GDT: VIII | "Stuck On A Deserted Island..." | Oilers vs. Isles | 10.17.13 | 5:00 | SNET-O

[jp7]

I just want to see Dubnykov give up less than 4 goals

It would certainly be a start in the right direction... sadly...

 

[oilinblood]

My prediction:

Islannders watch video footage and realize...just shoot from anywhere and everywhere.

Unlike Pitts, who didnt care at all, Islanders will put everything on net and use THEIR speed.

Goalie who cant track pucks, goalie who cant control rebound, goalie who cant even stop pucks along the ice, goalie who cant help his defense by handling the puck better than a 3 year old on skates for the first time.

6-2
Islanders

 

[Slatsmsg]

Game predictions:

Dubnyk bounces back
Yakupov scores

Dubnyk needs to get out of the first with no more than a goal against.

As for Yak, if he scores, he will go on a tear and quiet everything down. He just needs to put a crack in the damn and the flood will happen.

 

[Took a pill in Sbisa]

Tavares with a hatty

5-3 Isles

 

[dustrock]

Speaking of the Islanders and the 80s, Dubnyk should start playing like this guy:

 

[ponokanocker]

Is Moulson on the 3rd line for the NYI's now?

 

[Gret99zky]

This thread is depressing, lets go back to a magic time I call the 1980s ...

Ooops!

The 1986 edition. The year Steve Smith blew it against the Flames and the Habs went on to win the cup.

 

[Replacement*]

This thread is depressing, lets go back to a magic time I call the 1980s ...

[/IMG]

Small quibble....

that magazine was on shelves one week before we were eliminated from the playoffs by the Calgary Flames in the deciding game on a Steve Smith own goal blunder. The date, and shooting for 3 in a row headline should've been a giveaway.

You somehow picked the most depressing time of the 80's to reference.

Must be our karma somehow. Even when trying to pick good cheer we find tragedy..I'll blame you if further bad spirit karma is unleashed on tonights game. If theres an own goal I'll start shrieking...

edit, I see an astute neighbor above beat me to the defining punch by 2 minutes. lol, who says this board isn't any good.

 

[Groucho]

Is Moulson on the 3rd line for the NYI's now?

Yep. Grabner played his way onto the top line.

 

[Gord]

I don't get why so many people here still think Arcobello is a crappy AHL scrub and can't wait for him to be sent down.
He's been one of the best Oilers this year.

other than some bad luck with his shooting, what's the problem?
he works hard every shift, 6 points (tied for the team lead) with only 16 minutes a game of ice time, best +/- on the team, and 58% in the faceoff circle.

The Oilers have problems, but he has not been one of them.

 

[40oz]

Never. Again.

I just realized that MacT's "Bold moves" is just the 2013 version of Lowe's "expect the unexpected."

The Islanders don't seem like a bunch of fancy Dans but they may need some jam, and a second tour of duty on Long Island would be bold.

 

[Paralyzer008]

Oilers 3 Islanders 1

Dubnyk pulls out a good game, although the one goal he lets in is a softie.

I could see this one being in OT too, but I'm calling an Oiler win.

 

[Starbuds]

A first overall pick will do very well against a team coloured white/blue/orange. I like our odds.

 

[Mav3rick07]

I love these early games. Hate waiting till 7 most nights to watch the Oilers play, 5 is way better.

 

[Axe Man]

This game is more winnable for the Oilers then most of you guys think. The Islanders have been very mediocre so far this season.

 

[McOilbleeder]

This game is more winnable for the Oilers then most of you guys think. The Islanders have been very mediocre so far this season.

A level which the majority on this board hope to see the Oilers ascend to in the next decade.

 

[Replacement*]

I love these early games. Hate waiting till 7 most nights to watch the Oilers play, 5 is way better.

School years?

Its not so great for the 9-5 crowd depending on perspective and whether wants a full view of head on carnage or enter game subsequent to collision incident..

Whoops, just had an Enter Sandman flashback..maybe I shouldn't watch..too scary

 

[Replacement*]

This game is more winnable for the Oilers then most of you guys think. The Islanders have been very mediocre so far this season.

You haven't seen Dubnyk chase butterflies lately..

 

[Citrus Fruits]

4-3 Oilers. Until the last minute where NYI makes it 5-4 for them.

 

[Connor McOilers]

I love these early games. Hate waiting till 7 most nights to watch the Oilers play, 5 is way better.

I do like how the earlier end to the game gives me time to calm down before bed, otherwise I'm tossing and turning for at least an hour out of frustration half the time.

 

[GretzkytoKurri9917]

This game is more winnable for the Oilers then most of you guys think. The Islanders have been very mediocre so far this season.

yes,but all fans know that the Oilers are the so called ''slump busters''.

 

[Klimando Kostani]

I love these early games. Hate waiting till 7 most nights to watch the Oilers play, 5 is way better.

only 4 over here in victoria!!

 

[stratedge]

Eh? When was it said he'll be out "for a while"?

Eakins said in an interview on Oilers.com (postgame from last game?) that they sent him home, he's no longer on the road trip. I guess they're not putting guys on IR this year unless they have to, for reasons I don't understand? He said that in another interview a while back as well.

 

[stratedge]

Me watching the game tonight:

 

[La Bamba]

If the Oilers get lit up again, then something drastic needs to change.