Sean Maloughney: PG3 OILERS @ BLACKHAWKS - Traction

6-2 Hawks because we STILL can't have nice things.

If Leon isn't capable of driving his line, the Hawks have the opportunity to shut down McDavid. It's not a winning combination, though I would prefer the Oilers squeak this series out. A win would give them a true indication of what playoff hockey is. AVS, STL, DAL or VGK is a tough draw. Almost like coming in as a wild card team.

6-2 Hawks because we STILL can't have nice things.
- MaximumBone

2 Oiler goals. Curb your reckless optimism sir.

Anyone know if Koskinen is in? I wanna do some online betting on the game but if Smith is in no chance I pick Oilers. Tippet just loves Smith so... waiting to hear Koskinen is in before I bet. Thanks in advance

Anyone know if Koskinen is in? I wanna do some online betting on the game but if Smith is in no chance I pick Oilers. Tippet just loves Smith so... waiting to hear Koskinen is in before I bet. Thanks in advance
- al3535

If Smith starts I'll pick one of the readers to write their own blog.

If Smith starts I'll pick one of the readers to write their own blog.
- freelancer

And I shall dub it “Tippett You Twat!”

If Smith starts I'll pick one of the readers to write their own blog.
- freelancer

You know who to pick

If Smith starts I'll pick one of the readers to write their own blog.
- freelancer

Hallfan is ready and waiting...

Keep the heavy forecheck.
No soft goals.
Always be aware of where Kane and Kubalik are.
Play physical and win board battles.
Easy win.

Bold move by Tip to go back to Smith.

Hallfan is ready and waiting...
- RonPielep

Now I am kind of hoping Smith gets the call.

Bold move by Tip to go back to Smith.
- Byfuglien Ate Me

- Wildschwein

Joking, I don’t think you will see Smith play for the Oilers again. He done

Joking, I don’t think you will see Smith play for the Oilers again. He done
- Byfuglien Ate Me

Jesus Christ dude. You scared me bad.

Ooooo I can’t wait. Hockey is hockey 😁

Larsson unfit to play. Jones comes in.

Weak pinch by Russell to lead to that zone time and we're seeing a trend of traffic causing blueline shots to go in more often than usual. Team hasn't been sharp, but it's not as bad as game 1.

That’s on Smith.

Larsson unfit to play. Jones comes in.
- MaximumBone

Russell moves up. Arguing people on twitter saying he should be up there lmao.

I get the "Rookie isn't ready" argument, but Jones is already better than Russell.

Russell moves up. Arguing people on twitter saying he should be up there lmao.

I get the "Rookie isn't ready" argument, but Jones is already better than Russell.
- Oilers4Life14

I don't think Jones should go up, but I'd personally prefer Nurse-Russell and Klefbom-Bear.

LEEEOOON

PANZER!!!!

I don't think Jones should go up, but I'd personally prefer Nurse-Russell and Klefbom-Bear.
- MaximumBone

Yeah, I remember that pairing was decent a few years ago. Play Klefbom-Bear as the top pairing and everyone fits where they should be. Minus Russell, of course.

Tell me how good of a pick up is ennis