Was Stecher and Sbisa paired together last night? I think their style's of play would compliment each other well. Just curious how they looked together.
- thundachunk

Stecher Edler.

Stecher is much better than Larssen

Virtanen needs top 9 minutes, he's not going to get it in the NHL, not while WD is HC. Better for him to go to Utica and play top line minutes and in all situations and be the guy for 15-20 games then he can be our first call-up. I don't want Virtanen to be the 4th line banger/13th forward, it's a waste of his talent.
- DariusKnight

I guess you missed Willie's quotes yesterday. Along the lines of he has no intention sending him down and that the team needs a player with his size and game.

Stecher Edler.

Stecher is much better than Larssen
- VANTEL

I guess you missed Willie's quotes yesterday. Along the lines of he has no intention sending him down and that the team needs a player with his size and game.
- Marwood

I hope he does stay but I am not sure

Stecher Edler.

Stecher is much better than Larssen
- VANTEL

Yes he is, but I would still like him to get games in Utica. Same as Tryamkin.

I was just reading in the Oilers thead. They were laughing when McDavid scored and licking their chops at the he shot clock.

Comments like yeah but it's the Canucks they are not a real team or we get to play them 5 times


They don't realize they are a one line team. After that they have a few individuals but they still are a thin team

Yes he is, but I would still like him to get games in Utica. Same as Tryamkin.
- VanHockeyGuy

Yup if Canucks goal is to dress their second best lineup then they should send Stecher down

I only worry about it ruining his confidence after playing a full season in the NHL. Not including the WHC.
- thundachunk

If it ruins his confidence, then he's going to fail anyways, being sent down to work on his game and get better in areas that because of his youth that he's not good at shouldn't bother a real pro.

I was just reading in the Oilers thead. They were laughing when McDavid scored and licking their chops at the he shot clock.

Comments like yeah but it's the Canucks they are not a real team or we get to play them 5 times


They don't realize they are a one line team. After that they have a few individuals but they still are a thin team
- VANTEL

I would love a season series wager with you on that one.

I guess you missed Willie's quotes yesterday. Along the lines of he has no intention sending him down and that the team needs a player with his size and game.
- Marwood

I guess you take everything they say at face value, this isn't Torts we're talking about, who uses the media to slam his players.

Yes he is, but I would still like him to get games in Utica. Same as Tryamkin.
- VanHockeyGuy

I think he's played really well and can help the team win. He'll probably hit a wall at some point during the year only having played 40 college games but he certainly looks good.

Yup if Canucks goal is to dress their second best lineup then they should send Stecher down
- VANTEL

At the end of the day, the Canucks have options and depth on defence. WD is gone early if the results aren't there. He's still a smallish rookie who hasn't had a real taste of physicality or high end competition.

I was just reading in the Oilers thead. They were laughing when McDavid scored and licking their chops at the he shot clock.

Comments like yeah but it's the Canucks they are not a real team or we get to play them 5 times


They don't realize they are a one line team. After that they have a few individuals but they still are a thin team
- VANTEL

I think the season series will likely be even with it being something like us going 2-2-1 against them. A lot will depend on injuries and who's going hot and cold for both teams. If McDavid gets injured again, they're screwed.

I was just reading in the Oilers thead. They were laughing when McDavid scored and licking their chops at the he shot clock.

Comments like yeah but it's the Canucks they are not a real team or we get to play them 5 times


They don't realize they are a one line team. After that they have a few individuals but they still are a thin team
- VANTEL

The Oilers outplayed the Canucks for the majority of the game last night but they once again got out-goaltended. That'll be their downfall because they certainly carried the play the first two periods.

Shots were 36-21 for the Oil, if the Canucks and Benning think they can win the majority of those good on them, but they're playing with fire.

I would love a season series wager with you on that one.
- Larsson_fan

About what? I was just basically just saying Oilers still suck . I think the fans are dreaming if they think they are not a bottom 15 team .

About what? I was just basically just saying Oilers still suck . I think the fans are dreaming if they think they are not a bottom 15 team .
- VANTEL

I agree 100%....but I think they should be able to mop the floor with the Canucks 3/5 times.

About what? I was just basically just saying Oilers still suck . I think the fans are dreaming if they think they are not a bottom 15 team .
- VANTEL

You were the Oilers biggest cheerleader the past two years now you're their biggest critic lol....what happened? This is probably the best they've been in years and now you think they stink with one of the best young players in the game.

I would love a season series wager with you on that one.
- Larsson_fan

That's funny. Especially since the Canucks are 45-2-5 over the last 10 seasons against the Oilers . Not to mention the amount of points the Sedins have put up.

At the end of the day, the Canucks have options and depth on defence. WD is gone early if the results aren't there. He's still a smallish rookie who hasn't had a real taste of physicality or high end competition.
- VanHockeyGuy

Really ? I would think at the end of the day you dress the best team that has a chance of winning.

I agree 100%....but I think they should be able to mop the floor with the Canucks 3/5 times.
- Larsson_fan

Your goaltending is completely average, which says it'll be close every time.

I agree 100%....but I think they should be able to mop the floor with the Canucks 3/5 times.
- Larsson_fan

And Canucks hope all teams come in here thinking like that. Whats the series at so far?

That's funny. Especially since the Canucks are 45-2-5 over the last 10 seasons against the Oilers . Not to mention the amount of points the Sedins have put up.
- Scooby_Doo

With enough PP time they'll both easily hit the 1000 point mark

You were the Oilers biggest cheerleader the past two years now you're their biggest critic lol....what happened? This is probably the best they've been in years and now you think they stink with one of the best young players in the game.
- LeftCoaster

Let's put it this way, this summer both teams will be very close in the draft order.

Let's put it this way, this summer both teams will be very close in the draft order.
- VanHockeyGuy

I hope we get into the playoffs or win the draft lottery, no inbetween

You were the Oilers biggest cheerleader the past two years now you're their biggest critic lol....what happened? This is probably the best they've been in years and now you think they stink with one of the best young players in the game.
- LeftCoaster

Of course I think they have improved.

You and the media are handing McDavid the Hart , and the Oilers the cup already and they haven't played a game.

For what they brought in this year is less than what they shipped out.