Post-Game Talk: THE PRICE IS WRONG - Oilers Lose

[McShogun99]

We need to mixup the D pairings, Bear is getting exposed on the first pair.

Nurse-Barrie
4K-Larsson
Russell-Bear

 

[NotAVacuumSalesman]

 

[Llamamoto]

What's annoying is how our D-core with a healthy Klefbom would actually resemble something NHL-quality.

Klefbom - Bear
Nurse - Barrie
Koekkoek - Larsson

 

[orcatown]

Maybe this points out that you shouldn't get excited about beating (badly) this version of the Canucks. Should instead get worried that you could actually lose to them.

Not winning the Markstrom derby might be a key factor in your season.

Anyhow have lots of games still against us so that should comfort everyone.

 

[Spawn]

Aside from the atrocity that our defensive play from the d-men on out has been, there is another issue rearing its head again that we saw all too often last season:

Kyle Turris - 0G 0A 0P -4
Jesse Puljujarvi - 0G 0A 0P -3
Josh Archibald - 0G 0A 0P -2
Alex Chiasson - 0G 0A 0P -3
Tyler Ennis - 0G 0A 0P -3
Jujhar Khaira - 0G 0A 0P -2
Devin Shore - 0G 0A 0P -1
Joakim Nygard - 0G 0A 0P +1

8 players 19 combined games not even a hint of offense

Not a single one of these players is good enough defensively to contribute nothing offensively. We can't rely on McDavid or Draisaitl (or both) to put up 3+ points in order to win a game. Someone needs to go out there and score a f***ing goal from the bottom 6.

 

[CookiesAndMilk]

Not sure what enrages me more:

The hot takes from some posters in the GDT or this absolute shit effort from our team.

Either way, only one guy came prepared and it was Yamamoto. Guy is class and leads by example. I thought Nygard had a good game too, I really like his speed. Pretty sure if he gets some more looks he will be set as our 4th line winger.

 

[SergeConstantin74]

He was good while here, but he went to another level in Montreal.

This is a Boyd Petry approved post.

Seriously, he gets better every season. He really took off in 2017. Happy he took a discount to stay in Montreal. On the UFA market he would have gotten a bit more than 6.25 and most importantly, a better term.

 

[29Beast97Mode]

Tippett not calling a time out when his team was floundering
Bear overused
Mike Smith
Hardcore defensive lapses
Promised after my chrons diagnosis I'd stop drinking, but this team man...
Too early in the season

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Maybe this points out that you shouldn't get excited about beating (badly) this version of the Canucks. Should instead get worried that you could actually lose to them.

Not winning the Markstrom derby might be a key factor in your season.

Anyhow have lots of games still against us so that should comfort everyone.

Your team is trash, why are you here?

 

[A Loyal Dog]

Habs fan coming in peace: this was a rollercoaster of a game! The score definitely did not reflect what transpired. You guys were all over us after that first period and I fully expect you guys to come back stronger than ever in a couple of days (you guys are always a very tough match up for us).

Here’s looking forward to some awesome games between our clubs (even considering you’re always a tough matchup) and hopefully a fun, little rivalry Either way, best of luck to you guys (not that you’ll be needing it)!

 

[CookiesAndMilk]

This is a Boyd Petry approved post.

Seriously, he gets better every season. He really took off in 2017. Happy he took a discount to stay in Montreal. On the UFA market he would have gotten a bit more than 6.25 and most importantly, a better term.

I'm happy for you and have a question.

Do you guys frequently visit the other team's forum and post random stuff? You're not the first one today.

 

[NotAVacuumSalesman]

This team needs a first line LW, a First line RW, a #1 C, a #1 Dman, a #2 Dman, a starting goalie, and a decent backup.
then we can think of competing for a playoff spot

Sir, I think that's enough drinks for tonight.

 

[29Beast97Mode]

Habs fan coming in peace: this was a rollercoaster of a game! The score definitely did not reflect what transpired. You guys were all over us after that first period and I fully expect you guys to come back stronger than ever in a couple of days (you guys are always a very tough match up for us).

Here’s looking forward to some awesome games between our clubs (even considering you’re always a tough matchup) and hopefully a fun, little rivalry Either way, best of luck to you guys (not that you’ll be needing it)!

No need to be nice, you made us your &^%$# tonight and we are back to typical oilers 5 on 5 choking.

 

[SergeConstantin74]

I'm happy for you and have a question.

Do you guys frequently visit the other team's forum and post random stuff? You're not the first one today.

