The Beatdown of Alberta - It's Time for a Change
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 4:30 PM MDT
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After watching the Oilers beat the Canucks for the first (and hopefully not last) time a couple nights ago, it's hard not to be at least a little bit excited about the Oilers. The Young Stars tournament continues tonight against the Flames, but tonight's game will have a decidedly different feel to it than Sunday's. For starters, Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle, and Magnus Paajarvi will all be sitting this one out to let some of the other kids get a shot. On the one hand, that's a bit disappointing for the obvious reason: these kids are fun to watch! On the other hand, it means that there's a lot more on the line tonight than there was against the Canucks. The guys who have been drafted by the Oilers don't have much to stress over, but you may recall that the roster for this tournament includes a few free agent invites. These games won't have much impact on the careers of guys like Eberle and Hall, or even guys like Hartikainen and Cornet, but for a player like James Livingston who are trying to earn an invite to main camp and a spot on the Barons, these are important games. The Oilers are once again streaming the game on their website (let's hope the quality is a bit better this time around). After the jump, we'll look at who's in the lineup and update you on Jeff Petry's injury.
Forwards: We are again left with a "who's out" list, but that means the following guys should be in: Chris Vande Velde, Tyler Pitlick, Teemu Hartikainen, Philippe Cornet, Curtis Hamilton, Ryan Martindale, Kristians Pelss, Drew Czerwonka, James Livingston, Mike Thomas, Chase Schaber, and Cameron Abney. If Sunday night was the "A" team, this is clearly the "B" squad. With a lot of talent out of the lineup, guys like Livingston, Thomas, and Schaber should see enough ice time that they'll have a chance to impress and earn a spot in main camp. It's also a chance for guys like Martindale and Hamilton, who didn't play well on Sunday, to show that they can play this game. With Abney, Czerwonka, and a bunch of guys without guarantees in the lineup, I'm expecting a very physical game from the Oilers.
Defenders: It looks like the men in the lineup tonight will be Martin Marincin, Brandon Davidson, Jordan Bendfeld, Alex Plante, Dominik Schlumpf and Nolan Toigo. Jeff Petry is still out of the lineup tonight with that shoulder injury, as is free agent Dallas Ehrhardt. Brandon Davidson and Alex Plante looked good on Sunday and will have another chance to impress tonight, while Schlumpf and Toigo try to earn a spot with the Barons.
Goalies: It looks like Tyler Bunz will be getting the start tonight. One of the downsides of following the draft closely is that I sometimes get attached to my draft-day opinions. I thought Bunz was a poor selection, but hopefully he starts proving me wrong tonight.
Coaches: Todd Nelson will be running the forwards again tonight, and Gerry Fleming will again be handling the defensemen. It'll be particularly interesting to see how they handle the free agents as well as Martin Marincin. There was some talk after the draft of Marincin going straight to the AHL, so I'm sure the AHL coaches will be watching him closely.
Jeff Petry on his shoulder injury: "They haven't really said anything specific. Obviously it's not separated because things would have been torn around it, so right now it's just that I've tweaked something and we'll treat as some kind of loose, and we'll go from there. I'm ready to go. I want to get in the lineup, but also I don't want to rush it and make it something that's going to effect me throughout the regular season."
He also mentioned that he's been able to take shots pain-free. It sounds like the club is taking a "better safe than sorry" approach with Petry, which is completely appropriate given the context. My guess is that he's ready to go for the start of main camp.
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I’m going to focus in on Davidson especially tonight. I’d love to know what style of player he really is.
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Ditto. One thing about the “Shinies” being out of the lineup is I’m less likely to get distracted from focussing on some of these secondary guys. Davidson is one guy I’ve had a good feeling about (fwiw) since draft day, and I was thinking the same things as you, that he’s a guy I want to try tracking throughout the game. Hard to do on the flat screen but I’ll try. Plante and Marincin are also defenders of interest, obviously. Might also be hard to ignore the pairing of Schlumpf and Toigo just for their odd names.
Up front I’m going to try to figure out how to differentiate between Martinton and Hamildale.
I agree with Scott that this one could get a little rough. Sounds like the “Flames” have got at least one big goober in the line-up and there’s been a little trash talk already. I don’t imagine guys like Bendfeld or Abney will need a gilt-edged invitation to go, that’s probably what they think they have to do to get noticed. Although I think Abney might be nursing something after a big hit the other night.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 7:16 PM MDT up reply actions
Up front I’m going to try to figure out how to differentiate between Martinton and Hamildale.
