GDT: YST G2 | Oilers vs. Flames | 8:30PM MST | Streamed

[Nunymare]

Is Christoffer the Tkachev of this year? (only that he's already signed to an AHL deal)

 

[ohheyhemsky]

How has LaLeggia looked? Really liked his game at DU.

Looked great. Quick feet, head up and always looking at the net. I'm a fan.

Needs maybe, 2 years in the AHL before a sniff, but he has skill.

 

[gphr513]

He's been really strong. Can't say anything bad about him.

I'm quite impressed with his vision and overall movement and skating. He even has more of an effect in the D-Zone than I thought he would for a guy of his size.

Cool, thanks. He was a pain to play against, whenever the Gophers played DU, but I always enjoyed watching him. Hoping he makes it as a pro.

 

[ohheyhemsky]

Is Christoffer the Tkachev of this year? (only that he's already signed to an AHL deal)

I was much more excited about Tkachev.

 

[FlyingPhi]

http://gfycat.com/TalkativeJaggedAiredaleterrier

^Nurse fight gif

Love his enthusiasm when it's over. Showing up, even for games that don't matter, matters.

The 'C' looks good on him; too bad Connor had to show up and ruin everything. What a dick.

 

[s7ark]

Looks good. No lie.

Nurse is superior to all. And to all a good night.

That sequence is going to haunt Flames prospects for a while.

http://gfycat.com/TalkativeJaggedAiredaleterrier

^Nurse fight gif

Jesus Christ.

Nurse just... I feel like he would be the Messier type captain. Play hard for your team, be super skilled but when the time comes, completely destroy someone and be a dick when nessessary

I know it isn't a fair mention, but you also described Pronger. Pronger had that kind of impact at the NHL level, Nurse has only done similar things at the prospect level. It's extremely unlikely that he could get to that level at the NHL level. But it's nice to hope.

How has LaLeggia looked? Really liked his game at DU.

Really good. Smart, skilled, fast. He will still need seasoning, but he's everything that he's been billed as so far.

 

[McDeathbyCheerios*]

Love his enthusiasm when it's over. Showing up, even for games that don't matter, matters.

The 'C' looks good on him; too bad Connor had to show up and ruin everything. What a dick.

I might prefer Nurse as captain... It they can co captain

 

[The Batman]

Can anyone who caught the whole game point out some highlight real worthy plays? Making a video of our young stars. Thanks!


I only caught the 3rd period, and managed to watch Drai's amazing assist on the powerplay, his penalty goal, and Nurse's fight and intensity.

 

[CupofOil]

Say what you will about Andersson, kid had balls for standing up to Nurse and not turtling.

Christoffer is a guy that I'd entertain signing to a NHL deal if he keeps this kind of compete up the whole season. What a hard working player!

Lots of balls or lack of brains.

Really like Christoffer too, love the motor on him.

 

[Old Boys Club]

Is Christoffer the Tkachev of this year? (only that he's already signed to an AHL deal)

Hard to say as they are such different players. I think Christoffer plays a game that will better translate to the AHL and is a player type that the Oilers are lacking. Hopefully he can put it all together, these last few games have been encouraging.

 

[McAsuno]

Hard to say as they are such different players. I think Christoffer plays a game that will better translate to the AHL and is a player type that the Oilers are lacking. Hopefully he can put it all together, these last few games have been encouraging.

Christoffer looks like a player who works hard every single shift. I like the kid's hustle.

 

[North]

I agree. Showed a lot of hustle, just as he did last night. Same with Rankin. For me those two guys are the most pleasant surprises.
Thing is though, the announcers said Andersson plays in the OHL. He must know Nurse.
If that was a demonstration of his fighting ability then wtf was he thinking?
Pro tip. If you can't fight at all, don't drop the gloves with Nurse. I would have liked to have seen Nurse step back a bit there. Those last few shots were unnecessary imo.

The thing is Nurse thrives on the other team hating him. Taking a few extra unnecessary shots? He'll do that any time.

At the end of the day, Andersson had a chance to walk away and dropped the gloves. He got fed. Let this be a lesson for him.

 

[harpoon]

What a horrendous call.

It wasn't great, but did you see Draisaitl get flattened from behind just seconds earlier. Pretty illegal hit imo.
I was impressed that Draisaitl was able to bounce up so quickly and get back in the play for his breakaway chance. Even after he scored on the PS you could see him on the bench and he didn't look happy. Pretty sure that check from behind hurt a lot.

 

[North]

I was much more excited about Tkachev.

Tkachev and Yakimov were fun to watch last year.

It's unfortunate he had such a pedestrian junior year and dropped off the Oilers map.

 

[Old Boys Club]

Christoffer looks like a player who works hard every single shift. I like the kid's hustle.

Agreed. Determination is a skill that can't be taught, but is very influential in a players ability to succeed. I wish all the Oilers had similar drives *cough* Nikitin, Eberle (sometimes) *cough*

 

[OneMoreAstronaut]

Hm well contrary to some, I thought Bennett had a few shifts where he was dominant, even though he didn't end up on the score sheet. Nothing wrong with giving your opponent credit where it's due.

That said, what a fun game to watch and to win. Very pumped about that comeback. Nurse is a man out there. Hell of a game by Papirny. Another strong game by Christoffer, loved his drive. Platzer continues to impress me too.

I thought Slepyshev seemed off, from what I was expecting out of him.

 

[North]

I know some people were on Slepyshev but we have to remember he's adjusting to a smaller ice surface and North America.

It's going to take time for him to get comfortable. The flashes of skill I've seen, I've liked.

 

[Arpeggio]

Jesus, Nurse lost his **** there. Pretty scary when he gets fired up.

 

[Game 8]

How has LaLeggia looked? Really liked his game at DU.

Best player on the ice tonight from both teams. Last night and tonight he finds a way to be very effective. His size is not an issue.

 

[Game 8]

Is Christoffer the Tkachev of this year? (only that he's already signed to an AHL deal)

Played a great game last night and had another good one tonight!

 

[phrenssoa]

Christoffer reminds me of Ryan Garbutt (dirty hits notwithstanding of course).

 

[bzur]

Hm well contrary to some, I thought Bennett had a few shifts where he was dominant, even though he didn't end up on the score sheet. Nothing wrong with giving your opponent credit where it's due.

That said, what a fun game to watch and to win. Very pumped about that comeback. Nurse is a man out there. Hell of a game by Papirny. Another strong game by Christoffer, loved his drive. Platzer continues to impress me too.

I thought Slepyshev seemed off, from what I was expecting out of him.

Came again to say the bolded. When the team picked up in the second he really held his own and made some huge key saves.

In regards to Slepyshev I was very excited to see him but I think I underestimated the adjustment to NA ice and the game.. also can't remember where it was said, but I remember someone mentioning that he doesn't speak a lick of English which I wasn't aware of so that might be a huge factor. Still stoked about him but am being patient.

 

[Dorian2]

Not trying to be "inflammatory" to any "Southern opposing team's" fans, but did this "superstar" Bennett even play tonight? Did I miss something?

Didn't see him much after the 1st. And the first was nothin to write home to Mama 'bout.

 

[PBandJ]

Man Nurse is a scary kid when he gets riled up.

 

[bzur]

Christoffer looks like a player who works hard every single shift. I like the kid's hustle.

"Christoffer, I like your hustle.. That's why it was so hard to cut you."