Pre-Game Talk: Game 4 Hot Stew, the perfect meal. (with new & improved Pole)

[Bumblebee Man]

Sadly, Arvy will get the call before J Skinner

 

[M Ace]

I want mine the hungarian (goulasch) way with some yoghurt on top!

 

[CupofOil]

??? The team's, and the playoffs', #1D has been on the team since the start and he's been excellent. He was excellent again last night.

I love Ekholm, he is NOT this team's #1D.

Have to agree. Ekholm is a great stabilizing force but playoff Bouchard is next level, he's the best Dman on the team now. Hell, he's putting together an all time great playoff resume for a 25 year old Dman.

With that said, adding a healthy Ekholm (and lets hope he is indeed healthy now and not being rushed back in) would be a very welcome addition to a defense group that has been very good without him,

 

[McTonyBrar]

Sadly, Arvy will get the call before J Skinner

I trust Knoblauch's decision making so either are fine

 

[McTonyBrar]

If Ekholm is 100% ready, you have to put him in. Go 11-7. The reason for this would be to ease him in. If he is 100% ready, more rest could just make him a bit rusty and not let him get into the rhythm more quickly

 

[McFlyingV]

If Ekholm is 100% ready, you have to put him in. Go 11-7. The reason for this would be to ease him in. If he is 100% ready, more rest could just make him a bit rusty and not let him get into the rhythm more quickly

I have a feeling he's gonna be in tomorrow and they'll just run some shift with shuffled lines to make sure everyone is getting minutes. The luxury of having 6 capable centres is you can keep everyone involved in an 11-7 line up.

If Ekholm's ready to go I have no problem playing him tomorrow and getting his feet wet. Sooner the better if you want him hitting the ground running for the cup final if they get there.

 

[WaitingForUser]

I have a feeling he's gonna be in tomorrow and they'll just run some shift with shuffled lines to make sure everyone is getting minutes. The luxury of having 6 capable centres is you can keep everyone involved in an 11-7 line up.

If Ekholm's ready to go I have no problem playing him tomorrow and getting his feet wet. Sooner the better if you want him hitting the ground running for the cup final if they get there.

When*

 

[Bring Back Bucky]

Nobody and I mean nobody hates ketchup more than me.

 

[brentashton]

Nobody and I mean nobody hates ketchup more than me.

Ya it’s not my thing neither. Not a fan.

 

[Bring Back Bucky]

Ya it’s not my thing neither. Not a fan.

I’m actually anti condiment. Only sauces I like are gravy and vinegar and hot sauces. Oh and donair sauce.

 

[yukoner88]

Sadly, Arvy will get the call before J Skinner

I voted Jeff, I'd figure his adrenaline from finally getting the call would give the rest of the team some great energy (not that they need it of course, but having more fresh legs is never a bad thing)

 

[yukoner88]

I’m actually anti condiment. Only sauces I like are gravy and vinegar and hot sauces. Oh and donair sauce.

You must have a few bastard children out there in the wor...........

Oh wait, you said condiments....well shit, nevermind, carry on

 

[VainGretzky]

Nobody and I mean nobody hates ketchup more than me.

You must be COL. Mustard

 

[Bring Back Bucky]

You must be COL. Mustard

Man I f***ing hate the sight of mustard too.

 

[Mr Positive]

Ekholm says he's ready, that he's happy where his body is at

Play him. We need him up to full speed ASAP. I'd rather his first or second game not be in the Finals

 

[brentashton]

I’m actually anti condiment. Only sauces I like are gravy and vinegar and hot sauces. Oh and donair sauce.

Vinegar, Mustard and Cholula sauce for me. Like the tangy stuff.

 

[brentashton]

You must be COL. Mustard

In the billiard room with the candlestick?

 

[tardigrade81]

Win this and put them in a strangel hold

 

[GhostfaceWu]

How do you argue that

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Have to agree. Ekholm is a great stabilizing force but playoff Bouchard is next level, he's the best Dman on the team now. Hell, he's putting together an all time great playoff resume for a 25 year old Dman.

With that said, adding a healthy Ekholm (and lets hope he is indeed healthy now and not being rushed back in) would be a very welcome addition to a defense group that has been very good without him,

Absolutely correct adding a healthy Ekholm is a massive boost, but people need to see reality, Bouchard is this team's #1D and a legit one at that.

 

[McAsuno]

Ekholm says he's ready, that he's happy where his body is at

Play him. We need him up to full speed ASAP. I'd rather his first or second game not be in the Finals

11-7 is exactly what the Oilers should do with Ekky (hopefully) playing tomorrow. Viking will be a huge addition back to the defense and team.

 

[GhostfaceWu]

??? The team's, and the playoffs', #1D has been on the team since the start and he's been excellent. He was excellent again last night.

I love Ekholm, he is NOT this team's #1D.

He absolutely is though. A big reason out pk has been so bad is because bouchards a regular on it. Ekholm would be logging the most minutes if he were healthy.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

He absolutely is though. A big reason out pk has been so bad is because bouchards a regular on it. Ekholm would be logging the most minutes if he were healthy.

f*** off with this nonsense. Evan Bouchard is absolutely a #1D and clearly this team's #1D. You people are just brutal.

 

[foshizzle]

The powerplay is clearly an afterthought

 

[PaPaDee]

Regarding, Ekholm is a top pairing Dman.