The Copper & Blue - Game 20 Coverage: Oilers vs Devils - A Friend of the Devil is a Friend of MineA site for fans of the Edmonton Oilers. Someday we'll get to write about an Oilers playoff game. Hopefully sooner than later.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/13253/copper-fave.jpg2015-11-21T07:21:50-07:00http://www.coppernblue.com/rss/stream/95369032015-11-21T07:21:50-07:002015-11-21T07:21:50-07:00Hall and Drasaitl Lead the Way: Rank 'Em
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<p>Tell us how the Oilers looked tonight. Who was the best, who was the worst.</p> <p>We need you to tell us how each Oilers player did tonight by giving each a thumbs up or a thumbs down. If you think a player is ranked to low give them a thumbs up, if they're to high then a thumbs down is required. Check back later and vote again as required.</p>
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https://www.coppernblue.com/oil-spills/2015/11/21/9774566/oilers-5-devils-1-hall-and-drasaitl-lead-the-way-rank-emryan_batty2015-11-20T22:10:06-07:002015-11-20T22:10:06-07:00A Big Win Before The Oilers Head On The Highway
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<p>The red hot duo of Taylor Hall and Leon Draisaitl combine for six points and lead the Oilers to a 5-1 victory over the Devils. </p> <p>Now, I'm no Zsolt Munoz but I hope this post gamer will suffice.</p>
<h3>Highlights</h3>
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<h3>The Good</h3>
<p><span>Leon Draisaitl</span> is a beast. No, not even a beast. An absolute monster. His time spent in the gym over the summer has clearly paid off, because he is playing at another level. When Connor McDavid went down with his broken clavicle, the last thing I expected was for Neon Leon to step up and<b> </b>score at the pace he has.</p>
<p>Tonight was no different as he potted three points. Draisaitl has continued to look very strong through his first ten games this season. Who knows where he can go from here upon McDavid's eventual return but I do not see envision an <a href="https://www.coppernblue.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Oilers</a> lineup in the future without Draisaitl in the Oilers top six. <br><br>One of the nice things was to see the team winning lots of battles tonight. Hard work along the boards paid off.<br><br>Jordan Eberle's scored his second goal in two games tonight and while it may not have been the prettiest of goals, it proved to be the dagger in the heart of the Devil(s). While it has taken him a little while to get back after recovering from his shoulder injury I think it is fair to say that he is back. <span>Mark Letestu</span> created a great turnover and thus scored the Oilers fourth goal of the game. It was nice to see the Oilers keep the gas pedal down in the 3rd period.</p>
<h3>The Bad</h3>
<p>Is there anyone actually in Rexall place? Watching the game on Sportsnet, I don't think the Oilers fans made any noise whatsoever tonight. There really wasn't very much bad tonight.</p>
<p>What's with <span>Jordin Tootoo</span> giving <span>Darnell Nurse</span> those shots with 1:17 to go? Good on Darnell for keeping a cool head. His play has been exceptional this season. The time spent back in the OHL following his draft year, as well as the time spent in the AHL has clearly paid off. For Nurse to come in this season</p>
<h3>The Ugly</h3>
<p>For some reason, the <a href="https://www.allaboutthejersey.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Devils</a> decided to pull <span>Keith Kinkaid</span> with about 3:30 left in the 3rd period. They were down 4-1 already, so why not make it 5? Hall happily obliged as he and Draisaitl each got another point.</p>
<h3>Thoughts</h3>
<p>Despite the fact that at times the Oilers looked sloppy, I felt that tonight was a really solid effort from the whole team. Each of our four lines keep the pressure on during the forecheck, and all were in a good position to support defencemen and limit shots in the game.</p>
<h3>Up Next</h3>
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<p>The Oilers head out on the road again for a 5-game trip to the East coast. The team will face Washington, Carolina, Detroit, Pittsburgh and Toronto. So far this season the Oilers are 4-2 against Eastern Conference teams, so here's to hoping the team can continue to find success there and build confidence for when they return from the road. When they do come back, they will face Boston, Dallas, Buffalo, San Jose and the <a href="https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Rangers</a>, so a few road wins would certainly help get the team ready to face some strong opponents.</p>
