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

[bellagiobob]

"Let's go Petey" is the most embarrassing thing I think I've ever heard chanted at a pro sporting event.

It was like they were cheering for Rudy, except in this case he is purportedly their best player.

That's an insult to Rudy, he gave 100% all the time, didn't sulk and pout, and showed up when it counted.

 

[Duke74]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1842271070029803589

Looks like Lavoie banged up still. Bad luck for him as you have to be healthy to make the team. Wonder if he gets waived now?

No Josh Brown is a good sign.

 

[bellagiobob]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1842271070029803589

Looks like Lavoie banged up still. Bad luck for him as you have to be healthy to make the team. Wonder if he gets waived now?

Looks about what I figure the game 1 lineup will look like.

 

[JeffSkinner53]

Little bit of trivia

https://x.com/i/web/status/1842219375169884595

 

[CanadasTeam99]

The result means jack sh** tonight (to Canuck fans a win will be huge on their part for some reason). I just want to see some effort out there. I don't blame the guys though. They have proved they can ramp it up when they want.

I still think going all the way to game 7 and losing takes something out of you to start the year.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1842272765648453925

As I thought in the OP he took a heavy shot off his foot and figured Philp would take his place today.

 

[JeffSkinner53]

Also apparently the oilers are making you pay an extra 10 for the playnow or whatever patch at the front if you buy a jersey from the team store.

 

[Cloned]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1842271070029803589

Looks like Lavoie banged up still. Bad luck for him as you have to be healthy to make the team. Wonder if he gets waived now?

I hope this means Brown isn’t starting the RS.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Also apparently the oilers are making you pay an extra 10 for the playnow or whatever patch at the front if you buy a jersey from the team store.

For the price of the new authentic game worn jerseys I’ll stick to my old jerseys thanks. Don’t want that stupid advert on any jersey anyway.

 

[OfCorsiDid]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1842260760690303476

880 CHED!

That is cursed lol

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

I hope this means Brown isn’t starting the RS.

I think if these 2 (Emberson and Stetcher) show well then these are your starting 6 and Dermott is released. Dermott is too much like Stetcher so might as well have Brown as your 7.

But if one of them falter then maybe they sign Dermott and waive Brown.

Either way Brown has been by far the worst D this preseason and doesn’t remotely deserve a starters role.

 

[Cloned]

I think if these 2 (Emberson and Stetcher) show well then these are your starting 6 and Dermott is released. Dermott is too much like Stetcher so might as well have Brown as your 7.

But if one of them falter then maybe they sign Dermott and waive Brown.

Either way Brown has been by far the worst D this preseason and doesn’t remotely deserve a starters role.

I think they’re gonna sign Dermott regardless.

 

[bellagiobob]

I hope this means Brown isn’t starting the RS.

Or he's got his spot secured and the moving truck is coming today with his furniture so the team gave him the day off.

 

[Ibanez]

I’m slowly starting to care about hockey again.

Oddly still a little fatigued from the playoffs though. Anyone else feel that way?

I’m normally itching to watch regular games again. Don’t feel the same this year as we turn to October.

I’m sure 10 games in I’ll be back up to regular speed.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

I think they’re gonna sign Dermott regardless.

He’s still here so it seems that’s the case.

 

[Oilslick941611]

I’m slowly starting to care about hockey again.

Oddly still a little fatigued from the playoffs though. Anyone else feel that way?

I’m normally itching to watch regular games again. Don’t feel the same this year as we turn to October.

I’m sure 10 games in I’ll be back up to regular speed.

Same. There’s a distinct lack of lustre to the regular season.

 

[bellagiobob]

I’m slowly starting to care about hockey again.

Oddly still a little fatigued from the playoffs though. Anyone else feel that way?

I’m normally itching to watch regular games again. Don’t feel the same this year as we turn to October.

I’m sure 10 games in I’ll be back up to regular speed.

I barely watched any of the pre season games, don't think I missed much. I'm in prime football mode right now, but I'm sure once our season starts I'll be right back into it. Especially once the weather turns colder.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Philp getting a last game look at 4C, if he has a strong game, you have to think it's his job.

View the Oilers projected lineup vs. Vancouver below:

RNH - McDavid - Hyman
Skinner - Draisaitl - Arvidsson
Janmark - Henrique - Brown
Podkolzin - Philp - Perry

Ekholm - Bouchard
Nurse - Emberson
Kulak - Stecher

Skinner
Rodrigue/Pickard

 

[oobga]

It's so sad to see Canuck fans attempting to troll Oilers fans, only to be humbled when mentioning what they actually accomplished, which is a big fat

ZERO​

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They got their own 7th man banner! Most winningest fans around.

Oh, actually, did they take that #7 retirement back for some player that wanted to wear it? Nevermind!!

 

[Oilhawks]

From the Canucks forum:

"Regardless of results , thanks goodness I don't have to live in a shithole like Edmonton"

My response:

"Regardless of results, thank goodness I go home to a house I OWN and not RENT"

"Thank goodness there are so many things [that I can't afford to do] in Vancouver while enjoying the overcast weather 90% of the year"

The novelty wears off, even as a visitor.

 

[Burnt Biscuits]

Those projected lines are what I'd roll into the regular season with the only adjustment I might make at this early stage is flipping RNH & Skinner or Podz & Janmark, if the lines don't appear to be clicking.

 

[Jumptheshark]

It's actually on Sportsnet

Sportsnet is not here in the UK

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Sportsnet is not here in the UK

You can stream SN.

 

[GOilers88]

Just so we're all on the same page here...

We're thinking slow out the gates, yeah?

 

[Oilslick941611]

Philp getting a last game look at 4C, if he has a strong game, you have to think it's his job.

Ryan blocked a shot and was limping.

I don't think Philp won the 4th C battle yet.