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 OilFans
Messages: 1655
Registered: February 2006
Location: Edmonton
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Login To Make Your Prediction2021-22 Regular Season| Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | Pittsburgh 2 @ Edmonton 5 | Win | | Tuesday, April 26, 2022 | Edmonton 5 @ Pittsburgh 1 | Win |
Home Record: 1-0-0 Road Record: 1-0-0 Overall Record: 2-0-0
Home / Road Goals For: 5/5 Total: 10
Home / Road Goals Against: 2/1 Total: 32020-21 Regular SeasonHome Record: 0-0-0 Road Record: 0-0-0 Overall Record: 0-0-0
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Mike
Messages: 1416
Registered: August 2005
Location: Moncton, New Brunswick
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So if I'm reading this right, our D corps will have Barrie, Russell, and 4 guys with a combined 74 games of NHL experience? 
I'm scared to watch...
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RDOilerfan
Messages: 3908
Registered: January 2016
3 Cups
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Going into the season, the Oilers top 7 dman in no particular order would have been Nurse, Barrie, Bouchard, Keith, Ceci, Koekkoek, Russell. They are now into their 8, 9th and 10th dman on the depth chart with Broberg, Lagesson and Nemo all up. That's testing the old depth big time.
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Oilertime
Messages: 29
Registered: October 1999
Location: Fort Saskatchewan
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| Mike wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 06:29 |
So if I'm reading this right, our D corps will have Barrie, Russell, and 4 guys with a combined 74 games of NHL experience?
I'm scared to watch...
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I'm scared to watch, yet I cannot look away
https://twitter.com/Reggie__11
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RDOilerfan
Messages: 3908
Registered: January 2016
3 Cups
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| Oilertime wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 09:23 |
| Mike wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 06:29 |
So if I'm reading this right, our D corps will have Barrie, Russell, and 4 guys with a combined 74 games of NHL experience?
I'm scared to watch...
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I'm scared to watch, yet I cannot look away
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What it might force the Oilers forward group to do is tighten up defensively. The forwards, especially McD and Leon like to open it up usually at home, so maybe they will have to no be looking to go on offense as much. The Jets game was a prime example that McD and company can play defense if they want too.
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Oscargasm
Messages: 5911
Registered: May 2009
Location: YEG
5 Cups
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Hyman-McDavid-Kassian
RNH-Draisaitl-Yamamoto
Foegele-McLeod-Puljujarvi
Benson-Ryan-Sceviour
Russell-Barrie
Lagesson-Bouchard
Niemelainen-Broberg
Koskinen
Must. Not. Get. Cratered.
Must. Win.
Survivor CHAMP S52 | S66
OG's #MUSTWIN Scale
Category 1 - Lightly Musty
Category 2 - Moderately Musty
Category 3 - Considerably Musty
Category 4 - Severely Musty
Category 5 - Incredibly Musty
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Skookum Jim
Messages: 4553
Registered: March 2006
Location: Burnaby, BC
4 Cups
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| Oscargasm wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 09:35 |
Hyman-McDavid-Kassian
RNH-Draisaitl-Yamamoto
Foegele-McLeod-Puljujarvi
Benson-Ryan-Sceviour
Russell-Barrie
Lagesson-Bouchard
Niemelainen-Broberg
Koskinen
Must. Not. Get. Cratered.
Must. Win.
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Worry not.
McDavid vs. Goliath .. McD will seize the moment and lead an undermanned crew to victory.
I'm pretty interested to see this pairing, Niemelainen-Broberg, 6'-6" + 6'-3" will be a big unit.
[Updated on: Wed, 01 December 2021 13:14]
McDAVID! Oh YEAH Baby!! (Thank you Lord!)
Tic-Tac-Tao!
Keep on Rockin' in the Free World
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Adam
Messages: 7243
Registered: August 2005
Location: Edmonton, AB
6 Cups
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| Skookum Jim wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 13:11 |
| Oscargasm wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 09:35 |
Hyman-McDavid-Kassian
RNH-Draisaitl-Yamamoto
Foegele-McLeod-Puljujarvi
Benson-Ryan-Sceviour
Russell-Barrie
Lagesson-Bouchard
Niemelainen-Broberg
Koskinen
Must. Not. Get. Cratered.
Must. Win.
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Worry not.
McDavid vs. Goliath .. McD will seize the moment and lead an undermanned crew to victory.
I'm pretty interested to see this pairing, Niemelainen-Broberg, 6'-6" + 6'-3" will be a big unit.
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I do think McDavid does get up for games against Crosby. Hopefully tonight is another night where he steps up.
I'm definitely curious to see the deployment of defencemen tonight - who gets the minutes?
"Thinking that a bad team's best players are the reason the team is bad is the "Tambellini re-signing Lennart Petrell" of sports opinions." @Woodguy55
#FireBobbyNicks
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Skookum Jim
Messages: 4553
Registered: March 2006
Location: Burnaby, BC
4 Cups
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| Adam wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 12:20 |
| Skookum Jim wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 13:11 |
| Oscargasm wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 09:35 |
Hyman-McDavid-Kassian
RNH-Draisaitl-Yamamoto
Foegele-McLeod-Puljujarvi
Benson-Ryan-Sceviour
Russell-Barrie
Lagesson-Bouchard
Niemelainen-Broberg
Koskinen
Must. Not. Get. Cratered.
