Oilers v. Red Wings - Genesis 17:9-14
by Scott Reynolds on Feb 4, 2012 4:30 PM MST
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PrintThen Tambellini spoke to the crowds: "That game was a sign for us, a reminder of the covenant that God made with our fathers! Let each uncircumcised man in our midst be circumcised by one who is! Each uncircumcised man must have his foreskin cut off so that we will remember that God is with us! From this day on, we must circumcise each male child on the eighth day after his birth in order to remember God's covenant with us and the miracle of the eight-point game, which was given to us in the midst of our suffering. This command applies not only to fans in Edmonton, but to fans all across the world! All must be circumcised so that our very bodies will be marked by God's favor. Any male who fails to either circumcise or be circumcised immediately denies that I am a true prophet."
Detroit Red Wings (35-16-1) @ Edmonton Oilers (20-26-5)
Rexall Place, 8:00 p.m. MST
Television: CBC
More analysis after the jump...
Visiting Team Scouting Report:
The Red Wings have been excellent this year, and have bucked the trend of the last few seasons that has seen the team in consistent decline. Going back to the 2007-08 season, the Red Wings had a Fenwick percentage of 59.4% with the score close (best in the league), which dropped to 57.2% in 2008-09 (still best in the league), 52.4% in 2009-10 (4th), and 52.0% in 2010-11 (8th). Going into this season, I expected the Red Wings to be good, but for that decline to continue. Instead, they're back on top of the mountain, leading the league with a Fenwick percentage of 56.7% with the score close.So what's helped them get there? Honestly, I think the biggest thing has been health. The club has been getting older over these last several seasons, but they've also had to deal with injuries to key players. This season, the Red Wings have eleven skaters with a cap hit of $2M or higher (Pavel Datsyuk, Nicklas Lidstrom, Henrik Zetterberg, Johan Franzen, Brad Stuart, Jonathan Ericsson, Valtteri Filppula, Niklas Kronwall, Ian White, Jiri Hudler, and Danny Cleary), and none of them have missed more than four games, while over half have played in all fifty-two.
Expected Lineups:
Edmonton Oilers (20-26-5):
Hall - Gagner - Eberle
Horcoff - Nugent-Hopkins - Hemsky
Smyth - Belanger - Jones
Petrell - Lander - Eager
Smid - Petry
Whitney - Potter
Barker - Sutton
Dubnyk
Detroit Red Wings (35-16-1):
Franzen - Datsyuk - Bertuzzi
Filpulla - Zetterberg - Hudler
Miller - Helm - Cleary
Emmerton - Abdelkader - Holmstrom
Lidstrom - White
Kronwall - Stuart
Ericsson - Kindl
Conklin
By the Numbers:
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins makes his return to the lineup tonight. While injuries are never good, this one is about as good as you'll ever get. The NHL is a tough grind for a young player, and Nugent-Hopkins hadn't done all that well in the ten games before his injury with no goals, five assists. In the 28 games before that, Nugent-Hopkins had amassed 13 goals and 17 assists. Of course, the other option is that the slump was just percentage-driven variance: Nugent-Hopkins had a shot rate of 2.1 per game in both segments.
- The Oilers have a record of 8-3-2 with Cam Barker in the lineup. Their record without Barker is 12-23-3. Barker also leads the Oilers with a +6 rating. There is, of course, plenty of other information indicating that Barker hasn't been very good, but those first numbers are exactly the kind that enable teams to make a mistake.
- With four points each against the Blackhawks, Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberle are both threatening to break the point per game mark in their sophomore seasons. Hall has 38 points in 41 games, while Eberle has 50 in 47, which is good enough for 12th in league scoring. The last time the Oilers had a someone play at least 60 games and hit a point per game was Doug Weight who scored 90 points in the 2000-01 season. That was also the last time the Oilers had someone finish in the top ten in league scoring (Weight was eighth).
- It's easy to forget how great Doug Weight was as an Oiler. 2000-01 was actually the third time that Doug Weight broke the point per game mark in at least sixty games. He's one of just six Oilers to do that, and the others are Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Paul Coffey, Jari Kurri, and Glenn Anderson.
- And how can we not talk a little bit about Sam Gagner. That eight-point game was magical, especially considering how much he'd struggled offensively before that. Even though he earned eight points in the Oilers' last contest, Gagner had just two points in his previous nine games.
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So apparently Hemsky hasn’t heard anything from the Oilers regarding a contract, not a word. So that is the final nail in the coffin, he’s gone. The way this team spins its wheels you think a pack of hamsters was running this organization.
