GDT: Game #10: Oilers @ Blue Jackets: 5 PM - SN West

[Cloned]

I say that to my wife quite often but she refuses to buy it.

Maybe she’s interpreting the phrase “grow from it” wrong?

 

[CrazyJoeDavola]

If coaching refuses to make any changes to the PP / PK, they should look at a change to the guys running it. Maybe GG has met his expiration date, and Stuart just caught lightning in a bottle for a year. Who knows?

PP is a microcosm of our offensive zone play for the past few years and the league has finally figured it out. Park the bus and let the Oilers play with the puck around the perimeter as they are unable to ever generate any quality scoring chances from the middle of the ice.

We lead the league in offensive zone time but I'd guess our high danger scoring chances are miniscule. We are perimeter petes that float muffins at the goalie every once in a while.

 

[JeffSkinner53]

I have missed most of the game. What happened to Mc-D?

https://x.com/i/web/status/1851045228595040351

 

[MoontoScott]

Yup, they need to score more goals. This is one of the biggest issues with the team this year, a pathetic shooting %.

However, Skinner is right up there as one of the other biggest issues. He's a putrid mess of a goalie more often than not.

The more I watch the two of them, the more I conclude that there isn't a big talent discrepancy between them.

 

[Kerberos]

What's the record for worst special teams in NHL history?

Because this team's PP and PK combined percentage is going to beat it. This ain't a playoff team, folks. McDavid shouldn't rush back... no point.

 

[McTonyBrar]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1851058149580816424

Thank God. Give him a couple games of rest. Give Philp a couple games so he can show he's better than Ryan and then put McDavid back in

 

[belair]

Janmark rocking a 5%xGF

That was the concern. That third line crashing back down to Earth. There are too many decent forwards for this roster to have so many zeroes on it.

 

[Mike C]

I say that to my wife quite often but she refuses to buy it.

That's because they know we're lying just to shut them up!

 

[Oilhawks]

Pk is a lot of new personnel. Said this was something to watch all off season, but you know ceci sucks so how hard is he and others to replace

Sure, but most of these guys know how to PK from before. Even with personnel changes it shouldn't be at the absolute bottom of the league. They're not new to hockey. Something else is amiss, it's not Cody Ceci who is continuing to suck on the Sharks,

 

[TheNumber4]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1851058149580816424

Thank God. Give him a couple games of rest. Give Philp a couple games so he can show he's better than Ryan and then put McDavid back in

Let’s go! Cup is back on the menu

 

[CanadasTeam99]

What's the record for worst special teams in NHL history?

Because this team's PP and PK combined percentage is going to beat it. This ain't a playoff team, folks. McDavid shouldn't rush back... no point.

That's what hurts about that game 7. I do not see us getting back this year. Not even close

 

[iCanada]

The f*** is this literally dog shit. Jesus.

 

[brentashton]

The more I watch the two of them, the more I conclude that there isn't a big talent discrepancy between them. for using the word takentvwhen discussing Oiler goaltending.

Tweeeeet!!
2 minute penalty for using the word “talent” when referring to Oiler goaltending.

 

[Faelko]

I wonder if they ever feel embarrassed by their play?

 

[Ibanez]

I have missed most of the game. What happened to Mc-D?

Tripped and injured

 

[McTonyBrar]

God. Stauffer sounds like he's at a funeral when talking about McDavid right now..

 

[CycloneSweep]

That was the concern. That third line crashing back down to Earth. There are too many decent forwards for this roster to have so many zeroes on it.

On paper.
Hyman looks like he has reverted to his Leafs self. Works hard, trys hard but is streaky and is a 40-50point guy.
Nuge looks like he does every few years where his game goes to absolute shit.
Janmark has done this before. He was waived by us not even 2 years ago.
Brown is Brown.
Ryan is 70, so is Perry.
Henrique is being dragged into the mud.
We have a lot of forwards that can be good but only 2 sure things and no guys on the roster with “potentiall

 

[Drivesaitl]

Skinner is hilarious in net. That was one of the more pathetic attempts I have ever seen an NHL goalie make. His movements are glacial and then he just....falls. f*** me, this guy sucks.

Once you see how much this guy sucks theres just no going back. Almost anything has been an adventure tonight. Just watch him getting up at a whistle. Gingerly picks himself slowly off the ice. I'm 63 and its how I get up on a bad day with Arthritis. What an athlete this guy is. pfffft

That 3rd goal and 4th goal. OMFG. Flips around like a beached whale. "It worked once".

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

Because he's injured.

Yes, but you don't need to jump to conclusions and say the season is over.

He got up and skated normal.......

 

[iCanada]

Does the BJ's rink have random NHL team banners in the rafters? Lol wtf.

 

[harpoon]

Can't wait to hear Skinner post game talk about how he's going to learn from tonight and grow from it.

I can’t wait for the PGT posts on Skinner’s weight, his hair flicks, his pre-game warmup, the special pads he had made up for the outdoor game etc.

 

[TheNumber4]

That was the concern. That third line crashing back down to Earth. There are too many decent forwards for this roster to have so many zeroes on it.

Playoff performances can be such outliers for role player types.

Whereas young players showing promise in the playoffs can lead to Draisaitl like trajectories.

Probably should have prioritized Holloway and Broberg.

 

[Sanchez]

I was going to post that Stauff sounds heartbroken during intermission.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1851064230419578981

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Go try for the 3rd I guess, don't leave Columbus on any lower of a feeling

 

[JeffSkinner53]

What goalies are on the market