Must. Win.
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Worry not.
McDavid vs. Goliath .. McD will seize the moment and lead an undermanned crew to victory.
I'm pretty interested to see this pairing, Niemelainen-Broberg, 6'-6" + 6'-3" will be a big unit.
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I do think McDavid does get up for games against Crosby. Hopefully tonight is another night where he steps up.
I'm definitely curious to see the deployment of defencemen tonight - who gets the minutes?
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As the guy said, most dials only go to ten.. McD's goes to ELEVEN!
Oh Yeah!
Iconic Scene from This is Spinal Tap
[Updated on: Wed, 01 December 2021 14:40]
McDAVID! Oh YEAH Baby!! (Thank you Lord!)
Tic-Tac-Tao!
Keep on Rockin' in the Free World
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Goose
Messages: 1098
Registered: October 2006
Location: Vancouver
1 Cup
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| Oscargasm wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 09:35 |
Hyman-McDavid-Kassian
RNH-Draisaitl-Yamamoto
Foegele-McLeod-Puljujarvi
Benson-Ryan-Sceviour
Russell-Barrie
Lagesson-Bouchard
Niemelainen-Broberg
Koskinen
Must. Not. Get. Cratered.
Must. Win.
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Funny to see Tippett playing Broberg on his off side when, last year, the Oilers had to sit Bouchard for 2 months because he couldn't possibly slot in on the left side and instead they had to play Russell (35 games), Lagesson (19 games) & KK (18 games).
Oilers Goal Differential
17/18: 234 GF / 263 GA (-29)
18/19: 232 GF / 274 GA (-42)
19/20 (82 game pace): 257 GF / 254 GA (+3) in 64 games
2021 (82 game pace):269 GF / 235 GA (+34) after 38 games
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NCREDiBLE
Messages: 258
Registered: February 2007
Location: Cold Lake, AB
No Cups
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| Goose wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 15:05 |
| Oscargasm wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 09:35 |
Hyman-McDavid-Kassian
RNH-Draisaitl-Yamamoto
Foegele-McLeod-Puljujarvi
Benson-Ryan-Sceviour
Russell-Barrie
Lagesson-Bouchard
Niemelainen-Broberg
Koskinen
Must. Not. Get. Cratered.
Must. Win.
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Funny to see Tippett playing Broberg on his off side when, last year, the Oilers had to sit Bouchard for 2 months because he couldn't possibly slot in on the left side and instead they had to play Russell (35 games), Lagesson (19 games) & KK (18 games).
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This year what options does he have? We are down to the 10th guy on the depth chart lmao!
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Skookum Jim
Messages: 4553
Registered: March 2006
Location: Burnaby, BC
4 Cups
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| NCREDiBLE wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 15:45 |
| Goose wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 15:05 |
| Oscargasm wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 09:35 |
Hyman-McDavid-Kassian
RNH-Draisaitl-Yamamoto
Foegele-McLeod-Puljujarvi
Benson-Ryan-Sceviour
Russell-Barrie
Lagesson-Bouchard
Niemelainen-Broberg
Koskinen
Must. Not. Get. Cratered.
Must. Win.
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Funny to see Tippett playing Broberg on his off side when, last year, the Oilers had to sit Bouchard for 2 months because he couldn't possibly slot in on the left side and instead they had to play Russell (35 games), Lagesson (19 games) & KK (18 games).
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This year what options does he have? We are down to the 10th guy on the depth chart lmao!
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As crappy as the situation is, it forces the depth prospects into an NHL lineup and management can get a better understanding if they have a real NHL prospect.. or they don't.. and make future roster decisions and planning with a little more confidence.
It would never have happened with a healthy roster.
McDAVID! Oh YEAH Baby!! (Thank you Lord!)
Tic-Tac-Tao!
Keep on Rockin' in the Free World
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Goose
Messages: 1098
Registered: October 2006
Location: Vancouver
1 Cup
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| NCREDiBLE wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 15:45 |
| Goose wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 15:05 |
| Oscargasm wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 09:35 |
Hyman-McDavid-Kassian
RNH-Draisaitl-Yamamoto
Foegele-McLeod-Puljujarvi
Benson-Ryan-Sceviour
Russell-Barrie
Lagesson-Bouchard
Niemelainen-Broberg
Koskinen
Must. Not. Get. Cratered.
Must. Win.
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Funny to see Tippett playing Broberg on his off side when, last year, the Oilers had to sit Bouchard for 2 months because he couldn't possibly slot in on the left side and instead they had to play Russell (35 games), Lagesson (19 games) & KK (18 games).
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This year what options does he have? We are down to the 10th guy on the depth chart lmao!