The Edmonton Oilers, keeping opposition fans happy for the last 6 years
Hall is out to kill himself tonight.
The Edmonton Oilers, keeping opposition fans happy for the last 6 years
Think we can get Weber to play in Edmonton for a chance to line up with Gagner?
"When you find yourself rooting for mediocrity – you might be an Oilers fan." - Neal Livingston
why bother?
just pair gagner with Gilbert. GA = 0.
by Passive Voice on Feb 4, 2012 8:19 PM MST up reply actions
We in Nashville are rooting for the OILERS tonight, but no… you may not have Weber. :-)
by Whamba on Feb 4, 2012 9:34 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
I’ve already started to pretend Hemsky isn’t on the team anymore. Tambellini is just a sorry excuse for a GM, but these leaving players in the wind shit is beyond the pale. Let the man run the AHL team and bring in someone for the NHL team.
"When you find yourself rooting for mediocrity – you might be an Oilers fan." - Neal Livingston
It’s a ridiculous thing that they haven’t talked more to Hemsky. That is NOT what’s going to have the free agents beating down the door come July 1st.
Show some terrible negotiation skills. Even if they’re planning on trading, they should at least be talking.
Never mind this is a shitty way to treat someone that’s given the team as much as Hemsky has.
Never mind this is a shitty way to treat someone that’s given the team as much as Hemsky has.
This. The silent treatment in this case is cretinous, for lack of a better word.
I dont want to defend the mgmt – but – Hemmer was a fraction vague on the contact he had had – thought there could be the implication that there could have been some discussion – if no actual offer
by southampton viking on Feb 4, 2012 8:49 PM MST up reply actions
Just my impression judging by Hemskys answers …..
by southampton viking on Feb 4, 2012 9:38 PM MST up reply actions
I think I figured out how Renney can win the cup.
Renney: “Gagner, go out there and score 8 points. Dubbie, only allow 4 goals.”
Gagner, Dubnyk: “Gotcha coach.”
"When you find yourself rooting for mediocrity – you might be an Oilers fan." - Neal Livingston
by proxy on Feb 4, 2012 8:26 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
well Dubbie kept his bargain – that Gagner – waste of time ……
by southampton viking on Feb 4, 2012 11:14 PM MST up reply actions
I think I know how this works.
“If Gagner gets eight points, I’ll run down main street naked.”
Now, we wait.
by eddy the lip on Feb 4, 2012 8:27 PM MST reply actions 3 recs
Geezus. I hope they installed an exoskeleton during Hemsky’s shoulder surgery.
I don’t know how that wasn’t called as a headshot. I always forget going into games against Detroit that they are Chosen and cannot Serve Time.
Until then they’ve looked lucky – they earnt it there
by southampton viking on Feb 4, 2012 8:39 PM MST up reply actions
looks like the Oilers are hitting a bit
by southampton viking on Feb 4, 2012 8:42 PM MST reply actions
the Holmstrom pen was a little weak I think
by southampton viking on Feb 4, 2012 8:51 PM MST reply actions
ha, no, four. he can’t stop turning red lights on.
by Passive Voice on Feb 4, 2012 8:55 PM MST up reply actions
So Gagner...
Just spit-balling here, but I’m pretty sure Gagner sets 2 NHL records (sort of):
- Fastest player to 10 points in consecutive game-time from the 1st point tothe last point (43 minutes 19 seconds for Gagner, compared to 50 minutes16 seconds for Sittler)
- Most team goals that one player has been involved in consecutively @ 10
11!!
BREAKS SITTLER’S RECORD!!
(MOST POINTS IN 3 CONSECUTIVE PERIODS)
he needs to buy a lottery ticket ha !
by southampton viking on Feb 4, 2012 8:57 PM MST up reply actions
Whoo!! For terrible goalies!!!
The Edmonton Oilers, keeping opposition fans happy for the last 6 years
to be fair on Dubby I can say he was at fault ….
by southampton viking on Feb 4, 2012 8:58 PM MST up reply actions
I was referring to emery, Crawford, an Conklin.
The Edmonton Oilers, keeping opposition fans happy for the last 6 years
I know was just joking – I can now after that 3rd goal !
by southampton viking on Feb 4, 2012 9:05 PM MST up reply actions
Meant to say cant – must make sure I preview !!
by southampton viking on Feb 4, 2012 9:05 PM MST up reply actions
Hello from the Preds!
