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3 0 FinalScore Prediction Login To Make Your Prediction2020-21 Regular SeasonWednesday, January 20, 2021 | Edmonton 3 @ Toronto 1 | Win | Friday, January 22, 2021 | Edmonton 2 @ Toronto 4 | Loss | Thursday, January 28, 2021 | Toronto 4 @ Edmonton 3 | Loss | Saturday, January 30, 2021 | Toronto 3 @ Edmonton 4 (OT) | Win | Saturday, February 27, 2021 | Toronto 4 @ Edmonton 0 | Loss | Monday, March 1, 2021 | Toronto 3 @ Edmonton 0 | Loss | Wednesday, March 3, 2021 | Toronto 6 @ Edmonton 1 | Loss | Saturday, March 27, 2021 | Edmonton 3 @ Toronto 4 (OT) | Loss | Monday, March 29, 2021 | Edmonton 3 @ Toronto 2 (OT) | Win | Home Record: 1-4-0 Road Record: 2-1-1 Overall Record: 3-5-1 Home / Road Goals For: 8/11 Total: 19 Home / Road Goals Against: 20/11 Total: 312019-20 Regular SeasonSaturday, December 14, 2019 | Toronto 4 @ Edmonton 1 | Loss | Monday, January 6, 2020 | Edmonton 6 @ Toronto 4 | Win | Home Record: 0-1-0 Road Record: 1-0-0 Overall Record: 1-1-0 Home / Road Goals For: 1/6 Total: 7 Home / Road Goals Against: 4/4 Total: 8 |
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Skoobz Messages: 334
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RDOilerfan wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 08:58 |
Skoobz wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 08:42 | This game starting at 8 shows just how stupid the NHL is. Almost no one in Edmonton wants this to start at 8, and no one in T.O. wants it to start at 10. Also, almost no one in either city wants it to start late so they can watch some other game before this one. Stupid, stupid, stupid. Every game should start at 7pm in the home market, 100% of the time. Let the people who want to watch multiple games sort out using their PVR or replay streams on Centre Ice.
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It's a double header night. So if they don't play at 8 in Edmonton, how else would you like that to happen?
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Quote: | Let the people who want to watch multiple games sort out using their PVR or replay streams on Centre Ice.
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So basically, I want that to happen by them not having double headers because the vast majority of viewers definitely ONLY watch their home team.
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RDOilerfan Messages: 3678
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I expect a better game, especially from the top 6 and McD specifically. McD was a none factor offensively and went -3. That just can't happen. No team will win when their best player does nothing offensively and is suspect defensively.
I thought the Oilers didn't move the puck overly well on defense. I thought putting in P.Russell made zero sense and he played 12 mins. I know the bottom 6 were better than the top 6 but there is next to no chance he produce offense. The Leafs are not a big, grind it out team. They are a skilled fast team. You don't need a grinder like Russell against the Leafs.
I know with Lagesson out, having 4 dmen in the line up to be on the PK plays a part in Tippett's decisions. Barrie doesn't play on the PK, rookie Bouchard won't and he doesn't trust Jones yet and honestly, I wouldn't either. So that is why unfortunately K. Russell is in until Lagesson is back. So I would either got 11-7 again to help with puck moving or if he wants to go 12-6 because Leon is minorly nicked up and he doesn't want to give him extra minutes, replace P.Russell with either Nygard or Turris. In my opinion, you can't just have a player in your lines who produces nothing but is just "safe". You should be putting guys in who have the potential to make a positive play not just be out there not making a mistake.
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MJ Messages: 235
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RDOilerfan wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 07:52 | I know with Lagesson out, having 4 dmen in the line up to be on the PK plays a part in Tippett's decisions. Barrie doesn't play on the PK, rookie Bouchard won't and he doesn't trust Jones yet and honestly, I wouldn't either.
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Well if today's morning skate is any indication, one of the three will be on the PK tonight! Something to watch for unless the lineup changes by game time.
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Oscargasm Messages: 5633
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Thank our lucky star(fish)!! Notes from AM skate;
D Pairs;
Nurse/Barrie
Jones/Larss
Bouch/Bear
Koskinen to get the start
Drai is on the ice
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RDOilerfan Messages: 3678
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Oscargasm wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 10:40 | Thank our lucky star(fish)!! Notes from AM skate;
D Pairs;
Nurse/Barrie
Jones/Larss
Bouch/Bear
Koskinen to get the start
Drai is on the ice
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WOW. I did not expect that at all. I guess we will see who actually plays at game time. Maybe the cowboy is skipping the morning skate only because he blocked a shot? I hope that isn't the case.
If this ends up being the pairings tonight and if Jones wants his spot back, this is his time. If he falters again, I am not sure they go back to him.