<p>What did you make of tonight's win?</p>
https://www.coppernblue.com/2015/11/20/9773728/a-big-win-before-the-oilers-head-out-on-the-highwayZach Laing2015-11-20T16:00:02-07:002015-11-20T16:00:02-07:00Game Thread: Oilers vs Devils
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<p>The Oilers host the New Jersey Devils, and look to snap a three game losing streak.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.allaboutthejersey.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New Jersey Devils</a> make their annual appearance in Edmonton tonight. I can't tell you how glad I am that the NHL finally smartened up and went back to a schedule format where every team visits every city each season. If for no other reason than it means fewer games against the <a href="https://www.hockeywilderness.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Wild</a>, which is always a good thing. After another moral victory on Wednesday night the <a href="https://www.coppernblue.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Oilers</a>, who are now in the NHL's basement again, are looking to snap a three game losing streak against a Devils team that last played on Tuesday night in Calgary, a game that they lost in overtime.</p>
<h4>How To Watch</h4>
<p><strong>Puck drop</strong>: 7:00PM MST<br><strong>TV</strong>: Sportsnet Oilers<br><strong> Radio</strong>: <a href="http://player.630ched.com/">630 CHED</a></p>
<h4>What To Watch For</h4>
<p><span>Leon Draisaitl</span> continues to be one of the most fun Oilers to watch right now. He's using his body well and he's putting the puck in the net, if you don't like that then there is something wrong with you. The Dr. Drai nickname does leave a lot to be desired, but I suspect that the Deutschland Dangler will catch on soon enough. On the downside, he's probably not going to continue to shoot 31.6%. And yes, an <a href="http://stats.hockeyanalysis.com/ratings.php?db=201516&sit=5v5&type=individual&teamid=12&pos=forwards&minutes=100&disp=1&sort=PCT&sortdir=DESC" target="_blank">individual point percentage of 90.9%</a> is likely unsustainable as well. But who cares? He's playing good hockey and getting some friendly bounces. Someone has to get the good bounces, it might as well be him, and we might as well enjoy it while it lasts.</p>
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<h4>The Opposing View</h4>
<p>From <a href="http://www.allaboutthejersey.com/2015/11/20/9767362/game-preview-19-new-jersey-devils-at-edmonton-oilers">All About The Jersey</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p>What doomed the Devils in Calgary was that they just had pucks bouncing off or straying from their sticks throughout most of the game. Not only were passes just not being collected, but simple carries by Devils would just be lost. While the ice wasn't perfect, the <a href="https://www.matchsticksandgasoline.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Flames</a> had little issue adjusting and so they were able to move the puck smoothly. The turnovers made by the Devils' sticks gave them ample opportunities to do just that. If they want to be able to get points and make the most of opportunities against Edmonton, then they need to actually have the puck to do so. Put it another way: the Devils experienced the opposite of what transpired on Tuesday when they smashed Pittsburgh. It's not a coincidence.</p></blockquote>
<h4>Projected Line Combinations</h4>
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="1" width="100%"><tbody> <tr bgcolor="#EDF1F3"><th align="center" colspan="6">Forwards</th></tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <td align="center" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;"><span>Taylor Hall</span></td> <td align="center" colspan="2">Leon Draisaitl</td> <td align="center" colspan="2"><span>Teddy Purcell</span></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <td align="center" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;"><span>Benoit Pouliot</span></td> <td align="center" colspan="2"><span>Ryan Nugent-Hopkins</span></td> <td align="center" colspan="2"><span>Jordan Eberle</span></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <td align="center" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;"><span>Matt Hendricks</span></td> <td align="center" colspan="2"><span>Mark Letestu</span></td> <td align="center" colspan="2"><span>Nail Yakupov</span></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <td align="center" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;"><span>Lauri Korpikoski</span></td> <td align="center" colspan="2"><span>Anton Lander</span></td> <td