Love what you guys are doing against Detroit!!!! Keep it up!!
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Thank you!
Yeah, Gagner has been freaking UN-BELIEVABLE the last few days. You guys must like that!! Has he been playing well all season, or did he just kinda suddenly turn it on?
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to be truthful he hasnt been playing THAT well this season so far (had been a fraction unlucky) though I’m sure all are happy for him
by southampton viking on Feb 4, 2012 9:11 PM MST up reply actions
Was looking fantastic in pre-season, but then went down to injury. Coming back from his injury he was a little slow, and struggled for the first 8-12 games (2 points). But ever since those first few games, he has been GREAT (one of the Oilers’ top 3 players ever since those first 12 games or so).
He has 33 points in 45 games this season (60 point pace over a full 82 game season – easily a career year), but if you discount those first 10 games, he has 31 points in his last 35 games.
He has been EXCELLENT
That’s fantastic! Hopefully he’ll keep producing like he has been! Dude’s on a serious roll.
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He’s having his breakout year, and up until Thursday, main stream media and the zombies couldn’t see it and actually wanted him gone…
It’s so refreshing to see him catch some bounces, because it should really quell some of those trade rumours… I was so worried they would/will (trade him) that I would give up on Edmonton, if they did.
Yeah, we were talking about that briefly during our game tonight… someone mentioned possibly trading for him, but we all figured that option is likely no longer available.
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Yeah, he’s been the other name we’ve tossed around briefly… I’ve heard he’s injured a lot, though?
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The last couple of seasons in particular, yes. For a guy who gets knocked, a lot, for supposedly being soft, he spends a lot of time in dangerous areas of the ice…
Sounds like Martin Erat for us. He’s can be a “Glass Man”, but when he’s not injured he can be really lethal.
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Geez... LOL I honestly don't remember what the injury was.
Upper-body of some kind, I think? That tends to be his forte.
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He’s had injury issues. Reconstructive shoulder surgery last year, but (as you can see from this game) seems able to go into bad places and take hits again.
I’d prefer we keep him – he’s 0.6 or 0.7 PPG this year, and I think we haven’t seen the best of him yet. I’d put money on a trade, I just hope a) it’s to a team where he can shine and b) we get more than magic beans.
Smid with a team leading 4 blocks so far
by southampton viking on Feb 4, 2012 9:00 PM MST reply actions
Crazy stuff from Gagner. Just nuts. Also I loved Whitney’s footwork on that GA. Those feet are just fine.
by RiversQ on Feb 4, 2012 9:03 PM MST via iPhone app reply actions 1 recs
renney tried to get a “distinct kicking motion” call, but the refs just laughed. everybody knows if whitney kicked something, he would die.
by Passive Voice on Feb 4, 2012 9:04 PM MST up reply actions
Lidstrom with a team leading 9.16 ice time – oilers leader ? number 10 with over 8 !! – next is number 6…. – is he being trusted as the ’number 1 ’ ?
by southampton viking on Feb 4, 2012 9:04 PM MST reply actions
More shots from Detroit when short handed than any other time – bit odd especially as both their pens cut short as well
by southampton viking on Feb 4, 2012 9:09 PM MST reply actions
To start next season, we could look like this:
Hall-Gagner-Hemsky/Eberle
Smyth-RNH-Eberle/Hemsky
But no, we want to trade Gagner and Hemsky and look like this instead:
Hall-Hopkins-Eberle
Smyth-Draft Pick-Draft Pick
Because those draft picks can play top 6 minutes, and are better players than Gagner and Hemsky.
by Trites on Feb 4, 2012 9:19 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
Anyone else having a problem with Game Center Live tonight?
by RiversQ on Feb 4, 2012 9:24 PM MST via iPhone app reply actions
If you live in Canada the game is blacked out. I don’t know if it’s televised nationally in the US. If not, I’ve had problems with it a couple of times this year but don’t know the reason.
The biggest fanana of the Havana Bananas.
by Scott Reynolds on Feb 4, 2012 9:35 PM MST up reply actions
I’m in the US. It was down for me for awhile.
by RiversQ on Feb 4, 2012 9:57 PM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
Yeah, they’ve had more problems this season, but I’m not sure what it is. It’s only ever happened when I’m watching live so I wonder if it’s a “too many users at once” thing.
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by Scott Reynolds on Feb 4, 2012 10:07 PM MST up reply actions
Not going to see Lidstrom have that happen to him very often, even at his ‘advanced’ age.
