Post-Game Talk: Oilers Jets Post Game

[Espirit]

Just some thoughts:
- ESC line was great and was the reason we won that game.
- Lowry was a good choice to play against the McD line, although it was annoying that it took so long for Pomo to switch em up.
- Forbort is starting to get more comfortable within our systems I think. As we go along, he might get better. Still slow though.
- Hellbuck started rusty again, but again, through the rest of the game, he locked it down. Good goalies can do that.
- scary watching ehlers down. Without him, our offence might've suffered hard these next few weeks.
- Stanley seems fine, I wouldn't mind seeing Heinola or Samberg as well sometimes. We know Pomo won't pull the Beaulieu because he's the vet.

 

[rehf]

What to do with PLD now?

I'd put him on the first line, Scheifele needs to know there is a challenger. I honestly think he is content with thinking he is the #1 center forever. Otherwise, second line. He's that good. I think he would compliment Ehlers and Copp even more than Statsny.

 

[cbcwpg]

Helly.... 0.846

Not his best, but nice that the team can win even with an off night in the net. Helly will be better next game.

 

[jokesondee]

I missed Statsny so much.

He looked awesome. So smart with/without the puck.

 

[Jetfaninflorida]

So Helle turns from Pumpkin to wall at 8pm Central. Good on him. Lots of run support.

Great game to watch. Jets are fun this year. Maurice still doing weird shit - stays with what he knows doesnt work.

Wheeler had a rough night - our whole #1 line did.

PLD will be a nice problem to have. But seriously, this Scheif / Wheeler have to always be together and always be #1 thing needs to go. If they earn it, sure. If not, turn the page fast.

 

[Mud Turtle]

Ehlers is finally getting the credit, and the line mates that he’s always deserved.

 

[Guardian17]

 

[Jack722]

So do we put Dubois on the third line with Perrault and Lowry?

First line with Ehlers and Copp.

No disrespect to Stastny who looks pretty good

 

[AstrophysicalJet]

It makes you wonder that CSW still comes off with 22,23 and 26 mins of toi, and the 2nd line 16,17 and 18.

Yeah. Ehlers with 16... Only 13 mins of ES.

 

[KingBogo]

This was the exact type of win the Jets needed. A come back win spear headed by the 2nd and 3rd line. Everyone is invested and feeling good about things.

 

[PhilJets]

6 games in 9 days and they are playing massive minutes each night. I dont care how big of fitness nuts they are it isn't sustainable for forwards

We'll that is what many are saying here for the longest time. Manage their time.

Specially for Wheeler.

 

[None]

Reporter: "Coach.. was your #1 line struggling tonight?"

Maurice: "Yeah they were, that's why I kept putting them out there. Especially late in the game."

I really don't like the argument that you need to play a guy more to get them going either.

 

[heretik27]

Aside from the obvious play of the 2nd line, I really just wanted to stress that Perreault has really looked good these last few games. Our middle six is killing teams, and our 4th line has been pretty steady. When Scheifele and Wheeler get their ass in gear we are going to look pretty scary.

 

[Scheifele55]

Nik Ehlers needs to be on the 1st PP unit. His speed and puck movement is by far the best on the team. It is interesting how Laine is now gone and the Jets still have a dilemna in that PLD is coming and the Jets have to explain to Copp why he shouldn't be on the 2nd line. I think he is a selfless person so it won't be an issue.

 

[Tommigun]

What a fun game, probably the most fun I’ve seen in a long time.

That "second" line is insane. Ehlers is having a career year, and I truly think that Stastny is underrated. The second line has ALWAYS played great when he’s on it. Such a shame he went to the VGK for a few seasons, he’s been missed.

Lowry was a frigging beast. McDavid proved once again he’s the best in the world.

Winnipeg may hoist the cup.

 

[Hunter368]

Laine who? Haha

 

[DRW204]

It makes you wonder that CSW still comes off with 22,23 and 26 mins of toi, and the 2nd line 16,17 and 18.

Yeah. Ehlers with 16... Only 13 mins of ES.

How much even strength toi for CSW?

 

[SUX2BU]

This one is due

Did the little one say, oh f****?

 

[rehf]

Aside from the 2nd line, I really just wanted to stress that Perreault has really looked good these last few games. Our middle six is killing teams, and our 4th line has been pretty steady. When Scheifele and Wheeler get their ass in gear we are going to look pretty scary.

Defense is still a very big issue, but I agree - at least offensively, we will be hard to match. We've stuck gold with line 2 so far. Line 3 are no chumps either.

 

[DRW204]

Copp-Stastny-ehlers

Connor-Dubois-scheifele

Perreault-lowry-wheeler

 

[Atoyot]

I don't know how we could mess with the 2nd or 3rd lines when Dubois gets here. They've both looked amazing.

Stastny's play to set up Ehlers was beautiful.

Harkins deserves more of an opportunity. Wouldn't mind seeing him on Dubois's line when he gets here.

 

[Aggie204]

I thought our defence Corp was bad. How do people think the Coilers are gonna finish ahead of the Jets?

And Tippet, makes Maurice look like he put on a masterclass in coaching tonight. I’m impressed. No challenge on Ehlers and no time outs when we had the momentum.

 

[AstrophysicalJet]

How much even strength toi for CSW?

17 for Wheels, 18 for KC and 21 for Chef.

 

[snowkiddin]

Quick thoughts:

-Copp was amazing. Hopefully he doesn’t price himself out of Winnipeg. One less goal on the year than McDavid

-Lowry owned McDavid

-Stastny and Ehlers have great chemistry together. Edmonton’s defense is terrible, but it’s amazing to see those two draw several Oilers to them and then find each other in a prime scoring position. They know exactly where each other are.

-Just imagine when PLD arrives. Oh, baby

-Hellesuck came to play again today but thankfully he did enough to win

-Pretty good defensive effort all around

-Scheifele and Wheeler need less ice time. They’ll probably play better with less ice time. Why they were on the ice against McDavid at the end of the game is beyond me.

-Would like to see the fourth line play more. I’m waiting for a Harkins breakout. He looks so dangerous. Give him more ice time/better linemates and he should be good

-Frenchie looked good again

-Jets seem very resilient this year

-Draisaitl with an obvious, egregious dive to draw the opening PP. Not sure why they have embellishment as a penalty when they never call it. That was bad enough they could’ve fined him

-What surprised me about McDavid this game is he kept falling over whenever anyone would touch him. Either he’s diving for penalties, or his balance/strength is off. Even more reason to match Lowry up against him.

-Oilers are still just a two player team. They’re going no where

Good win, on to the next one. One game closer to PLD’s debut

 

[Tommigun]

It makes you wonder that CSW still comes off with 22,23 and 26 mins of toi, and the 2nd line 16,17 and 18.

Yeah. Ehlers with 16... Only 13 mins of ES.

Maurice needs to change his ways. Maybe Ehlers is not emulating the leadership well enough as he’s European? American and North European leadership couldn’t be more different.