Post-Game Talk: X(XX) - Oilers Do Colorado

[Broberg Speed]

Quick update on Nurse is that keeping him out is precautionary. He should be ready to go for round 1 playoffs.

From a hockey perspective I think we will be okay. Bouchard has taken a huge step and looks better and better the more responsibility is thrown at him. Keith-Ceci can eat significant minutes against top end guys from what I’ve seen. Keith had a tough game against Minnesota but since than he has been solid. We should round out the season fine even without Nurse.

Source?

 

[Reginald Dunlop]

Quick update on Nurse is that keeping him out is precautionary. He should be ready to go for round 1 playoffs.

From a hockey perspective I think we will be okay. Bouchard has taken a huge step and looks better and better the more responsibility is thrown at him. Keith-Ceci can eat significant minutes against top end guys from what I’ve seen. Keith had a tough game against Minnesota but since than he has been solid. We should round out the season fine even without Nurse.

Thanks for the update! Close to clinching home ice, once that's done I would've been hoping they rest him and some others anyway.

 

[bellagiobob]

 

[belair]

Would've been nice if Bakersfield wasn't decimated by injuries. It'd be a good time to get a look at Sammy, Nemo or Broberg on this roadie with Nurse out.

 

[Broberg Speed]

That's a Spector Special... being a dickhead revealing controversial news then reveling in the turmoil.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

That's a Spector special... being a dickhead revealing controversial news then reveling in the turmoil.

What was he supposed to write?

 

[Broberg Speed]

What was he supposed to write?

Dickhead on his forehead with a tattoo needle.

And he'd get that backwards.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Dickhead on his forehead with a tattoo needle.

And he'd get that backwards.

Again - what was he supposed to say? There is nothing wrong with what he tweeted out.

 

[AM]

All I hear is Colorado is resting and pulling back and these these games to end the season are meaningless. Why would they play Makar 30 minutes in a meaningless game?

Because it wasn’t meaningless.

 

[Soundwave]

Quick update on Nurse is that keeping him out is precautionary. He should be ready to go for round 1 playoffs.

From a hockey perspective I think we will be okay. Bouchard has taken a huge step and looks better and better the more responsibility is thrown at him. Keith-Ceci can eat significant minutes against top end guys from what I’ve seen. Keith had a tough game against Minnesota but since than he has been solid. We should round out the season fine even without Nurse.

I believe you've called things accurately in the past so that would be good news.

 

[GOilers88]

Because it wasn’t meaningless.

It pretty much was though in the grand scheme. They've won the western conference, and outside of a presidents trophy what exactly does it matter? The Oilers did everything they should have and thats what matters.

As professional athletes you should always be giving an honest effort, but people are absolutely lying to themselves if they think teams who are locked in don't take their foot off the gas a bit heading into the post season.

 

[bellagiobob]

Amazing Wen. You make it look so effortless.

 

[Cloned]

It pretty much was though in the grand scheme. They've won the western conference, and outside of a presidents trophy what exactly does it matter? The Oilers did everything they should have and thats what matters.

As professional athletes you should always be giving an honest effort, but people are absolutely lying to themselves if they think teams who are locked in don't take their foot off the gas a bit heading into the post season.

I wouldn’t be surprised if we lost our next game. There’s going to be a huge emotional letdown facing Columbus and it’s an 11 AM start.

 

[GOilers88]

I wouldn’t be surprised if we lost our next game. There’s going to be a huge emotional letdown facing Columbus and it’s an 11 AM start.

Im hoping we don't see McDrai getting stupid minutes in an attempt to win more season awards. I'd rather see them throttle back a bit, maybe try and get some other guys firing on the PP and in general heading into the games that now really matter.

 

[Cloned]

Im hoping we don't see McDrai getting stupid minutes in an attempt to win more season awards. I'd rather see them throttle back a bit, maybe try and get some other guys firing on the PP and in general heading into the games that now really matter.

It’s Woodcroft. I doubt you’ll see him overplay anyone.

 

[OilerMcLord]

I actually hope that they come out like gangbusters against the BJs to clinch 2nd place and then take a breather before the playoffs.

 

[Duke74]

Im hoping we don't see McDrai getting stupid minutes in an attempt to win more season awards. I'd rather see them throttle back a bit, maybe try and get some other guys firing on the PP and in general heading into the games that now really matter.

That's a good point. I think that McDavid will still win the Ross as he's started his late-season surge, so I'm not too worried about that. Draisaitl, on the other hand, has pretty much put himself out of contention for the Rocket by pissing away the golden opportunity to inch closer to Matthews during Matthews' injury. I still think Draisaitl's nursing some bumps as the only good game he's played since his injury was against Nashville. Hopefully he's just saving his energy for when it really matters.

 

[Ritchie Valens]

Completely agree--

I was impressed with his response. "Don't thank me--thank the players because they did it"-- was a very mature and responsible answer.

In contrast I found Tippet to be aloof when asked about the team's fortunes.

He came onto the scene with a (supposedly) big resume behind him and he coasted on that. I really got the feeling in his interviews that he didn't think he answered to anybody--including Holland.

He might be the nicest guy in the world away from the rink but I think the players were done with his old boy stuff. I recall that when he was hired Mc-D wasn't thrilled and had probably heard some stuff through the league's grapevine.

At any rate, the right move was made in time and now the guys will find out how good they really are starting in about 10 days. I'm excited and looking forward to it.

Yep, exactly...keep looking forward, it doesn't do any good to keep looking behind.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

It’s Woodcroft. I doubt you’ll see him overplay anyone.

The Art Ross and Rocket Richard trophies are at stake. You better believe that Connor and Leon want that hardware because no one can guarantee a Conn Smythe or a Stanley Cup.

 

[FiftyFifty]

Again - what was he supposed to say? There is nothing wrong with what he tweeted out.

LOL. Gotchya moment.

 

[McSuper]

That's a Spector Special... being a dickhead revealing controversial news then reveling in the turmoil.

People that name call should take a long look in the mirror . I hope you find some happiness so you feel more content and less of a need to bash people .

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

I’d think of resting McDrai once home ice is clinched
Connor will want to play against Crosby so maybe SJ or Vancouver for sure

 

[LTIR]

Since Fuhr/Moog, we haven't drafted and developed a starting goalie.

In that time... I wonder how many starting goalies the Bruins, Lightning, Ducks, Canucks and Predators have drafted and/or developed.

It obviously isn't a crap shoot if your organization knows what they're doing.

The only case u have is TB.
BOS and ANA didn't win the cup with goalies they drafted, Canucks and NSH haven't won much.
Goalies are crapshoot especially young ones. see Forsberg, Binnington Hart etc.

We can't even say with confidence that Gibson or Husso will be better than Driedger or Gustavsson(OTT) next season

Bourgault looks good but we had a chance to draft a good goalie last draft but chose not to

 

[Cloned]

The Art Ross and Rocket Richard trophies are at stake. You better believe that Connor and Leon want that hardware because no one can guarantee a Conn Smythe or a Stanley Cup.

I don’t think they care as much this year.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

I don’t think they care as much this year.

They care, just look at Drai's reaction to his 50th goal. You can be motivated for individual and team success. If you asked either if they'd take an individual award or the cup I'm sure that both would take the cup without thinking twice. That said the individual awards are important too.