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For sure. My point is that it's obviously possible and I'm not convinced that Bouchard playing on his off side would have been any worse than any of the guys I listed above. Definitely not so much of a drop off to justify sitting Bouchard for 2 months.
Oilers Goal Differential
17/18: 234 GF / 263 GA (-29)
18/19: 232 GF / 274 GA (-42)
19/20 (82 game pace): 257 GF / 254 GA (+3) in 64 games
2021 (82 game pace):269 GF / 235 GA (+34) after 38 games
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Kr55
Messages: 11025
Registered: May 2002
Location: Edmonton
6 Cups
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| Goose wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 17:14 |
| NCREDiBLE wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 15:45 |
| Goose wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 15:05 |
| Oscargasm wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 09:35 |
Hyman-McDavid-Kassian
RNH-Draisaitl-Yamamoto
Foegele-McLeod-Puljujarvi
Benson-Ryan-Sceviour
Russell-Barrie
Lagesson-Bouchard
Niemelainen-Broberg
Koskinen
Must. Not. Get. Cratered.
Must. Win.
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Funny to see Tippett playing Broberg on his off side when, last year, the Oilers had to sit Bouchard for 2 months because he couldn't possibly slot in on the left side and instead they had to play Russell (35 games), Lagesson (19 games) & KK (18 games).
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This year what options does he have? We are down to the 10th guy on the depth chart lmao!
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For sure. My point is that it's obviously possible and I'm not convinced that Bouchard playing on his off side would have been any worse than any of the guys I listed above. Definitely not so much of a drop off to justify sitting Bouchard for 2 months.
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Thought this season was proof that Bouchard was indeed absorbing NHL elite-ness through his eyeballs from up in the rafters. He wouldn't be the player he is today if he didn't stop him from playing last year.
"We need to get better immediately. That starts today"
- Lowe, 2013
"Next year I would forecast as another developmental year"
- MacT, 2015
5 x $5,000,000
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NCREDiBLE
Messages: 258
Registered: February 2007
Location: Cold Lake, AB
No Cups
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One of my own personal favorites to watch, My team vs My Dad's team, Crosby vs McDavid.. 2 of the goats. Let's see what the youth can do! Baptism under fire lol
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Skookum Jim
Messages: 4553
Registered: March 2006
Location: Burnaby, BC
4 Cups
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| NCREDiBLE wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 13:46 |
One of my own personal favorites to watch, My team vs My Dad's team, Crosby vs McDavid.. 2 of the goats. Let's see what the youth can do! Baptism under fire lol
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Future line mates on Team Canada PP?
McDAVID! Oh YEAH Baby!! (Thank you Lord!)
Tic-Tac-Tao!
Keep on Rockin' in the Free World
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NCREDiBLE
Messages: 258
Registered: February 2007
Location: Cold Lake, AB
No Cups
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| Skookum Jim wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 14:50 |
| NCREDiBLE wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 13:46 |
One of my own personal favorites to watch, My team vs My Dad's team, Crosby vs McDavid.. 2 of the goats. Let's see what the youth can do! Baptism under fire lol
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Future line mates on Team Canada PP?
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Thing of beauty!
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NetBOG
Messages: 2992
Registered: January 2006
Location: Parts Unknown
2 Cups
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Another TNT game. Hope it goes better than last time.
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MJ
Messages: 270
Registered: November 1997
Location: Victoria
No Cups
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SN360 has the pregame.
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MJ
Messages: 270
Registered: November 1997
Location: Victoria
No Cups
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I enjoyed the celebration of Kris Russell. Never really hated the guy, he's just a bit limited.
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Skookum Jim
Messages: 4553
Registered: March 2006
Location: Burnaby, BC
4 Cups
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| MJ wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 19:14 |
I enjoyed the celebration of Kris Russell. Never really hated the guy, he's just a bit limited.
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Guy looked pretty good playing full minutes vs a great team, we might have under rated him, his offense isn't there, but he plays pretty smart, few to zero pizzas, which is a trait this team needs, we usually get enough goals for, we just have to limit our GA. I'm happy KR is getting some appreciation as his career winds down, feel good for him, guy never takes a night off.
McDAVID! Oh YEAH Baby!! (Thank you Lord!)
Tic-Tac-Tao!
Keep on Rockin' in the Free World
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inverno76
Messages: 2366
Registered: September 2005
Location: Prince Albert, Saskatchew...
2 Cups
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| Skookum Jim wrote on Thu, 02 December 2021 02:00 |
| MJ wrote on Wed, 01 December 2021 19:14 |
I enjoyed the celebration of Kris Russell. Never really hated the guy, he's just a bit limited.
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Guy looked pretty good playing full minutes vs a great team, we might have under rated him, his offense isn't there, but he plays pretty smart, few to zero pizzas, which is a trait this team needs, we usually get enough goals for, we just have to limit our GA. I'm happy KR is getting some appreciation as his career winds down, feel good for him, guy never takes a night off.
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His offseason training regime is doing a 1000 burpees a day while his kids throw rocks at him. Drop, block, get up, repeat.
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