align="center" colspan="2"><span>Iiro Pakarinen</span></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EDF1F3"><th align="center" colspan="6">Defence</th></tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <td align="center" colspan="3" style="text-align: center;"><span>Darnell Nurse</span></td> <td align="center" colspan="3"><span>Eric Gryba</span></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <td align="center" colspan="3" style="text-align: center;"><span>Oscar Klefbom</span></td> <td align="center" colspan="3"><span>Mark Fayne</span></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <td align="center" colspan="3" style="text-align: center;"><span>Griffin Reinhart</span></td> <td align="center" colspan="3"><span>Brandon Davidson</span></td> </tr> <tr bgcolor="#EDF1F3"><th align="center" colspan="6">Goalies</th></tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><td align="center" colspan="6" style="text-align: center;"><span>Anders Nilsson</span></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><td align="center" colspan="6" style="text-align: center;"><span>Cam Talbot</span></td></tr> </tbody></table>
https://www.coppernblue.com/2015/11/20/9772764/game-thread-oilers-vs-devils-trying-to-climb-out-of-the-cellarryan_batty2015-11-20T13:24:28-07:002015-11-20T13:24:28-07:00Guess the First Goal: Oilers vs Devils
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<p>Guess who scores the Oilers' first goal tonight and you could win.</p> <p><b>What is it?</b> The concept is pretty simple, guess who scores the <a href="https://www.coppernblue.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Oilers</a>' first goal of the evening and you could win a prize.</p>
<p><b>How do I play?</b> Post your prediction for the player who will score the Oilers first goal of the night in the comments below, and please use the subject line to make your prediction. Tweets won't be counted, comments on our Facebook page won't be counted.</p>
<p><b>How do the points work?</b> A correct guess is worth 10 points. If the players you pick scores the Oilers' second goal you receive 5 points. The third goal of the evening is worth 3 points. Goals four, five, six, and beyond are all worth 1 point. You receive points for every goal that "your" player scores during the game.</p>
<p><b>Can you give me an example? </b><span>Luke Gazdic</span> scores a natural hat trick and does a bunch of other things that leave you speechless. The Oilers blow that lead and the game ends up tied at three before <span>Justin Schultz</span> scores to put the Oilers back in front. Gazdic adds an empty net goal and the Oilers win 5-3. If you chose Gazdic, you get 19 points. Schultz would have been worth 1.</p>
<p><b>What can I win?</b> We'll be tallying the points on a weekly basis and posting up to date standings with the first game of every week. After the last game in November the leader will win a <a target="_blank" href="https://nhlshop.775j.net/c/482924/587269/9674?u=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.nhl.com%2FEdmonton_Oilers_Men_T-Shirts%2FMens_Edmonton_Oilers_Connor_McDavid_Reebok_Orange_Name_And_Number_T-Shirt&sharedid=sbnation.com" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener">Connor McDavid jersey shirt.</a> And then we'll start the whole thing over again in December with a brand new prize.</p>
<p><b>Whose in the lead right now? </b>Sorry, no update today. We'll have up to date standings for the next game. Just in time for the five game stretch run.</p>
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<p>Oilers need to take two points tonight from visiting Devils</p> <p><a href="https://www.coppernblue.com/" class="sbn-auto-link"></a></p>
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<div style="text-align: center;">The opposing view: <strike><a href="http://secondcityhockey.com" target="_blank">I</a>n Lou We Trust</strike> <a href="http://allabouthejersey.com">All About The Jersey</a>
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<p><span>The Oilers should have taken two points against the <a href="https://www.secondcityhockey.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Blackhawks</a> on Wednesday, but you know how that goes.The Oilers outshot Chicago by a margin or 37-27, but Chicago's Artemi Panarin had three points (1-2-3) including an assist on the game winner in OT as the Blackhawks skated out of Edmonton with two points. <span>Jordan Eberle</span>, <span>Benoit Pouliot</span> and Leon Draisaitl each scored for the Oilers. The Oilers earned a point with a shootout loss, but are desperate for two point games. Tonight, they take on a <a href="https://www.allaboutthejersey.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Devils</a> team that's surprised out of the gate.</span></p>
