I know they need depth but why split those two up? McDavid is stuck with two saps now.
This is the mindset that had Lucic stapled to him for so long. If it ain't broke don't fix it.McDavid will produce with almost anyone on his line. Drai is slumping so it remains to be seen but I think he needs a bit more support than that to effectively use his toolkit.
Is he? They seemed to be doing just fine when he was injured.
Probably was, I think I just missed it.I thought that post was meant to be sarcasm?
Is he? They seemed to be doing just fine when he was injured.
That right side just seems a bit too raw for me. Would rather have Benning on the third pairing.Being facetious. I am do not think Larsson is any better than a 3rd pairing defenceman at this point.
Once Bouchard joins the team next year, Larsson may not even have a spot.
Nurse - Bear
Klebom - Bouchard
Russell - Jones/Persson
People are talking about moving Russell. I might be inclined to keep Russell and move Larsson instead. Larsson might have more value and Russell is more versatile.
Larsson adds nothing except goals against.
Being facetious. I am do not think Larsson is any better than a 3rd pairing defenceman at this point.
Once Bouchard joins the team next year, Larsson may not even have a spot.
Nurse - Bear
Klebom - Bouchard
Russell - Jones/Persson
People are talking about moving Russell. I might be inclined to keep Russell and move Larsson instead. Larsson might have more value and Russell is more versatile.
Larsson adds nothing except goals against.
I swear the Wild could have 16 duplicates of a lazy galchenyuk on their team and they would manage to beat us in Minnesota.What its like to watch the Oilers vs the Wild
I know they need depth but why split those two up? McDavid is stuck with two saps now.
This is the mindset that had Lucic stapled to him for so long. If it ain't broke don't fix it.
They've proven that nobody can help them for the most part - run as a one and a half line team and hope they can work some magic. This is like drinking beer for the empties.I know they need depth but why split those two up? McDavid is stuck with two saps now.
Both Nuge AND Draisatl need help. That line blew ass last game. Kassian scored a couple goals but the brain farts did him in yet again.You mean the sap that had 2 goals last game?
I like that they're keeping the lines as is. McDrai was getting stale, Nuge needs help on the 2nd line and the Oilers will be a lot more dangerous if they have two good lines going with two elite players running their own line. I hope Tippett gives these lines a good 4-5 game look.
Russell can be replaced, his best game this year was with Larsson vs LAK facing tough starts and playing big minutes. If you think what that pair did that night was 3rd pair quality I don't know what to tell you. The rest of the time Russell mostly faces 3rd/4th line comp.Being facetious. I am do not think Larsson is any better than a 3rd pairing defenceman at this point.
Once Bouchard joins the team next year, Larsson may not even have a spot.
Nurse - Bear
Klebom - Bouchard
Russell - Jones/Persson
People are talking about moving Russell. I might be inclined to keep Russell and move Larsson instead. Larsson might have more value and Russell is more versatile.
Larsson adds nothing except goals against.
Is Larsson about to get the 'frag2 18/19 Klefbom treatment'?The sooner Larsson is gone, the better
Both Nuge AND Draisatl need help. That line blew ass last game. Kassian scored a couple goals but the brain farts did him in yet again.
And seriously, Nygard? Nothing against the guy but if you wanted to make a debate that we have terrible winger depth, well..
Being facetious. I am do not think Larsson is any better than a 3rd pairing defenceman at this point.
Once Bouchard joins the team next year, Larsson may not even have a spot.
Nurse - Bear
Klebom - Bouchard
Russell - Jones/Persson
People are talking about moving Russell. I might be inclined to keep Russell and move Larsson instead. Larsson might have more value and Russell is more versatile.
Larsson adds nothing except goals against.
Here here!You mean the sap that had 2 goals last game?
I like that they're keeping the lines as is. McDrai was getting stale, Nuge needs help on the 2nd line and the Oilers will be a lot more dangerous if they have two good lines going with two elite players running their own line. I hope Tippett gives these lines a good 4-5 game look.
I certainly would complain about splitting up our two most dangerous players, yes. And let's not act like the team wasn't dead in the water for most of last game.Lets be honest, you would complain about the coaching decisions either way.