"When you find yourself rooting for mediocrity – you might be an Oilers fan." - Neal Livingston
Hey guys, sorry I’m late to the party (poker league tonight – obviously didn’t do well, lol). What the heck have they been feeding Gagner lately? Keep it up though!
He’s struggling now, hasn’t scored in the 2nd period yet…
The Edmonton Oilers, keeping opposition fans happy for the last 6 years
That’s quite a struggle! He hasn’t scored in MINUTES! HAHAHA!
by Whamba on Feb 4, 2012 9:42 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Better get him back on the steroids then.
by TakeoutArtist on Feb 4, 2012 9:43 PM MST up reply actions
Does anyone keep stats on who causes icings ?
by southampton viking on Feb 4, 2012 9:45 PM MST reply actions
just dont think I’ve ever seen it here ….
by southampton viking on Feb 4, 2012 9:47 PM MST up reply actions
What do you mean by causes? The player that releases the puck, or just the guys on the ice?
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by Scott Reynolds on Feb 4, 2012 9:53 PM MST up reply actions
player that releases the puck mainly – of course the guy on center in some cases who misses the puck could also be marked for it
by southampton viking on Feb 4, 2012 9:57 PM MST up reply actions
NHL probably does, but I’ve never heard the stat referenced.
by Whamba on Feb 4, 2012 9:46 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Haven’t been able to watch much of the game tonight, but I’m glad that I was able to see the evening’s Sutton dangle.
The biggest fanana of the Havana Bananas.
I’m going to love watching the Hall-Gagner-Eberle line play together for the rest of this year and many more.
Per CBC, Jagr had points on 15 consecutive Penguins goals way back when. Those 15 goals came over 7 games, and the Pens went 0-5-2. So now we know!
Also has a ways to go to tie or break most points in 2 consecutive games. As per CBC, the Stastny brothers Paul & Anton each hold the mark with 14.
I prefer the Khabby to Detroit rumour
by southampton viking on Feb 4, 2012 10:12 PM MST reply actions
CBC shouldn’t tease us with such flights of fancy.
by TakeoutArtist on Feb 4, 2012 10:18 PM MST up reply actions
Please and thank you!!
That would be most awesome.
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(We’re desperately trying to oust them from their 1st place spot in the division/conference.)
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I would so much rather see the Preds there than Detroit.
by eddy the lip on Feb 4, 2012 10:20 PM MST up reply actions
Apparently the Oilers still need lessons in hospitality.
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by Scott Reynolds on Feb 4, 2012 10:20 PM MST up reply actions
Maybe Gagner will come back and be more excellent?
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Nice combination of LOTR and Star Wars!
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That’s the way to be! So vaguely related… have you seen the reviews of the Star Wars prequels at Red Letter Media?? (Someone introduced me to them yesterday, which is why I feel the need to share LOL.) They are HILARIOUS.
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Here’s the link :) If you’re a Star Wars fan, you’ll enjoy it. They’re long, but totally worth the watch. (Oh, and just as a head’s up, there is a weird “serial killer” kind of… side story? It’s kinda strange, but it helps if you’re prepared for it, haha.)
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Interesting that Renney would put out Gagner’s line for the DZ draw.
The biggest fanana of the Havana Bananas.
“i’m just going to assume he’s an actual deity at this point and hope for the best”
by Passive Voice on Feb 4, 2012 10:21 PM MST up reply actions
That’s it. Next game it’s second intermission circumcisions for everyone!
by eddy the lip on Feb 4, 2012 10:23 PM MST up reply actions
You know, maybe this losing really isn’t Tambellini’s fault. It’s been Renney’s idol-worship all along!
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by Scott Reynolds on Feb 4, 2012 10:26 PM MST up reply actions
The story of the golden hobbit didn’t end well.
by eddy the lip on Feb 4, 2012 10:32 PM MST up reply actions
Oh, ow. And you might be counting on the wrong team.
by eddy the lip on Feb 4, 2012 10:24 PM MST up reply actions
What was the 1st heartbreak? I once didn’t know I’d broken up with a girl for 3 months…so I’m just curious here.
"When you find yourself rooting for mediocrity – you might be an Oilers fan." - Neal Livingston
he must have meant about Blackburn …
by southampton viking on Feb 4, 2012 10:26 PM MST up reply actions
Ironically the Wings are her favourite team too.
by TakeoutArtist on Feb 4, 2012 10:30 PM MST up reply actions
Alright, then all propriety is out the window. Better off without the bitch. That one I mentioned earlier was a Wings fan too. Slept in a goddamn Wings shirt. I won’t even tell you what the worst part of that was.
