DollarAndADream 3,357 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 It's alright, the Nucks are going to beat the Oilers and everything will be fine again in Canuck Land. Hopefully that is the case. The Canucks looked pretty good against the Coyotes but Dubnyk seemed to have their number every shot. Arizona is horrible team to play against with their boring hockey as well. Hall will still be out so I hope the Canucks can take it to them with him absent. We still have our injuries as well though. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/12151-2014-2015-nhl-discussion/page/21/#findComment-149924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AIM-11 134 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Actually, there is a good chance Hall will be back in the lineup tonight against the Coyotes. The Oilers have improved a little this year, but the Canucks should beat them whether Hall is in or not. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/12151-2014-2015-nhl-discussion/page/21/#findComment-149932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
James 77 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Im sorry leaf fans :/ Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/12151-2014-2015-nhl-discussion/page/21/#findComment-150733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMiner57 23 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Oh, Sharks. Why is it so hard to beat Buffalo? Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/12151-2014-2015-nhl-discussion/page/21/#findComment-150761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munk 1,298 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 FFS DUCKS WE SPOT U A 2 GOAL LEAD, LET U TIE IT, AND STILL U STEAL MCDAVID FROM US Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/12151-2014-2015-nhl-discussion/page/21/#findComment-150781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendrick 4,741 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 So Carolina beat Dallas tonight...that was something. It seems the McDavid sweepstakes is not in anyones heads right now, which is good for league competition. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/12151-2014-2015-nhl-discussion/page/21/#findComment-150783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munk 1,298 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 So Carolina beat Dallas tonight...that was something. It seems the McDavid sweepstakes is not in anyones heads right now, which is good for league competition. dnt fk with me kendrick edm cant have mcdawid Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/12151-2014-2015-nhl-discussion/page/21/#findComment-150786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendrick 4,741 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 dnt fk with me kendrick edm cant have mcdawid dey will tank 2 get him munky! Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/12151-2014-2015-nhl-discussion/page/21/#findComment-150788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollarAndADream 3,357 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I don't think anyone is going to tank on purpose. Management might feel like it with all of their poor starts but the players are playing like they want to win. Buffalo has been getting some wins, as well as Carolina and Florida. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/12151-2014-2015-nhl-discussion/page/21/#findComment-150811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AIM-11 134 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I want the Oilers to win the draft lottery and get McDavid so that people's head will explode in rage. It would be way too funny. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/12151-2014-2015-nhl-discussion/page/21/#findComment-150843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendrick 4,741 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I don't think anyone is going to tank on purpose. Management might feel like it with all of their poor starts but the players are playing like they want to win. Buffalo has been getting some wins, as well as Carolina and Florida. You obviously don't know the Edmonton way then, tank to get offensive players and lose games 6-5 down the road! Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/12151-2014-2015-nhl-discussion/page/21/#findComment-150862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AIM-11 134 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I think you're underestimating the horrific disaster of a management team in Edmonton. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/12151-2014-2015-nhl-discussion/page/21/#findComment-150866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendrick 4,741 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 There plan is simple year after year, tank for the first ¾ of the season, at the deadline go acquire guys for a make believe playoff run and then make the the fans believe they have a shot, only to be left out of the playoffs and win the lottery to gain another PP addition. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/12151-2014-2015-nhl-discussion/page/21/#findComment-150870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMiner57 23 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I can't get past how they didn't pick up Peter Andersson or Jacob Markstrom off waivers. Oh well, the Oilers must love goals more than wins. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/12151-2014-2015-nhl-discussion/page/21/#findComment-150885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AIM-11 134 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I don't think anyone saw Markstrom playing like he is in Utica this season. He was getting worse and worse every year. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/12151-2014-2015-nhl-discussion/page/21/#findComment-150906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollarAndADream 3,357 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I don't think the Oilers ever tank on purpose. They're management is just horrid. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/12151-2014-2015-nhl-discussion/page/21/#findComment-150975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMiner57 23 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Actually, I had reason to believe Markstrom would improve. Not by this much, but anyhow. His knock has always been that he's a raw talent, tons of athleticism. But his technical play is off the charts bad sometimes. Rollie Melanson's bread and butter is helping big goalies economize their movement and reduce the amount of holes they leave in their game. He's perfect for Markstrom. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/12151-2014-2015-nhl-discussion/page/21/#findComment-150979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AIM-11 134 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 0-9-1 vs the West. I'm telling you. This is the most embarassing team in NHL history over the past almost decade. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/12151-2014-2015-nhl-discussion/page/21/#findComment-150980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMiner57 23 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Lol, who didn't see that coming? Their team is masterfully built to skillfully screw themselves against Western teams. It's incredible to behold. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/12151-2014-2015-nhl-discussion/page/21/#findComment-150983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AIM-11 134 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Actually, I had reason to believe Markstrom would improve. Not by this much, but anyhow. His knock has always been that he's a raw talent, tons of athleticism. But his technical play is off the charts bad sometimes. Rollie Melanson's bread and butter is helping big goalies economize their movement and reduce the amount of holes they leave in their game. He's perfect for Markstrom. I have zero faith in Markstrom. Was really high on him for a while, but after a couple seasons of watching him closer I couldn't see an NHL goaltender there. Who knows, maybe he'll surprise, but he sure wasn't the answer for Edmonton. They needed to pull the trigger on a guy like Bishop, who they were in on. But in all seriousness, if you can think of a way the Oilers franchise could screw up, they have done. Poor drafting, horrid management, braindead head coach, a goalie coach that seemingly knows how to destroy goaltenders, an owner who seems completely oblivious. The list goes on and on. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/12151-2014-2015-nhl-discussion/page/21/#findComment-150986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMiner57 23 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 The blame has to rest on ownership there. How are they not hitting the reset button, especially on their goalie coach? Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/12151-2014-2015-nhl-discussion/page/21/#findComment-150987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Tortorella 2,653 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 No team in the NHL actively tanks. If you want to see how to tank properly, look at the 76ers last season. Actively traded away every single veteran and after the deadline they filled their roster with literally different guys each week. Team like the Oilers, Panthers, etc... have all had some combination of problems with management, lacking the ability to attract quality free agents, or lack of strong ownership. Just because a team is bad does not mean they're tanking. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/12151-2014-2015-nhl-discussion/page/21/#findComment-150989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AIM-11 134 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Because the Oilers sell out every night and he's making tons of money. He'll make even more once the new arena opens up. Just taking a page out of the Ballard playbook. Why would he change anything when the status quo is making him a killing and he doesn't have to do a single thing about it!? Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/12151-2014-2015-nhl-discussion/page/21/#findComment-150991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AIM-11 134 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 No team in the NHL actively tanks. If you want to see how to tank properly, look at the 76ers last season. Actively traded away every single veteran and after the deadline they filled their roster with literally different guys each week. Team like the Oilers, Panthers, etc... have all had some combination of problems with management, lacking the ability to attract quality free agents, or lack of strong ownership. Just because a team is bad does not mean they're tanking. The Panthers may not have a lot of fans, but they are competing hard every night, have a fantastic goaltender, and are getting some results. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/12151-2014-2015-nhl-discussion/page/21/#findComment-150992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMiner57 23 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Florida's catch is not a whole lot of depth defensively or offensively. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/12151-2014-2015-nhl-discussion/page/21/#findComment-150993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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