GDB LVI: Wild On Hockey
bingofuel
February 04 2010 03:57PM
Sweet sassy molassy!
Two in a row. A pair. A deuce. A duplet. Twins. Free the Springfield Two. No matter how you say it, it doesn't change the fact that the Oilers are on a winning streak. Which is great. Kind of.
I don't know about you guys, but as I watched the game last night (and monitored the comments on the site for typical game-day shenannies) I had such mixed feelings on Potulny's goal. On the one hand, it's nice to win a second game in as many match-ups. On the other, we certainly don't want to make a habit out of this if a rebuild is what we're planning (and by "we," obviously I mean "the fans." I have no clue what Tambo's up to other than sobbing into a wad of tissues while sitting on the toilet, for some reason).
Like many of you, I'm thrilled to see Gagner bringing his A-game, and like some of you, I'm also glad to see Mike Comrie on skates. It gives me a more valid excuse for my multiple daily visits to hilaryduff.com. Doesn't it?
Wild times
Tonight, the Mighty Oil take on the Wild, and like every other team in the NHL other than Carolina, these guys are better than us. They have nine more wins and 6 fewer losses than us. That's not a lot to be proud of.
But we have two wins. In a row.
Minnesota has two injured goaltenders. And the Oilers have two guys named JDD and DD that they dress up like goalies and place in front of the net every now and then.
Actually, Minnesota seems to be suffering from a similar injury bug to the Oilers, so maybe we have the advantage there. Looking at the stats comparison on the Oilers' website, it seems to be one of the few things we might have to our advantage.
But, as Jonathan Willis won't tell you, stats aren't everything.
Prognosticating...
I looked that word up. It's something psychics do. It means "guessing." And I'm going to treat you to my own special brand of prognostication.
The Oilers have realized the season's in the tank. They have two "Ws" in hand, and at least some of the guys are starting to enjoy just playing the game. Comrie's back, Hilary's website is rad, Sam Gagner likes to play with pucks after practice, and there's a chance Ethan Moreau's headed out of town.
So they're going to make it three in a row.
Tonight.
Against the Wild.
2-1 Oil. Book it.
My wife says the Minnesota players look like christmas elfs. I thought it was funny, but I ingnored her, because hockey is on. She knows better.
JDD went down before the puck even came out front of the net.
Awesome.
Man that was weak. Coors light weak.
Kevin Quinn said "good defensive play by Gilbert" there's something you don't hear too often
Not sure if you were joking but it was a sexy cowboy, actually. And I'm not joking. Sob.
This guy on the Oilers website has just solved all the teams problems!
"I think this is a golden oportunity for the oilers. Hire Ken Hitchcock as head coach.Hes from Edmonton. Hes a quality coach. Also I would have at least 4 or five veterens of high quality, one of them a goalie,about 4 or five mid quality guys, bigger sized, and the rest should be young fast tallented up and comers, that we get through the draft."
How did no one ever think of this before???? It's so simple!
WTF was that abortion?? Wasn't pretty but it was in.
Pouliot with 2 goals in 3 games?
Willis is vindicated!
Leave Gilbert alone!!!
He's probably 13 and just discovered Wild On reruns
I thought that site was age restricted to under 16. How'd you sneak in?
Especially with the restraining order and all. Life time Ban from Club Penguin still smarts doesn't it?
That was a nice save. Too bad our guys were sooo slow...
Well. That was a save, huh?
Also, umm, Sportsnet, coming into the game in the third period doesn't count as your first NHL start. Always bringing the quality!
Wow, umm, good effort JDD? Oh wait, nope. That was a horrible effort.
JDD. My god.
x2
kinda relieved that Minnesota scored... last thing these guys need is any confidence. PLay well, drive up the return for potential trades but dear lord don't win.
"Lets just see where this goes.."®
This goalie is just asking for them to score! But of course, they don't.
You know, aside from a "somewhat suspicious" third goal by JDD, this has been a pretty decent game.
Speaking of Dinosaurs, my favorite episode was the one where they were going to throw the grandma in the Volcano just because she was 70. If only the real non dinosaur world was like that.
Only we'd be out of a coach.... and a Starting net minder.
God, stressing out about whether they'll tie it up is just as bad as stressing about whether they'll blow a lead. I hate my life.
Oh, thanks, Havlat. Whew.
POS. *facepalm*
Sorry, but that was a firing offense.
Who would have thought that a French kid would do better not being crushed under the weight of scrutiny by the entire province of Quebec.
Is it to late to change my goat?
thats more like it.
BRUTAL!!!!!!!!!!
i was worried there for a bit...
I don't want to be one of "those guys" but if we had a legit goalie in net, I'm pretty sure this game would have been won.
Well, a legit goalie on top of tons of other things, but you have to start somewhere.
I'm BACK!!!
DID THE OILERS WIN THE HOCKEY GAME AND SHOW THE NHL WHAT THREE IN A ROW LOOKS LI-
oh.
*crosses arms, sticks out lower lip*
Did anyone else think that the Wild goalie's equipment was a bit big up top ?
@Wanye
They always win im my head.
Which one?
@jeanshorts
If you don'want to be that "guy", then why did you write the comment, cause guess what you are that "guy" right now.
I'm pretty sure if we had a legit goalie, we would have won this one and about ten more. AHL goalies don't do so well in the NHL.
@Heavyd
What was that? Sorry I'm too busy playing with BOTH my testicles.
The second goalie his equipment was huge up top!!!!
@jeanshorts
HAHAHAHA not funny
*grabs a kleenex and wipes away a tear, while looking down and thinking what it would be like to have 2 testicles to play with*
Why did my Mom think it was a good idea to smoke and drink when she was pregnant with me.
And the comment delete button. Heh heh.
@OilFan
Leave that goalie alone he has a lot of problems already he is russian.
@Heavyd
I guess it is kind of like saying "No offense" and then ripping into someone.
Either way I stand by my post!
@Jamie
I was joking, good god he asks for the effeminate jokes doesn't he?
Not sure if this is trademarked, but "facepalm"
Well the boys are actually playing quite a bit better. They are at least trying.
So how about the Devils deal to get Kovalchuk? Wow inorder to win the cup you have to go through Crosby and Malkin or Oveckin and Semin or Parishe and Kovalchuk....The other teams will all be trying to do something now....
@jeanshorts
Jokes my friend. It looks like you seem offeneded by what I said?
how the hell did you get that fandangled circle R?
WT was listening to his XM radio and a fellow by the name of Robyn Badry was hosting. He suggested both Phoenix and LA are going to make a big splash soon. He said to listen to King Tut on XM NHL for further info. This should be interesting. Phoenix actually has a solid team and LA has great goaltending.
So New Jesery, has lost 2 dmen. Does anyone think they might be interested in Souray or Vishnovsky?
Yet you had time to post on here?
For shame!