Pre-Game Talk: Lets Light This Candle. Edmonton v Winnipeg, Wednesday 8 PM.

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1843337156556927052

https://x.com/i/web/status/1843338711087673494

Honestly I do not mind this setup once Kane gets back to health. We need some punch in that 3rd line and spreads the offence out a bit.

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[Jimmi McJenkins]

I'm pretty pumped for this, it's only game one of the long climb, but let's get it going. I'll also be in the building Woot!

 

[yukoner88]

 

[joestevens29]

While I don't agree with Janmark long term in top 6, there are others that can learn from him.

Guy gives 100% when he's out there and does what is asked of him. He will continue to get the extra looks until others start playing and practicing the way he does

 

[Mr Kot]

 

[oXo Cube]

Well no matter what happens it surely can't be any worse than opening night of last season.

Right?

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1843333302385815586

With no waiver signings by Edmonton Dermott contract should be announced later today I imagine.

 

[Duke74]

Ugh. We finally get two good wingers for Leon and, before even the first game of the season, we're back to putting junk on the second line again. SMH.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Ugh. We finally get two good wingers for Leon and, before even the first game of the season, we're back to putting junk on the second line again. SMH.

Kane is hurt remember, otherwise it would probably be him.

 

[Duke74]

Kane is hurt remember, otherwise it would probably be him.

They could also swap RNH and Skinner. It's a simple fix that should improve both lines while actually giving Draisaitl what they promised in two top-six wingers.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

They could also swap RNH and Skinner. It's a simple fix that should improve both lines while actually giving Draisaitl what they promised in two top-six wingers.

I am wondering if they want some more pop in the 3rd line though. I do not mind them spreading the offence out. And again, Kane is a top 6 winger, he is just hurt right now. When he is back this is what the lines will look like more or less, 3 lines that can play both ends of the ice. And remember all that glorious cap space we will be accruing!

 

[Duke74]

I am wondering if they want some more pop in the 3rd line though. I do not mind them spreading the offence out. And again, Kane is a top 6 winger, he is just hurt right now. When he is back this is what the lines will look like more or less, 3 lines that can play both ends of the ice. And remember all that glorious cap space we will be accruing!

I like the idea of spreading out the offence, but I also liked the Janmark-Henrique-Brown line as a shutdown line that excelled in the playoffs, so I didn't really want to disrupt that chemistry. I also don't think we have enough wingers to create three lines. Keeping Lavoie and having Kane healthy would/would have helped with that. I guess we'll see how it goes but I would expect more second line struggles to start the season.

 

[Soundwave]

Probably just a kick in the ass to Skinner to pick it up. If he doesn't work out here, he's likely gone at the trade deadline which would open up $3 mill in cap space to get someone else (more if the other team retains on whatever play is coming back our way).

 

[oXo Cube]

It's just line combinations so it's whatever but that swap is just dumb IMO.

I get that they don't really want Skinner to fail his way upwards but RNH is right there. Put your players in positions to succeed.

 

[Drivesaitl]

Both Janmark and Skinner have looked bad in camp. But Janmark is established here. Strange preseason for Skinner and not impressing a new team.

That 4th line is just f***ing sad. I'll ask again why we even have preseason games if spots are all predetermined to vets. Would rather have any of Lavoie, Savoie, Philps in lineup. I love the commitment in Ryan but just retire already. Make way for guys with more energy to give.

That Henrique line might sizzle if it gets some weaker opposition matching.

 

[Stauf4Prez]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1843333302385815586

With no waiver signings by Edmonton Dermott contract should be announced later today I imagine.

I don't mind Dermott getting a contract, but after a strong camp, I cannot feel like Stecher is getting the short end of the stick again.

 

[Soundwave]

Both Janmark and Skinner have looked bad in camp. But Janmark is established here. Strange preseason for Skinner and not impressing a new team.

That 4th line is just f***ing sad. I'll ask again why we even have preseason games if spots are all predetermined to vets. Would rather have any of Lavoie, Savoie, Philps in lineup. I love the commitment in Ryan but just retire already. Make way for guys with more energy to give.

That Henrique line might sizzle if it gets some weaker opposition matching.

For all the shit they take, Ryan was good in the preseason, Perry scored a couple of goals too. If those young guys want guaranteed spots, play better. Plain and simple. Treading water and making the odd good play here and there doesn't get you a NHL spot over proven vets, you are there in preseason to knock people's socks off, so do it.

You should be playing those games like you've been shot out of a canon if you're one of those guys on the bubble.

 

[Drivesaitl]

Ugh. We finally get two good wingers for Leon and, before even the first game of the season, we're back to putting junk on the second line again. SMH.

Tell me you didn't watch a single minute of preseason without telling me. heh. The line was brutal, a GA nightmare, and Skinner was the worst forward on the team throughout preseason. I'm more than fine with the change but it should be somebody other than Janmark.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

I don't mind Dermott getting a contract, but after a strong camp, I cannot feel like Stecher is getting the short end of the stick again.

I think he’s (Stetcher) is playing in the 3rd pair.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

 

[Soundwave]

Tell me you didn't watch a single minute of preseason without telling me. heh. The line was brutal, a GA nightmare, and Skinner was the worst forward on the team throughout preseason. I'm more than fine with the change but it should be somebody other than Janmark.

Leon needs to make a line work without McDavid on it, if he can't do that this year, his status as a top 5 player is going to take a knock. Malkin won a Conn Smythe trophy with like Max Talbot as his winger?

It's time for the rubber to hit the road.

 

[PositiveCashFlow]

I like how coaching and management have no issues admitting if they're wrong and doing something about it

BTW Janmark is a Beaut

 

[tardigrade81]

I'm pretty pumped for this, it's only game one of the long climb, but let's get it going. I'll also be in the building Woot!

Hell ya!! I won’t be in the building, but I’ll be with you in spirit!

Let’s go Oilers !

 

[McHelpus]

Ugh. We finally get two good wingers for Leon and, before even the first game of the season, we're back to putting junk on the second line again. SMH.

Jeff Skinner was junk the entire preseason.

 

[Oilhawks]

Huge Janmark fan but having him on the 2nd line to start the season is certainly a decision.

Like @oXo Cube said, not the greatest “message”, but swapping Nuge and Skinner is the obvious and probably correct choice