Eh – just wait until one flames out and one makes it. Let them do the work for you.
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Looks like Hartikainen and Abney are joined at the hip.
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Yeah, they were cycling nicely on that play.
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 8:39 PM MDT up reply actions
Hartikainen’s board work is impossible not to notice.
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Did the same thing the last game.
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Vande Velde cleanly wins the draw into the linesman’s skates, bounces straight to Calgary. I wonder what percentage of all draws get decided that way? It would be non-trivial.
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I love the name Schlumpf
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It’s more of a sound effect than a name. Wanna cross our blueline? SCHLUMPF!!
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 8:43 PM MDT up reply actions
In unrelated news, I had the Keg Size New York steak for supper tonight. I chose wisely.
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Having Hartikainen play with the likes of Abney is a waste of everybody’s time.
I could not be less impressed with Vande Velde, while we’re on the subject, but a good start for the kids.
by Benjamin Massey on Sep 14, 2010 8:42 PM MDT reply actions
I think you mean Hartikinainen. Poor Gene.
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 8:43 PM MDT up reply actions
Even for a Finnish name, I think Gino’s sticking some extra "n"s in Derek Jr.’s name.
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In two games, he’s yet to pronounce it correctly.
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I saw Hot Cross Bunz good in the WHL playoffs last year. The Tigers hung him out to dry.
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But why did we draft that asshole when mediocre WHL goaltenders on mediocre teams are one a penny, two a penny?
by Benjamin Massey on Sep 14, 2010 8:46 PM MDT up reply actions
Bunz is hardly the greatest crime on the Oilers’ late-round draft rap sheet the last couple of years.
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The Oilers do okay in late rounds (unless you count the third as late), so I think he might be.
Okay. Drew Czerwonka was pretty fucking bad too.
by Benjamin Massey on Sep 14, 2010 8:47 PM MDT up reply actions
Bendfeld. Why draft a 20-year-old goon when you can sign him for nothing a week later? It made no fucking sense at the time, and it makes even less now.
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I forgot about Bendfeld. Fuck him too.
by Benjamin Massey on Sep 14, 2010 8:52 PM MDT up reply actions
Never mind the fact that he’s also useless as a pro hockey player, fistic proclivities aside.
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by Jonathan Willis on Sep 15, 2010 1:01 AM MDT up reply actions
Schlumpf has a tendency to chase the man with the puck really high while he’s on the PK. It’s surprised the Flames a couple of times now.
Aaron Johnson used to do that. It surprises the other guys ’til it stops surprising them, and then it can be trouble.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 8:49 PM MDT up reply actions
Yep. Not a high percentage play over the long haul.
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 8:53 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, Souray too. Guys like that can be effective cycle busters, but there’s risk.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 9:20 PM MDT up reply actions
That’s one way to make up for two dumbass penalties.
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Jesus, Pelss can move. He’s like a poor man’s Latvian Jason Chimera.
by Benjamin Massey on Sep 14, 2010 8:46 PM MDT reply actions
I’m liking Pelss. Then again, I’m liking Abney, so WTF do I know?
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 8:50 PM MDT up reply actions
I was against drafting him but I’m not going to pretend I saw Riga play a lot last year.
by Benjamin Massey on Sep 14, 2010 8:51 PM MDT up reply actions
Is there even a point in putting letters on anyone’s jerseys? Vande Velde has an “A” and I don’t get the point. Is it just so there’s a designated ref-talker?
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Bendfeld has one, too. Weird.
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He’s old. Pretty much, if you’re old, you’re it.
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 8:55 PM MDT up reply actions
Apparently.
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Plante has the third. That makes sense.
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Yes. Games like this they tend to pick the older guys, of which Vande Velde is certainly one.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 8:56 PM MDT up reply actions
Carter Banks sounds like a teen pop star.
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Did I just see Hartikainen light a dude up?
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That looked like a good hip check, but I could be biased.
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The high angle didn’t look that bad, but I only saw it out of the corner of my eye the first time.
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Leland Irving is doing a really good job of covering the bottom of the net. That was a nice-looking save on Martindale, and he had one earlier off of Hartikainen.
