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GDT: Game #70 - Kraken @ Oilers - 8PM - All Decks On Hand

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Mr Positive said:
I don't follow the exact placement of players in the flow of a game so much, but I'd have to guess that if Skinner isn't getting the opportunities he appears to deserve, it's likely that he isn't committing to his role in the team's systems. A player scoring goals doesn't mean he's doing all the other little things, and it undermines the whole team to allow exceptions. Also, in playoffs, anyone not committing fully will be your downfall. In the regular season you can get away with it.

I don't know if that's the reason, but it at least makes sense. Knoblauch is more knowledgeable about hockey decisions like this than anyone here.

It's also possible that against this opponent maybe spreading out talent is the right call. What would matter is how these lines are used.
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Coaches aren’t perfect. Maybe he’s just stubborn and not making the right decision.

He had an excuse to screw him around him earlier this season but not now. The eye test and the numbers say he’s doing the right things.
 
TopShelfGloveSide said:
Coaches aren’t perfect. Maybe he’s just stubborn and not making the right decision.

He had an excuse to screw him around him earlier this season but not now. The eye test and the numbers say he’s doing the right things.
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I tend to agree but I still don't buy that Knoblauch would just be stubborn or have it in for Skinner. He wants to win games more than anything I'm sure.

I think we got a taste of what coaching wants for the playoffs. We had McDavid and Draisaitl, with a Skinner-RNH duo on the third line, maybe to get away from tougher matchups.
 
should be fun seeing Stu let in 3 goals on 10 shots as is his usual. Last game was a little better with 3 in 16 shots.
 
Mr Positive said:
I tend to agree but I still don't buy that Knoblauch would just be stubborn or have it in for Skinner. He wants to win games more than anything I'm sure.

I think we got a taste of what coaching wants for the playoffs. We had McDavid and Draisaitl, with a Skinner-RNH duo on the third line, maybe to get away from tougher matchups.
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NHL coaches all want to win and are stubborn all the time.
 
Should be interesting to see how the Oilers look tonight. Hopefully the depth continues to show well like they have the last couple of games and that gives the whole team more confidence going into the playoffs.

I hope McDavid's injury isn't bad and this is just a reason to make him sit and get some much-needed rest before the playoffs.
 
29Beast97Mode said:
Podkolzin-RNH-Arvidsson is interesting and I'm not being sarcastic. Doubt that line does much but players who theoretically should work together.
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They've been playing really well the last couple of games. I'm really liking this combo. Tonight we'll see them against 1st line competition, so let's see if their strong play continues.
 
CROTT said:
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30-35-5_________________40-24-5
Rogers Place, Edmonton Alberta
Date: Mar 22nd, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM MT
TV: HNIC Radio: 880 CHED

13 Games remain
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Game Preview: (NHL.com)​

www.nhl.com

PREVIEW: Oilers vs. Kraken | Edmonton Oilers

The Oilers look to take down the Seattle Kraken at Rogers Place on Saturday night without Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in the lineup
www.nhl.com www.nhl.com
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Season Series:
Jan 4th, 2025 - Oilers 4 @ Kraken 2
Jan 27th, 2025 - @ Kraken 2 @ Oilers 4
Mar 22nd, 2025 - Kraken @ Oilers
Mar 27th, 2025 - Oilers @ Kraken

Oilers Lines:
Podkolzin-RNH-Arvidsson
Perry-Henrique-Hyman
Skinner-Janmark-Brown
Jones-Ryan-Kapanen

Ekholm-Bouchard
Nurse-Walman
Kulak-Stecher

Skinner

Oilers Stats

Kraken Lines:
Schwartz-Beniers-Kakko
Tolvanen-Stephenson-Eberle
Nyman-McCann-Burakovsky
Hayden-Wright-Eyssimont

Dunn-Larsson
Oleksiak-Montour
Fleury-Evans

Daccord?

Kraken Stats

OOT Scoreboard:
Games of Note - Hurricanes@Kings / Red Wings@Golden Knights
www.nhl.com

NHL Scores | Mar 22, 2025 | NHL.com

The official source for scores, previews, recaps, boxscores, video highlights, and more from every National League Hockey game.
www.nhl.com www.nhl.com
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Black Sails was so good! Thanks for the GIFs!
Go Oilers.
CROTT said:
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30-35-5_________________40-24-5
Rogers Place, Edmonton Alberta
Date: Mar 22nd, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM MT
TV: HNIC Radio: 880 CHED

13 Games remain
View attachment 997303
View attachment 997304
View attachment 997305
Game Preview: (NHL.com)​

www.nhl.com

PREVIEW: Oilers vs. Kraken | Edmonton Oilers

The Oilers look to take down the Seattle Kraken at Rogers Place on Saturday night without Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in the lineup
www.nhl.com www.nhl.com
​

Season Series:
Jan 4th, 2025 - Oilers 4 @ Kraken 2
Jan 27th, 2025 - @ Kraken 2 @ Oilers 4
Mar 22nd, 2025 - Kraken @ Oilers
Mar 27th, 2025 - Oilers @ Kraken

Oilers Lines:
Podkolzin-RNH-Arvidsson
Perry-Henrique-Hyman
Skinner-Janmark-Brown
Jones-Ryan-Kapanen

Ekholm-Bouchard
Nurse-Walman
Kulak-Stecher

Skinner

Oilers Stats

Kraken Lines:
Schwartz-Beniers-Kakko
Tolvanen-Stephenson-Eberle
Nyman-McCann-Burakovsky
Hayden-Wright-Eyssimont

Dunn-Larsson
Oleksiak-Montour
Fleury-Evans

Daccord?

Kraken Stats

OOT Scoreboard:
Games of Note - Hurricanes@Kings / Red Wings@Golden Knights
www.nhl.com

NHL Scores | Mar 22, 2025 | NHL.com

The official source for scores, previews, recaps, boxscores, video highlights, and more from every National League Hockey game.
www.nhl.com www.nhl.com
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Loved Black Sails! It was so good. Thanks for the GIFs!
Here we are, just like Long John Silver. Minus a leg but still kicking ass.
Go Oilers!!
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russ99 said:
Will be interesting to see if Ryan has anything left in tank. We’re bereft of other options for that own zone start face off guy.
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If his +/- in Bako or his play in the playoffs last season is any indication or his play in the NHL, he is cooked.
 
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