birchy Posted November 16, 2008 Posted November 16, 2008 One thing I've always hated about Roli... his temper costs us games sometimes. Shut yer mouth and stop the puck! Quote
Hawgstoppah Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 Yeah I was calling that before it happened. I told my wife... look he's rattled now and paying attention to stuff OTHER than the game... and sure enough... goal... Mind you... who was it that couldn't get around one guy and find an empty net? Quote
darrinhurst Posted November 17, 2008 Author Posted November 17, 2008 Yeah I was calling that before it happened. I told my wife... look he's rattled now and paying attention to stuff OTHER than the game... and sure enough... goal... Mind you... who was it that couldn't get around one guy and find an empty net? That would be Whore Cough. Quote
snakeman Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 The coach rips on Penner: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=256277 Pretty harsh! But I have to say this is one MacT move that I like Quote
Suntoucher Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 Horcoff will be next to be scratched and I'm also glad he's no longer on the first line. I personally believe he was never better than a 2nd(or 3rd) line center. Quote
darrinhurst Posted November 18, 2008 Author Posted November 18, 2008 Horcoff will be next to be scratched and I'm also glad he's no longer on the first line. I personally believe he was never better than a 2nd(or 3rd) line center. I would agree with that. I like how Gagner looks on the top line. He just needs to get the monkey off his back and start scoring again. Penner is back in the line up due to the loss of Pisani to a broken ankle, hopefully his attitude has changed and he'll kick some ass tonight. But time will tell. Quote
snakeman Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 Penner had a great game, hopefully he can keep it up. Horcoff had a good game too. Souray has been playing like a norris candidate this year. Definitely the teams MVP so far. Quote
maxwell Posted December 6, 2008 Posted December 6, 2008 so uh WTF just happened there edmonchuck fans? Quote
darrinhurst Posted December 6, 2008 Author Posted December 6, 2008 A reaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaly bad second period. Dominated in the third, until the tied it up, then sat back again. Almost as if they wanted to get to OT/SO. Can't really explain it as I did miss most of the game. Quote
snakeman Posted December 7, 2008 Posted December 7, 2008 Looks like Schremp's a legit NHL'er. Good for him, he's paid his dues. I'm looking forward to seeing what Brule can do tonight. Quote
darrinhurst Posted December 8, 2008 Author Posted December 8, 2008 Yeah, I've been really impressed with Schremp this time around. Good to see MacT finally pull his head out of his ass and give the kid a chance to play. I liked what Brule brought to the table too. He was out late in the third when the game was tied taking some crucial face offs and won them! I think when Nilsson comes back, you'll see Reddox get sent back down before him. Quote
Ayr Posted December 8, 2008 Posted December 8, 2008 The Oilers have made it through a brutal first quarter regarding their number of road games, and have done so with a winning record. "The Oilers have played 18 of their first 26 games on the road and now have seven of their next 10 games at Rexall Place starting Thursday against the Florida Panthers. In January they'll play nine of 12 games at home. " With a more favorable schedule in front of them, over the next two months, look for the Oil to make a move up the standings and challenge for the lead in the Northwest. Imagine for a second what might happen if the half of the team who are in wicked slumps, snap out of them...... Optimism warranted..... Ayr. Quote
TerryH Posted December 8, 2008 Posted December 8, 2008 Sure hope you're right. So far, the Oiler's home record sucks. Terry Quote
darrinhurst Posted December 8, 2008 Author Posted December 8, 2008 Sure hope you're right. So far, the Oiler's home record sucks. Terry I'll second that. Quote
snakeman Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 It's been rough at times this season, but there's still lots to be optimistic about. They're tied with Detroit for most wins on the road, Horcoff is getting back to form, Penner has been a legit power forward since being called out, Gilbert has his game back, etc. I remember when it seemed all the Oilers needed was an offensive defenseman - now they have 3 players in the top 30 for d-man points. It's also great to have legitimate star players again - Souray is a norris candidate if he keeps his level of play up, and Hemmer has finally reached the level I've always known he could reach (tied for 14th in points, 5th among all RW'ers, tied for 8th in PP points, 2nd behind Crosby in road points). Some players still need to pick up their game - Cole, Gagner, and Garon in particular. But it looks like the team might have broken out of their slump, and at 5 points behind 1st in the division (with a game in hand), and a long home stretch coming up, things don't look too bad. Quote
Ayr Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 QUOTE (TerryH @ Dec 8 2008, 03:27 PM) Sure hope you're right. So far, the Oiler's home record sucks. Terry I'll second that. Would you please clarify; are you two Oiler fans? Or not. Quote
TerryH Posted December 9, 2008 Posted December 9, 2008 ...................Would you please clarify; are you two Oiler fans? Or not. What difference does it make?? For the record, damn right I'm an Oilers fan -- just ask Bigbowtrout. As far as the Oilers home record is concerned, I believe it is 3 wins and 5 losses -- not great. Terry GO OILERS! Quote
darrinhurst Posted December 9, 2008 Author Posted December 9, 2008 QUOTE (TerryH @ Dec 8 2008, 03:27 PM) Sure hope you're right. So far, the Oiler's home record sucks. Terry Would you please clarify; are you two Oiler fans? Or not. True Blue Oiler Fan. After all, I am the one that started this thread..... GO OIL! Quote
Ayr Posted December 10, 2008 Posted December 10, 2008 Happy to hear it boys !!!!! Go Oilers !!!!!! Quote
TerryH Posted December 17, 2008 Posted December 17, 2008 Last night's game was brutal. The lesson for me was obvious. The Oilers have a ton of talent, and yet they put a disorganized mess on the ice, once again. Doesn't that suggest a coaching problem? McTavish has to go, sooner better than later. Terry Quote
birchy Posted December 17, 2008 Posted December 17, 2008 If Chicago scored seven less goals.. we would've tied them! Sooooo close! Quote
TerryH Posted December 17, 2008 Posted December 17, 2008 HAWKS 9 OIL 2 Thanks Chris, I wasn't sure what the final score was -- the game ended after my bedtime. Terry Quote
darrinhurst Posted December 17, 2008 Author Posted December 17, 2008 Probably the worst game they've played to date. What a mess. A lot of those goals were odd bounces that landed on a Chicago players stick which then found its way into the back of the net. Not a pretty picture. Hopefully they will be able to bounce back tonight. Quote
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