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Oscargasm Messages: 5633
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RDOilerfan wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 11:50 |
Oscargasm wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 10:40 | Thank our lucky star(fish)!! Notes from AM skate;
D Pairs;
Nurse/Barrie
Jones/Larss
Bouch/Bear
Koskinen to get the start
Drai is on the ice
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WOW. I did not expect that at all. I guess we will see who actually plays at game time. Maybe the cowboy is skipping the morning skate only because he blocked a shot? I hope that isn't the case.
If this ends up being the pairings tonight and if Jones wants his spot back, this is his time. If he falters again, I am not sure they go back to him.
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He (Kowboy) was subbing in with Jones/Larss so 🤷🏻♂️ Maybe he goes and Jones doesn’t. But plllleeeease #NoRussells 🙏🏼
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RDOilerfan Messages: 3678
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One can only hope.
If the go 12-6, I would have Nygard in for P.Russell. Nyagard is good on the forecheck with lots of speed.
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Adam Messages: 6765
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Oscargasm wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 10:53 |
RDOilerfan wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 11:50 |
Oscargasm wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 10:40 | Thank our lucky star(fish)!! Notes from AM skate;
D Pairs;
Nurse/Barrie
Jones/Larss
Bouch/Bear
Koskinen to get the start
Drai is on the ice
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WOW. I did not expect that at all. I guess we will see who actually plays at game time. Maybe the cowboy is skipping the morning skate only because he blocked a shot? I hope that isn't the case.
If this ends up being the pairings tonight and if Jones wants his spot back, this is his time. If he falters again, I am not sure they go back to him.
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He (Kowboy) was subbing in with Jones/Larss so 🤷🏻♂️ Maybe he goes and Jones doesn’t. But plllleeeease #NoRussells 🙏🏼
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Guaranteed that Tippett gets cold feet and writes in Kris Russell's name over Caleb Jones. I would be shocked to see anything different.
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Oscargasm Messages: 5633
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Adam wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 12:12 |
Oscargasm wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 10:53 |
RDOilerfan wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 11:50 |
Oscargasm wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 10:40 | Thank our lucky star(fish)!! Notes from AM skate;
D Pairs;
Nurse/Barrie
Jones/Larss
Bouch/Bear
Koskinen to get the start
Drai is on the ice
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WOW. I did not expect that at all. I guess we will see who actually plays at game time. Maybe the cowboy is skipping the morning skate only because he blocked a shot? I hope that isn't the case.
If this ends up being the pairings tonight and if Jones wants his spot back, this is his time. If he falters again, I am not sure they go back to him.
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He (Kowboy) was subbing in with Jones/Larss so 🤷🏻♂️ Maybe he goes and Jones doesn’t. But plllleeeease #NoRussells 🙏🏼
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Guaranteed that Tippett gets cold feet and writes in Kris Russell's name over Caleb Jones. I would be shocked to see anything different.
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MUST have 4 PKers in the lineup, heaven forbid there are more puck movers than ‘effective’ PKers
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Kr55 Messages: 9446
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Oscargasm wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 10:40 | Thank our lucky star(fish)!! Notes from AM skate;
D Pairs;
Nurse/Barrie
Jones/Larss
Bouch/Bear
Koskinen to get the start
Drai is on the ice
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Expectations for a Bouch/Bear 3rd pair is a destroyer of worlds. At least in analytics terms.
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RDOilerfan Messages: 3678
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Kr55 wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 11:31 |
Oscargasm wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 10:40 | Thank our lucky star(fish)!! Notes from AM skate;
D Pairs;
Nurse/Barrie
Jones/Larss
Bouch/Bear
Koskinen to get the start
Drai is on the ice
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Expectations for a Bouch/Bear 3rd pair is a destroyer of worlds. At least in analytics terms.
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I am a little nervous about them playing a rookie on his off side but he's done it before.
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watchman Messages: 1222
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RDOilerfan wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 11:38 |
Kr55 wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 11:31 |
Oscargasm wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 10:40 | Thank our lucky star(fish)!! Notes from AM skate;
D Pairs;
Nurse/Barrie
Jones/Larss
Bouch/Bear
Koskinen to get the start
Drai is on the ice
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Expectations for a Bouch/Bear 3rd pair is a destroyer of worlds. At least in analytics terms.
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I am a little nervous about them playing a rookie on his off side but he's done it before.
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I am more nervous having BARRIE play anywhere...
...this time, it's for real (isn't it?).
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Kr55 Messages: 9446
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RDOilerfan wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 11:38 |
Kr55 wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 11:31 |
Oscargasm wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 10:40 | Thank our lucky star(fish)!! Notes from AM skate;
D Pairs;
Nurse/Barrie
Jones/Larss
Bouch/Bear
Koskinen to get the start
Drai is on the ice
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Expectations for a Bouch/Bear 3rd pair is a destroyer of worlds. At least in analytics terms.
