Not sure he just means the players on the ice for puck drop. That's for line matching and last shift purposes.What is the reasoning behind it?
I think if mistake free hockey is your goal, Brown > Carrick. But if you want a stronger forecheck and someone that can dig harder on the boards then Carrick > BrownDisagree.
Didn’t like the TDL at the time. Waiting and hoping Holland proves me wrong though. But I could just be deluding myself. What we’ve seen out of the additions is probably what we will get.So.... Henrique out and pretty invisible when he's in, Stecher and Carrick scratched again. A 1st+4th for virtually nothing, not to mention that the offseason and in season additions of Brown and Perry providing nothing in the playoffs. I hate to complain on the Gameday of a 1-1 series but....man did Holland drop the ball in this "all in" season.
Oh and Happy Mother's day to all the mothers in HFOil's lives or any posting here.
I swear Quinn Hughes looks like he’s going to cry every time you see him.
Case in point, this video thumbnail:
It should have been a cakewalk by now but Hollofchialland made sure that wasn't the case.So.... Henrique out and pretty invisible when he's in, Stecher and Carrick scratched again. A 1st+4th for virtually nothing, not to mention that the offseason and in season additions of Brown and Perry providing nothing in the playoffs. I hate to complain on the Gameday of a 1-1 series but....man did Holland drop the ball in this "all in" season. It's pretty much the Edmonton McDrais AGAIN.
Oh and Happy Mother's day to all the mothers in HFOil's lives or any posting here.
Then don't.So.... Henrique out and pretty invisible when he's in, Stecher and Carrick scratched again. A 1st+4th for virtually nothing, not to mention that the offseason and in season additions of Brown and Perry providing nothing in the playoffs. I hate to complain on the Gameday of a 1-1 series but....man did Holland drop the ball in this "all in" season. It's pretty much the Edmonton McDrais AGAIN.
I'd ride McDrai on topline at home until Nucks figure a way to try to stop it which I don't think they can. Look at the Nucks lines and see what we could get in line matching. That team is paper thin. They got Boeser and Miller on topline and thats it. Mcleod line has been handling that. Get to get McDrai out against any of the other weak Nucks lines. Look at the Nucks 2nd and 4th lines. lolWouldn’t mind seeing some lineup changes to help out our core5 but I doubt it happens.
The firstline had 12 pts in game 2. So you just run with it especially at home with last line change. We can get some really lopsided matchups. Essentially everytime our top 5 unit was on the ice in Game 2 it was like a PP. Absolute and utter domination. Not sure why we'd change it. If other lines get the odd goal and some saw off play we're away to the races. All this provided 5 goal Fred Skinner doesn't make an encore performance. Thats always hard to overcome.Mama said what?
Not sure if the Nuclear Option is going to be a thing vs Vancouver, if it is lines 2 through 4 need to be solid and provide some support. I expect the whistles to be put away so the Oilers cant use our unfair powerplay. Prefer to see Carrick in over Ryan would be my only thing and based on size but Ryan does have the better hockey IQ. No matter, we win either way providing Nurse and Ceci aren't playing Game 1 brain dead hockey and Skinner can seize the moment like did vs LA.
Oilers 5 Canucks 2
I'd ride McDrai on topline at home until Nucks figure a way to try to stop it which I don't think they can. Look at the Nucks lines and see what we could get in line matching. That team is paper thin. They got Boeser and Miller on topline and thats it. Mcleod line has been handling that. Get to get McDrai out against any of the other weak Nucks lines. Look at the Nucks 2nd and 4th lines. lol
Oilers should be able to take both home games. Hopefully Skinner resembles a starting goalie this time. I keep hoping.
With Tanev I'd like our chances against anyone. As is, I think we'll beat Vancouver... teams like Dal/Col/FLA I can only hope.So.... Henrique out and pretty invisible when he's in, Stecher and Carrick scratched again. A 1st+4th for virtually nothing, not to mention that the offseason and in season additions of Brown and Perry providing nothing in the playoffs. I hate to complain on the Gameday of a 1-1 series but....man did Holland drop the ball in this "all in" season. It's pretty much the Edmonton McDrais AGAIN.
Oh and Happy Mother's day to all the mothers in HFOil's lives or any posting here.
I swear Quinn Hughes looks like he’s going to cry every time you see him.
Case in point, this video thumbnail:
Sorry, I'm allowed to complain if I want to because it's a valid complaint. You don't have to agree but I'm allowed to post it.Then don't.
The boys are headed home with a split and now we have home-ice. This is the best time of year as a hockey fan. At least pretend to enjoy it.
I really liked Henrique in the playoffs before he got hurt. An injury isn’t Hollands fault.So.... Henrique out and pretty invisible when he's in, Stecher and Carrick scratched again. A 1st+4th for virtually nothing, not to mention that the offseason and in season additions of Brown and Perry providing nothing in the playoffs. I hate to complain on the Gameday of a 1-1 series but....man did Holland drop the ball in this "all in" season. It's pretty much the Edmonton McDrais AGAIN.
Oh and Happy Mother's day to all the mothers in HFOil's lives or any posting here.
Sure, that's ur opinion.. I personally would take Carrick over half the guys in our bottom 6 including a healthy Henrique and wonderboy Holloway.Disagree.