GDB XX: Lunch time on the road
bingofuel
November 15 2009 10:03AM
I don't know about you guys, but these Sunday afternoon PPV games don't provide a very good incentive for me to get out of bed. That's why I'm writing this in my full-body jammies with sewn-on feet from my bedroom. I'm also eating an entire ham in bed, but that's a typical Sunday morning tradtion that really has nothing to do with hockey or PPV games.
Today's game against the Thrashers marks 4 of a 5 games on this road trip, a trip in which the Oilers haven't fared too well. We've lost two out of three so far, and all because some cowboys are ropping cattle and drinking $8 beers inside RX1. Add to that the fact the Wanye has apparently flown the coup — he asked me to drive him to the airport yesterday after he packed himself a small hobo sack and didn't say where he was going — and things haven't been what you'd call "peachy" here in OilersNation.
But don't despair, the Oilers have a few things going for them:
- Pat Quinn is getting to the point where he must be scaring the shit out of the players with his rage at their poor play. I'd like to think that this is going to inspire the boys into playing, you know, hockey.
- As Brownlee indicated yesterday, Big Sex, Horcoff and Nilsson skated yesterday morning, and there's a chance they'll play today.
- Kovalchuk's foot is injured, and although he's been stopping pucks, I can see us making this work to our advantage with some net-crashing (though I certainly don't condone this).
Sure, these aren't game-makers, but I need some hope — something to hold onto. And the Oil? They need a win. Or six. Before Pat Quinn's had explodes.
This won't be an easy win for the boys in copper and blue — but they'll take the "W" 4-3. And they'll do it for Fernando Pisani.
Ice girls :)
Mooooose. Hedberg's nickname. Yeah.
ha yes... spitting up beer....
@Librarian Mike
I thought about that a little too late. Oh well.
How did you miss that, Sully? HOW?!?
are you kidding me???? how is that puck not in the net???????????
SOMEONE PUT IT IN THE DANG NET. *stabs things*
HOLY GOD O'SULLIVAN PUT ONE IN THE NET!!!!!!!!! This kid is going to be the death of me!
And Cogliano is due for one here right quick.
@Jamie B.
Ah I see. Almost as annoying as Looouuuuuuu!
Sully, how?
Hit the net, please!
Sully has got to have nightmares about missing shots. Jebus!
My feelings toward Tom Gilbert are reaching Eric Brewer levels. That is not a good thing.
....were they just on a powerplay? haha...I had...no idea...sigh.
I strongly agree.
I was watching the feed, just found it. Thought I would help out. Geez.
Why in the sam hell can Gilbert never hold the point on the PP? Frack!
that reasoner guy ain't to bad, how much he make/
@Jeremy
thanks for the update, sorry for sounding like a douch
I am sick and tired of this horse s#@t PPV, I have already spent $200 on center ice package and cannot afford blowing more money to watch my team, is this not 3 PPV in a week? WTF, I know there is no other coverage, but someone else has to pick up these games! Are any of the faint rumors flying around true RB? Just curious.
So you're saying Kevin Lowe should somehow find a way to put Gilbert on Team Canada?
And trade him for the human rake???
*pulls out voodoo dolls, snake charms, and bones...prays for a goal*
@Jamie B.
Ah, I always liked Brewer. He just wasn't the next Paul Coffey like everyone wanted him to be.
Lol, touche.
@Skidplate
All good homes, i was kidding.
Damn...at least it looked like they had some jump today.
lost my feed, is it over yet?
'twas a gooder
WHAT? The Hemsky to Horcoff one timer didn't work? WE'RE DOOMED!!!
Garbage. GARBAGE!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm going to go dole out a little self hate or something.
Man.
I liked it better when they were getting outshot and were winning.
The Eskimos better effing win, I can't handle two losses today.
Well, time to watch the Esks. Hopefully they can put Calgary in their place.
s'later
Don't know what to say anymore.
So we put out Sully, who is so snake bitten it's not even funny out there at the end? Horcoff too for the whiff on the one timer. Nice.
well.. our special teams and our d zone coverage remain our achilles heel. Decent effort overall but a little short once again.
So, they are playing better now. And with Souray back things can only start getting better. But man, they need to start capitalizing on those chances. And like I said, they are getting absolutely KILLED making mistakes on all the small things.
I'm so bummed right now. Just this morning, I bought an Oilers toque for my baby *looks around for receipt*.
Gilbert > Brewer > Poti
Remember the last sissy American D-man we ran out of town......I miss Lloydminster's own Cory Cross..now theres a defenseman
Better effort than the last few games, but the loss stings. I think we're on the mend, and hopefully we'll turn it around soon. Having Souray back is a big lift.
Hey guys, I found a link to the game feed!
http://www.justin.tv//hockey_live
You're welcome.
*sits back and waits for his praise*
@jeanshorts
ZOMG! Thanks!!! *clicks link and waits for game to start....*
HEY!! Why I otta....
I hate this piece of shi!t of a hockey team!! Through 20 games its obvious we are the bottom dwellers that is the laughing stock of the NHL. Taylor Hall here we come! Garbage hockey, absolute Garbage!
@Pajamah
Brewer's a sissy Canadian D-man.
I'm sick of seeing Horcoff out there in the really important dying seconds of the game when we need to get a goal. He DOESN'T help us at all!
Hmm.. spend $300 minimum and travel two hours to go see the Oilers, or sell my tickets and spend that money on Xmas gifts..
Hmm.. decisions decisions..
35% on the dot today...0/5 on the PP with 2 PPG's against...pretty tough to win when you're that far off on faceoffs and special teams. Faceoffs have been a major topic of conversation and it was a big part of today's game again. They've been schooled on faceoffs all year (and well back into last year). Take away the big powerplay game against the Avs and Howard w/ Det and they're winless in 11. Injuries/sickness aside, this is a super-nasty slide that's getting out of hand. This game was their's to win...Sully has to put one of those in. The puck cannot stay out in that situation. Goalie's on his back twice, standing in the slot with the puck...has to go in.
In some circles that may pass as child abuse...
I thought Brule/Cogs looked good today. How long before one of them gets a legitimate opportunity with this team?
Well, I mean, I think Horcoff should still get a chance out there in the last minute, since he is such an offensive force and all.
If Cogliano didn't earn a shot with some better line mates after this game, I have no idea what else the kid needs to do. Obviously Quinn sees something missing from his game that the rest of us aren't picking up, and I'm all for trying to round him out defensively, but man. This team desperately needs some secondary scoring.
Why can't all our guys just be firing at the same time? Stupid streaky play.