"When you find yourself rooting for mediocrity – you might be an Oilers fan." - Neal Livingston
maybe she’ll get HER heart broken tonight then too. GO Oilers!
by Whamba on Feb 4, 2012 10:32 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Girlfriend of 18 months just dumped me this afternoon. We were going to vacation in Las Vegas in about 3 weeks and I was going to propose, too. Good thing I hadn’t bought the ring yet.
And yes, eddy, counting on the Oilers to avoid heartbreak, especially against Detroit, is a long shot lately.
by TakeoutArtist on Feb 4, 2012 10:27 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Thanks, it’ll hurt for a while but life will go on.
by TakeoutArtist on Feb 4, 2012 10:37 PM MST up reply actions
Well. If you’re banking on the Oilers…you’re setting yourself up for pain. Sorry about the break up. Let me know when it’s okay to slag her and give the diatribes about more fish or something.
"When you find yourself rooting for mediocrity – you might be an Oilers fan." - Neal Livingston
I’m a little more used to the Oilers brand of heartache, so the pain won’t be as severe if if happens.
by TakeoutArtist on Feb 4, 2012 10:34 PM MST up reply actions
After I found out about mines, I tried to have breakup sex. Apparently there’s no such thing.
"When you find yourself rooting for mediocrity – you might be an Oilers fan." - Neal Livingston
there is breakup sex. problem is only one of you knows it’s happening.
by Whamba on Feb 4, 2012 10:39 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Wait…I thought that was the regular kind.
by eddy the lip on Feb 4, 2012 10:40 PM MST up reply actions
Comfort in familiarity?
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by Scott Reynolds on Feb 4, 2012 10:42 PM MST up reply actions
Do you mean a “well, we get ‘raped’ reguarly…but at least it’s consistent” sort of thing?
"When you find yourself rooting for mediocrity – you might be an Oilers fan." - Neal Livingston
I wouldn’t call it anywhere near that awful. Maybe I’m a bad fan, but at this point in the season, I do get a certain feeling of everything being in its proper place when the Oilers lose.
The biggest fanana of the Havana Bananas.
by Scott Reynolds on Feb 4, 2012 10:49 PM MST up reply actions
Damn. That’s awful. Here’s hoping the Oilers can give you a boost.
The biggest fanana of the Havana Bananas.
by Scott Reynolds on Feb 4, 2012 10:31 PM MST up reply actions
Damn. Guess the rest of us can learn not to date Detroit fans :/
by eddy the lip on Feb 4, 2012 10:31 PM MST up reply actions
Good thing I hadn’t bought the ring yet.
Always a silver lining. :)
by Passive Voice on Feb 4, 2012 10:35 PM MST up reply actions
also, i assume this means you now have an available plane ticket to vegas.
by Passive Voice on Feb 4, 2012 10:39 PM MST up reply actions
Nope, I cancelled it. I’ll probably use the credit later this year to visit some family in BC.
by TakeoutArtist on Feb 4, 2012 10:42 PM MST up reply actions
i love british columbia unconditionally, but…
by Passive Voice on Feb 4, 2012 10:44 PM MST up reply actions
EDM plays in NSH March 20. Use the credit to come here! (we have more than our fair share of really hot women) you’re welcome to a few! :-)
by Whamba on Feb 4, 2012 10:51 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
No offense, but I think I’m done dating women south of the 49th. Although I’m guessing you’re not talking about about dating here. ;)
by TakeoutArtist on Feb 4, 2012 10:58 PM MST up reply actions
Plus I’m not sure if WestJet flies to Nashville, I’d have to look.
by TakeoutArtist on Feb 4, 2012 10:59 PM MST up reply actions
I like the learnibg from Detroit about 1 goal games – not sure their record this year is so great …
by southampton viking on Feb 4, 2012 10:23 PM MST reply actions
Nothing like Horcoff to stop momentum and flow
by SoCalOil on Feb 4, 2012 10:28 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Ah. There’s the Oilers we know and love.
"When you find yourself rooting for mediocrity – you might be an Oilers fan." - Neal Livingston
my feed is a little late – there is me thinking what ?
by southampton viking on Feb 4, 2012 10:42 PM MST up reply actions
Schooled would imply learning. I have little faith there.
by eddy the lip on Feb 4, 2012 10:42 PM MST up reply actions
I really, really hate Todd Bertuzzi.
