Post-Game Talk: Nurse Skinned the Oilers

[Drai Fi]

KK though is wading through strange waters in using neither of Stecher or Carrick last night. Carrick being a Center, Makes more sense to play him and especially if we need to match a bit of physicality. Playing Connor Brown? Is that again just heeding McD? The one that wanted Connor Brown here. Its odd. Like thats the last player I would draw in against a speedy nucks club. Yeah, did it for the pk, but the pk has been BETTER, i'e. perfect, without Connor Brown.

With Henrique out injured I'm not sure of the optics of dressing none of the players that your GM got you at TDL.

Getting tired of these X player, Ceci, Brown etc is just in the lineup because the players themselves want them there. Not a great team concept when adequate guys are available, and hungrier to prove their worth.

I was thinking it was for that reason too, but if so, it’s strange that Knob decided to put Brown in the box for the Skinner penalty. Being trusted on the kill all year was basically the only reason he wasn’t PB’d a majority of the season. I’d rather have Carrick in if Brown isn’t going to be used for one of his “specialities” consistently.

 

[FanOfSadTeam]

I do remember that.
I am not necessarily a fan of Greenway but he was spot on with that chirp.

Nurse was also voted as the most overrated player (based on contract) by the anonymous player poll.

 

[foshizzle]

I was thinking it was for that reason too, but if so, it’s strange that Knob decided to put Brown in the box for the Skinner penalty. Being trusted on the kill all year was basically the only reason he wasn’t PB’d a majority of the season. I’d rather have Carrick in if Brown isn’t going to be used for one of his “specialities” consistently.

Knob made some odd decisions last game

 

[guymez]

Nurse was also voted as the most overrated player (based on contract) by the anonymous player poll.

Really? Thats actually a thing?
Do you happen to have a link for that?

 

[foshizzle]

Nurse was also voted as the most overrated player (based on contract) by the anonymous player poll.

What a horrendous contract. I think this board was 95% against it. Our shitty media all thought it was a great deal

 

[belair]

I was thinking it was for that reason too, but if so, it’s strange that Knob decided to put Brown in the box for the Skinner penalty. Being trusted on the kill all year was basically the only reason he wasn’t PB’d a majority of the season. I’d rather have Carrick in if Brown isn’t going to be used for one of his “specialities” consistently.

Don't they have to put someone who was on the ice in the box though? Weren't his linemates Ryan and Foegele?

 

[FanOfSadTeam]

Really? Thats actually a thing?
Do you happen to have a link for that?

Anonymous NHL player poll 2024: Who's the best player? Most overrated? Best goalie? Worst road city?

My bad, he came second after Zegras.

 

[Broberg Speed]

And that's why I never feel good about this team

I wonder how many franchises haven't blown a single 3 goal lead in the playoffs.

 

[guymez]

What a horrendous contract. I think this board was 95% against it. Our shitty media all thought it was a great deal

I am not so sure about that.
There is a thread entitled :Nurse is a #1 dman.
A lot of posters acutally beleive that statement to be true.

 

[Drai Fi]

Don't they have to put someone who was on the ice in the box though? Weren't his linemates Ryan and Foegele?

I was unaware of that rule, thank you for pointing that out. Original point retracted

 

[oobga]

What a horrendous contract. I think this board was 95% against it. Our shitty media all thought it was a great deal

Hey we had to do it! Seth Jones set the bar for overrated D contracts!

Kudos again to Holland for giving Chicago everything they wanted and needed to free space and get Jones' bro to get him to sign that deal right before we started negotiating with Nurse. Ken is always playing the 4D chess ... against himself.

 

[guymez]

Anonymous NHL player poll 2024: Who's the best player? Most overrated? Best goalie? Worst road city?

My bad, he came second after Zegras.

The dreaded 'Other' actually came in first.

Seriously though this doesnt surprise me at all.
Nurse is right up there. A $9.25M problem.
When the players can actually be truthful this is what they think.
Nurse is 3rd...RNH is 8th and Kave is 16th on the list.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

I’m only panicking if McDavid and Drai are both hurt.

