Post-Game Talk: I’m so Drai right now

[McFlyingV]

That was a nice pass from Podz--right on the money.

Yeah he was making great plays all over the ice and had a few good chances himself. Only a matter of time before he starts putting some in the net.

 

[JordanGalhanth]

Could McDavid been the problem all along.......... Jk

I know it's a joke, but in all seriousness...the saving grace of Connor being out is that it forces the team to simplify their game and stop overthinking/defaulting to McDavid all game long.

And for McDavid (brace for incoming bricks and tomatoes), I think this time off could give him a much-needed reset mentally. Don't get me wrong, his competitive drive is absolutely there and never in question. But before the injury, we all saw him have multiple moments of not shooting, over-processing, and almost getting caught up in his own head a bit. Some time away right now might just be what sets him free later.

 

[McFlyingV]

It’s so weird how a lot of people have the opposite opinion. He was a rock on D tonight. Great on the clutch PK too

Kulak was really good and made a lot of good individual defensive plays. He had a few bad turnovers, but outside of that played a very good game.

 

[McTedi]

Feels like Drai always steps it up and carries that 1st line when McDavid misses games. Wonder what the stats are.

Hopefully team keeps playing this when mcD returns. They defer way too much to Connor.

 

[MoontoScott]

You must have missed the screenshot kindly posted by @Norman99 in the GDT. Crystal clear. No goal.

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You are right, didn't see it. How is it the command center doesn't have similar technology.

Yeah he was making great plays all over the ice and had a few good chances himself. Only a matter of time before he starts putting some in the net.

And he can fight, so ya he's worth he's salary.

 

[McTedi]

It’s so weird how a lot of people have the opposite opinion. He was a rock on D tonight. Great on the clutch PK too

Well there was a whole highlight reel in the 2nd period of misplays but we won I'm not gonna complain...much lol.

 

[AnInjuredJasonZucker]

Nurse had a good night.

 

[FlameChampion]

Big fluke save by Skinner laying down almost went in off janmark

Could McDavid been the problem all along.......... Jk

I do wonder if the boys relax a bit when he’s out of the lineup. Seems like hes intense.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

It’s so weird how a lot of people have the opposite opinion. He was a rock on D tonight. Great on the clutch PK too

Most people see a couple of bad plays and think thats how the whole night was.

Defensemen dont play mistake free hockey all game, theres another team forcing them to make plays under pressure.

 

[AnInjuredJasonZucker]

Spec out there asking the same question to every player. Somebody reboot him.

 

[oilers4life5]

I f***ing hate the refs in this league. Another win despite these incompetent f***s.

 

[Dieseloil]

Hrudey drunk again, when is Sportsnot gonna can his pisstank ass? Their whole crew is the worst pathetic homers in the league.

 

[MoontoScott]

I do wonder if the boys relax a bit when he’s out of the lineup. Seems like hes intense.

Mc-D's injury could be a silver lining. Some other guys need to step up.

 

[TheGingaNinja]

Big game by our German superstar. He's really shouldered the load with McD out. Stu was solid, if unspectacular. Zach starting to find his groove. Over all, a solid effort that had me clenching for a bit, but it's always nice to bury the Flames.

We're going streaking boys!

 

[McTedi]

I do wonder if the boys relax a bit when he’s out of the lineup. Seems like hes intense.

I don't think it is relaxing but not being able to defer to him constantly.

 

[iCanada]

Still undefeated in the year with atleast .900 sv%.


Is that too much to ask for?

 

[Mr Positive]

I know it's a joke, but in all seriousness...the saving grace of Connor being out is that it forces the team to simplify their game and stop overthinking/defaulting to McDavid all game long.

And for McDavid (brace for incoming bricks and tomatoes), I think this time off could give him a much-needed reset mentally. Don't get me wrong, his competitive drive is absolutely there and never in question. But before the injury, we all saw him have multiple moments of not shooting, over-processing, and almost getting caught up in his own head a bit. Some time away right now might just be what sets him free later.

Plus McDavid out forced us to give up on accrued space and call up Philp and Caggiulla, who have basically fixed the fourth line

 

[McTedi]

Plus McDavid out forced us to give up on accrued space and call up Philp and Caggiulla, who have basically fixed the fourth line

Hoping to see Savoie at some point, kid has slick mitts.

 

[FlameChampion]

Quality game from the boys. Beat them with a roster that is only 80% of our cap hit.
Good bounce back game from Skinner. Didn't like the 2nd goal but was really solid outside of that. Still a few adventures on rebounds, but the boys cleaned up the front of the net.

What a goal from Skinner. Top 6 was great outside of Nuge who is still struggling. Podz-Drai-Arvidsson is a money 2nd line keep them together as long as they keep rolling like this. 3rd line still just feels like a weird line. I kind of want to see Janmark and Brown with Philp because I think it would look stronger as a shutdown line than Henrique there. Henrique just doesn't look quick enough to be a shut down centre. I think he'll look better on a scoring line when Kane and McDavid are back to give us that option.

Maybe

Podkolzin-Draisaitl-Arvidsson
Henrique-McDavid-Brown
Skinner-Nuge-Hyman
Janmark-Philp-Perry

When McDavid is back?

 

[iCanada]

Guys...

I am starting to believe again

Stop that.

The teams performance is inversely proportional to how much we believe in them. Just remember that Skinner is our starter.

 

[MoontoScott]

Hyman and Drai both have great skill on the backhands. To me, you don't see that skill as often anymore in the NHL. Everybody can wire it on the slapper but those high velocity shots on the backhand are much rarer.

 

[McTedi]

Maybe

Podkolzin-Draisaitl-Arvidsson
Henrique-McDavid-Brown
Skinner-Nuge-Hyman
Janmark-Philp-Perry

When McDavid is back?

That is kind of gross, except Drais line.

Hyman and Drai both have great skill on the backhands. To me, you don't see that skill as often anymore in the NHL. everybody can wire it on the slapper but those high velocity shots on the backhand are much rarer.

Crosby has a wicked backhand too. Agree you don't see that skill much.

 

[kevy9999]

All you crybabies thinking the oilers lost lots of speed because a couple bottom 6 players are on different teams this year lol they looked pretty quick to me tonight and their fastest guy is hurt.

 

[5 14 6 1]

Went to the game tonight. Fun one. Stu was great, Ekholm and Bouch solid and Drai and his line carried the play. I really like Podkolzins game with Leo

 

[BertMcDrai]

Great win...let's go streaking.

Drai ramping up his game, Pod is a great fit on his line.