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

[Johnhitbox]

Originally Posted by saXon

The ol' Oilers commentators again stating Calgary has more depth, but have to tilt it in their favour by stating the Oilers have more "Elite Skill".

Heard this for what now....a decade?

Must be nice tanking for a decade and winning all these players. I hate the coilers so much.

[shogged]

Originally Posted by Bingo

And here it comes. You guys can't disagree with me because I saw a lot of him.

You really have it out for new era. He may have an opinion you disagree with but he’s simply stating why he feels the way he does. It’s honestly no different than you and your advanced stats to show that players are “on the right track”

[Rick M.]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

Rasmus doesn't have NHL speed full stop.

The comparison to a—young— Wideman have some merit.

[Machiavelli]

Bennett, what are you doing?

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by Bingo

And here it comes. You guys can't disagree with me because I saw a lot of him.

Prove me wrong Bingo. Since you can see how great players are without seeing them, because your spreadsheet says so, give me those incredible stats that show he's anything but a middling goaltender. What you're seeing is the same Mike Smith that Arizona fans watched for years.

[transplant99]

Bennett has all the tools....but that toolbox....sheesh.

[Coach]

Brutal. Someone has to attack the net.

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by shogged

You really have it out for new era. He may have an opinion you disagree with but he’s simply stating why he feels the way he does. It’s honestly no different than you and your advanced stats to show that players are “on the right track”

If you don't see the difference in our posting styles I can't help you.

I generally don't need to go over the top to voice an opinion or slide in "I watch hockey a lot" comments to somehow give myself a stronger opinion than others.

[theinfinitejar]

Was Tkachuk actually on the ice for the last faceoff? I couldn't see him.

[skcli]

Oh well, losing to the Coilers.....always next time

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by New Era

Prove me wrong Bingo. Since you can see how great players are without seeing them, because your spreadsheet says so, give me those incredible stats that show he's anything but a middling goaltender. What you're seeing is the same Mike Smith that Arizona fans watched for years.

You make it so easy man.

A drive by on spreadsheets is almost sad. You don't need spreadsheets to look up a .916 goaltender on any website dude, but if you struggle finding those I can certainly help you out.

.916 is NHL average. That's what they acquired, that's what he is.

The rest is tiresome hyperbole

[shogged]

Originally Posted by Bingo

If you don't see the difference in our posting styles I can't help you.

I generally don't need to go over the top to voice an opinion or slide in "I watch hockey a lot" comments to somehow give myself a stronger opinion than others.

You’re right, you are generally more polite and articulate in your posts. And you clearly put in a lot of effort to show your opinion. But his ‘I watch hockey’ is your ‘look at these stats’

I think at the end of the day you and new era are both passionate fans but I don’t see why you need to call him out for every post he makes.

[Robbob]

Well finally the preseason is over. Can not wait till Wednesday

[Delthefunky]

haha man they really hate Tkachuk.

[TheChief]

I didnt see chuck once all period, did he play?

[bubbsy]

Wohooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Bring on the regular season.

[Bingo]

Third period all situations stats

20-10 CF
5-5 SC
4-4 HD

Game totals

75-33 CF
26-17 SC
15-9 HD
43-21 shots

[FlameX]

This was a Ridiculous game. It took two unlucky bounces for the Oilers to win a game. Flames became real sloppy after the first. Hopefully we can actually beat the nucks.
Flames were really good when it came to puck possession though.

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by TheChief

I didnt see chuck once all period, did he play?

He was on at the end there.

[TheChief]

Chuck hurt? Played lowest amount out of any player....