GDT: Game #9: Hot ‘N’ Ready - Oilers @ Red Wings - 4 PM - Sportsnet

[Heavy Dee]

Bouchard costing himself some money.

 

[CupofOil]

Just watched the Redskins (yes the Redskins) beat the Bears on one of the craziest Hail Marys you'll ever see which was a good result for my Detroit Lions so now I'm tuning in here. Down 2-1, how are the Oilers looking?

 

[booyakasha]

He was at the start of last year too lol. Then he shot up. Weird team. Look like a** 2 years in a row for 50% of the games. Can't pick corners either

It's because Ekholm was recovering from that hip flexor...once Ek got healed up, Bouchard's game got better.
not sure what;s up this year, and not just with him..

 

[Garbo Man]

Agreed. I said earlier that Pickard has been outstanding. We were dominated that first period big time

I wasn't disagreeing with you btw haha. Was just moreso clarifying what I really meant by the post they had quoted

 

[yukoner88]

Stupid name too.

In a dumb city

 

[CanadasTeam99]

It's because Ekholm was recovering from that hip flexor...once Ek got healed up, Bouchard's game got better.
not sure what;s up this year, and not just with him..

My only answer is they are depressed lol. Haven't "got that joy back" yet

They legit do not look happy playing hockey. Have to get over this mental hurdle.

 

[brentashton]

Get broberg and halloway back but blues will ask for at least 2 first round picks .

You’ve earned a block . Take it to the other thread.

Ps - it's HOlloway.

 

[sepHF]

This team has way too many guys who feel sorry for themselves and sulk

Same thing last year after losing to Vegas

Compare it to Florida last seasons , they got close and had their hearts broken but they used it as motivation and came out flying

This team just looks disinterested/ exasperated minus a couple players

I don’t want to just blame it on Connor but the team goes as he goes, and he definitely wears his heart on his sleeve. He really needs to get going and bring some good vibes to the team

 

[booyakasha]

Tonight? Bouch has been consistently our 4th or worse D-man every single game, and this guy wants 11m a year

agreed, in general, he's been our worst D this year.

 

[nexttothemoon]

Vegas literally shooting 10% higher on the season than the Oilers.

I blame Gary,

 

[CanadasTeam99]

This team has way too many guys who feel sorry for themselves and sulk

Same thing last year after losing to Vegas

Compare it to Florida last seasons , they got close and had their hearts broken but they used it as motivation and came out flying

This team just looks disinterested/ exasperated minus a couple players

I don’t want to just blame it on Connor but the team goes as he goes, and he definitely wears his heart on his sleeve. He really needs to get going and bring some good vibes to the team

I said it above, kind of tongue in cheek, but I think it has played a part.

A lot of them don't look like they have any joy or happiness playing right now

 

[The don godfather]

You’ve earned a block . Take it to the other thread.

Ps - it's HOlloway.

Oops anyways I think it still goes to overtime .

 

[JeffSkinner53]

Vegas literally shooting 10% higher on the season than the Oilers.

I blame Gary,

I bet Vegas doesn't get those goals overturned

 

[Stoneman89]

I will still take him. He can adapt

No thanks.

 

[Drivesaitl]

What was Perry actually trying to do on that giveaway? He passes it right back to his slot to Patrick Kane of all people. Somehow Pickard saved his bacon.

 

[CanadasTeam99]

Vegas literally shooting 10% higher on the season than the Oilers.

I blame Gary,

Vegas has been a wagon offensively. They are doubling our production or very close to it. DId not think they would do that

 

[brentashton]

I said it above, kind of tongue in cheek, but I think it has played a part.

A lot of them don't look like they have any joy or happiness playing right now

Should any of them be happy the way they are playing right now?

 

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

This is a lottery team.

Nope. This is a playoff team. Very little faith around here. What is this? Game 12?

 

[booyakasha]

Get broberg and halloway back but blues will ask for at least 2 first round picks .

LOL, the oil would be 4-1 down if that was the case.

 

[tardigrade81]

I wasn't disagreeing with you btw haha. Was just moreso clarifying what I really meant by the post they had quoted

Oh ya I know haha!! Cheers!

We will win this third period and this game!

 

[Garbo Man]

agreed, in general, he's been our worst D this year.

When you're getting outplayed by f***in Troy Stetcher (no offense to him, I honestly really like how he plays with how small he is compared to your average dman) on a consistent basis, with the draft pedigree Bouch has he should honestly be embarrassed. If he continues to play like this and his contract starts with anything over like an 8 it'll be an overpay. If Bouch isn't scoring he's basically useless. Ekholm makes up for Bouch's defensive deficiencies but the Viking can only stop the boat from sinking for so long.

 

[CanadasTeam99]

Should any of them be happy the way they are playing right now?

I meant right from the start. Even pre-season they looked off.

 

[booyakasha]

When you're getting outplayed by f***in Troy Stetcher (no offense to him, I honestly really like how he plays with how small he is compared to your average dman) on a consistent basis, with the draft pedigree Bouch has he should honestly be embarrassed. If he continues to play like this and his contract starts with anything over like an 8 it'll be an overpay. If Bouch isn't scoring he's basically useless. Ekholm makes up for Bouch's defensive deficiencies but the Viking can only stop the boat from sinking for so long.

I wonder if it's the pressure from the season he had last year.
maybe he's out thinking himself?

 

[nexttothemoon]

Pickard and Olli Maatta's stick are the only things going for the Oilers.

 

[CanadasTeam99]

When you're getting outplayed by f***in Troy Stetcher (no offense to him, I honestly really like how he plays with how small he is compared to your average dman) on a consistent basis, with the draft pedigree Bouch has he should honestly be embarrassed. If he continues to play like this and his contract starts with anything over like an 8 it'll be an overpay. If Bouch isn't scoring he's basically useless. Ekholm makes up for Bouch's defensive deficiencies but the Viking can only stop the boat from sinking for so long.

You need management who can identify this. You don't just give Bouch a sh** load of money. He would have to be an 80+ point dman every year minimum to command what he reportedly wants.

It's different management, but then again, he could just say he should be making at minimum 9.26M