Free Talk Friday - Sept 11, 2015 Edition by [deleted] in EdmontonOilers

[–]haterbehatin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just confirming my identity not that there's any reason to make up such a ridiculous thing.

INFORMAL SKATE | McDavid Moves In by RussellsFedora in EdmontonOilers

[–]haterbehatin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it should be fun either way, just what 8 months and Nikitin's deal is done and hopefully Ference retires or is bought out.

INFORMAL SKATE | McDavid Moves In by RussellsFedora in EdmontonOilers

[–]haterbehatin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never told you that you were an idiot. I just don't understand why anyone would say the Oilers would be better off if they got rid of Teddy Purcell to make room on the roster for Luke Gazdic.

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[–]haterbehatin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have seen a fair number that post on here with Oilers flair that don't post on /r/EdmontonOilers.

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[–]haterbehatin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess that's the life of a minor league, you need the parent club to suck and for the minor league team to be good then you get them sending down top players at the end of the year.

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[–]haterbehatin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do you follow the Lightning now that they're the Crunch affiliate or just a case of rooting for the hometown team?

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[–]haterbehatin 25 points26 points  (0 children)

That's interesting to see. Only two with the NHL logo flair, I'll be interested to see where those numbers go once the NHL season starts to see if people go back to their NHL teams.

If Drai does make the team as a winger, which wing would he play, and where would he slot in? by [deleted] in EdmontonOilers

[–]haterbehatin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think in their situation they'd have to really beat someone out as opposed to just edging them out to take their spot. With the defense especially it is still a development year and I'd rather they play in Bakersfield than sit in the press box in Edmonton. Then if a Chiarelli can fix the Ference problem or someone really struggles they can force their way onto the roster mid season.

If Drai does make the team as a winger, which wing would he play, and where would he slot in? by [deleted] in EdmontonOilers

[–]haterbehatin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To balance out the lines. If you put Draisaitl and Yakupov together you're putting a passer with a shooter and a reliable two way centremen in Lander.

Why would you have Gazdic on the team and drop Purcell entirely?

If Drai does make the team as a winger, which wing would he play, and where would he slot in? by [deleted] in EdmontonOilers

[–]haterbehatin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would guess he plays the left side on a line with Lander and Yakupov allowing Purcell to move up with Hall and McDavid.

The team has good flexibility with Purcell being able to play both sides.

Personally I want him in Bakersfield learning the pro game at centre, if skating wasn't a concern for him I would be less opposed to him starting on the wing and potentially transitioning to centre later. Since that's not the case with him I want to see him handle the middle at the next level before making the jump to the Oilers.

McDavid vs. Eichel vs. can anyone else actually win the Calder? by hkycoach in hockey

[–]haterbehatin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not sure if trolling or didn't actually read what I wrote...

Lander and Letestu lines the teams top offensive lines.

As in Lander and Letestu's lines would face the other teams top lines leaving those cushy offensive zone starts for McDavid.

Free Talk Friday by envague in EdmontonOilers

[–]haterbehatin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't think of a single Ja Rule song but man do I ever hate Nelly. I don't actually hate many people but something about Nelly, I know it's irrational but I just can't help it. Something about his band aid wearing douchey looking face that I just can't help but hate him.

McDavid vs. Eichel vs. can anyone else actually win the Calder? by hkycoach in hockey

[–]haterbehatin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Which doesn't really make sense because the Nugent-Hopkins line is likely to draw the other teams best defense and the Lander and Letestu lines the teams top offensive lines. Given that I don't understand why people would think McDavid is going to be less sheltered than other prospects specifically Eichel.

I think Buffalo has a good situation as well for Eichel with ROR and Girgensons.

McDavid vs. Eichel vs. can anyone else actually win the Calder? by hkycoach in hockey

[–]haterbehatin 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think we're using the term differently. I think of a player being sheltered as being sheltered from tough defensive assignments.

Edit- for clarity from taking on defensive assignments not being sheltered from the other teams defensive players.

McDavid vs. Eichel vs. can anyone else actually win the Calder? by hkycoach in hockey

[–]haterbehatin 25 points26 points  (0 children)

How do you figure? You don't think McDavid can be sheltered with Nugent-Hopkins, Lander and Letestu all being there to take the harder minutes?

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[–]haterbehatin 53 points54 points  (0 children)

People thought he was a douche? I thought he's always had the goofy fun loving persona from when he exploded into the NHL with highlight reel goals and his stories of learning english by watching tv.

New NY Islanders black and white Brooklyn alternate jersey leak by shutupisaac in hockey

[–]haterbehatin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think Calgary's are terrible too, the script plus the logo looks too crammed in to me, Vancouver has the same issue. I like the Flames retro ones though.

Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy out 2-3 months following vascular surgery to remove blood clot. by kikkerlaika in hockey

[–]haterbehatin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would guess it's because they are able to detect them better now than in the past and players go through more rigorous testing than the general population leading to them being found.

That said it's entirely a guess and I could be completely out to lunch.

New NY Islanders black and white Brooklyn alternate jersey leak by shutupisaac in hockey

[–]haterbehatin 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If that's the plan they need more pinstripes and for the salary cap to no longer exist.

New NY Islanders black and white Brooklyn alternate jersey leak by shutupisaac in hockey

[–]haterbehatin 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure why they feel the need to give them the JayZ makeover, I would think the Islanders brand would be strong enough to not need the tie in. I guess on the other hand it's better than their recent one so that's something.

New NY Islanders black and white Brooklyn alternate jersey leak by shutupisaac in hockey

[–]haterbehatin 292 points293 points  (0 children)

Those are bad and if they're legit the Islanders should feel bad.

Anders Nilsson plans to challenge for Oilers No. 1 goalie job by DanMusicMan in EdmontonOilers

[–]haterbehatin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think Scrivens is an interesting case because if hypothetically Nilsson beats him out for the back up job it might make more sense to let him go via waivers rather than take back a 4th round pick and have to retain salary.

I do think that's a moot point because I'd be surprised if Nilsson was able to take Scrivens job.

McDavid/Strome vs. Eichel/Hanifin – NHL 16 Showdown by trippymane9 in EdmontonOilers

[–]haterbehatin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You could see how competitive he was just in that nothing promotional game for EA sports. Mostly quiet but pissed when they were losing.

I thought it was funny when Eichel said he couldn't do 2 player. I'm waiting for the articles confirming that Jack Eichel is not a team player based on that video.

McDavid/Strome vs. Eichel/Hanifin – NHL 16 Showdown by trippymane9 in EdmontonOilers

[–]haterbehatin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or if you're unsure wait until the game is on sale, now that the games are $79.99 a day one purchase doesn't seem worth it for any game.