GDT: Preseason Game 8, Oilers at Canucks in the final (thank God) beer leager. Sportsnet 8 PM

[Bryanbryoil]

Listened to stauffer, he does not sound confident about this group. He is now saying Broberg and Holloway were big losses.

I mean I really liked Holloway and Broberg had the potential to be a legit top 4 guy. That said we made it to the playoffs basically without them. We could use an upgrade on D and another fast and physical guy that can score (Kane) up front. That said, unless an improvement is incoming stop sounding the alarm bell and just go out there and set the tone by outworking the other teams. We'll need Skinner to be sharp while we work the bugs out.

 

[Broberg Speed]

Their defense is not poor lol it actually looks good on paper and when games count will gel more. And it's so useless going down schedule and prediction how tough or easy their schedule is at a certain time. You take a game at a time and pretty sure those so called tough teams are calling oilers a tough team. Take a deep breath lol

The defense is not poor it's horrible... watch the game then afterwards explain to me how you can say the defense isn't really bad.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

On the LW I don't feel like Janmark or Podkolzin will be good enough game in and out to be considered an above average 3LW.

 

[Broberg Speed]

I don't know, what's the use ?

 

[GreeningOil]

On the LW I don't feel like Janmark or Podkolzin will be good enough game in and out to be considered an above average 3LW.

In a perfect world, our 3rd line LW is Evander Kane.

Which will certainly be a good thing come April

 

[oobga]

the Oilers are going to lose tonight...

All the suppliers to set up a Canucks cup parade are praying for this. Allow 8 months for delivery. No refunds.

 

[Coffees]

All the suppliers to set up a Canucks cup parade are praying for this. Allow 8 months for delivery. No refunds.

Nothing wrong with a little party after a pre season finale win

 

[Bryanbryoil]

In a perfect world, our 3rd line LW is Evander Kane.

Which will certainly be a good thing come April

A healthy and well rested Evander Kane at 3LW would be insane!

 

[NedPlimpton]

Recently cut some cords so to speak and have no access to SN right now.

Does anybody use the Amazon Prime Sportsnet channel and does it work okay? not having to get yet another app is appealing to me.

 

[Coffees]

One more hour... see you guys on the ice ...

the next bus back to the Vancouver boards isnt until 2 hours, cool if I watch the first period here ?

 

[JeffSkinner53]

One more hour... see you guys on the ice ...

the next bus back to the Vancouver boards isnt until 2 hours, cool if I watch the first period here ?

depends, what oilers memorabilia do you own?

 

[Davo Ikinzom]

One more hour... see you guys on the ice ...

the next bus back to the Vancouver boards isnt until 2 hours, cool if I watch the first period here ?

Sure, but first you'll have to say something nice about Mark Messier.

 

[JeffSkinner53]

Recently cut some cords so to speak and have no access to SN right now.

Does anybody use the Amazon Prime Sportsnet channel and does it work okay? not having to get yet another app is appealing to me.

In my experience the prime channel works way better than the sportsnet app, which is often lagging and takes forever to buffer. I have the best wifi from telus at my place and the sportsnet app sucks for me anyway.

 

[VainGretzky]

Puljujarvi looks like a very different player now

 

[Davo Ikinzom]

Puljujarvi looks like a very different player now

pre season superstar

 

[VainGretzky]

pre season superstaI don't thik so he is skating real good now the hips are good had 2 great primary assists and a sick goal tonight

 

[dem]

Puljujarvi looks like a very different player now

I wish Jesse nothing but the best.

Hope he does something this season

 

[tiger_80]

What a horrible trade. Still pisses me off.

Still have Louie to show for the trade!

 

[Oilslick941611]

Great, another Canucks broadcast, why does Sportsnet give the canucks 2 broadcasts?

 

[dssource]

Friday night game time. Let's go! Excited to see these lines.

 

[94 Oil Drops]

Puljujarvi looks like a very different player now

Doubt he actually is. Bet he turns back into a pumpkin once the regular season begins.

 

[Gordy Elbows]

Sportsnet is not here in the UK

Damn Brexit!

 

[tiger_80]

I mean I really liked Holloway and Broberg had the potential to be a legit top 4 guy. That said we made it to the playoffs basically without them. We could use an upgrade on D and another fast and physical guy that can score (Kane) up front. That said, unless an improvement is incoming stop sounding the alarm bell and just go out there and set the tone by outworking the other teams. We'll need Skinner to be sharp while we work the bugs out.

It's not even the current value or potential. Both were not essential last season and can probably be replaced this year and beyond by Arvidsson/Skinner/Emberson. What they lost is potential cap savings if they managed to sign these two players to inexpensive bridge contracts.

 

[BlackDogg]

Back to poochard

 

[oobga]

Make the preseason 12 games. More time to get the rust off