<p>Let's go to the tape.</p>
<p><span></span><b style="font-size: 1.5em; line-height: 1.25em;">The Oilers are saying</b></p>
<p><span>We started really well," said Oilers winger Jordan Eberle. "I don’t know what the shots were in the first, but we definitely outplayed them</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">"We started really well...I don't know what the shots were in the first, but we definitely outplayed them."</p>
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<p>That's Oilers forward Jordan Eberle on Edmonton's first period against the Blackhawks.</p>
<p>The Oilers outshot the Blackhawks 11-3 (!) in the first period, but yielded the first two goals in the second period. The Oilers controlled the puck in front of Hawks goalie <span>Corey Crawford</span>, but weren't able to notch one until the sixteen minute mark of the second.</p>
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<div>The Devils have marched out to a 10-7-1 mark to begin their season, which is about 7 more wins than most folks had them penciled in for.</div>
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<li> <span>Travis Hamonic</span>, Travis Hamonic, Travis Hamonic. Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice</li>
<li> <b>NEON LEON SHINES AGAIN - </b><span>Leon Draisaitl</span> gets another goal in Edmonton's 4-3 OT loss to the Blackhawks. Draisaitl has 14 points (6-8-14) in nine games this season. Keep on doing it.</li>
<li> <span>Anders Nilsson</span> (3-4-1, .897 SV% / 3.31 GAA) will get the start for Edmonton, while <span>Keith Kinkaid</span> (1-2-0, .893 SV% / 2.69 GAA) gets the nod for New Jersey. Nilsson has some experience with New Jersey while he was a member of the <a href="https://www.lighthousehockey.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Islanders</a> last year. </li>
<li>For the Oilers, <span>Connor McDavid</span> (clavicle), <span>Andrew Ference</span> (flu), <span>Justin Schultz</span> (back), <span>Luke Gazdic</span> (undisclosed), and <span>Rob Klinkhammer</span> (lower body) will be out tonight. The Devils are without <span>Patrik Elias</span> (knee), <span>Tuomo Ruutu</span> (foot), <span>Stefan Matteau</span> (flu), and <span>Mike Cammalleri</span> (sickness) for tonight's contest.</li>
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https://www.coppernblue.com/2015/11/20/9771182/preview-game-20-oilers-vs-devilsJeff Chapman2015-11-20T05:00:03-07:002015-11-20T05:00:03-07:00Friday Links - Hamonic, Hamonic, and More Hamonic
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<p>All the news that you can use from Edmonton and around the NHL. The speculation about Hamonic's next destination continues. Plus, the Rangers don't fight, how to fix the Penguins, and more.</p> <h3>About the Oilers</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.coppernblue.com/2015/11/19/9757332/whats-going-on-with-mark-fayne" target="_blank">What's Going on with Mark Fayne? -- The Copper & Blue</a><br>A look into the veteran defenceman's 2015/16 season.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.coppernblue.com/2015/11/19/9751952/cumulative-faceoffs-possession-r2-0-408" target="_blank">Cumulative faceoffs & possession: R2=0.408 -- The Copper & Blue</a><br>FO% and team CF% are examined under two data treatments termed "cumulative" and "divided-by-season". FO% is found to higher R-squared in the cumulative treatment indicating that winning faceoffs is an important part of possession-style play.</p>
<p><a href="http://blackdoghatesskunks.blogspot.ca/2015/11/dreamland-whoa-whoa.html" target="_blank">Dreamland Whoa Whoa -- Black Dog Hates Skunks</a><br>A few words on <span>Travis Hamonic</span> who apparently wants out of the Island, asked for a trade out before the season started and wants to move closer to home, which is Manitoba, for family reasons.</p>
<p><a href="http://oilersnation.com/2015/11/19/it-seems-unlikely-that-the-edmonton-oilers-will-land-travis-hamonic" target="_blank">It Seems Unlikely that the Edmonton Oilers will land Travis Hamonic - Jonathan Willis -- OilersNation</a><br>It’s a shame then that a trade which sees Hamonic land in Edmonton seems so unlikely.</p>
<p><a href="http://oilersnation.com/2015/11/19/purcell-hires-adam-oates" target="_blank">Purcell hires Adam Oates - Jason Gregor -- OilersNation</a><br><span>Teddy Purcell</span> hired former NHL player and former head coach, Adam Oates, this past summer to help him bounce back from what he said, "was my worst NHL season."</p>
