicely after his draft. Considering hes been good in the AHL and scored in his second NHL game, maybe the Oilers should of actually showed more interest. Who knows if Blumel will amount to much but he much further ahead than most of their prospects.

I don’t know. If he said he didn’t want to sign, I’m not sure if there is much more they could have done

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Still amazing and I will still say I think it went in, based on how it was "kicked out" by Hill, but there won't be any clear video of it

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

great win, needed that one badly to keep pace
McDavid cranked it up in the 3rd..wow

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Vegas is a really good team
We weren’t outmatched
Really great win!!!

Being inferior doesn't win anyone any prizes.

Vegas is a good team, they had alot of shots, they also got a fluke bounce goal, a penalty shot and goal off a piss poor icing call. So maybe they aren't due that much respect

 

[Ritchie Valens]

Still amazing and I will still say I think it went in, based on how it was "kicked out" by Hill, but there won't be any clear video of it

On twitter, if you pause the video you can swipe your finger along the time bar and it will go frame by frame as you swipe. The puck actually stays under his right leg the whole time (under Hill's knee) and you can kind of actually see it under the pad. It never comes close to crossing the line, probably stayed 8-10" in front of it.

I added some screen grabs:
Initial shot (5 hole), then McDavid takes a poke under his pad, puck under leg, puck visible.

 

[McDanglez]

Still struggling to wrap my head around that terrible icing call that brought upon the tying goal.

It didn't look as bad from a different angle.

 

[Stoneman89]

Losing badly to LA and then beating the high powered Knights is SOOO Oilers.

 

[Stoneman89]

That must be LonelyKnight

Last Knight