Elias Pettersson Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 7 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: Just 7 hits in the last game..... Joshua was a beast last game. Even had an assist... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Hogs and Podz said: Yes, totally agree... Just not sure if they're there yet. Really hope so... Won't have long to find out! Totally agree, don't think this group is quite there yet, but certainly should be the next step/rung on the ladder before you can start really believing that they are a true contender. Hopefully that starts tonight! Edmonton is walking in wounded. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Elias Pettersson Posted November 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, grumpyone said: yup...I've been saying it for 40 years....Gretzsky is a puck hog. All about padding his own stats. 1963 assists tells a different story from your fantasy... 2 2 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 11 minutes ago, stawns said: They'll get it together, I'm sure. A roster with two of the top 5 players in the world won't falter for long. However, they've got a tough row to hoe I think they will, as well. I don't see a SC in the near future; they just don't have the depth or enough talent beyond their top 2. I think it's more than likely that one of those 2 forwards (Drais) will have to be traded in order to make the necessary improvements. Perhaps changing up the coaching staff as well. In 2yrs, Drais will be 30yr old playing in his UFA season. He's going to want the evidence that the Oilers are almost a sure thing for a SC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Elias Pettersson said: Joshua was a beast last game. Even had an assist... Exactly. He'll most definitely be amped for this game. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Pettersson Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 5 minutes ago, Dankmemes187 said: who has better edge work Hughes or Gretzky? Gretzky and Bobby Orr had the best edge work in NHL history. Hughes is looking like he could be right up there one day... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PhillipBlunt Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 The Coiled Soilers won't be able to outscore their defensive and goaltending issues. While Ekholm was a strong add, he's not enough to make the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Googlie Posted November 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, JamesB said: The current bottom 6: 3A -- Joshua, Suter, Garland 3B -- Hogz, Lafferty, Beau gives a bit of toughness on each line (Joshua, Lafferty). And those lines might be developing some chemistry. Lafferty and Beau in particular have been putting some points on the board and now have very good numbers for bottom 6 forwards. When Blueger returns I hope it's not Hogz who's dropped. A Hogz - Blueger - Lafferty line would have insane speed. 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyfan-observer Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Hope the team is rested and very focused for this one as Its an important divisional tilt. I think this game will be a challenging one. Although the Oilers have not had early season success so far, they really have not played that poorly - in fact - most nights out shooting their opponents (pushed 49 shots against DAL). Their problems have been some inconsistencies in net and the odd D lapses during games that have cost them results but their overall offensive potential - Oilers Team CF=58 - 2nd League- is still very dangerous. Hope RT+ company can adjust a few things from that last contest against the Oilers - be a bit more patient in their play to eliminate turnovers + odd man rushes - stay out of the box against one of the most dangerous PPs in last few years. Last time against the Oilers, the Canucks took way too many penalties resulting in DeSmith having to be acrobatic and all-world to secure the 2 points. Also best for the team to be focused early and ready at the start of the game as I expect the OIlers to come out blazing. Hopefully RTs game plan tonight will give them a chance to secure the W and avoid having a track meet with the Oilers. Go Canucks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nucker67 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 So, some are calling the Oilers Cup contenders with a 2-7-1 record, second last in the league. After tonight they could be 2-8-1. If the Oilers had goaltending, I would say they could bounce back, but their goaltending is bad, and the D isn't that good either. Seeing McDavid miss the playoffs again would be so satisfying. Ron McLean might lose his mind. Well, Coil, you had your shot over the last few seasons and wasted it. The Canucks are on the rise and will be your nightmare once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: Exactly. He'll most definitely be amped for this game. Yeah...but if he gets a penalty, he needs to take someone with him... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Just now, higgyfan said: Yeah...but if he gets a penalty, he needs to take someone with him... Nurse would be ideal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breadnbutta Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 15 minutes ago, Elias Pettersson said: Gretzky invented edgework. McDavid can only dream of being this good... Wow this is awesome footage. He made it look so effortless. Hughes skates like Wayner. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken. Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 We cant get over confident, it’ll be a tough outing. Our D and goaltending should put us over the edge though I missed being excited For games and expecting to win regularly!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted November 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 6, 2023 10 minutes ago, Rip The Mesh said: I'm excited to see what Blueger will do to help manage Miller and Petey's minutes. I think Miller and Petey might take off even more offensively with less defensive responsibility 2 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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grumpyone Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 19 minutes ago, Elias Pettersson said: 1963 assists tells a different story from your fantasy... assists are still HIS OWN stats 1 minute ago, CRAZY_4_NAZZY said: surprised he isn't assigned to Abby for a conditioning stint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Iron Man Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 (edited) Time to dig Edmonton's grave just a little bit deeper. And then maybe San Jose can bury them for good. Could you imagine? Edited November 6, 2023 by Iron Man 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure961089 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 (edited) If the Canucks play the same way they did against Nashville (the 3-2 game) and the Stars they're going to mop the floor with the Oilers. They have no system in place, no NHL goaltending. Their PP specialist Bouchard is their best defenceman. They have no team defence and their forwards are always cheating when they don't have the puck. The Canucks look like a team that has completely bought into Tocchet's system. Prediction: 5-1 Canucks. Edited November 6, 2023 by Pure961089 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure961089 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Love seeing media like Patrick Johnston and Drance squirm uncomfortably as the Canucks continue to prove them wrong. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mando27 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 11 minutes ago, CRAZY_4_NAZZY said: Nice to see that Blueger is getting close, Canucks getting more depth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footsteps Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 They keep coming back for more. Let 'em have it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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