But he is blatently obvious and is just joking.
- Al Hacker

two small forwards wont work,yes they play bigger game but honestly the Kings were pushing Arco around easy,I think it will be a mistake having those two playing together as the Second line.
- AlEx_OiL

and same can be said having them on the 4th line. Gagner is not a 4th liner and Arco is too small for that role. Gagner is only 1 inch shorter and 2 pounds lighter than Lander.

You're right, I was just pointing out that Gagner being better than Arcobello isn't as cut and dry as one might think.
- Reveen

Arco is doing a lot of things well out there. Hard to believe Gagner is actually younger than him. I'm a big Gagner fan though, as you will come to realize.

We brought up Liles just to showcase him for the Oil and Flames!

I'm thinking Liles for Linus

Or

Liles for Sven

Both fair deals.....
- Byfuglien Ate Me

(frank) that.... Linus scored 4 goals the other night... He is worth more than your cap dump...

So will we be failing hard for reinhart or playing bad for Ekblad?
- ystoil

Well to date we are doing both...

(frank) that.... Linus scored 4 goals the other night... He is worth more than your cap dump...
- saskoil21

On what line? Didn't see him on any Oil scoresheets??

On what line? Didn't see him on any Oil scoresheets??
- Byfuglien Ate Me

OKC Barons

http://oilersnation.com/2...scores-four-goals-for-okc

OKC Barons

http://oilersnation.com/2...scores-four-goals-for-okc
- saskoil21

OK IC the Barons!

I was just checking capgeek, and there isn't much of a d-crop for FA's this summer. Orpik looks to be the best (who I would take in a heartbeat, mind you). I think there will be some good goalies that won't re-sign.

So, focus on the d for now, upgrade the net in the off season.

and same can be said having them on the 4th line. Gagner is not a 4th liner and Arco is too small for that role. Gagner is only 1 inch shorter and 2 pounds lighter than Lander.
- nagasadow

Gagner is the Oil 2C line center.

(frank) that.... Linus scored 4 goals the other night... He is worth more than your cap dump...
- saskoil21

What would you guys give up for JML??

What would you guys give up for JML??
- Byfuglien Ate Me

Nothing hes poop.

So will we be breaking fans hearts for reinhart or playing bad for Ekblad?
- ystoil

fixed

On the bright side, November's schedule looks a fair deal easier! With our goaltending finally leveling off, the return of a number of roster players, the law of averages taking effect, and the "new system struggles" hopefully being out the window, there IS reason for optimism.

It's up to the Oil to deliver on said optimism.

Nothing hes poop.
- Yeti1181

Nah, we dont need one of you're goaltenders, anything else?

On the bright side, November's schedule looks a fair deal easier! With our goaltending finally leveling off, the return of a number of roster players, the law of averages taking effect, and the "new system struggles" hopefully being out the window, there IS reason for optimism.

It's up to the Oil to deliver on said optimism.
- MaximumBone

I can't believe we haven't played CGY yet. Just seems off.

I can't believe we haven't played CGY yet. Just seems off.
- Salvo

Yeah, but I guess it's a good thing. We've been fortunate to have as few divisional games as we have early on while the team is struggling! If there's one redeeming quality to this stretch of losses, it's that.

I can't believe we haven't played CGY yet. Just seems off.
- Salvo

here, here! Weird schedule this year... You've already played Montreal twice...

Yeah, but I guess it's a good thing. We've been fortunate to have as few divisional games as we have early on while the team is struggling! If there's one redeeming quality to this stretch of losses, it's that.
- MaximumBone

You guys had the Nucks yet?

You guys had the Nucks yet?
- geta02it

Yep, one of our worst team games overall. Game 3 I think...

Yeah, but I guess it's a good thing. We've been fortunate to have as few divisional games as we have early on while the team is struggling! If there's one redeeming quality to this stretch of losses, it's that.
- MaximumBone

Good point!

the Oilers need to play him on Tuesday against the Leafs

yes please

yes please
- BestRapperAlive

Careful what you wish for...you think he'll bounce?

Careful what you wish for...you think he'll bounce?
- Salvo

I realize he had a great game last night, but I'm not sure he can do it again. You know tomorrow's game will be another wide-open affair, and the Leafs have plenty of dangerous shooters. Never heard of the opposing goalie = I like our chances.

I realize he had a great game last night, but I'm not sure he can do it again. You know tomorrow's game will be another wide-open affair, and the Leafs have plenty of dangerous shooters. Never heard of the opposing goalie = I like our chances.
- BestRapperAlive

Word. Yeah, he played really well and I like his style overall but he's now in front of the home crowd and it could be tough mentally as things settle in here for him. Not to mention what you've said here about the open-game and the confidence of the Leafs right now. Tough for him to repeat but hey he did face like 48 shots and the only one that beat he honestly didn't know where the puck was.

I really hope he plays just to see if he can bring the same game.