10-17-2017, 05:40 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Edmonton,AB
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The thing that makes the Oilers start so much better is how buttery soft their schedule has been so far. That said I'm fully expecting an Oilers win because Carolina is awful
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10-17-2017, 05:56 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Boca Raton, FL
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0-0 after 1 period between Philly and Florida. 5 on 5 was dominated by the Panthers, but the Flyers put a ton of shots on net on their 2 power plays to make this game look closer than it really has been.
Also, if you were wondering where Ville Nieminen is these days, I just saw a segment on Fox Sports showing him doing some special training sessions with Barkov, as I guess they have a special relationship. Nieminen still looks built...very strong. Still looks insane too. Miss that guy.
The clip isn't posted on their site, but I'll try and find it soon.
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If we can't fall in love with replaceable bottom 6 players then the terrorists have won.
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10-17-2017, 06:16 PM
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Commie Referee
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Small town, B.C.
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Will Butcher with assist #9 already tonight. I know he was sought after as a free agent, but was he really expected to put up this much offense? I don't recall that.
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10-17-2017, 06:22 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Boca Raton, FL
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Half way through the second and the Flyers are up 2-0. Neuvirth is having a helluva game stopping 23 shots so far, many of them of the "high danger" variety.
BTW, did anyone else realize that the Panthers have the most shots on goal per game of any team so far? Surprised me too. This is a team that was supposed to struggle to generate offense.
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Originally Posted by ResAlien
If we can't fall in love with replaceable bottom 6 players then the terrorists have won.
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10-17-2017, 06:31 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Boca Raton, FL
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Ugh...horrible decision making defensively tonight. Stupid choices are leading to prime chances for the Flyers, and they aren't missing them tonight. Latest was Giroux getting a breakaway on the power play after a bad change following a short-handed chance for the Panthers.
Looks like Boughner has some work to do with this group. It's amazing how badly Tom Rowe ruined them defensively. They were so good under Gallant, and they became a hot mess at preventing goals overnight.
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Originally Posted by ResAlien
If we can't fall in love with replaceable bottom 6 players then the terrorists have won.
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10-17-2017, 06:31 PM
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#1 Goaltender
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Originally Posted by Robo
The thing that makes the Oilers start so much better is how buttery soft their schedule has been so far. That said I'm fully expecting an Oilers win because Carolina is awful
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Carolina reminds me of the flames a bit just a few years earlier in the rebuild curve, they have some good pieces on the blueline, mix of young and veteran forwards that are OK if not elite (7 forwards over 40 points last year but only one over 60) and unpredictable goaltending.
I feel like they will basically be as good as Scott Darling is. The rest of their team is good enough to win in front of an all-star but not so good to survive and make the playoffs in front of say... Eddie Lack
Hope Darling stones the Oilers.
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10-17-2017, 06:39 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Boca Raton, FL
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Total gong show tonight defensively. Nobody back checking anybody now, multiple breakaways and 2 on 1s. The last one was due to a horrible play by Trocheck, who never has problems defensively. 4-0 now for the Flyers. This game is starting to suck.
One bright spot has been the first ever NHL game for Owen Tippett (10th overall in 2017). He made the team out of camp likely just for a 9 game audition, but tonight is his first game action. He's making the most of it putting 6 shots on net before the end of the 2nd period in limited ice time, most of those shots being dangerous. The kid has got talent, but just not quite ready for prime time in the other areas of the game.
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Originally Posted by ResAlien
If we can't fall in love with replaceable bottom 6 players then the terrorists have won.
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10-17-2017, 06:49 PM
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Gibsons BC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan
0-0 after 1 period between Philly and Florida. 5 on 5 was dominated by the Panthers, but the Flyers put a ton of shots on net on their 2 power plays to make this game look closer than it really has been.
Also, if you were wondering where Ville Nieminen is these days, I just saw a segment on Fox Sports showing him doing some special training sessions with Barkov, as I guess they have a special relationship. Nieminen still looks built...very strong. Still looks insane too. Miss that guy.
The clip isn't posted on their site, but I'll try and find it soon.
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Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan
Half way through the second and the Flyers are up 2-0. Neuvirth is having a helluva game stopping 23 shots so far, many of them of the "high danger" variety.
BTW, did anyone else realize that the Panthers have the most shots on goal per game of any team so far? Surprised me too. This is a team that was supposed to struggle to generate offense.
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Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan
Ugh...horrible decision making defensively tonight. Stupid choices are leading to prime chances for the Flyers, and they aren't missing them tonight. Latest was Giroux getting a breakaway on the power play after a bad change following a short-handed chance for the Panthers.
Looks like Boughner has some work to do with this group. It's amazing how badly Tom Rowe ruined them defensively. They were so good under Gallant, and they became a hot mess at preventing goals overnight.
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Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan
Total gong show tonight defensively. Nobody back checking anybody now, multiple breakaways and 2 on 1s. The last one was due to a horrible play by Trocheck, who never has problems defensively. 4-0 now for the Flyers. This game is starting to suck.
One bright spot has been the first ever NHL game for Owen Tippett (10th overall in 2017). He made the team out of camp likely just for a 9 game audition, but tonight is his first game action. He's making the most of it putting 6 shots on net before the end of the 2nd period in limited ice time, most of those shots being dangerous. The kid has got talent, but just not quite ready for prime time in the other areas of the game.
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Thank you for once again reminding me that the Florida Panthers exist
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10-17-2017, 07:09 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Calgary
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Lol Oilers
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10-17-2017, 07:10 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Vernon, BC
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hahaha 20 sec. in
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10-17-2017, 07:10 PM
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1-0 Canes.
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10-17-2017, 07:10 PM
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Resident Videologist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Calgary
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20 seconds in! 1-0 Carolina on a 2 on 1.
Oh man that is classic Edmonton right there.
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10-17-2017, 07:10 PM
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Franchise Player
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Klefbom is Gio I forgot
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10-17-2017, 07:11 PM
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Retired
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20 seconds in, and the Oilers give up a goal. And then they take a penalty a few seconds later for too many men.
This is a quality organization.
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10-17-2017, 07:12 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
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Me thinks this might be a great night. Anticipating the canucks inevitable third period collapse.
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10-17-2017, 07:15 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Maryland State House, Annapolis
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Kucherov scores again, 7 straight games to start the year. Lightning are pretty terrifying offensively.
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10-17-2017, 07:16 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Calgary
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Off to HFOilers I go!
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10-17-2017, 07:16 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Calgary
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2-0!
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10-17-2017, 07:16 PM
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2-0
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