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I am a little nervous about them playing a rookie on his off side but he's done it before.
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Bouch/Bear 80% Corsi!!!!!!
let's ignore the 2 goals against though.
"We need to get better immediately. That starts today"
- Lowe, 2013
"Next year I would forecast as another developmental year"
- MacT, 2015
"In Brad we trust"
- All Oilers fans, Present Day
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Oscargasm Messages: 5633
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Kr55 wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 22:12 |
RDOilerfan wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 11:38 |
Kr55 wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 11:31 |
Oscargasm wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 10:40 | Thank our lucky star(fish)!! Notes from AM skate;
D Pairs;
Nurse/Barrie
Jones/Larss
Bouch/Bear
Koskinen to get the start
Drai is on the ice
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Expectations for a Bouch/Bear 3rd pair is a destroyer of worlds. At least in analytics terms.
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I am a little nervous about them playing a rookie on his off side but he's done it before.
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Bouch/Bear 80% Corsi!!!!!!
let's ignore the 2 goals against though.
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I mean a backhand from the dot(?) over the glove and Bouchard without his stick losing his guy. Koskinen could have bailed Bouch out on both but was playing like he’s 4’7” not his actual 6’7”
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While the defending and goaltending last game were of course far from stellar, the main concern for me tonight is whether Connor, Drai, and Co. can actually score. They made the Laffs' backup look like prime Hasek, so it would be almost hilarious if they could pot a brace on Andersen. Let's hope...
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Oscargasm Messages: 5633
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Laffs notes;
Matthews took skate, is a game time call.
Hutchinson is in ‘starters net’ as Jack Campbell is out with an undisclosed injury
[Updated on: Mon, 01 March 2021 11:42]
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Oscargasm wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 11:39 | Laffs notes;
Matthews took skate, is a game time call.
Hutchinson is in ‘starters net’ as Jack Campbell is out with an undisclosed injury
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Campbell played well but the Oilers made him look like a vesina candidate so let's not do the same with Hutchinson.
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mightyreasoner Messages: 508
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I like 8:00 games.
My big concern when they announced the Canadian division is that all our home games against Montreal and Toronto would be at 5:00, so I'm really glad to see that they are not. It's nice to see home time zones respected and represented.
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NetBOG Messages: 2820
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mightyreasoner wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 18:17 | I like 8:00 games.
My big concern when they announced the Canadian division is that all our home games against Montreal and Toronto would be at 5:00, so I'm really glad to see that they are not. It's nice to see home time zones respected and represented.
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I honestly prefer 5PM starts, but understand that its best if Oilers and Flames aren't playing at the same time.
I notice two 6PM home starts in the new few weeks, which I don't think we've seen in years.
I know the reason Detroit and Columbus wanted out of the west is they were tired of so many 10:00 or 10:30 local starts. Eastern Canadian teams, (at least the media), seem to be ok with late starts this year.
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Oscargasm Messages: 5633
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NetBOG wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 20:45 |
mightyreasoner wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 18:17 | I like 8:00 games.
My big concern when they announced the Canadian division is that all our home games against Montreal and Toronto would be at 5:00, so I'm really glad to see that they are not. It's nice to see home time zones respected and represented.
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I honestly prefer 5PM starts, but understand that its best if Oilers and Flames aren't playing at the same time.
I notice two 6PM home starts in the new few weeks, which I don't think we've seen in years.
I know the reason Detroit and Columbus wanted out of the west is they were tired of so many 10:00 or 10:30 local starts. Eastern Canadian teams, (at least the media), seem to be ok with late starts this year.
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It’s also time change in a couple weeks
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OVER/UNDER 2.5 points for McD tonight?
OVER
...this time, it's for real (isn't it?).
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Oscargasm wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 19:47 |
NetBOG wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 20:45 |
mightyreasoner wrote on Mon, 01 March 2021 18:17 | I like 8:00 games.
My big concern when they announced the Canadian division is that all our home games against Montreal and Toronto would be at 5:00, so I'm really glad to see that they are not. It's nice to see home time zones respected and represented.
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I honestly prefer 5PM starts, but understand that its best if Oilers and Flames aren't playing at the same time.
I notice two 6PM home starts in the new few weeks, which I don't think we've seen in years.
I know the reason Detroit and Columbus wanted out of the west is they were tired of so many 10:00 or 10:30 local starts. Eastern Canadian teams, (at least the media), seem to be ok with late starts this year.
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It’s also time change in a couple weeks
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Yay! I like our summer sunlight.
Also SNET is probably screwing with TSN's regional broadcast ratings.
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