Matt Henderson: R2 G3 Oilers vs Ducks: Never Tell Me The Odds

Suck it iggysbff and his alt ghostofRC.

Suck it iggysbff and his alt ghostofRC.
- Ihatebrianburke

JB, Hallfan and Kesler can suck it too!

Suck it iggysbff and his alt ghostofRC.
- Ihatebrianburke

JB, Hallfan and Kesler can suck it too!
- Oildrum

I haven't watched too much of the Oilers play, but what is your guys take on the play of Russell, has he been holding his own or been a liability?

So i put down $45 when the Oil were 25-1 and 20-1 longshots. I pick up $1040 if they win the Cup.

SUCK IT JERO!!!!!!!!!!

How about that draft lottery Coga? That's a tough pill to swallow.

SUCK IT JERO!!!!!!!!!!
- DDM-Coga

I hope yesterday's draft lottery didn't hit you too hard.

He makes some bonehead plays. That's a given. But he's good in his own zone, blocks a tonne of shots, and gets the puck out. I wish he would look to make a pass first instead of flipping the puck out to centre all the time, but at least he alleviates pressure from Talbot. The way Nurse's play has improved, I really don't see us resigning him anymore.

He makes some bonehead plays. That's a given. But he's good in his own zone, blocks a tonne of shots, and gets the puck out. I wish he would look to make a pass first instead of flipping the puck out to centre all the time, but at least he alleviates pressure from Talbot. The way Nurse's play has improved, I really don't see us resigning him anymore.
- Ihatebrianburke

I love his shot blocking. It's more important than people think.

SUCK IT JERO!!!!!!!!!!
- DDM-Coga

I think that draft lottery will be a good thing for your boys. You will be in prime position to take the best dman in the draft. You guys are already stacked at forward

You know whats better than shot blocking though? Not allowing the opponent to have control of the puck in your end.

You know whats better than shot blocking though? Not allowing the opponent to have control of the puck in your end.
- benmacw

You think he's bad defensively?

You know whats better than shot blocking though? Not allowing the opponent to have control of the puck in your end.
- benmacw

So you're gonna put that on Russell, the forwards turning the puck over in the offensive zone and him having to defend?

You know whats better than shot blocking though? Not allowing the opponent to have control of the puck in your end.
- benmacw

I just think that is easier said than done.

So you're gonna put that on Russell, the forwards turning the puck over in the offensive zone and him having to defend?
- Ihatebrianburke

I get his point but it is just a too simple of a view.

What is even better is if the Oilers never let their opponent control the puck at all during the game.

I get his point but it is just a too simple of a view.

What is even better is if the Oilers never let their opponent control the puck at all during the game.
- McSavioursPupil

That's nice when it happens, but hasn't happened too much in this series

I think that draft lottery will be a good thing for your boys. You will be in prime position to take the best dman in the draft. You guys are already stacked at forward
- Ihatebrianburke

Miro Heiskanen at 4 would be ideal. As long as Dallas doesnt (frank) us over.
I wouldnt be shocked too see them go Fwd if he is picked by Dallas or even the Flyers.

It all depends on what the get from the Duchene trade...just a Dman...can they get a fwd or another draft pick with a Dman for him.

Hague or Foote in the later part of the 1st round would be targets if they can get another pick. Avs will be a busy team draft day

SUCK IT JERO!!!!!!!!!!
- DDM-Coga

YES COGA YES!!!!!

YES COGA YES!!!!!
- smellmyfinger

just bc we lost the lottery doesnt mean I won't continue to tell JERO TO SUCK IT

I love his shot blocking. It's more important than people think.
- Oildrum

It's important but he blocks a lot of shots because he's not a great posession defender. Teams with great shot blocking numbers usually have a defender or two that aren't great at puck retrieval. (or in Edmonton case are balls at faceoffs).

I like him but he wont be a long term fixture. Nurse is getting better all the time. They'd only keep him if he were willing to be a rotational dman.

It's important but he blocks a lot of shots because he's not a great posession defender. Teams with great shot blocking numbers usually have a defender or two that aren't great at puck retrieval. (or in Edmonton case are balls at faceoffs).

I like him but he wont be a long term fixture. Nurse is getting better all the time. They'd only keep him if he were willing to be a rotational dman.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

Of course Erik Karlsson was one of the leagues best shot blockers this year so what the hell do I know.

Miro Heiskanen at 4 would be ideal. As long as Dallas doesnt (frank) us over.
I wouldnt be shocked too see them go Fwd if he is picked by Dallas or even the Flyers.

It all depends on what the get from the Duchene trade...just a Dman...can they get a fwd or another draft pick with a Dman for him.

Hague or Foote in the later part of the 1st round would be targets if they can get another pick. Avs will be a busy team draft day
- DDM-Coga

It looks to me like there will be a number of good dmen in the 1st round. I hope the Oilers can land one of Foote, Hague, or Timmins with their pick. Unfortunately we don't have another one until round 3 so we better make it count.

It's important but he blocks a lot of shots because he's not a great posession defender. Teams with great shot blocking numbers usually have a defender or two that aren't great at puck retrieval. (or in Edmonton case are balls at faceoffs).

I like him but he wont be a long term fixture. Nurse is getting better all the time. They'd only keep him if he were willing to be a rotational dman.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

That's what we really need is a good faceoff guy. We must be the worst in the league. It's going to come back and bite us during these playoffs.