ALEX PLANTE!
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I was thinking “good decision” when he pulled it inside, and sure enough. That’s two or three times already tonight Plante has just sifted one into traffic. Some defencemen don’t learn that trick until they’re 30. Some never do. I like his instincts.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 9:00 PM MDT up reply actions
He doesn’t have Souray’s cannon, but I think he can be that kind of player.
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Sound is a lot better tonight, other than Peter Loubardias sounds like a bison is standing on his nose.
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I was going to say, it’s pretty much a regular broadcast. They seem to have ironed out most of the kinks.
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 8:59 PM MDT up reply actions
I can actually see it tonight. That’s an improvement right there.
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Wow, I could get out to the next one of these for, like, $200!
by Benjamin Massey on Sep 14, 2010 9:02 PM MDT reply actions
You could do the post game thread for this one for free if you like.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 9:09 PM MDT up reply actions
My computer has crashed twice trying to watch it.
by Benjamin Massey on Sep 14, 2010 9:10 PM MDT up reply actions
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KEEP YOUR FUCKING HEAD UP MARTIN JESUS
by Benjamin Massey on Sep 14, 2010 9:03 PM MDT reply actions
Who’s Martin Jesus?
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 9:10 PM MDT up reply actions
Are they pronouncing his name correctly? It’s not at all how I’ve been pronouncing it in my head.
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 9:13 PM MDT up reply actions
I like his defensive instincts. Had one play where he handled the first Flames forechecker and pushed him out of the play, then immediately engaged the second guy like it was second nature. You get a great big gangly goober with instincts like that, he can have a career.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 9:15 PM MDT up reply actions
“Mah RAn cin”
That can’t be right.
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Nice shift by Martindale there. Good rush and then doggedness on the follow-up corner work.
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Drew Czerwonka in general seems like a bad choice even in this game.
by Benjamin Massey on Sep 14, 2010 9:06 PM MDT up reply actions
Drew Czerwonka is the poor man’s Cameron Abney.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 9:08 PM MDT up reply actions
His last name is worth 27 Scrabble points though. That’s gotta be good for something.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 9:11 PM MDT up reply actions
Since names aren’t valid Scrabble plays no, it really isn’t.
by Benjamin Massey on Sep 14, 2010 9:12 PM MDT up reply actions
He’s no J.P. Szaszkiewicz, that’s for sure.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 9:12 PM MDT up reply actions
I chuckled for sure, but it sounds like he was there before Darryl.
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 9:15 PM MDT up reply actions
That’s even more incredulous. At least two different Sutters entered the organization via unrelated career routes?
According to Wikipedia, the only Sutter brother who played in the NHL and isn’t part of the Flames organization right now is Rich. Apparently he works for the Coyotes. I’m sure Darryl’s working on a way to bring him home, though.
by despisethesun on Sep 14, 2010 9:29 PM MDT up reply actions
Maybe he could send another first round pick the Coyotes’ way.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 9:32 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I thought one of them was working for the Rebels?
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Fun to see Gene and Peter beating around the bush a bit as the Oilers broadcaster and the Flames broadcaster try not to get too homer at each other.
by Benjamin Massey on Sep 14, 2010 9:22 PM MDT reply actions
I was about to say that Cornay should get on a like with Hartniknainainaennn.
by Benjamin Massey on Sep 14, 2010 9:25 PM MDT up reply actions
Except I would have called it a “line”.
by Benjamin Massey on Sep 14, 2010 9:26 PM MDT up reply actions
Gene would have called it a linininenene
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Schlumpf takes two minutes that could have been five for being stupid.
by Benjamin Massey on Sep 14, 2010 9:28 PM MDT reply actions
Well, that was deserved. Went right through Bunz, too.
by Benjamin Massey on Sep 14, 2010 9:29 PM MDT up reply actions
Went thru Bendfeld first.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 9:30 PM MDT up reply actions
Bendfeld got beat because he’s a shitty hockey player. Bunz should have had that one if he’s any sort of professional, though.
by Benjamin Massey on Sep 14, 2010 9:32 PM MDT up reply actions
Agreed on both counts.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 9:33 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh Mr. Bendfield, take the puck or take the man, doing neither is no good.
