GDT: Game #71: Stars @ Oilers - 8 PM - SNW

[MoontoScott]

I come in peace but why was Bouchard just watching Johnson. We need help tonight
Sincerely,
Jets fan

Good question--seemed to be just watching the play. Could have taken a couple of steps and then tried a diving strip. He's having at least one of those per game.

 

[aggressive forecheck]

Lmao. The TMZ of reporting here. Do you even know hockey? Bouchard had perfect gap control and cut HIS man off at the blueline. Do you even know what gap control means?

Bouchards man tipped it to EKHOLM side, from outside the blueline . That play was on either Ek or the center.

Lol..a Bouchard set play. Where do you come up with this

Bouchard sucks ass every game and you act like he's your God. Pathetic. I really hope they trade this bum.

 

[Drivesaitl]

Dallas with a terrible period slow as molasses and chasing pucks, being outshot 14 -5 but get one scoring chance and score. Sounds about typical.

Meanwhile Ott saving his club half a dozen times.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

I guess if you’re gonna blow your load anywhere that’s not a bad place to do it

Yeah but that was nine months ago.

Team can’t score. Shocker. Kings going to finally get past us.

 

[Moregoalspls]

If anything comes out of this game, hopefully Knoblauch realizes Jeff skinner is better than the likes of ardvison and co.

 

[foshizzle]

Nvm…can’t say shit otherwise. Needed a ten bell save and didn’t get it. Bouchard continues to leak chances at an alarming rate but yah…nothing to see I guess.

Bouchard is statistically not leaking chances. Agree with you on the big save- Oilers will never get it and some saveable shots will be let in.

 

[McTedi]

Really good period other than Bouch f***ing up

Not sure entirely on Bouch but we had guys back. Just no awareness from anyone, inexcusable to give up that chance.

 

[nexttothemoon]

give it a break, this isn't true, the Oil are the can't score in a whore house with a thousand dollars gang

You don't think some of the those shots that Oettinger saved wouldn't have gone in the net behind Stu Skinner?

 

[aggressive forecheck]

Not sure entirely on Bouch but we had guys back. Just no awareness from anyone, inexcusable to give up that chance.

Stop making excuses for Bouchard already. He sucks.

 

[Sanchez]

Not sure entirely on Bouch but we had guys back. Just no awareness from anyone, inexcusable to give up that chance.

Yup true the whole d awareness was not there

 

[Throttlehead]

Would be nice to have a sniper instead of a thousand subpar RNH clones

You win a for the worst takes in hockey.

 

[Pip]

Stop making excuses for Bouchard already. He sucks.

he doesn’t suck

 

[bobbythebrain]

Bouchard sucks ass every game and you act like he's your God. Pathetic. I really hope they trade this bum.

Again what exactly are you saying? I have been super hard on him all year. But I'm not gonna blame him for someone else's missed assignment.

You're 0 for 2.

 

[Moregoalspls]

Team is playing solid hockey. Only problems are stone sticks and leaky goalie

 

[foshizzle]

Bouchard is a super fan of watching plays develop in his own zone.

Not really, but sure. Did you miss how many pucks he successfully moved out of our zone?

 

[aggressive forecheck]

You don't think some of the those shots that Oettinger saved wouldn't have gone in the net behind Stu Skinner?

I'm sick and tired of the defence of Bouchard's defense. I'm really tired of it. It's as old as the Kulak is the man bullshit. These are the two losers who should have been sent packing.

 

[Pip]

If they continue that level of play I’m happy but I’m expecting a much better period from Dallas in the 2nd. They know they shit the bed in the first

 

[iCanada]

Dallas with a terrible period slow as molasses and chasing pucks, being outshot 14 -5 but get one scoring chance and score. Sounds about typical.

Meanwhile Ott saving his club half a dozen times.

Frustrating.

One mistake all period and Skinners can't bail em out.

 

[foshizzle]

Stop making excuses for Bouchard already. He sucks.

Ridiculous take is ridiculous

 

[Coffee]

Stop making excuses for Bouchard already. He sucks.

Except he doesn't

 

[Drivesaitl]

Not sure entirely on Bouch but we had guys back. Just no awareness from anyone, inexcusable to give up that chance.

No it isn't. We gave up one scoring chance in the period. Dallas gave up 6 or 7. Which is inexcusable?

its hockey, plays happen, reverses happen, sometimes you're caught. Bang bang play to Johnson who is quick with hands and punishes. You cant play any tighter than the Oilers did in that period.

 

[Shathar]

Not really, but sure. Did you miss how many pucks he successfully moved out of our zone?

hey now. just kidding. just trying to bring levity. I see.

 

[MoontoScott]

Oettinger can be streaky but no question he is head and shoulders a better goaltender than Stu.

 

[McTedi]

Can he make a good save for a change? Oettinger making all kinds of great saves to keep his team in it, Skinner tears the heart out of a team.

We seem to have to play perfect in front of him to win.

Yah I get it, I just found the criticism harsh considering the epic collapse on defending. Disappointing considering a relatively sound period and then to give Dallas that.

 

[sepHF]

Pretty good period all things considered besides a bad change and a nice chip in from Dadonov