[OOT] January 29, just three games.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Scrivens holding the fort so far. Could be 2 or 3 nothing already.

[chockfullofgoodness]

They need a better looking woman to wrap that Canadian flag around in that ad. Good God.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Oilers being outshot 14-4 and lead 1-0.

[activeStick]

These outdoor games look like they'd be extremely frustrating to play in with the crappy ice and everything.

[Gaskal]

Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan

Oilers being outshot 14-4 and lead 1-0.

I don't even have words that can adequately describe how much the Oilers don't deserve to win this one, but that stupid goal goes in.

[browna]

Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan

Part of me wants the Oilers to play NHL-calibre hockey soon and pass the Flames in the standings. Then I feel really dirty and just can't handle hoping they win. I hope the Sharks slaughter them tonight.

The games itself have lost their luster. Outside of losing by 10, the broader appeal is to watch the constant losing, and then waiting for the ticking time bomb that is Lowe, Laforge, MacTavish and/or Eakins to speak out with some asinine comment with or lash out at some fan or outsider, or, blatantly pull the media onside to control and distribute their message.

Or, get quotes like last week, where Hall has no issue with selfishness in playing for himself and for his next contract as the season plays out.

That said, a couple wins going into the break should give the organization and coach some myopic confidence. Confidence that will be built up by the kool aid drinking media, and snowball into the "very real chance" that the Oilers can make the playoffs, by the end of the 3 week break.

[nik-]

I can't wait to see what Lowe pays Schultz after this year.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by nik-

I can't wait to see what Lowe pays Schultz after this year.

$6M for 6 years for 6 rings.

[dash_pinched]

Originally Posted by getbak

$6M for 6 years for 6 rings.

That could be a good omen for Flames fans.

[the2bears]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

That could be a good omen for Flames fans.

Damien, that you?

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Kevin Quinn got so excited when Hendricks had Brown on the ropes..........half a second later Brown gets the KO.

Kudos to Hendricks for getting up, he received 2 pretty big punches there.

[dash_pinched]

Originally Posted by the2bears

Damien, that you?

lol

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Shots 20-7 for Sharks after 1 period, Oilers leading 1-0. Solid game plan by the Oil.

[Robo]

What a dumb interview Jesus interview nick Schultz and only ask questions about justin schultz

[the2bears]

Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan

Shots 20-7 for Sharks after 1 period, Oilers leading 1-0. Solid game plan by the Oil.

Corsi be damned, they've turned the corner.

[dash_pinched]

Originally Posted by the2bears

Corsi be damned, they've turned the corner.

I hope Katz thinks his denial of Lowe's sabbatical request was the turning point. Lifetime contract for Kevin.

[Gaskal]

Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan

Shots 20-7 for Sharks after 1 period, Oilers leading 1-0. Solid game plan by the Oil.

The most shots by a team in one game in the 21st century is 61 by Toronto against the Islanders on Nov. 23, 2009.

So far the Sharks are projected to challenge for that record.

[the2bears]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

I hope Katz thinks his denial of Lowe's sabbatical request was the turning point. Lifetime contract for Kevin.

Clearly no changes are necessary. Something special has been completed.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

I hope Katz thinks his denial of Lowe's sabbatical request was the turning point. Lifetime contract for Kevin.

And the media is starting to eat it up again as evidenced by the SN panel.

[Resolute 14]

So did they just hoist that Olympic Hockey Gold Medal banner just for tonight's ceremony, or is Vancouver so desperate to lay claim to a champion that it is a permanent fixture at GM Place?