Sean Maloughney: Predicting Risers and Fallers On The Oilers Roster - Defense/Goal

I hope you suck it long and hard while you’re plumbing today Jero!

Larsson must be better. He had a tough year dealing with the death of his dad.

Rim it, Iggy!

Goaltending will be solid esp koskinnen... Defence and forwards will benefit from some infusion of youth and speed esp at forward...as long as our top three centers stay healthy scoring will pick up throughout the lineup...

Larsson is the safest bet to bounceback. He has consistently contributed to far better results than he did last year and his process numbers didn't change all that much. In turn, his bounceback will benefit whoever ends up as his partner. Whether it's Nurse as he continues his ascent to top pairing regular or Klefbom as he tries bounceback himself after his season was sewered by Larsson's struggles, I'm confident our top pairing won't post another season of sub-40% goal share.

I'm pulling for Willy Legs to be the backend breakout hit of this year. If he comes as advertised, Gunnarsson-type results aren't out of reach for him on a strong bottom pairing.

Goaltending will be solid esp koskinnen... Defence and forwards will benefit from some infusion of youth and speed esp at forward...as long as our top three centers stay healthy scoring will pick up throughout the lineup...
- oil90

Larsson is the safest bet to bounceback. He has consistently contributed to far better results than he did last year and his process numbers didn't change all that much. In turn, his bounceback will benefit whoever ends up as his partner. Whether it's Nurse as he continues his ascent to top pairing regular or Klefbom as he tries bounceback himself after his season was sewered by Larsson's struggles, I'm confident our top pairing won't post another season of sub-40% goal share.

I'm pulling for Willy Legs to be the backend breakout hit of this year. If he comes as advertised, Gunnarsson-type results aren't out of reach for him on a strong bottom pairing.
- MaximumBone

Not to mention its a contract year for Larsson. I expect big things out of him.

Not to mention its a contract year for Larsson. I expect big things out of him.
- wreckage

He's got 2 more years on his contract, but I agree. Unless I'm predicting the aging curve hitting him at 26 (I'm not), then a bounceback is the most likely outcome.

He's got 2 more years on his contract, but I agree. Unless I'm predicting the aging curve hitting him at 26 (I'm not), then a bounceback is the most likely outcome.
- MaximumBone

Oops, my bad. I thought this was his contract year. Just check capfriendly and next year is his contract year. Either way, i suspect a turnaround is in the cards. He's had a full offseason to mourn his loss and clear his mind. Hopefully we see a new and improved Adam Larsson.

Oops, my bad. I thought this was his contract year. Just check capfriendly and next year is his contract year. Either way, i suspect a turnaround is in the cards. He's had a full offseason to mourn his loss and clear his mind. Hopefully we see a new and improved Adam Larsson.
- wreckage

It would mean a world of difference for this team if he could even get back to ~50% GF, let alone above. Klefbom and Benning have positive results together so I'd support going Nurse-Larsson and Klefbom-Benning to start the year. Maybe start as you intend to go and have Russell as the #7 with Lagesson and Persson patrolling on the bottom pair.

Larsson was dealing with back issues last year. He should be back to his hard hitting self...hoping gagner can create some magic on the pp like he did in Columbus a few years ago...if Neal pots 25 plus and some of the fast skating forwards we signed can create some chemistry we should be much better...

Goaltending will be solid esp koskinnen... Defence and forwards will benefit from some infusion of youth and speed esp at forward...as long as our top three centers stay healthy scoring will pick up throughout the lineup...
- oil90

You just like to say all kinds of stupid poop don’t you? Goaltending will be solid? We have a an old (frank) and a guy that can’t save the puck with his glove.

Larsson was dealing with back issues last year. He should be back to his hard hitting self...hoping gagner can create some magic on the pp like he did in Columbus a few years ago...if Neal pots 25 plus and some of the fast skating forwards we signed can create some chemistry we should be much better...
- oil90

That’s a pretty big if for Neal. Jesus (frank).

Larsson was dealing with back issues last year. He should be back to his hard hitting self...hoping gagner can create some magic on the pp like he did in Columbus a few years ago...if Neal pots 25 plus and some of the fast skating forwards we signed can create some chemistry we should be much better...
- oil90

I think at best we might be fighting for the 2nd wild card spot in the West and even that is a big stretch.

Nurse has potential to increase scoring, klefbom if he can stay healthy will as well...like I said larrson should be his hard hitting self again...work in some of our new d and some kids in the bottom pairing...I think Smith will push koskinnen and form a solid tandem...

Nurse has potential to increase scoring, klefbom if he can stay healthy will as well...like I said larrson should be his hard hitting self again...work in some of our new d and some kids in the bottom pairing...I think Smith will push koskinnen and form a solid tandem...
- oil90

That’s cause you’re a fan boy and don’t know poop about hockey!

That’s cause you’re a fan boy and don’t know poop about hockey!
- Ihatebrianburke

he is a idiot

That’s cause you’re a fan boy and don’t know poop about hockey!
- Ihatebrianburke

JB

JB
- K-man25

JB or Hallfan. Either way.

JB
- K-man25

that account is too old to be JB

In a desperate need to fix every issue the Oilers of old will come out of retirement to fill the slots and then it will be the 80s all over again running wild on the NHL (R5)

In a desperate need to fix every issue the Oilers of old will come out of retirement to fill the slots and then it will be the 80s all over again running wild on the NHL (R5)
- RatedR80

RNH-McD-LD
Messier-Gretzky-Kurri
Anderson

As a top 6 combo...................................

- wreckage

YUM...Walmart or Costco??

YUM...Walmart or Costco??
- oil90

Considering the number of times he has posted this for you, I would say Costco. Better to buy in bulk.