[OOT] January 10 with six games.

[Monahan For Mayor]

Originally Posted by JJ1532

Whilst I know the overriding thought will be to mock the Oilers, that game does have me a bit worried for Wednesday. The Panthers are flying at the moment. Both goalies standing on their heads, all the skaters playing well and contributing.

They didn't even play well tonight and they still looked pretty comfy. I know this is the Oilers they were playing, but they'll be coming up against our attack, which is severely understrength at the moment. This concerns me, especially given our recent results against them.

Another one of those big teams that will give us problems. Sure hope Frolik can be ready for that game.

[SuperMatt18]

Jeez the Oilers twitter account is just like the rest of that organization, an embarrassment.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

They are not playing as well as they were earlier in the streak. When they lose (which will be soon) they will probably lose a few.

Not criticizing them, that is just the way it usually goes.

Yup, pretty much this. After a strong stretch, they've hit a lull.

However, after that Hendricks hit, they looked energized again and I wonder if they won't return to their winning ways.

We'll have to see how they look against Vancouver. That will tell a lot.

But, they're a 1st place team for a reason. They'll likely get back on track one way or another very soon.

[TBone290]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Jeez the Oilers twitter account is just like the rest of that organization, an embarrassment.

First time I really went through their account after the Hendricks hit. It's awful. They act so smug

[Cali Panthers Fan]

From Oilers Twitter:

"It was a physical game... That's what this league is all about." @MattHendy26 on plenty of rough stuff tonight

Ah, ok, so the league is about dirty hits from behind that try to end careers of young talented players? Good to know Hendricks...good to know.

[Your Calgary Flames!]

I just loved it when Jagr let the puck go through his legs and It completely took Shultz out of the play by having him follow Jagr.

[Benched]

Only caught the third and it was highly entertaining. 2 min there in the last 5 where the oilers were hemmed in their zone. Amazing cycle by the cats and barkov was in pure hero mode keeping the blue line with some amazing plays. Kids got talent, wheels, and heart.

Also, the dirty hit on ekblad and general oilerness of the game probably made a few more people in Florida realizing that E = NG....so that's good.

Ps. Was watching the Florida feed and at one point the color commentator said "Hendricks was a real idiot there" in reference to a poor decision. He was a bit hot around the collar too after the ekblad hit. But that comment...that made me smile.

[CroFlames]

With that pair, Ovi overtakes Benn in the Rocket race.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by dino7c

do the Canucks ever play a team not on the 2nd half of a B2B

We play more more teams on the second night of a b2b than the Canucks this year. Last year they led the league by a mile

[saXon]

It's absolutely insane that Ovie has hit 500 in such a short time. In perspective, Iggy hitting 600 was absolutely nostalgic, a career defining feat in itself for my fave all time player.

Kudos to Ovie. What a pure talent. Another that deserves to lift a cup.

[Dion]

From HF Oilers post game thread.....

Originally Posted by McAsuno
Justin Schultz value is the equivalent of a single hockey puck.

Originally Posted by frag2
I was thinking more along the lines of

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by savemedrzaius

Kid is 20 years old. First season in the NHL. What do you expect?

He is not a smart hockey player...like others have said he has the tools but lacks the tool box

Dion was and is the same...just a little better

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by Dion

From HF Oilers post game thread.....

Here's another good one:

This team hasn't had a PP QB since Corey Potter.

Let that sink in.

[Monahan For Mayor]

Yeah, Nurse is a turnover machine! I've always said that and he continues to prove me right.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

We play more more teams on the second night of a b2b than the Canucks this year. Last year they led the league by a mile

surprising...they seem to have a lot lately

[CaptainCrunch]

I see that the Oilers broadcasting crew gave that moron the second star. We can justify it by saying he had an assist and two fights, but we all know that idiots like Debrusk gave it to him for that hit because he thinks that it shows team toughness.

Bottom line is that right after the hit the Oilers on the ice were too busy checking their mak up mirrors and looking for bus fair in their purses. Then Hendricks goes out and throws a incredibly dirty and dangerous hit.

Its typical Oilers hockey, its the height of gutless and cowardly. Their soft players are soft, their so called tougher players are chicken%%%%. There's no place in hockey for that kind of play.

If the league had any integrity they'd sit Hendricks for about 10 games.

The Panther's are playing the Oilers again in 8 days at home, I figure that the Oilers puny soft skilled players are going to get a rough ride.

[codynw]

Why is posting quotes from HF a thing that happens here now? If I wanted to read that garbage, I would post there.

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by Monahan For Mayor

Yeah, Nurse is a turnover machine! I've always said that and he continues to prove me right.

The scouting report has always pointed towards concerns about his hockey IQ and decision making, that's a tough think to learn.

Right now he looks more like Dion or Gauthier with a better offensive skill set then anything else.

I don't doubt that he'll be a top pairing guy for the Oilers because they don't have any of those now or coming.

[hwy19man]

There was another game with a Pacific Division team involved. The Red Wings won in regulation, 2-1. Riley Sheahan scored with under four minutes left in the game to shoot down the Ducks, no points for the Anaheim.