Be understanding. It's 3:30 AM and we can't go out for another hour and a half. All we have to do is post random stuff on a hockey board.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Jones needs to take a sit for a few games. It's bit concerning that how often he's getting exposed in a sub 20 min role. I think it's time to release the starfish.

Perhaps Bouchard should get in too, though I'd prefer to see Bear in a reduced role first vs. out of the lineup all together.

 

[Oilhawks]

I'm happy for you and have a question.

Do you guys frequently visit the other team's forum and post random stuff? You're not the first one today.

They're just really insecure. I think most of them deep down are worried that the hype won't match reality.

It's actually going to be something to see, two Canadian teams by default make the semis and both lose in them (my prediction). I'm not convinced by any of these teams. The reason this division is competitive is because none of the teams in it are actual contenders, and at best are painfully average.

In no order:

Oilers - very top heavy (top 3-4 forwards), better depth than before (particularly forward depth) but not enough strong D. Barrie should be at least 2nd or 3rd best D on a team IMO. Need an actual 1B goalie for Koskinen who is average

Flames - average team throughout, no real gamebreakers. Players seem to wilt in the playoffs. Markstrom probably their best goalie in ages but is it enough? See the no real game-breakers for the answer

Canucks - decent forward depth and their top 6 is above average (Petterson is arguably one of the better forwards in the division but not consistent). D seems average, Hughes needs more experience and may be a bit light to become truly elite. (IMO Elite 1D is a full package like Pronger, Piet, etc). Goaltending seems suspect, Holtby probably gets a bit better as he goes but Demko is a big unknown. Oilers made him look pretty bad the other night

Habs - average team throughout, average D, elite goaltender. Webber and Petry are good for sure, but Webber is a bit lower for a 1D as he ages and Petry is one of the best 2nd pair D IMO. If their forwards continue to develop I can see them being a St Louis Blues at their peak (no gamebreakers but just really solid top 9), and could potentially win a Cup in a similar situation

Leafs - see Oilers with better goaltending. Who knows?

Jets - a lot like the Habs but worse D but better top end forwards

Sens - accelerated rebuild that will play spoiler but unlikely to place in the playoffs this year unless a couple teams really implode in the stretch

 

[LaGu]

We need to mixup the D pairings, Bear is getting exposed on the first pair.

Nurse-Barrie
4K-Larsson
Russell-Bear

I am generally against changing up too much early on, probably even more-so this year due to the circumstances with almost on pre-season. But I think you're right, at least for top 4. Jones needs to be 3rd pair or sit a game, Koekkoek deserves his place. I kind of thought our 3rd pair this year would have been Jones/Bear, but then Bear had his break-through last season. I still don't mind it though, they played good together in the past.

In my view, your top pairs make a lot of sense, Nurse/Barrie as a pair has a high ceiling if it works. Koekkoek/Larsson would put together 2 Ds who both had a couple good games.

edit: so not to change too much (taking off/bringing in new players) I'd go with:
Nurse Barrie
Koekkoek Larsson
Jones Bear

 

[A Loyal Dog]

No need to be nice, you made us your &^%$# tonight and we are back to typical oilers 5 on 5 choking.

IMO you guys were all over us in the 2nd and 3rd periods. Do remember this was also your 3rd game in 4 nights (and our first in 3). You guys will bounce back and give us hell next game (and I look forward to be at the edge of my seat). Have faith!

 

[NotAVacuumSalesman]

 

[North]

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Tippett not calling a time out when his team was floundering
Bear overused
Mike Smith
Hardcore defensive lapses
Promised after my chrons diagnosis I'd stop drinking, but this team man...
Too early in the season

Tippett did call a time out.

 

[TheNumber4]

So Matt Benning.

Matt Benning didn’t have to simplify his game though his game was as simple as it gets. But yeh, agreed on the wider point, they both suck.

 

[Del Preston]

Jesus H. We're three games in, and the "coming in peace" posts have started.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Jesus H. We're three games in, and the "coming in peace" posts have started.

If you have to start your post with "Coming in peace"

You should probably just delete your post and go back to your board on HF.

 

[StupidGenius]

Jesus H. We're three games in, and the "coming in peace" posts have started.

On a whim, I fired "peace" into the search function to see what turned up, and came across this:
Flames fan coming in peace.

It ****ing hurts. It is ****ing excrutiating to read that post, and aside from a couple of names that would make it obvious, and not immediately realising it was made five ****ing years ago.

 

[CookiesAndMilk]

I like this board better when we post funny toast puns.