Rattie couldn’t catch on just like Maroon can’t catch on now right? Point being is just because a player doesn’t succeed with one team doesn’t mean they can’t with another.....the hope for Rattie was to play with Connor and after the pre season it looked like a sure bet but then he gets hurt and has gained zero traction since....it happens
- RatedR80

You're right about Maroon. The idea was to have him in the right situation with ROR and Tarasenko. Didn't work out as planned

You're right about Maroon. The idea was to have him in the right situation with ROR and Tarasenko. Didn't work out as planned
- BluesDroogie

Maroon has a way better sense of humor and interviews 1000% better than Rattie does.

Yes he has been a healthy scratch and yes he didn’t succeed under Hitch with the Blues this isn’t breaking news.....but he gets a chance to play in the top 6 tonight
- RatedR80

I was more pointing out Hitch giving him chances in the top 6 happens every year. Hitch doesn't tolerate mistakes from Rattie long enough for it to matter.

Players and owners both should make a stink of it but at this point I don’t know what it will take to get any consistency going
- RatedR80

Well, a complete restructuring. There should be a review board for officials who make questionable calls that coaches and GMs can request be reviewed. If a ref is found to be making mistakes on a consistent basis they're relegated to a lower league to work out the kinks. Making these f'ing zebras accountable for their actions and jobs is paramount. Right now there is nothing in place.

Well played coach, well played.
- leonkennedy

It just wrote itself really

I was more pointing out Hitch giving him chances in the top 6 happens every year. Hitch doesn't tolerate mistakes from Rattie long enough for it to matter.
- Antilles

With our wing depth being what it is this year it’s no surprise that he will get his chance just as Puju got his just as Reider will get his ect ect ect

Well, a complete restructuring. There should be a review board for officials who make questionable calls that coaches and GMs can request be reviewed. If a ref is found to be making mistakes on a consistent basis they're relegated to a lower league to work out the kinks. Making these f'ing zebras accountable for their actions and jobs is paramount. Right now there is nothing in place.
- Slip and slap

That’s an idea actually and then you can fine and suspend refs to hold them just as accountable as you would players

I get the frustration at the non calls, but the Oilers need to do a better job stayin out of the box. It sucks that Mcjesus is rode and hooked, it happens to all the stars. The players on the Oilers most likely do the same. Its not a most likely it is a definite that they do. The thing that stinks is the penalties that the Oilers are forced to be called on them. What was it, 2 too many men calls, and 1 for throwing the puck out of play? Or # too many men calls. I cant remember right now and am too lazy to research such a benign fact. The problem is discipline of the players as the play positions up depth chart than usual. With the defence in a state of weakness. The players moving up to fill in, seem to be trying to do to much. Stick to the fundamentals,and keep it simple till they are moved back down to where they belong or they adapt, and start to fit in where they have been asked to play above there placement.

I get the frustration at the non calls, but the Oilers need to do a better job stayin out of the box. It sucks that Mcjesus is rode and hooked, it happens to all the stars. The players on the Oilers most likely do the same. Its not a most likely it is a definite that they do. The thing that stinks is the penalties that the Oilers are forced to be called on them. What was it, 2 too many men calls, and 1 for throwing the puck out of play? Or # too many men calls. I cant remember right now and am too lazy to research such a benign fact. The problem is discipline of the players as the play positions up depth chart than usual. With the defence in a state of weakness. The players moving up to fill in, seem to be trying to do to much. Stick to the fundamentals,and keep it simple till they are moved back down to where they belong or they adapt, and start to fit in where they have been asked to play above there placement.
- herecomesGUMP

Jero.

They may look at offside here. While Puljujarvi was entering the zone, someone was getting off in the offensive zone.

Jero.
- Oilers4Life14

Paranoia is rampant, eh? Last time I address this. I am not someone else pretending to be a gump. OH yeah I hope poolpartys goal counts.

They may look at offside here. While Puljujarvi was entering the zone, someone was getting off in the offensive zone.
- Oilers4Life14

Yup and I'm guessing that it won't count.

I was worried about that one but a goal for Puju

Yup and I'm guessing that it won't count.
- Oilers4Life14

Wrong, but I still noticed the potential for offside. Half mark for me.

I was worried about that one but a goal for Puju
- RatedR80

Yay for Poolparty.

Id have poolpartys babies

Jones with his first point and Khaira keeps getting points

I don't know how I feel about getting a powerplay for that. Yeah it cut down on coaches challenge, but I feel like that was an honest challenge.

Jones with his first point and Khaira keeps getting points
- RatedR80

Keep him in the top 6.

You guys are female doging about calls for you?? The guy going off the ice was still on the ice off side

Keep him in the top 6.
- Oilers4Life14

I agree

You guys are female doging about calls for you?? The guy going off the ice was still on the ice off side
- BluesDroogie

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You guys are female doging about calls for you?? The guy going off the ice was still on the ice off side
- BluesDroogie

I’m convinced officials don’t like you guys

Keep him in the top 6.
- Oilers4Life14

Think Hitch is still tinkering so he can find some scoring balance

I’m convinced officials don’t like you guys
- RatedR80

TBH I dont think they like either team.