Some interesting line up moves for tonight’s game. It looks like Craig MacTavish has decided to send two veterans a message, as Kyle Brodziak and Dustin Penner will be in the press box tonight, and Robert Nilsson is back on the second line. Thanks to Ryan Rishaug from TSN, here are the lines.
Moreau – Gagner – Hemsky
Nilsson – Horcoff – Pisani
Reddox – Cogliano – Cole
Pouliot – Boulerice – Stortini
And it looks like Roloson will start.
The Penner benching is no surprise. He has shown virtually no emotion in any game this season. Penner has to learn to use his 240-pound frame to his advantage. Sure, he will never be a mean power forward, but he can’t be afraid to lean on an opposing player from time-to-time.
Brodziak benching can be explained by his lack of wanting to get involved physically against the Leafs. Twice in that game there were scrums that Matt Stajan and then Hagman both put a glove in his face and he didn’t react. I don’t think they expect him to be an agitator, but he can’t get pushed around by those types of players. Yesterday MacTavish said, “If a guy has zero across the scoresheet, he has to find a way to get involved. Rarely do other teams get annoyed playing us.”
Clearly that was a shot at both Penner and Brodziak.
Expect some fireworks tonight vs the Avs. With Tucker, Laperriere, Mcleod and McCormick in the lineup, you can bet that the message will be loud and clear, and the Oilers will play with some emotion and some sort of physical presence.
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Oh,Oh now who does Mac-T take out of the line-up to keep Reddox in??? HMMMMMMM… Pouliot!!
He gets his power from his blonde eyelashes.
How about Boulerice?
He gets power and motivation from connecting stick to face.
Boulerice should have his a$$ stapled to the bench. Why exactly did the Oilers pick him off waivers?
Mac is out for a couple months and Stortini can't fight.
Boulerice isn't a heavyweight and he can't play. Not much of a dterant unless people are scared that he might club them in the face!
BINGO!!!
That's what I've been waiting for. The second period is almost over and he hasn't knocked someones brains yet. What is this? I demand vengeance.
I can see Grebs being interviewed during the 2nd intermission.
Oake: (oer who ever it is doing the interview)Grebs – what did you think of the horrible tripping call on Tucker?
Grebs: baaaaaaaaa
Ah Wanye would be proud of you.
I thought it was appropriate we represent him in his absence
I'm proud of you
Svatos is a tool…practically rapes Horcoff and then puts his hands in the air
If you're going to be tossing out comments that my parents never did would you mind coming to give me a hug while you're at it? Maybe hang a picture I drew on your fridge?
I miss Smytty interviews. And ahhh and ahhh and ahhhh and ahhhh and ahhhh…. lol
AHH I HATE PJ STOCK. <– you can tell my displeasure by the use of caps.
It's not your fault… It's not your fault… It's not your fault.
Milbury is horrible – he complains as much as Healy did.
*sob*
Glen Healy was just awful. Best thing that ever happened to TSN was him leaving getting that asshat off the air.
PJ Stock deserves his own show. No Joke. He entertains me, like a monkey wearing a suit.
Every time I see Parise highlights I want to go pull Kevin Lowe's remaining hair out.
Speaking of Healy, does anyone think it's rediculous that he and Kypreos talk about their stanley cup rings every chance they get? Healy was the back up and Kypreos was a 4th liner. Be glad you were there for the ride because your contribution didn't put the team over the edge!!
I actually talked about that in last week's sack beating on the one and only oilersnation.
but… a ring is a ring… None of us will ever have one. Dammit.
doh – that's what I get for not coming here for a week 🙁 Thanks for pointing that out! lol
OMG how did Budaj save that one????
TD that is simply not true. I could have bought one of Pocklingtons.
Gord, go check it out and see if we're on the same page in our thinking. I've got a good one coming up for Sunday.
what day was it posted???