It’s one game. Boston smoked Florida game 1 and then got smoked game 2.

If we lose both away games that sucks, if we lose game 3 then I’m panicking. Let’s see how they respond tomorrow.

Well Drai is for sure hurt. Did you see how crappy he looked in the 3rd? If it was not bad they wouldn't lie about it. You don't miss practice from equipment issues....

Also Mcdavid isn't shooting. You can't win in this league with two superstars unless your stars bring an A level game.

Mcdavid and Drai 5 on 5 aren't good enough.

 

[Broberg Speed]

What a horrendous contract. I think this board was 95% against it. Our shitty media all thought it was a great deal

raab warned us all and he was chased off the board with vigor

 

[Oilhawks]

And that's why I never feel good about this team

Meh. The main thing is how many are in the McDrai era? Probably half of them I'm guessing, which is brutal, yes

If they struggle like this against arguably the worst team left in the playoffs (still a good team, but no Avs, Stars, Rangers, Canes, Bruins or Panthers), then they won't win it all anyhow

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

You'll notice though every defenseman that plays with Ceci turns the puck over a lot.

Why?

Ceci is usually doing his best Taylor Hall blow the zone impression instead of providing a safe outlet. Teams know this and key on it. Just watch.

I'll stand by the fact that Nurse is the problem for that pair.

How can you blame his turnover on Ceci? It was on Nurse's stick and he gave it to the Canucks instead of clearing it out of the zone. That 3rd goal against was on Nurse

 

[CROTT]

Have they given any explanation to this sit back and defend the lead approach? Yes, a team is going to not take risks, but they are way too passive. Best way to keep a lead is to play in the other teams zone, which they had little interest in last night.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Have they given any explanation to this sit back and defend the lead approach? Yes, a team is going to not take risks, but they are way too passive. Best way to keep a lead is to play in the other teams zone, which they had little interest in last night.

A rattled goalie in Vancouver’s net and they play the most limpdick hockey I’ve ever seen.

 

[Dieseloil]

Would love to see how well Tanev and Walker would do paired with Nurse.
Ceci isnt the problem.


Nurse was (once again) in no mans land watching the puck go directly to an uncovered player right beside the net.
Inexcusable.
WTF was he thinking?

He never has his head on a swivel, it’s full on blinders. He would rather make a feeble attempt at blocking a pass or shot than doing his job. Take a knee Darnell.

 

[Pavel10]

Have they given any explanation to this sit back and defend the lead approach? Yes, a team is going to not take risks, but they are way too passive. Best way to keep a lead is to play in the other teams zone, which they had little interest in last night.

See I don't even know if that was even their plan. I saw no sembiance of a 1 3 1 or other neutral zone trap type system.

 

[RandomGuy79]

Have they given any explanation to this sit back and defend the lead approach? Yes, a team is going to not take risks, but they are way too passive. Best way to keep a lead is to play in the other teams zone, which they had little interest in last night.

We simply got cocky and felt we could take it easy and win. This team will never learn.

 

[foshizzle]

His team has gone from offensive juggernaut to a version of the LA kings. What happened to the non-stop pressure like they applied during that Calgary series? It’s like they way over-corrected.

I still think Woodcroft got fired for Holland’s incompetence. They needed a top 4 dman, not Brown. A top 4 d man and not changing their entire defensive structure

 

[Leonardlizard]

Watching other teams play tonight and everyone on the ice wants to be the first to the puck. This is something the Oilers do once in awhile but every game you wonder what team will show up... This is the second year in a row the Oilers have landed in great position to go for it... If they come out flat tomorrow after their "rust" game I'm thinking they don't even want to be there.

 

[BlackDogg]

Is there a site that will provide team records by officiating crew? Asking for a friend.

 

[oobga]

Driving in the morning listening to 1440. Spector and bunch of guys all whining about fans and mocking fans for blaming Nurse and Ceci for anything. One guy says he refuses to go to games because fans are meanies.

Driving and listening to Lowtide around lunch. All about how bad Nurse and Ceci have been with loads of stats to back it up, lol. Thanks Lowetide.