GDT: WCSF GM02 | Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers | Fri. May 10th | 7pm PST | SNP/CBC | Don’t Change That Channel

[Nona Di Giuseppe]

Can't really break up the Lindholm line now, but they really should have tried EP with Joshua/Garland in the late stages of the season to try and get him confident again. EP had his best game of the playoffs in Gm 1. Hopefully he can quickly get back to being his dominant self even without the winger help.

absolutely not. that would immediately draw the top defenders of the opposition.

 

[Bobby9]

You want the Oilers to be reactive here and drop RNH down to the three C to match Lindholm and open up the 2nd line for exploitation. No RNH and a injured Drai is a dream match up. The issue is our 2nd line isn't really clicking right now.

A player who shall remain un named going up against Gagner is really really good for us.

Or you could put Lindolm on the 2nd line w Hog and Mik since he is playing well and drop un named player down to play with Dak and Garland to see if having better wingers helps.

Suter - JT - Brock
Hog - Lind - Mik
Dak - Player - Garl

 

[Bgav]

Drai is day 2 day

 

[Slapshot_11]

Zads needs to body drai as much as he can

 

[TruGr1t]

I thought it was cramps and equipment issues. Should we get him some Midol or LTIRetire him a la Hossa?

It was very obviously his lower back. He looked like he got shot every time someone hit him there.

 

[vadim sharifijanov]

next game i want to see either

suter miller boeser
garland lindholm joshua
pdg petey mikheyev
hoglander blueger lafferty

or

pdg miller boeser
suter petey mikheyev
garland lindholm joshua
hoglander blueger lafferty

or maybe

blueger miller boeser
suter petey mikheyev
garland lindholm joshua
hoglander lafferty pdg

but man, we are one good winger from an ideal lineup

 

[Canucks LB]

Add frank servalli to the list of media members in full damage control after game 1

 

[I am toxic]

Well, I know he had chronic injuries, but they rarely sidelined him. Part of being durable is being able to play through stuff and still play at an elite level.

Rarely sidelined is the key words

 

[TruGr1t]

The issue with these proposed line adjustments, is I believe that Suter-Miller-Boeser and Joshua-Lindholm-Garland are basically written in stone for Tocchet. So there's not much else he can do.

 

[SeawaterOnIce]

The issue with these proposed line adjustments, is I believe that Suter-Miller-Boeser and Joshua-Lindholm-Garland are basically written in stone for Tocchet. So there's not much else he can do.

I'd be okay with scratching Hoglander and trying Podkolzin in that spot.

Hoglander just looks too overwhelmed every shift right now.

 

[Uhmkay]

You ABSOLUTELY can not break up the Suter-Miller-Boeser and Joshua-Lindholm-Garland lines to get Petey going. All of you are worried about getting one person going.

What if breaking one of those lines doesn't fix Petey but break those lines players effectiveness as well. Put together the lotto line in spot moments, sure... . End of periods, after the Oilers Ice the puck, etc. But I'd be very worried about breaking up two REALLY good lines.

Petey needs to figure this out. He's a smart player, he needs to learn to adjust and be as effective as he can with the players he has.

 

[TruKnyte]

You ABSOLUTELY can not break up the Suter-Miller-Boeser and Joshua-Lindholm-Garland lines to get Petey going. All of you are worried about getting one person going.

What if breaking one of those lines doesn't fix Petey but break those lines players effectiveness as well. Put together the lotto line in spot moments, sure... . End of periods, after the Oilers Ice the puck, etc. But I'd be very worried about breaking up two REALLY good lines.

Petey needs to figure this out. He's a smart player, he needs to learn to adjust and be as effective as he can with the players he has.

I wouldn't be opposed to getting Podkolzin in there to try that out. Maybe move Lafferty or PDG out to make room and slot Hoglander on the fourth.

 

[touchnotthecat]

If you can't tell I am not a graphic designer.

 

[wonton15]

If you can't tell I am not a graphic designer.

We can tell

 

[Pure West]

Add frank servalli to the list of media members in full damage control after game 1

Frank is a guy who does his rounds through all the Canadian team radio shows and is clearly knowledgeable. You expect maybe some eastern guys who don't watch the games and just swoon over McDavid, or perhaps some Oilers homers to not give any respect to the Canucks. This is strange.

Anyways, I like the status of underdog with no pressure, but also being the actual better team.

 

[Slapshot_11]

Can anyone tell me what pdg and laffs do that podz cant?

 

[Bgav]

Can anyone tell me what pdg and laffs do that podz cant?

Just Pking lil bro. I agree tho, he should be in - getting ridiculous

 

[Rowlet]

Can anyone tell me what pdg and laffs do that podz cant?

PK

 

[AwesomeInTheory]

Going to sound awful but GOOD! That is what the Bruins did in '11. Targeted the many injured players the canucks had and made their life hell. That's how you win!

I'm fine with physical play, just not cheapshot bullshit.

If you're out there playing, you're fair game for being checked, etc.

No need to Deadmarsh someone or whatever.

 

[canuckslover10]

Honestly wouldn’t be opposed to bringing up lekkermaki and sub him in for hoglander or PDG.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Oilers targeted Hughes. I hope the Canucks paint a target on Draisaitl if he plays and hit him every chance they get.

 

[MikeK]

Honestly wouldn’t be opposed to bringing up lekkermaki and sub him in for hoglander or PDG.

This is great experience for Hoglander. I hope they leave him in.

 

[Another Empty Netter]

I know this is the 'modern' NHL but this Canucks team is giving me old school vibes

 

[MS]

Can anyone tell me what pdg and laffs do that podz cant?

Just Pking lil bro. I agree tho, he should be in - getting ridiculous

Kill penalties, for starters. And that's pretty bloody important

But also stick to a system. Podkolzin probably killed his playoff chances by having an absolutely terrible game against Winnipeg in Game 82 where he went -3 and was in bad positions and on the wrong side of the play all night.

 

[TruGr1t]

Honestly wouldn’t be opposed to bringing up lekkermaki and sub him in for hoglander or PDG.

Tocchet won’t do this. He values experience and ability to play the system, which is why Podz is out for Lafferty and PDG. I’d be absolutely floored if Tocchet put a raw rookie in his playoff lineup.