[GT] Battle of Alberta: Youngsters trying to earn opening day roster spots in Edmonton

[Mike F]

First time I've realized that Yamamoto is in the game

[Love]

Originally Posted by btimbit

I think they were talking about Brady Tkachuk

No they said Formenton as well (and yes he was drafted with our 2nd)

[Royle9]

It's funny how Peluso on the ice turns Lucic into a big baby, he's not so tough out there when there's someone willing and able to push his face in.

[Monahan For Mayor]

Lol Peluso standing in Oilers crease pushing their top dman around and Lucic just stands at watches.

[Bear]

Another bad season will finish these guys off. You can hear the desperation in the the PBP guys voice. Someone will have an on air meltdown if they start slow.

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by dammage79

They said both Formenton and Tkachuk made the team.

Oh wow. Does anyone know how Formenton has looked or is it a lack of depth thing?

[jg13]

I cant believe these PBP guys are trying to make excuses for their pathetic franchise being outshot 17-1 since midway through the 1st.

[getbak]

I will never get used to Smith just casually stickhandling by the open net.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by btimbit

Oh wow. Does anyone know how Formenton has looked or is it a lack of depth thing?

Im actually seeking news about the roster decisions the Sens have made. And a few pieces have said Formenton looked really good.

[devo22]

Originally Posted by btimbit

Oh wow. Does anyone know how Formenton has looked or is it a lack of depth thing?

FWIW he made their team out of camp last year too. Got one game, then was sent back.

[ST20]

Smith really needs to stop playing the puck in traffic.

[Monahan For Mayor]

Smith you scare the #### out of me some times

[shogged]

Lol the same oilers that track preseason standings suddenly don’t care about a preseason game

[djsFlames]

My god, excuses already coming out.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

My god, excuses already coming out.

They were out before puck drop.

[direwolf]

Great defensive job by Tkachuk on McDavid after his giveaway.

[Wolfman]

Yeah, well the Oilers also have 4 guys out of the lineup too ya know.

[theinfinitejar]

Mike Smith is a good puck-handler.

But he's not as good as he thinks he is.

[drewtastic]

Originally Posted by Mike F

First time I've realized that Yamamoto is in the game

With this last bit during the delayed penalty, it's the first time I heard "McDavid". I honestly did not know he was playing today.

Hope that continues into our regular season matches.

(Edit: I'm listening to the Fan broadcast. I assume I would've heard that name a million times regardless of whether he'd been playing or not had I been tuned into the Edmonton one...)

[Royle9]

Does anyone know if Edmonton has a flight to catch right after this game? Rumor has it that's why they are phoning it in this game, they've got a more "important" pre-season game overseas