so Did McDavid leave?
- drexel

I never said that about Kessel.
Kessel is a winner.
Nylander is not.
- plantheparade

I really hate these made up things . just nonsense

so Did McDavid leave?
- drexel

Live shot from Oilers practice facility after his comment.

via GIPHY

And we're 30th in PK time (31st in PP time).

We don't play gritty enough to take penalties, which means we're not awarded even-up PP opportunities because zebras.
- gravyface

- gravyface

but but.. Nylander is back in the lineup...
- plantheparade

really, you think those 2 together? The one who's been complaining about Nylander's play.

we all know he's like baby poo.

I never said that about Kessel.
Kessel is a winner.
Nylander is not.
- plantheparade

Leafz Nayshun is da bezt.

Just telling you what my buddies kid makes, you can argue, complain, tell me I'm wrong. That is up to you guys.
- bixll

Not arguing its withing the range

im surprised people ever stick to it enough to actually make it to the nhl. refs get abused 24/7. i mean it's because they suck but still.
- daeth

Correct

I concur.

I think there's still more optimal line combos/pairings to be had too.

I said last night that they should load up the top line (Matthews Tavares Marner), let Gauthier and Lindholm center the bottom 6 and basically roll 2 lines all night when they're down.

Matthews with Marner is at least a step in the right direction, because you have a shooter with a... wait for it... passer and good things might just result in that.

I also think Dermott needs to be in the top 4, even when Gardiner is there, and rotate the top 2 pairings heavily.

Pair Hainsey with Oz, maybe actually rotate in Holl once in a while too, so we're not ruining another players' development and actually have a semi-fresh 7th/8th D available.
- gravyface

He will be so rusty, you need a tetanus shot

Phil Kessel has a more physical edge to his play than Nylander.
Nylander is a guy that won't help you win a Stanley Cup - period.
- plantheparade

your hatred is strong for over paid Nylander.

Correct
- Upstate_isles

i didn't hear the entire convo so i don't know all the details but on the radio here they were talking about ref shortages in lower levels. seems parents/fans ripping into them 24/7 makes it a bit unappealing lol.

Good one Patsie.
- bixll

I feel nylander has looked good along the boards. It's his shot that has gone mia

40 -14 Pats..
- bixll

40 pts in the 2nd half of the superbowl.

The all star break is happening at the perfect time for this team. I have a feeling post break this team will get back to winning.

40 pts in the 2nd half of the superbowl.
- zazzle

Awesome game last night.

I still want to add Dougie Hamilton. Dont care that hes a weird dude.

Awesome game last night.
- bixll

"awesome"

"Game"

"last night"

Adding insult to injury:

After that poopshow last night, a few fans congregated at Lord Stanley's Mug (or whatever the frank they call it now) inside the ACC (or whatever the frank they call it now) to watch the end of the Patriots game.

Everything was going great. Game went to OT.

And then, just after the start of OT, they turned off the TVs.

No, seriously.

Frankers

i didn't hear the entire convo so i don't know all the details but on the radio here they were talking about ref shortages in lower levels. seems parents/fans ripping into them 24/7 makes it a bit unappealing lol.
- daeth

Yea i have pretty thick skin but imagine a 14 year old reffing and making mistakes because like players that's how refs learn and then having an adult coach screaming at you and the parents. They can go work at subway and not get berated and threatened for doing a job

I still want to add Dougie Hamilton. Dont care that hes a weird dude.
- mykokes

we really need an upgrade on Ron Hainsey.. Should not be on the top pair ever again

The all star break is happening at the perfect time for this team. I have a feeling post break this team will get back to winning.
- mykokes

Allowing some of the hot-takes in here to simmer for a whole week might not be great.

Just telling you what my buddies kid makes, you can argue, complain, tell me I'm wrong. That is up to you guys.
- bixll

ok

you are wrong on something. I'm sure your wife will tell you.

we really need an upgrade on Ron Hainsey.. Should not be on the top pair ever again
- PatC80

I was only able watch later into the game but I noticed someone left the Scotiabank Arena door unlocked again and a (frank)ing Marincin got in.

The all star break is happening at the perfect time for this team. I have a feeling post break this team will get back to winning.
- mykokes

ugh I totally forgot the all star game is soon. thought it was already over

I still want to add Dougie Hamilton. Dont care that hes a weird dude.
- mykokes

By weird you mean hes an intellectual guy likes museums and stuff over bars i mean not my choice but hes not some asshat like say sean avery