Sean Maloughney: G55 - Sharks @ Oilers - In Need of A Streak

Sean Maloughney: G55 - Sharks @ Oilers - In Need of A Streak
- freelancer

Fist!!! Suck it loser Oilers fans.......rim it Iggy n Jero.

Please win boys!!! We suck against Van and we’re only 2 points up on the Sharks!

Please win boys!!! We suck against Van and we’re only 2 points up on the Sharks!
- Clyde334

- Wildschwein

That's the key word right there though; riskier. Sure you'll get a few more low mid-round picks, but to me, that just doesn't cut it considering the amount of risk involved, as you mentioned.

Also, how would you be prepared for such a possibility if your prospects and picks go south? If they turn out bad, don't develop as well as you'd think they would, or bust, there is very little that you can do IMO.
- EdmHockeyMan

I don't disagree with the sentiment of securing our top-4 long term to force our prospects to have to earn their way in. There's merit in that route.

That having been said, if I'm to remain consistent on my belief that the forward corps is the bigger problem, I can't then support trading Draisaitl. I believe his high end is sufficiently well above Nuge's that he should be treated as almost untouchable- despite having his share of flaws.

Further, as depth is a big problem for the team, I think securing some cheap depth is the necessary and the Nuge trade brings precisely that. Given where Carolina's 1st would likely end up (13-18), I'm confident in my own ability to pull a great player out of that pick. Wallmark/Faksa are already NHL depth that have some offensive pedigree, Bean is producing well in his rookie pro season and Kuokkanen/Hintz have been trending positively for 3 years now; I believe that trend will continue even though development is non-linear. Depth supplies versatility that shouldn't be underestimated even if it's at the expense of a higher value asset like Nuge.

Please win boys!!! We suck against Van and we’re only 2 points up on the Sharks!
- Clyde334

Now we're guaranteed to lose. Thanks Clyde 🤙

Oilers blow 3rd period lead. Lose 7-1.

Oilers blow 3rd period lead. Lose 7-1.
- wreckage

Does JB still show up here on game days?

Cave and Benning are out.....Brodziak and Gravel replace them in the line up

Now we're guaranteed to lose. Thanks Clyde 🤙
- MaximumBone

Im really interested how they make room for sekera, and I really hope he returns to form.

Im really interested how they make room for sekera, and I really hope he returns to form.
- herecomesGUMP

Rumour has it that they'll waive Petrovic and Manning.

Im really interested how they make room for sekera, and I really hope he returns to form.
- herecomesGUMP

He was ok last night for a guy who hasn’t played in a very long time....if he can return to form I imagine it will take time....rust plus the type of injury he had will make it tough

He was ok last night for a guy who hasn’t played in a very long time....if he can return to form I imagine it will take time....rust plus the type of injury he had will make it tough
- RatedR80

Sekera playing with the Condors?

Rumour has it that they'll waive Petrovic and Manning.
- Wildschwein

I hope that’s the case....such hilarity that would be

Sekera playing with the Condors?
- Wildschwein

Yes sir game one of three of his conditioning stint unless the league approves of two more

Edit: He plays game number two tonight

I hope that’s the case....such hilarity that would be
- RatedR80

Caggiula and a 3rd for... reasons.

Yes sir game one of three of his conditioning stint unless the league approves of two more

Edit: He plays game number two tonight
- RatedR80

Good stuff.

I don't expect too much from him. If he finishes the season on the 2nd pair I'll be pleasantly surprised.

Good stuff.

I don't expect too much from him. If he finishes the season on the 2nd pair I'll be pleasantly surprised.
- Wildschwein

Reasonable expectations given the situation....I just hope he can stay healthy for what’s left of the season

Is Talbot starting?

Is Talbot starting?
- AdamFrench

He sure is....has started 5/6 since Koskenin got his deal

He sure is....has started 5/6 since Koskenin got his deal
- RatedR80

I have him/Bob/De Smith as my goalies...as you can clearly see...I am (frank)ed all ways, but any stats are better than no stats

He sure is....has started 5/6 since Koskenin got his deal
- RatedR80

I'm guessing that they're showcasing Talbot.

I have him/Bob/De Smith as my goalies...as you can clearly see...I am (frank)ed all ways, but any stats are better than no stats
- AdamFrench

yes I can’t think of any positives with your goalie situation