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Yeah, he didn’t play that well, but he wasn’t alone. He missed the rush badly, although he didn’t get much help from his partner who missed getting his stick on that pass (Toigo I think).
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 9:32 PM MDT up reply actions
Remember, Bendfeld is going to be a third-year pro and he was up against a teenager.
by Benjamin Massey on Sep 14, 2010 9:33 PM MDT up reply actions
Did you see the first? The Oilers actually looked quite good.
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 9:35 PM MDT up reply actions
Boy does this team in white ever remind me of the Oilers. Good start, but come the second period they turn into the Little Sisters of the Poor.
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Two things I’ve learned from these rookie games, neither Davidson nor Hartikainen struggles with skating to a noticeable degree that it should still show up on scouting reports.
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I thought Davidson looked a little weak on the pivot a couple of times.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 9:35 PM MDT up reply actions
I don’t know if it’s the skating or the decision-making. He’s getting stuck between spaces.
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I’d go with decision-making. At least, that’s what seemed to catch him tonight.
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 9:39 PM MDT up reply actions
I’ll go with some of each. He’s young.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 9:44 PM MDT up reply actions
When he was bad the other night it was the same. He was choosing poorly.
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Yeah, nifty razzle-dazzle pass from Martindale. He also made the steal to start the play, which is the second time I recall him stealing a puck this game.
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 9:38 PM MDT up reply actions
That was a pretty nifty play. Is he a lacrosse player?
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 9:38 PM MDT up reply actions
More impressive stuff from Vande Velde. He’s been way more impressive tonight.
Loubardias finally gets his name right, only to say “Vande Velde has tied the score …”
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 9:42 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, I’m biased here, but I’m still not seeing skating issues.
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Harski’s playing style reminds me of Smytty a little bit.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 9:53 PM MDT up reply actions
I saw it the same way.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 9:43 PM MDT up reply actions
yeah, there’ll be a make-up call in March. The bastards.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 9:45 PM MDT up reply actions
Vande Veldeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, but they don’t even ask about Cornaaay or Hartniknainenenennn.
by Benjamin Massey on Sep 14, 2010 9:42 PM MDT reply actions
That’s what happens when you score a goal. Respect.
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 9:42 PM MDT up reply actions
so...
…this is where the party’s at.
Thought I was the only one watching the game!
No, there’s a few of us crazies out here. Welcome!
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 9:46 PM MDT up reply actions
The secret question for entry is:
What are your thoughts on Teemu Hartikainen?
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lol..umm…
Done some nice things and I look forward to seeing his development. It isn’t outside the range of possibility that we see him for at the least a cup of coffee this year (in fact, highly likely, imo) and who knows? Maybe he’ll keep tracking in the right direction and become who we hope he is! And if he does… then he joins the youth core to become a part of the Oilers 2014 Stanley Cup run.
by Aaron Paquette on Sep 14, 2010 10:03 PM MDT up reply actions
I can’t tell if there is enough love in this answer.
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haha well, I’m not totally sold on his skating, but if he gets a little quicker, we have someone who can take over some of the tough minutes, which on this team would be nice. Another thing that would also be nice: his size.We’re pretty small down center and if Horcoff gets injured we might see what our man can do a little earlier than expected.
by Aaron Paquette on Sep 14, 2010 10:11 PM MDT up reply actions
Isn’t he a winger?
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 10:15 PM MDT up reply actions
I thought he played both? Could be wrong. I’m hoping he can hold down center, but that’s just based on need.
by Aaron Paquette on Sep 14, 2010 10:16 PM MDT up reply actions
Indeed. For some reason he keeps getting listed as a center. You may remember him from such hits as:
Hartikainen: I’m playing both left and right wing. My natural position is forward — in juniors I played a lot of center but now in the SM-Liiga, coach is using me as a winger.
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Abney fights like an idiot but he got one good shot in there.
by Benjamin Massey on Sep 14, 2010 9:47 PM MDT reply actions
Darn good finish for Abney. He needs to work on that jersey jab though.
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 9:49 PM MDT up reply actions
Wham bam thank you Cam
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 9:50 PM MDT up reply actions
I like that they cut away at intermission right before the big blow.