Sorry guys :(
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That was the goal that broke the camel’s neck.
Sorry. Too soon?
by SoCalOil on Feb 4, 2012 10:42 PM MST via mobile reply actions
This 3rd period has been brought to you by Too Many Flat Footed Defensemen to contain a speedy attack
Oilers can’t even get out of their zone let alone get the tie!
The biggest fanana of the Havana Bananas.
Until they do. Natch.
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by Scott Reynolds on Feb 4, 2012 10:45 PM MST up reply actions
He was initially but they changed it to Hemsky.
by TakeoutArtist on Feb 4, 2012 10:46 PM MST up reply actions
doing everything they can to turn the fanbase against hemsky
by Passive Voice on Feb 4, 2012 10:49 PM MST up reply actions
He looked so innocently excited. I feel like he probably shouted “HURRAH!”
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I once jumped like that on Christmas morning. It must be great to be a hobbit.
by John Chambers on Feb 4, 2012 10:48 PM MST up reply actions
4 things I don't understand
1. why we don’t resign Hemsky
2. How Smid is overpaid
3. Why everyone, but me, is okay with Ryan Smyth’s salary
4. How Sutton is considered a valuable trade asset
The last goal sums up for 4 for me. If we can get anything for Sutton, I say we get it… him and Barker need to go!
Oh, and 5… trade Gangner while he’s hot for a D man, a real one. Not like Barker or Sutton.
re number 3
thought the salary was low compared to the cap hit
by southampton viking on Feb 4, 2012 10:55 PM MST up reply actions
As much as you’ll probably hate to hear it, I’d love to have Smyth on the Preds.
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Heck, everyone wants a piece of Smyth :)
by eddy the lip on Feb 4, 2012 10:53 PM MST up reply actions
You may covet our players. You just cannot have them. Except if we’re talking Weber coming back this way. Go tell David Poile this is what WE want.
by John Chambers on Feb 4, 2012 10:53 PM MST up reply actions
Feel free to come back again to hate on other central division teams. We’ll come cheer on your boys when you play Calgary or Vancouver.
by John Chambers on Feb 4, 2012 10:57 PM MST up reply actions
SB nation “On The Forecheck” has a very lively game thread. feel free to come by Tuesday vs Vancouver!
by Whamba on Feb 4, 2012 11:01 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
Not a fan of that Belanger pick. I want Sutton! (Or at least Horcoff; he’s actually good at this.)
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thought he played ok today – just not for the SO
by southampton viking on Feb 4, 2012 11:10 PM MST up reply actions
I agree with this and everything about this.
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Keep up this hot streak! I think you guys made an Oilers fan of THIS Pred. Edmonton has great fans! Wish you all well.
by Whamba on Feb 4, 2012 11:10 PM MST via Android app up reply actions
I have a new 2nd favorite team. Good ambassadors you, Tennessean clowns.
by John Chambers on Feb 4, 2012 11:11 PM MST up reply actions
Thanks for dropping by! Always like to host out of towners!
by eddy the lip on Feb 4, 2012 11:12 PM MST up reply actions
Thanks, glad you felt like dropping in. You helped get me in a better mood too!
by TakeoutArtist on Feb 4, 2012 11:15 PM MST up reply actions
Khabi should start in TO. Dubey’s a different goalie on the road.
by SoCalOil on Feb 4, 2012 11:10 PM MST via mobile reply actions
its been a while since he played – mind they didnt want him to play against the Wings if hes headed there !
by southampton viking on Feb 4, 2012 11:12 PM MST up reply actions
Well that was a fun game, and a very enjoyable game thread! Thanks to the Nashville folks for coming by, and please do so again – I’m glad we were able to at least keep Detroit to a single point for you!
Thank to you guys for hosting us! Feel free to come by OtF on Tuesday! Our GDTs are always very lively (especially against Vancouver), and we enjoy having visitors.
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Playing Vancouver on Tuesday? Giving them a good beat down would be hugely appreciated!
by eddy the lip on Feb 4, 2012 11:14 PM MST up reply actions
When God was handing out necks, did he forget Trotz?
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Thu 04/05 | OT - L 2 - 3 |
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Los Angeles
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Mon 04/02 | L 0 - 2 |
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Anaheim
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Sun 04/01 | W 2 - 1 |
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Los Angeles
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Fri 03/30 | L 1 - 4 |
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