Pre-Game Talk: March 24th vs San Jose

[Stoneman89]

Return of the Nuge.

This game might be the healthiest we have been since the beginning of the season. That, plus new guys = let's go streaking!

Way to jinx us!

 

[joestevens29]

Someone needs to show Brassard and Kulak tapes of our last game's final moments, and emphasize to them, "Don't do this."

I rather not show them that, they might pick up a bad habit

 

[Stoneman89]

I rather not show them that, they might pick up a bad habit

Well, they might as well see what they're getting themselves into before stepping on to the ice, so they can prepare somewhat.

 

[Stoneman89]

If we are icing the best line-up, Kassian shouldn't higher than 4th line. I would prefer everyone from that 4th line to play in the top9 over Kassian.

I'm with you. And if I had the choice, I would keep Shore in there instead of Kassian, if you can make it work. He's been playing really well lately.

 

[AddyTheWrath]

If we are icing the best line-up, Kassian shouldn't higher than 4th line. I would prefer everyone from that 4th line to play in the top9 over Kassian.

I agree but I doubt the coach does.

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

Apparently there is a poster on here that doesn't think this is a must win game. Looking at our schedule and seeing the level of competition we will be facing for the most part, means we absolutely MUST beat the teams we're supposed to beat, since the others will be a tough 50/50 proposition at best.

I would say us being on a 2 game losing streak in a late season playoff push makes this a must win. Get our mojo back.

 

[Mr Kot]

Kulak has good defensive numbers. Stick him with our bad defensive guys and he should boost them. Preferably instead of using russel/Keith.

 

[Oilhawks]

Apparently there is a poster on here that doesn't think this is a must win game. Looking at our schedule and seeing the level of competition we will be facing for the most part, means we absolutely MUST beat the teams we're supposed to beat, since the others will be a tough 50/50 proposition at best.

No games are must win unless they’re facing mathematical elimination

Every game right now is “you should probably win this unless you want to make it harder on yourselves later”

 

[bobbythebrain]

This should be the best lineup we ice all year. I assume we go with something similar to this:

Kane - McDavid - Yamamoto
McLeod - Draisaitl - Puljujarvi
Hyman - RNH - Kassian
Foegele - Brassard - Ryan

Nurse - Ceci
Keith - Bouchard
Kulak - Barrie

Smith

No reason to lose this game.

JP needs to be on the 3rd line, not Hyman.
JP brings no puckskills to help Drai

 

[BoldNewLettuce]

This should be the best lineup we ice all year. I assume we go with something similar to this:

Kane - McDavid - Yamamoto
McLeod - Draisaitl - Puljujarvi
Hyman - RNH - Kassian
Foegele - Brassard - Ryan

Nurse - Ceci
Keith - Bouchard
Kulak - Barrie

Smith

No reason to lose this game.

swap kulak and keith probably.

 

[ZJuice]

swap kulak and keith probably.

Keith - Barrie
Keith - Bouchard

Both of these pairing make me cry

Wish Nurse was good enough defensively to cover for Barrie or Bouch, allowing Keith to be babysat by Ceci..

 

[BoldNewLettuce]

Keith - Barrie
Keith - Bouchard

Both of these pairing make me cry

Wish Nurse was good enough defensively to cover for Barrie or Bouch, allowing Keith to be babysat by Ceci..

id even rotate broberg through with barrie and bouchard

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

My guess is Archie and Shore are extras tomorrow

 

[yukoner88]

No games are must win unless they’re facing mathematical elimination

Every game right now is “you should probably win this unless you want to make it harder on yourselves later”

I'd look at it from the opposite angle, each game is a must win until a playoff birth is officially clinched. Take nothing for granted between now n then.

 

[Oilhawks]

I'd look at it from the opposite angle, each game is a must win until a playoff birth is officially clinched. Take nothing for granted between now n then.

That’s the right attitude, for sure, I’m just trying to be more on the literal side with that. Even the best teams lose games they should have or could have won. That’s part of what makes this sport interesting

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

 

[McHelpus]

I think nuge playing his first game against the flames is not ideal... let him either play his first game back tmr or monday. No need to risk a dirty hit from the flames.

 

[brentashton]

My guess is Archie and Shore are extras tomorrow

I love that strength down the middle it looks major league, and we have some wingers like Kane, Yamo, Hyman and JP if he can get it going that are exciting. Goalies have also been playing well recently. And then there is Woody, what a beaut. Defense, well, oh defense, there always has to be one weak link in the chain

 

[Snipes45]

I think nuge playing his first game against the flames is not ideal... let him either play his first game back tmr or monday. No need to risk a dirty hit from the flames.

Isn't he playing tomorrow?

 

[Broberg Speed]

excited to see the new guys, expect a better performance from the team.

It can't be worse than the Historically Horrendous Oiler Shit Show we witnessed last night.​

 

[EchoesoftheEighties]

Get that dub

 

[Oilhawks]

It can't be worse than the Historically Horrendous Oiler Shit Show we witnessed last night.​

Your Flames had a bigger lead and choked to a worse team, on home ice

 

[BlackDogg]

Epic collapse still burning lol. That was one game that should never slip away at that point. At least get it to OT

 

[BlackDogg]

21-1 when scoring first.

 

[Broberg Speed]

Puljujarvi needs to step up. Flubbed shots, passing up when he has chances, that stuff has got to stop if he wants to keep his spot in the top 6.

Not shooting when the shot is available is bad but I saw a lot of good things from the Bison King last night. Powerhouse player and he looks healthy to me.

Kane has so much chemistry with McDavid and Yamamoto but I want to see Puljujarvi - Draisaitl - Kane in the playoffs.

That would be the modern day equivalent of the Legion of Doom.