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Tuesday Night Fights! Tuesday Night Fights!
by Benjamin Massey on Sep 14, 2010 9:49 PM MDT reply actions
I love boring jersey-jab fights between utterly useless heavyweights.
by Benjamin Massey on Sep 14, 2010 9:49 PM MDT reply actions
Interestingly enough, this is what Tambellini whispered to Macgregor as he coerced him into announcing the pick.
by Adam Dyck on Sep 14, 2010 9:50 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I liked the single-leg. I was waiting for a slam.
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 9:51 PM MDT up reply actions
These talking heads need to know what “unanswered” means. Calgary’s goals were most definitely answered.
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They haven’t said if he’ll play, but the injury doesn’t sound serious. Honestly, I doubt he’ll play tomorrow.
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 9:57 PM MDT up reply actions
Bunz has been good too. Not really exceptional but solid so far
Sins can be forgiven but conscience is a killer.
Plante looks lanky and does things akimbo, but he’s effective. Weird to watch.
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Akimbo can be effective. Remember Kjell Samuelsson?
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 10:07 PM MDT up reply actions
Dang, that was close. Now THAT’S the kind of goal I’m used to the Oilers giving up!
by Aaron Paquette on Sep 14, 2010 10:06 PM MDT reply actions
Especially against the Flames. Apparently they have a new rule now that when the Flames score a suspect one they can just dispense with the video review and just directly award them with the goal. They woulda got the call anyway, so why waste everybody’s time?
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 10:12 PM MDT up reply actions
“get some more shots on this guy… he uh…”
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 10:09 PM MDT reply actions
So something came up and I missed the second period. What’s the score? Seems like 3-2 from the comments here.
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Oil Droplets 4, Flickers 3
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 10:15 PM MDT up reply actions
Thanks, guys. Busy period.
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A couple of doozy scraps too. Abney and Bendfeld, natch, against the usual anonymous Calgary gadoingles.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 10:16 PM MDT up reply actions
I wish 3rd rounders did more than just win fights. of course Bruce will differ
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No I will not differ one iota. He needs to do a LOT more than win fights. But if he can win fights that won’t hurt his cause.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 10:19 PM MDT up reply actions
Geez, my attention is going to be divided in the third. PBS is showing the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, a 34-voice choir and a rock band performing music from popular video games. Apparently I can look forward to “Super Mario Bros” and “The Legend of Zelda”.
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Video Games Live? I keep meaning to see that when the show’s in Calgary.
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Yup, that’s exactly what the show is called. Is it a tour?
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 10:17 PM MDT up reply actions
The musicians don’t tour, but yeah. My choir’s done it a couple of times when the show has been in Edmonton.
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 10:19 PM MDT up reply actions
Sort of. It’s put together by Stephen Tyler’s less-talented cousin, Tommy Tallarico. The orchestra is local but the other stuff — the videos and rock band and what-not — is touring.
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I guess the above wasn’t too respectful to the rock band. My bad.
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 10:28 PM MDT up reply actions
And now they’re playing Sweet Emotion with some kid up on stage playing Guitar Hero on the big screen. People actually pay to watch this?
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 10:31 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, I’ve heard that complaint about the show, too. It’ll go randomly into someone playing GH: Aerosmith at a certain point and really distracts from the show.
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These player spotlights are funny. Intense rock music along with fun facts about the players: “Jarome’s hidden talent is singing.” It just makes me chuckle.
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 10:15 PM MDT reply actions
My computer has decided to live with the ferret people for a bit, so I’ve given it some laudanum and am relying on you guys to tell me the rest of the game. Don’t let me down!
by Benjamin Massey on Sep 14, 2010 10:19 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
Is anyone else concerned that they’re pimping edmontonoilers.com as the place to buy mini-packs? I’ve been using oilers.nhl.com for a couple years now…
Same site. The edmontonoilers.com domain resolves to oilers.nhl.com – I suspect it’s just easier to tell fans to go the natural domain.
That or maybe they have incoming traffic and search stats that show people are looking for edmontonoilers.com much more often.
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So the organizational policy is that you get your number retired if you’re elected to the HoF. I’m looking forward to seeing #77 out of circulation once Adam Oates gets in.
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 10:24 PM MDT reply actions
What number did Norm Ullman wear? Jacques Plante’s #30 was still in operation as of 2007 (Jussi Markkanen).
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We all know the WHA years don’t count. After all, first ever first overall pick!
