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

[ProviesGhost]

Podz better get with Ian Clark if he wants to play in this series.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

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.

Silovs?

 

[canuckslover10]

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.

Lafferty and pdg i'd understand but lekkermaki for hoglander might work especially considering that Hoglander is playing pretty meh so far.

 

[God]

People have this strange obsession with Podkolzin because he's a prized 1st round pick. He has a massive toolbox but he hasn't seemed to learn the system super well in his call-up and produced horribly. I have no doubt he'll be an effective bottom 6 player down the line but he is nowhere near ready.

I'd rather put Aman in if we had to replace a forward.

 

[infinitebook]

my dad used to have a saying. "the oilers suck ass and f*** them!!" he said it every night

 

[WetcoastOrca]

my dad used to have a saying. "the oilers suck ass and f*** them!!" he said it every night

Your dad was a wise man.

 

[TruGr1t]

Silovs?

Not a systems player, goalies are obviously different and I think he largely leaves them up to Clark.

 

[Vector]

 

[Vector]

 

[Jovofan]

Damn, those must be some cramps.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Damn, those must be some cramps.

Equipment cramps.
Looks like the Chaos Giraffe might have created some chaos in the series with that hit on Draisaitl.

 

[tantalum]

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.

I’m not saying that but if you have a sore back and go near the net you are going to take some cross checks.

 

[arttk]

No rush

 

[Another Empty Netter]

Silovs?

Size and athleticism- goalie position is different

 

[Flik]

What a break for us. A missing, or partially effective Drai definitely swings the series into our favour, something we absolutely need to take advantage of tomorrow.

We go up 2-0 and I really like our chances of getting at least a split in Edmonton to firmly put us in control.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Size and athleticism- goalie position is different

I think Tocchet will go with rookies. There’s really no one who has forced his hand though. Podzolkin just hasn’t been good enough imo.
He’s improved and hopefully he gets there next year.

 

[God]

Let's not get ahead of ourselves...Draisaitl is definitely a loss for the Oilers but McDavid is the heart of their offense and Hyman has soaked up a lot of Drai's goal production this year. Also I bet Stecher draws in for Ceci or Desharnais at some point.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Let's not get ahead of ourselves...Draisaitl is definitely a loss for the Oilers but McDavid is the heart of their offense and Hyman has soaked up a lot of Drai's goal production this year. Also I bet Stecher draws in for Ceci or Desharnais at some point.

I view it as just evening up the loss of Demko.
Still a coin flip series.

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

What a break for us. A missing, or partially effective Drai definitely swings the series into our favour, something we absolutely need to take advantage of tomorrow.

We go up 2-0 and I really like our chances of getting at least a split in Edmonton to firmly put us in control.

If we actually pull off the upset, I can't wait to hear all the excuses from Oiler fans. Just like every regular season game. It was never us just being better.

 

[TruGr1t]

What is wrong with Henrique sounds like he hasn't really skated since the Kings series.

 

[Jovofan]

What is wrong with Henrique sounds like he hasn't really skated since the Kings series.

Well, if Drai has cramps than Henrique must have hurt feelings.

 

[DiggerDan]

Agreed with the few who have mentioned not getting ahead of ourselves. Let's not get cocky here - McD is surely going to come out strong in game 2. I still think it's going to be a long series.

There's been a lot of talk about reuniting the lotto line. I respectfully disagree - while Hogs and Mik have not been good offensively, that line (with Petey in particular) is causing match up challenges for Edmonton. It hasn't produced yet, but could be a big X-factor - especially if Drai and Henrique continue to have injury issues. They've also been solid defensively. Our forward depth and "spreading that out" is an absolute key to this match up.

What a game, what a time. Let's keep it rolling and enjoy these moments. Like several of you, I've been watching this team for over 40 years and this. Is. Special.

 

[deadinthewater992]

Yeah, I expect McDavid will have a big game on Friday.. but if we manage to come out and win, that would be HUGE. Going to need the back-end to come up big.

 

[JAK]

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

Look at the coaches. Rick and Adam leading the culture.

 

[Chairman Maouth]