Post-Game Talk: Preseason GM06 | Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers | Canucks def. Oilers | 4-1 (Hughes, Soucy, Bains, DeBrusk)

[Wry n Ginger]

Darnell Nurse sits when he pees

All guys over 40 should sit when the pee. True story

 

[kanucks25]

That’s a terrible abbreviation

He's admitted he does it on purpose because he learned it bothers people (he does it with other teams, too).

And I have to admit it bothers me. But I also appreciate the troll.

Don't exactly know how to feel.

 

[Coffees]

That’s a terrible abbreviation

You've got to appreciate the troll though as @kanucks25 mentioned

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

I think that in honor of the common goal it should be ok to burn your eyes out?... maybe?...

My Fandom and better sense might be getting the better of me (full disclosure)...ima let you decide this one.

im asian, i think i can get away with pretending to have my eyes closed

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

All guys over 40 should sit when the pee. True story

I do the opposite now. Sit to pee. Stand to take a dump.

 

[vadim sharifijanov]

i only saw the highlights but petey looked good?

 

[Josepho]

i only saw the highlights but petey looked good?

I thought so.

 

[alternate]

i only saw the highlights but petey looked good?

I'd more say he looked fine. Didn't dominate, wasn't always on the same page as his linemates, but looked fine for a preseason game.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

I'd more say he looked fine. Didn't dominate, wasn't always on the same page as his linemates, but looked fine for a preseason game.

Better than the last few. And that line quietly generated goals and chances. I think Petey and DeBrusk in particular are showing some nice chemistry.

 

[TruGr1t]

i only saw the highlights but petey looked good?

He seems to be developing some chemistry with DeBrusk, who I thought was more of the driver on that line in this one in terms of possession. Thought Sprong's skill was a nice addition to the line, and he didn't look as bad as advertised away from the puck ... though it's early.

 

[AlainVigneaultsGum]

I'd more say he looked fine. Didn't dominate, wasn't always on the same page as his linemates, but looked fine for a preseason game.

Ye, was gonna say. He looked fine. Far from his best outing but looked better than the last few. Had a few really nice dishes, one of which Soucy buried, and was more engaged/moving his feet more. Had a couple of good looks on the PP and made a couple of nice little defensive plays.

Hoping he has a big game on Wednesday.

 

[geebaan]

So I watched the old PVR of this game, and I gotta tell you, if Edmonton thinks they can win the cup with that defense and goaltending, they’re completely delusional lol.

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

So I watched the old PVR of this game, and I gotta tell you, if Edmonton thinks they can win the cup with that defense and goaltending, they’re completely delusional lol.

Good. Hopefully it stays that way.

 

[arttk]

So I watched the old PVR of this game, and I gotta tell you, if Edmonton thinks they can win the cup with that defense and goaltending, they’re completely delusional lol.

I think they really underestimate the impact of losing a lot of speed.

 

[Bgav]

So I watched the old PVR of this game, and I gotta tell you, if Edmonton thinks they can win the cup with that defense and goaltending, they’re completely delusional lol.

They’re also way slower this year. Plus they seem depressed they live in Edmonton lol

 

[VanJack]

They’re also way slower this year. Plus they seem depressed they live in Edmonton lol

Count me as a bit baffled by what Stan Bowman is doing in Edmonton as well.

They've lost a lot of guys who helped take them to the Cup Final last spring. Desharnais, Ceci and even Boberg haven't been replaced on their blueline. And Ekholm is now 34 with a lot of mileage.

And up front, gone are McLeod, Holloway, Fogele and of course Kane, who will miss a big chunk of the season. That's a lot of size and speed, that simply hasn't been replaced. And bringing back a 39-year hold Perry? Yikes!

They're definitely going to have to make some 'in-season adjustments' to this lineup.

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

So I watched the old PVR of this game, and I gotta tell you, if Edmonton thinks they can win the cup with that defense and goaltending, they’re completely delusional lol.

Skinner can do it, somehow. It's honestly mystifying how that goalie can go from looking like a CHL kid just trying to stay alive to an all star seemingly on a whim. Their defense though? Yikes. No wonder Bouchard wants 11M. Dude's carrying the whole damn squad besides Ekholm.

 

[archangel2]

I thought so.

Preseason

 

[David71]

That Forbort-Desharnais pairing was actually a bit better than I expected, though that's not saying much.

you say that now. wait until the game 20-30 mark these boards will crucify that pairing all season long and probbaly say "i told you so. slow cant get the puck out forbort sucks. deharnais sucks.. trade them etc etc.

 

[orcatown]

If I'm playing Edmonton I focus not so much on McDavid (although that is not a bad idea) as I do on Ekholm. Guy is going to have to play near 25+ a night to give forwards support and keep Bouchard out of trouble. Hopefully teams do that and Ekholm, at 34, begins to wear down.