GDT: LIII | "On Repe-pe-pe-pe-peat" | Oilers @ Habs | 10:30AM | 2.12.23 | SNW

[Drivesaitl]

Oilers took 10 minutes to get a shot on net.... how anyone can blame Skinner is certainly showing some bias.

BS. I have no Skinner bias. Fact of the matter is Skinner turned a routine freeze into a GA. Doesn't matter what the circustance of the game is, the GA is on Skinner. Thats it, thats all.

 

[RegDunlop]

Just yesterday people here on the same board were commenting that Drai had a good game. Do people play hockey? Drai got belted on the boards 3 times in that period. Do you think that might impact him or do you think he has some kind of forcefield where he can just withstand anything? Drai is playing through injury for a calendar year and when you get rocked it hurts. Habs are taking the body against him, they're not even looking for the puck, and its the right way to play Drai. Sometimes I credit opponent.

What did Drai actually do badly in that period. He really is public enemy #1 on this board. Its disgusting and fans being ingrates. "what have you done for me today" garbage.

He's not
We just expect more from him.

And that's reasonable

 

[AddyTheWrath]

Just yesterday people here on the same board were commenting that Drai had a good game. Do people play hockey? Drai got belted on the boards 3 times in that period. Do you think that might impact him or do you think he has some kind of forcefield where he can just withstand anything? Drai is playing through injury for a calendar year and when you get rocked it hurts. Habs are taking the body against him, they're not even looking for the puck, and its the right way to play Drai. Sometimes I credit opponent.

What did Drai actually do badly in that period. He really is public enemy #1 on this board. Its disgusting and fans being ingrates. "what have you done for me today" garbage.

He gave the puck away multiple times, like I said. At least one of the hits he received was due to his own choice of carrying it up the ice on the PP.

McDavid is an entry cheat code. It always pisses me off when they try something else. Draisaitl is not great at gaining the zone.

 

[xoczar99ox]

WTF did DRai do wrong in that period to deserve such scorn? The scapegoating of Drai nearly every game now is immense. It has been for years. I've asked multiple times and nobody even saying what their specific complaint is.

I’ll tell you what bothers me about Draiasatl and is my only complaint ive ever had about him. He’s skulky when things aren’t going his way and you see it in his play on the ice.

 

[Drivesaitl]

He's not
We just expect more from him.

And that's reasonable

meh. We've had this discussion before and the critiques are like no other. What are the specific concerns with how Drai played in that period? I keep waiting.

 

[oobga]

How we only try hard in front of bro gang member Campbell is seriously concerning. Just another example of how this team effort level is based on dumb little things instead of just always wanting to win games. This team is kind of obnoxious sometimes.

 

[elmeroil]

WTF did DRai do wrong in that period to deserve such scorn? The scapegoating of Drai nearly every game now is immense. It has been for years. I've asked multiple times and nobody even saying what their specific complaint is.



My complaint lately are the amount of unnecessary turnovers he is giving up. Low percentage passes, just no need for that. Sometimes just getting the puck in deep is an ok play even for a Superstar.
I love having Leon but would like to see the turnovers reduce. I also understand that he plays against the best players but the behind the back turnovers etc don't need to happen so often.

 

[Ibanez]

meh. We've had this discussion before and the critiques are like no other. What are the specific concerns with how Drai played in that period? I keep waiting.

Only thing for me is that his shot on the PP from the right side seems off the last while. He was money from there. Been a tough go from that spot for awhile. Hopefully regression starts soon

 

[nexttothemoon]

It's time for JP to score the other 3 goals I predicted he'd score last game.

 

[Drivesaitl]

He gave the puck away multiple times, like I said. At least one of the hits he received was due to his own choice of carrying it up the ice on the PP.

McDavid is an entry cheat code. It always pisses me off when they try something else. Draisaitl is not great at gaining the zone.

No actually he didn't.

Jebus imagine Drai carrying the puck upboards on the PP. What a weird complaint. Its good to mix it up and do different things, not the same entry everytime. Drai is very good at gaining zone. In his career he's excellent at it. A cheat code.

 

[RegDunlop]

meh. We've had this discussion before and the critiques are like no other. What are the specific concerns with how Drai played in that period? I keep waiting.

He skated into coverage several times

Refused to pass to open man more than once, looking for 'great' play

Refusing to simply shoot

I could go on but games on!
Cheers

 

[TB12]

Forsberg double torn MCL’s on that play yesterday. Good lord

 

[BlackDogg]

Bonus coverage!

 

[Sanchez]

Haha good work sportsnet

 

[NedPlimpton]

Sportsnet so bad.

 

[Ginger Papa]

Nice interview with Jacob regarding Vinny’s youth & commitment to improving. I recognize that skill coaches tend to cover similar aspects, but I enjoy a peek behind the curtain with a success story like VD

 

[elmeroil]

Not sure why this didn't quote properly.






My complaint lately are the amount of unnecessary turnovers he is giving up. Low percentage passes, just no need for that. Sometimes just getting the puck in deep is an ok play even for a Superstar.
I love having Leon but would like to see the turnovers reduce. I also understand that he plays against the best players but the behind the back turnovers etc don't need to happen so often.

 

[Aaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Another poster with a username and avatar that is unrecognizable trolling the board. Who are you?

I say this with no malice...you need to take a break from the keyboard, my friend.

 

[Sanchez]

That was a penalty there; trip or slew foot

 

[AddyTheWrath]

No actually he didn't.

Jebus imagine Drai carrying the puck upboards on the PP. What a weird complaint. Its good to mix it up and do different things, not the same entry everytime. Drai is very good at gaining zone. In his career he's excellent at it. A cheat code.

Yeah he did. Multiple posters are calling it out. Guess you're watching a different game.

 

[Ritchie Valens]

Haha good work sportsnet

Hey at least some intern wasn't watching "adult cinema" on another feed.

 

[Ibanez]

Forsberg double torn MCL’s on that play yesterday. Good lord

Jesus eff. Poor guy. He looked to be in so much pain….

 

[Ritchie Valens]

This game has a "next team to score will win" kind of feel.

 

[GhostfaceWu]

What a dumb choice from Mcdavid there.

 

[JeffSkinner53]

Oilers look tired