Pre-Game Talk: The time hast come...Van@Edm | Wednesday @ 8pm

[Draiskull]

How has he looked so far?

Meh at best. There was some praise for Benson but hardly anything for McLeod. People got their hopes up when we had a bunch of players on waivers yesterday.

 

[yukoner88]

Meh at best. There was some praise for Benson but hardly anything for McLeod. People got their hopes up when we had a bunch of players on waivers yesterday.

Was kinda bummed Forsberg got claimed. He was a good Insurance signing. I wonder what plan b is for a 3rd stringer. I have a feeling were going to need one at some point this season

 

[Satire]

Was kinda bummed Forsberg got claimed. He was a good Insurance signing. I wonder what plan b is for a 3rd stringer. I have a feeling were going to need one at some point this season

Wonder how good our Zamboni driver is at playing goalie? I mean, we play Toronto several times this year so couldn't hurt to scout him.

 

[yukoner88]

Wonder how good our Zamboni driver is at playing goalie? I mean, we play Toronto several times this year so couldn't hurt to scout him.

That's one way of getting double production on a cheap wage.

 

[bucks_oil]

Yay, hockey!

Hey... can anyone tell me why the Canada division isn't playing all of their games at 5pm PCT/8PM EST? That would be similar to the way they schedule the SCFinals and would be ideal for:
1) Pacific coasters catching the game on an outdoor patio after "work"
2) with no gate revenue there is no commute to worry about
3) East coasters would finally get to see Van/Cal/Edm
4) Time between games would be equal for all, timezone changes would not be an issue for game day prep, etc.

This is the only division with such significant timezone variance... I'm surprised this didn't come up (or it did and I missed it?)

 

[ChaoticOrange]

How has he looked so far?

Tippett said yesterday he was having a good camp and is very close to NHL ready

 

[bellagiobob]

Yay, hockey!

Hey... can anyone tell me why the Canada division isn't playing all of their games at 5pm PCT/8PM EST? That would be similar to the way they schedule the SCFinals and would be ideal for:
1) Pacific coasters catching the game on an outdoor patio after "work"
2) with no gate revenue there is no commute to worry about
3) East coasters would finally get to see Van/Cal/Edm
4) Time between games would be equal for all, timezone changes would not be an issue for game day prep, etc.

This is the only division with such significant timezone variance... I'm surprised this didn't come up (or it did and I missed it?)

For TV purposes you need the alternating times.

 

[Bank Shot]

That was also after a 3 month Lay off in his rookie season. Tippett even said it was so he doesn't get overwhelmed.

Before the layoff Jones was logging 17-20mins a night. I think he'll be solid. Not flashy but solid

Jones only played over 17 minutes 9 times all of last season including play-ins.
He only played over 19 minutes twice.

Now we will be relying on him to play 18-20 minutes per night every night?
Seems pretty risky to just hand wave that away.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Jones only played over 17 minutes 9 times all of last season including play-ins.
He only played over 19 minutes twice.

Now we will be relying on him to play 18-20 minutes per night every night?
Seems pretty risky to just hand wave that away.

I don't think Russell will be an every night option for this team. I'd imagine Koekkoek will draw in a lot if Jones falters.

 

[snipes]

Looks like JT Miller might not make the trip to Edmonton.

I watched Nate Schmidt at a presser yesterday. I have never actually seen his face without a helmet. Man that guy is so animated. He looks like he is on speed when he talks and moves lol. His mannerisms. Looks like such a hyper guy and he talks like he is 14 years old when he is telling stories and answering questions. Seems like he would be the "fun" guy in the room.

Probably on another steroid cycle and who knows what else.

 

[snipes]

Just win baby.

 

[BertMcDrai]

Seems like the Nucks miss some guys tomorrow.

 

[nightranger]

These were the Canucks lines the other night. The bottom 6? Wow.

Miller-Pettersson-Boeser
Pearson-Horvat-Hoglander
Roussel-Gaudette-Virtanen
Motte-Beagle-Sutter

Elder-Schmidt
Hughes-Benn
Juolevi-Myers

Nuck fan here in peace. First off Benn is not in the top six, he was just filling in till Hamonic cleared.
I think you guys are underestimating the bottom six. Tho I prefer Sutter over Gaudette, the 3rd line has 3 guys that are capable of 20\40 based on the last 2 seasons.
The #1 biggest issue last season with our bottom six was getting hemmed in. With our D adding Nate and Joulevi (who is gonna surprise) we have a much more balanced unit that should be able to move the puck a lot better.
But I get it, when non-Oiler fans look at your bottom six and D it doesn't scream playoffs but I'm sure you guys know more since you follow the team as Religiously as we follow our Nucks.
For me, as long as the Flames finish 5th or lower and Van finishes top 4 I'm happy.
If I had to pick? Van-Oil-Jets end up top 3.
Cheers and good luck.

 

[CycloneSweep]

9-8 Oilers

 

[nightranger]

Probably on another steroid cycle and who knows what else.

You do realize his positive test was from eating beef that had illegal hormones in it right?
I'm all for calling out cheaters but Nate isn't one so maybe get the facts?

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Keep the OT games to a minimum this year, they won't do us any good.

 

[Old Boys Club]

You do realize his positive test was from eating beef that had illegal hormones in it right?
I'm all for calling out cheaters but Nate isn't one so maybe get the facts?

Lmao. If you believe that, I have a bridge to sell you.

 

[jeffff]

Which is exactly why I have minimal interest in watching millionaires play a sport.

Yet you come to a forum, join the forum and post in the forum regarding said millionaires.........sounds like you have interest to me.

Oilers win 6-3!!

 

[Snipes45]

You do realize his positive test was from eating beef that had illegal hormones in it right?
I'm all for calling out cheaters but Nate isn't one so maybe get the facts?

Yup, and Barry Bonds didn't know what he was putting in his body either....

 

[Drai Fi]

Lmao. If you believe that, I have a bridge to sell you.

Something something grain of of salt Olympic pool something something

 

[Oilhawks]

Lmao. If you believe that, I have a bridge to sell you.

This bridge?

 

[BlueCheeseWithWings]

Finding comfort and distraction in millionaires would not be needed if the same people tuned out the news and deleted social media. I would argue you missed my point, but I can't find a gif for that.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Finding comfort and distraction in millionaires would not be needed if the same people tuned out the news and deleted social media. I would argue you missed my point, but I can't find a gif for that.

You know that society existed before social media and news, right?

If you're not into hockey, why are you even here.

 

[McTrashBoat]

You know that society existed before social media and news, right?

If you're not into hockey, why are you even here.

To talk TO millionaires

 

[BlueCheeseWithWings]

Yet you come to a forum, join the forum and post in the forum regarding said millionaires.........sounds like you have interest to me.

Oilers win 6-3!!

In total I have been a HF member for over 10 years. Recently, my interest in all sports has decreased. This forum is not restricted to hockey-talk, which is why I still frequent it. Being active on HF is not enough for you suggest I have an interest in millionaires.