I have to admit Canucks looked like they were trying to inflict pain . Maybe Torts's influence.
- VANTEL

This is on par with vancouver, I dont think i have ever watched them play a game, and when losing continue to play fair. They are by far the cheapest team in the league. There were multiple intent to injure plays last night. That groin hook on Perron was disgusting plays like that should be 15-20 game suspensions.

fuk fuk fuk fuk fuk fuk fuk fuk fuk fuk

Do you guys place Nurse ahead of Klefbom in prospect rankings now? I
- laughs2907

I always considered him to have higher upside yes. imo, you need a full year of performance from each guy to compare and contrast them though.

I have to admit Canucks looked like they were trying to inflict pain . Maybe Torts's influence.
- VANTEL

Eagers a bit of loose canon and it s a two way street

This is on par with vancouver, I dont think i have ever watched them play a game, and when losing continue to play fair. They are by far the cheapest team in the league. There were multiple intent to injure plays last night. That groin hook on Perron was disgusting plays like that should be 15-20 game suspensions.
- benmacw

Maybe we should get MacIntyre back, and have him beat the sh1t out of the entire Canuck's roster.

This is on par with vancouver, I dont think i have ever watched them play a game, and when losing continue to play fair. They are by far the cheapest team in the league. There were multiple intent to injure plays last night. That groin hook on Perron was disgusting plays like that should be 15-20 game suspensions.
- benmacw

Im actually more mad at our own management. It's their own fault. Look at the tiny team they built. Were in the biggest division in the league. Maybe trading jones for more of a physical presence is needed. cough couch Zack Smith would help

Maybe we should get MacIntyre back, and have him beat the sh1t out of the entire Canuck's roster.
- laughs2907

(frank) it he was the gentile giant

go sign trevor gillies

I always considered him to have higher upside yes. imo, you need a full year of performance from each guy to compare and contrast them though.
- Jack-artist

He's certainly looking good out there, that's for sure. He adds a bit of everything... I'd like for him to get his 9 games, and then send him down... The future on D looks promising

It is the preaseason. Teams dress more goons and tough guys and young thugs trying to make a team than they do in the regular season.

He's certainly looking good out there, that's for sure. He adds a bit of everything... I'd like for him to get his 9 games, and then send him down... The future on D looks promising
- laughs2907

I thought Klefbom would be better

(frank) it he was the gentile giant

go sign trevor gillies
- Killbot460

It is the preaseason. Teams dress more goons and tough guys and young thugs trying to make a team than they do in the regular season.
- Jack-artist

ya but Weise, Kassian, Sestito will all make the team

He's certainly looking good out there, that's for sure. He adds a bit of everything... I'd like for him to get his 9 games, and then send him down... The future on D looks promising
- laughs2907

He looks so raw. High potential, but raw. I wonder if 9 real NHL games would expose him more leaving everyone less impressed. Reminds me of Scheifele the last couple years trying to make the Jets.

ya but Weise, Kassian, Sestito will all make the team
- Killbot460

Kassian's in their top 9, but they won't dress all 3.

Im actually more mad at our own management. It's their own fault. Look at the tiny team they built. Were in the biggest division in the league. Maybe trading jones for more of a physical presence is needed. cough couch Zack Smith would help
- Killbot460

this. 100%.

it's not like bigger guys don't get hurt. but it was clear that van was out to punish and take liberties with the oilers. I really don't think one heavyweight woulda changed the strategy much at all. team toughness is the key. and this team lacks it.

- laughs2907

Gagner's jaw is broken

Im actually more mad at our own management. It's their own fault. Look at the tiny team they built. Were in the biggest division in the league. Maybe trading jones for more of a physical presence is needed. cough couch Zack Smith would help
- Killbot460

Our team has decent size now, this is hockey not boxing. There arent a tonne of 6'3 225 lb goal scorers out there, and the ones that do exist will never be traded or are being paid 5+ million a year. Our strategy is going to be to over skill the other teams and make them have to hook or hold us to stop our plays, resulting in PP which is where we will dominate teams.

We have Brown and Eager throwing hits (hopefully) which is more of a deterrent than having a guy who can go out and fight the other teams fighter. Whats more deterring, having your tough guy sit in the box for 5 min or knowing that Brown and Eager who can skate coming after your skilled players every time your team trys to hit Hall/Eberle/RNH etc. You dont have to fight to be intimidating you just have to be able to target their skilled players if they are coming after yours.

- Killbot460

(frank) that, Gillies will be suspended for half the year. (frank) it, sign both.

Kassian's in their top 9, but they won't dress all 3.
- Jack-artist

Sestito/Santorelli/Weise is their 4th line according to nucks commentators

Also Nurse is gonna make it

Brad Ziemer‏@BradZiemer13m
A lousy game last night for Zack Kassian just got worse. He broke Sam Gagner's jaw with careless high stick. #Canucks

Brad Ziemer‏@BradZiemer13m
A lousy game last night for Zack Kassian just got worse. He broke Sam Gagner's jaw with careless high stick. #Canucks
- VANTEL

He better send Gagner flowers or else!

Also Nurse is gonna make it
- Oilers4Life14

Nurse is a (frank)ing beauty, and is going to be a stud. So glad we drafted that (frank)er.

Agree except with Brown. He had a great game. But for some reason oil fans don't think they need that element to the game?
- Killbot460

What I mean is.........no enforcer in the league is afraid of Brown. He is a weak middleweight that will fight and lose to most if not all.o