Pre-Game Talk: Look at me, I’m the Mr Kot now. EDM vs. UTA - 7 pm on Tuesday

[Bring Back Bucky]

I am sick of watching Janmark and Kapanen play hockey, its so painful. Essentially any guy we have in the lineup just because they can "PK" are hopeless....just like our PK

Frederic and Kane can't get healthy fast enough

One thousand percent. I’d love to see those two out in favour of the aforementioned as well. I thought Brown was ok on the road trip but don’t want him getting to cocky about a lineup spot either

 

[CupofOil]

Ekholm back and Skinner getting a shot on the top line warms my Oiler fan heart. Really looking forward to seeing where Frederic fits in, likely on Drai's wing I'd think because Perry and Brown on Drai's wing simply can't continue even though I've loved Perry this season, it's just that it's not sustainable at his age to play top 6 minutes more than in a pinch.

 

[Mr Positive]

Looks like Knoblauch wants a Nuge-Arvidsson duo for the third line. That could be a good idea to maybe get those two away from top checkers

 

[CupofOil]

Oilers two wins straight, Cena delivered a great heel speech last night. Things are on the up!!! We going for three straight !

10 years too late but better late than never, sort of like Knoblauch finally giving Skinner a look on the McDavid line.

 

[Oilslick941611]

weird call-up? Idk

also the team kind of fell apart after Ryan went down.

 

[bobbythebrain]

Perry gets a lot of his goals up rotating in topsix.

Actually no, he has 2. He's scored almost all in the bottom 6, aside from a couple pp where he filled in

 

[McAsuno]

Ekholm back and Skinner getting a shot on the top line warms my Oiler fan heart. Really looking forward to seeing where Frederic fits in, likely on Drai's wing I'd think because Perry and Brown on Drai's wing simply can't continue even though I've loved Perry this season, it's just that it's not sustainable at his age to play top 6 minutes more than in a pinch.

In before we're down 2-0 after the 1st and we see nuclear McDrai loadup again while Jeff Skinner gets demoted to the 4th lol.

Ekholm being back definitely makes me happy though. Hope he's no longer sick because whatever sickness he was dealing with lasted for awhile and affected his game tremendously.

 

[KlefDown]

If Henrique can't play effective FOURTH line center mins, we need to have a hard discussion about his future as well

 

[frag2]

Its game 68 and some of the lines almost make sense. (Poor Drai though).

Probably means were going to lose doesn’t it.

Ugh why is Brown still playing a top 6 role. Just mindboggling. I get Knob coached the guy but he's not top 6 material.

Edit: Unless Brown is placeholder for Kane/Frederic

 

[McHelpus]

What mad sorcery is this?

What would the lines be with Frederic and Kane in?

 

[Da McBomb]

Let's get it tonight L50N

 

[foshizzle]

What would the lines be with Frederic and Kane in?

f*** yeah. Finally. Skinner on the top line. Skinner and McDavid posted really good metrics (in a small sample) together. Skinner- though undersized- isn’t afraid to challenge the middle of the ice or go to the crease. Guys is sneaky greasy.

Frederick takes Brown’s spot. Brown needs to sit in the most pressbox- he has been terrible at both ends of the ice. Rishaug was talking about him flubbing a pass from Leon in a prime shooting area. On the back check he was swinging his stick instead of rubbing the guy out along the boards (ended up being a goal).

When Kane is back- he goes on the third line with Nuge and Arvy. Arvy can be a little asshole if he wants to be- Kane can mop up the mess

 

[foshizzle]

Ugh why is Brown still playing a top 6 role. Just mindboggling. I get Knob coached the guy but he's not top 6 material.

Edit: Unless Brown is placeholder for Kane/Frederic

He should be a healthy scratch.

 

[foshizzle]

If Henrique can't play effective FOURTH line center mins, we need to have a hard discussion about his future as well

He is delivering 4th line quality playing 3rd line mins. It shouldn’t be a problem for him

 

[brentashton]

some good things here but some very questionable choices as well

Draisaitl forced again to be da man on his line.

It’s a good thing he’s usually up for the challenge, but jeebus that’s a horrible grouping. One guy, Perry has no speed but is at least smart, the other guy…his last name certainly checks out.

 

[Cloned]

Likes and posts are still missing

 

[LTIR]

Drai never complained even with Yamamoto. He'll play with anybody.

But Arvid is a particularly bad option because he will end any play either losing the puck or taking the shot. Arvid used to be a cycle player. Now he just wants to fire shots. Podkolzin on the other wing scoring less than a fire hydrant would around the net.

We finally have a player who is willing to shoot without looking to make 3 passes. I think Arvidsson will come in handy in playoffs. Might not work with Draisaitl but maybe try him with McD if Nuge can't set him up.

 

[LTIR]

Draisaitl forced again to be da man on his line.

It’s a good thing he’s usually up for the challenge, but jeebus that’s a horrible grouping. One guy, Perry has no speed but is at least smart, the other guy…his last name certainly checks out.

Perry has been the 3rd best forward this season considering TOI. He has been very consistent unlike everyone else on the team not named Leon.

 

[soothsayer]

What mad sorcery is this?

These are your playoff D pairings and I'm looking forward to finally seeing them all together.

 

[Canovin]

If Henrique can't play effective FOURTH line center mins, we need to have a hard discussion about his future as well

Derek Ryan will be playing there eventually. Henrique goes back to 3C

 

[brentashton]

Agreed. I said that Perry at least has game. But let’s be honest, it’s sad that he’s on the top 6. Should not be happening.

 

[LTIR]

Perry has 13 ES goals with minimal offensive zone starts and TOI.
Nuge has 10, McDavid 16.

Keep him in top 6 until someone else earns the spot .

 

[CrazyJoeDavola]

Perry has 13 ES goals with minimal offensive zone starts and TOI.
Nuge has 10, McDavid 16.

Keep him in top 6 until someone else earns the spot .

A year ago I would call you mad. But now? Hundy p....

 

[GhostfaceWu]

Put henrique with Leon and Perry out Ryan between janmark and brown.

 

[aggressive forecheck]