<p><a href="https://oilersnerdalert.wordpress.com/2015/11/19/hamonic-the-real-goods-the-numbers-say-yes/" target="_blank">Hamonic - The Real Goods? The Numbers Say Yes -- Oilers Nerd Alert</a><br>The talk of the town is that Travis Hamonic wants to come (back) out West, and Edmonton is in the conversation. Woo hoo! Now the fanbase is abuzz with trade ideas. Who should we send? Eberle? Schultz? Yak? Next years first? But wait! Before we decide what to pay for him, shouldn’t we figure out just how good he is? Is he a legit top pairing D? Top 4? Defensive specialist? Big hitter? What is he, and how much is he worth?</p>
<h3>Around the NHL</h3>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2015/11/18/9758662/travis-hamonic-vs-new-york-islanders-draft-picks">Travis Hamonic Trade Talk: New York Islanders may need to accept picks, prospects, or forwards -- Lighthouse Hockey</a><br>Given the lack of leverage and the <a href="https://www.lighthousehockey.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Islanders</a>' reported search for a like match, you should probably expect them to lose the Travis Hamonic trade.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2015/11/19/9761084/travis-hamonic-trade-request-ny-islanders-media/in/9522987">Travis Hamonic Speaks about Trade Request, Ready to Remain Islander until... -- Lighthouse Hockey</a><br>Travis Hamonic spoke to New York Islanders teammates and media Thursday morning about his offseason trade request, news of which broke in hockey media the night before.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://twobeardedladies.wordpress.com/2015/11/19/individual-offensive-contribution-graphs-through-1116/">Individual Offensive Contribution Graphs (Through 11/16) -- Two Bearded Ladies</a><br>All of these graphs represent a player’s individual offensive contribution to their teams based on two stats. First, is Individual Corsi For per 60 (iCF/60). This basically tallies all the shots on target, missed shots, and blocked shots a player has taken up until I pulled the data, and then turned it into a rate stat. The second is Personal Shooting %, often just called Shooting %, which is the number of goals a player has, divided by the number of shots on goal they’ve taken.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2015/11/19/9756906/the-rangers-arent-fighting-because-they-dont-need-to">The Rangers Aren't Fighting Because They Don't Need To -- Blueshirt Banter</a><br>The <a href="https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Rangers</a> haven't been fighting. Do you miss it? Do we need it?</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.todaysslapshot.com/nhl-east/metropolitan/pittsburgh-penguins/how-the-penguins-can-fix-underlying-issues/">How the Penguins Can Fix Underlying Issues -- Today's Slapshot</a><br>There’s been a monumental disconnect between the amount of firepower their roster boasts on paper and the actual output they’ve managed to generate thus far. Really, it’s to fathom that a team with this much talent could be this anemic and look this feeble, but the reality is that they’re currently scoring the fourth fewest goals per game as a unit.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/analysis/2015/11/19/9758696/andrei-markov-on-pace-for-career-best-season-michel-therrien-jj-daigneault-revamped-power-play">Andrei Markov is on pace for a career-best year, and the coaching staff deserves some credit -- Eyes On The Prize</a><br>The <a href="https://www.habseyesontheprize.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Montreal Canadiens</a>' coaching staff has <span>Andrei Markov</span> in a position to succeed, and he has responded with what projects to be the best season of his career.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/craig-custance/insider/post?id=6701">Why Evgeny Kuznetsov is taking off for the Washington Capitals - Craig Custance -- ESPN ($$$)</a><br>It took all of 45 seconds for <span>Evgeny Kuznetsov</span> to end another overtime. The burgeoning <a href="https://www.japersrink.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Washington Capitals</a> star took a pass along the wall early in overtime in Detroit, made a subtle little pass to himself off the wall to get past <span>Henrik Zetterberg</span>, and then turned on the jets to beat the remaining <a href="https://www.wingingitinmotown.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Red Wings</a> on the ice to goalie Petr Mrazek. Just like that, a tight goalie battle was over. The kid nicknamed Harry Potter by his teammates after his arrival from the KHL worked his magic again.</p>
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