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 10:29 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, really. You’d think they’d take the excuse of the “30th” anniversary to hang a blue banner for the ‘79 regular season championship, but no dice. If not for Al Hamilton’s banner, the WHA might as well not have existed.
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Funny story for you guys… I’m at the game right now and the guy sitting beside me was at a pub near the ramada where the team is staying. He’s there with a couple buddies who are wearing flames jerseys and notices that Hall, Eberle and Paajarvi walk in. He didn’t want to bug them but his buddies were razzing him so hard he decides to go over and try and get their autographs. Not only does he get them but Hall notices he’s sitting with some flames fans so he decides to write " flames suck" at the bottom. Pat Quinn then walks by outside, looks in and looks at his watch, notices the time and tells the boys to get to the rink straight away. How awesome is that??
by theoil99 on Sep 14, 2010 10:24 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
I’ll give Hall credit: for a former Flames fan he adapts fast.
by Benjamin Massey on Sep 14, 2010 10:26 PM MDT up reply actions
So Quinn is finding work for himself. It’s likely that he’s the only guy in the organization that knows what time the game starts.
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Sloppy no-look back pass by Czerwonka. What the fuck.
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This is a guy who had, like, 14 goals and 5 assists one year. He’s never had a reputation for making plays. Or doing anything of any value whatsoever. God, I want to burn Steve Tambellini’s house down.
by Benjamin Massey on Sep 14, 2010 10:29 PM MDT up reply actions
I think you guys are seriously over-estimating his skill level.
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I know we’re dealing with a player worse than Abney but christ. That was a terrible play. Ethan Moreau made those kind of plays.
by doritogrande on Sep 14, 2010 10:31 PM MDT up reply actions
I’m not overestimating shit. I’m just looking at that play and wondering how far up his ass his head was.
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Maybe it’s just the “Principle” of the thing, or maybe it’s just…“Gene”-etic
by Aaron Paquette on Sep 14, 2010 10:33 PM MDT up reply actions
He and Etem should have some fun this season.
Wide kid already, too.
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I’m really glad the Ducks picked Etem. I can’t imagine the hype we’d be hearing if he was an Oiler.
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 10:38 PM MDT up reply actions
We would have literally no room for any veterans.
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I mean the hype from Derek. The team would probably be hyping him about as much as they’re hyping Pitlick.
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 10:40 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh, okay. I see what you mean.
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Really? I remember you took Etem in the mock draft at 15, and it seems like you pump the kid’s tires a lot for someone that’s not in the organization, but maybe it’s just because he’s playing with Pitlick next year.
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 10:44 PM MDT up reply actions
Oh, I like the kid, no doubt, he reminds me of Mike Bullard.
I’d have taken Pitlick at 15 if I wouldn’t have been laughed out of the room.
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No crust, no jam on him. There’s no way he was going to be an Oiler this season.
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Looks both big and fast to my eye.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 10:40 PM MDT up reply actions
Vande Veld-ie? Really?
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Really. Two words, four syllables.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 10:38 PM MDT up reply actions
Lots of butchering tonight. Cornet, Hartikainen, Marincin…
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You’d think the teams would put together some pronunciation guides at some point.
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There is a guide published every year by the league.
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For rookie camps?
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It’s usually published in mid-august, but I think it only has the guys that count towards the contract limit.
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VAN-deh VEHLD, KRIHS
From last year’s guide.
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Yeah, the completely obvious pronunciation. Glad to see I’m not wrong.
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Gotta teach the kids the “system” early.
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Isn’t everyone here a youngster? Yes, he’s fresh meat, but…come on, Pete.
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You guys seriously over-estimate his skill level.
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No. Notice the bold? I know he sucks ass.
by doritogrande on Sep 14, 2010 10:38 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, but it’s not lazy – that’s him making plays.
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I do hope Schaber can earn an invite to main camp. I’m always fond of my ex-Hitmen.
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Another terrible play by Czerwonka, coming all the way below his goal line to get a loose puck only to flip it weakly right back to the Flames.
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bunz …crease …that should be Covered In Oil
by Aaron Paquette on Sep 14, 2010 10:40 PM MDT reply actions
He’s been solid tonight up until that point.
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Czerwonka is a pest, an agitator, primarily to his own teammates.
by Benjamin Massey on Sep 14, 2010 10:41 PM MDT reply actions
Sure seems like there’s been a ton of penalties tonight. Just my imagination?
