GDT: XXXVI | "Boxing Day Bonus" | Battle of Alberta | 12.27.22 | Saddledome | 7:00 PM | SNW

[Ritchie Valens]

I hope this is not foreshadowing the post Christmas first period.

Been getting freezing rain all day here in the Hat. I see it's not much different in Calgary.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

You know we have been saying this stuff for more than a decade, right?

You mean before Dustin Schwartz?
Qu'elle impossible

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

You mean before Dustin Schwartz?
Qu'elle impossible

Why it’s almost like a nepotistic org doesn’t know how to properly operate. The goaltending hasn’t been a strength of this team since Talbot and even he crashed after a year of Schwartzing.

 

[McDrai]

I hope this is not foreshadowing the post Christmas first period.

The Calgary crew probably made sure it was extra slick (not even joking)

 

[Weitz]

Why it’s almost like a nepotistic org doesn’t know how to properly operate. The goaltending hasn’t been a strength of this team since Talbot and even he crashed after a year of Schwartzing.

Im not convinced goaltender coach even matters. When you play behind the D and and defensive system here you will struggle.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

Why it’s almost like a nepotistic org doesn’t know how to properly operate. The goaltending hasn’t been a strength of this team since Talbot and even he crashed after a year of Schwartzing.

Lots of systemic issues which I've outlined. Fix them and maybe the positional coach work becomes clearer to assess. Working long-term with two young goaltenders who have grown into NHL tenders is a clear, tangible result.

 

[FlameChampion]

Pretty big game. Don’t have a good feeling about it which probably means Edmonton wins.

 

[Spawn]

Oilers getting spanked on the first game post Christmas is a Holiday tradition. They are something like 2-8 in there last 10 games right after Christmas. The paddlin' often comes at the hands of the Flames.

The games don't get any bigger than this at this time of the year. Win and you're back in a playoff spot and can chalk being bumped out as a little blip. But lose and all of a sudden you start falling behind in the race.

 

[Stoneman89]

Im new here...how come the other pre game thread that already had upwards of 100 comments was locked and a new one started?

I think you have to have "ins" with the right people on this board.

 

[94 Oil Drops]

I'm ready for pain.

 

[brentashton]

Oilers getting spanked on the first game post Christmas is a Holiday tradition. They are something like 2-8 in there last 10 games right after Christmas. The paddlin' often comes at the hands of the Flames.

The games don't get any bigger than this at this time of the year. Win and you're back in a playoff spot and can chalk being bumped out as a little blip. But lose and all of a sudden you start falling behind in the race.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

I want a gift receipt in case I want to return this game because I’m unsatisfied with the result.

You only get store credit.

 

[brentashton]

You only get store credit.

So I have to buy something in Bakersfield? f***, I might as well shop at Giant Tiger.

 

[Jumptheshark]

I hope this is not foreshadowing the post Christmas first period.

I thought the oilers had their own jet

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

You only get store credit.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Im not convinced goaltender coach even matters. When you play behind the D and and defensive system here you will struggle.

If he doesn’t matter then take him off the staff.

Lots of systemic issues which I've outlined. Fix them and maybe the positional coach work becomes clearer to assess. Working long-term with two young goaltenders who have grown into NHL tenders is a clear, tangible result.

Systematic issues that have been here since Moses was a baby. The Oilers haven’t cared about defense in a very long time.

 

[Drivesaitl]

Oilers getting spanked on the first game post Christmas is a Holiday tradition. They are something like 2-8 in there last 10 games right after Christmas. The paddlin' often comes at the hands of the Flames.

The games don't get any bigger than this at this time of the year. Win and you're back in a playoff spot and can chalk being bumped out as a little blip. But lose and all of a sudden you start falling behind in the race.

Holy crap I just checked the record. I went one further seeing what the Oilers are like after Xmas-NYE since 2015 Its not pretty. Collective record of 2W 10L 5OTL

This team has basically been cooking Turkeys constantly in the McDrai era post Xmas time frame. That is a disgusting degree of don't give a shit displayed in those games. A very clear pattern, confirmed. The Oilers obtained 9pts in those 17GP and mostly due to loser pts. Their opponents collected a whopping total of 30pts in those games. The most possible of course being 34. At least the two measly wins were regulation time.

Surprised it was so bad. I doubt any team is worse post Xmas-NYE

 

[tardigrade81]

Let’s kick their faces in!

Not literally

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

So I have to buy something in Bakersfield? f***, I might as well shop at Giant Tiger.

Maybe you can get a couple of Milan Lucic jerseys from 5 years ago

 

[tardigrade81]

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

Maybe you can get a couple of Milan Lucic jerseys from 5 years ago

Unfortunately it comes with Lucic still in it! haha

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

I thought the oilers had their own jet

They charter from Air Canada.

 

[Louis Cypher]

I want a gift receipt in case I want to return this game because I’m unsatisfied with the result.

No exchanges or returns until we are out of the playoffs.

"Can't teach an old dog new tricks"

Not crazy about Schwartz but I think the narrative around him is a bit overblown, particularly seeing how good Skinner is who has developed under his tutelage since a young age.

I don't think it's Swartz but it's easy to point fingers. I think its our Defensemen over the years and the teams defensive structure.

 

[Biltmore]

I hope this is not foreshadowing the post Christmas first period.

Slackers!

 

[brentashton]

I thought the oilers had their own jet

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