WCSF: Vancouver Canucks [PAC1] vs Edmonton Oilers [PAC2] - Edmonton wins 4-3

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by midniteowl

May be just the stink eyes like Smith did?

You could be right. Smith might be the only guy they didn't rake over the coals in this fashion. You just have to redirect blame with the Stink eyes and make sure every one knows it's always the D and never you.

Even when Andersson scores on you from 180 feet away.

Just get mad and stare down a teammate!

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by Inferno

I always knew Button was braindead. Even Kyprios said yesterday it's a fine if it's on anyone but McDavid when Bourne was crying about the league needing to give extra protection for their stars.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1790499236179804619

Wait, Craig is this naive?

[Aarongavey]

Originally Posted by Goriders

They don’t even really need a coach.

They are essentially the Harlem Globetrotters

Come playoff time they are the Washington Generals.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by Inferno

I always knew Button was braindead. Even Kyprios said yesterday it's a fine if it's on anyone but McDavid when Bourne was crying about the league needing to give extra protection for their stars.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1790499236179804619

Button has to try and protect his employer.

I'll just leave this here.

http://www.nhltradetracker.com/user/...g_Button/164/1

Ruslan Zainullin ffs

[browna]

It's more then clear that Lowe and Katz lobbied Sportsnet hard back when, to be a "partner" and help push McDavid as the next Gretzky and a player all of Canada should get behind...otherwise he might leave and then SNet has no stars to market, especially with the Leafs and Habs on TSN regional deals.
It has worked, stating with putting national panel guy John Shannon on regional broadcast oaneltd, etc etc. It's clearly still the case, promoting the very talented player for a Canadian team. Cuddle up to said SNet members like McLean and Friedman and invite them to Oilers golf tourneys, give them scoops etc etc to win their attention.

That's what Zadorov was not talking about; McDavid isn't being protected by the league as much as he as an investment by SNet, who can direct the narrative on broadcasts, panels during intermissions, and Sportsnet Central, where 90% of fans get their info and opinion on things.

[mrdonkey]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

Button has to try and protect his employer.

I'll just leave this here.

http://www.nhltradetracker.com/user/...g_Button/164/1

Ruslan Zainullin ffs

I don't know if this really proves what you want it to prove? He was responsible for the acquisition of several players that were instrumental in the one year this team was worth cheering for in the last 35.

[Chi-Town Hustler]

I liked stetcher when he was here. Poor soul stuck up there now. Pretty sure he'd be less liability than big bird nurse.

Go Flams

[direwolf]

Can’t wait to hear the SN panel piss and moan about Zadorov’s comments. Other than Bieksa, I wouldn’t be surprised to see them get overly defensive about it tonight.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by direwolf

Can’t wait to hear the SN panel piss and moan about Zadorov’s comments. Other than Bieksa, I wouldn’t be surprised to see them get overly defensive about it tonight.

Ohh I hope they do discuss it!

Hopefully more drama between the guys in Katz' pocket and Bieksa as he dissents for recognizing truth.

[eddly]

Sounds like the Oilers are the only team playing based on the pre-game?

[Rejean31]

Gotta love the Oiler slanted editing on the opening montage of the game on Sportsnet. Of course they end it with the Soucy crosscheck on McWhiny but cut it before Hyman steams in with the blatant crosscheck on Zadorovs face.

[activeStick]

I've noticed that in this series, for whatever reason, Maclean has mentioned the weather in each city every game. Didn't do that for other series. Weird.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Can't ever look at this anthem singer the same way again

[D as in David]

Very happy to have the ESPN feed.

[TaranakiFlame]

Let's go Nucks. Beat this fraud of a team

[midniteowl]

Go Nucks Go )))))

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Kane has become a 5 million dollar goon

[trackercowe]

That's like 2-3 possible calls on the Oilers. Glad they got one of them.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Easy 4 minute call there, 2 for the cross check, 2 for the punch to the head.

But, nope.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Hahaha come out physical, take penalties