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Bendfeld got stripped like Candi Cane on the main stage behind his own net. Crikey.
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Hey look, another failed carry-in, followed by a failed rimjob. Yup, this sure is an Oilers PP.
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It just keeps on coming. Terrible PP again.
by doritogrande on Sep 14, 2010 10:55 PM MDT up reply actions
That could have been an embarrassing highlight had the Flames but it away.
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 10:51 PM MDT up reply actions
I am really looking forward to the start of the WHL season.
Sins can be forgiven but conscience is a killer.
So am I. Unfortunately, I’m going to miss the banner-raising because I’m at a conference in Kananaskis that night. =(
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I like a fight when both guys mean it.
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This may be the best Flames team Jim Playfair has ever coached.
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That was a pretty funny dump-in by Livingston on the PP. Rim it around hard, and right out of the zone.
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 10:56 PM MDT reply actions
and a perfect set up for a near breakaway!
by Aaron Paquette on Sep 14, 2010 10:56 PM MDT up reply actions
So coyotes signed Belanger. I think they are looking forward to winning a lot of 2-1 games
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Wasn’t he wink-wink nudge-nudge signed with the Capitals?
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 11:00 PM MDT up reply actions
The giveaway into the slot? That was Livingston.
by Scott Reynolds on Sep 14, 2010 10:58 PM MDT up reply actions
That was gawdawfulhorrible
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 11:03 PM MDT up reply actions
So someone who knows better can maybe tell me this: is Regina going to be any good at all this year? No Eberle, no Teubert, meaning the only guy left I’ve heard of is Jordan Weal. Are they gonna be competitive, or are they going to be diving for a high midget pick?
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Carter Ashton. First rounder of Tampa in 09.
by doritogrande on Sep 14, 2010 11:00 PM MDT up reply actions
yeah, pretty impressive game from him tonight
by Aaron Paquette on Sep 14, 2010 11:00 PM MDT up reply actions
Pitlick and Bunz. Medicine hat will be followed like regina of last season.
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I like that he stopped for half a second to control it instead of just slamming it at the net.
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Good on him for putting up some points tonight
by Aaron Paquette on Sep 14, 2010 11:02 PM MDT up reply actions
I think I was the last guy ‘round these parts who believed in him in 2008. Glad to see my faith wasn’t misplaced.
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I wasn’t as bullish on him as Doogie, but I always held out hope that his post-draft year was just a severe case of snakebite. It seemed like a lot of people just wrote him off as a wasted pick before he turned 19.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 11:07 PM MDT up reply actions
And not entirely without cause, but I think the sane thing would be to put him as a question mark, whereas I still thought he was a reasonably sure thing (more so than was warranted) and everyone else thought he should be tossed back in the water. So really, no one was “right,” and I only look good in hindsight as long as he keeps doing what he’s doing. There’s still time for the wheels to fall off the wagon (that concussion last year was scary), but he doesn’t seem to have missed a step over the summer, which is a great sign.
Though maybe he should get some side mirrors on his helmet.
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So I’m thinking we actually sweep this series…here’s hoping, anyway
by Aaron Paquette on Sep 14, 2010 11:06 PM MDT reply actions
ferfuxakes
Thanks. We’re now finishing 2-2.
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Nope, only one more game for the Droplets.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Sep 14, 2010 11:08 PM MDT up reply actions
Erm. That’s unpossible. We only play one more game.
by doritogrande on Sep 14, 2010 11:08 PM MDT up reply actions
Really? I just assumed five teams meant four games apiece.
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Naw. Only the host team is playing 4 games, for some random reason.
by doritogrande on Sep 14, 2010 11:13 PM MDT up reply actions
Say ...
… any word on why Toni Rajala isn’t here? Military service?
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Yeah, he’s been back in Finland for awhile. He chose to fulfill his military service this season while playing for Ilves.
His coach there has been very critical of his decision to play in the WHL and has said that he worked closely with him prior to Rajala leaving for North America and he’s observed Rajala since he’s been back and his game has clearly regressed.
He’s essentially said not to expect anything from Rajala until he gets his game back into professional shape.
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Sounds like some professional sour grapes to me.
Thanks for the update. I had forgotten this detail.
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