Game 62 | Phoenix Coyotes @ Edmonton Oilers | February 25, 2012 | 2:00 PM

Dudehama · 02-24-2012, 11:00 PM

Edmonton Oilers

VS

Phoenix Coyotes

(Presented without comment)

(Chris Summers: Rebellious Youth)

February 25, 2012
2:00 PM Crazy Arizona Time, 4:00 PM Civilized Eastern Time (EARLY START WARNING!)
Rexall Place
Radio: Xtra Sports 910
TV: Fox Sports Arizona (HD), Rogers Sportsnet West

Season Series

November 5, 2011 (Oilers 2 @ Coyotes 4)
December 15, 2011 (Oilers 2 @ Coyotes 4)
February 25, 2012 (Coyotes @ Oilers)
March 18, 2012 (Coyotes @ Oilers)

Current Standings

Player Stats

Half-ass Roster Prediction

Whitney - Hanzal (A) - Vrbata
Korpikoski - Vermette - Doan (C)
Torres - Langkow - Boedker
Pyatt - Gordon - Bolduc
Bissonnette

Yandle (A) - Aucoin
Ekman-Larsson - Rozsival
Summers - Stone
Rundblad

Smith (Expected starter)
LaBarbera

Injuries:
Brule (Doubtful)
Chipchura (Won't play)
Klesla (Won't play)
Morris (Family illness)
Sauer (Career likely over)
Schlemko (Won't play)

Totally Serious, Non-satirical 5 Keys to the Game

*Keep up with the kids!
*Earn your ice time
*Avoid sillly penalties
*Quiet the home crowd early
*Get 2 points

Miscellaneous

Coyotes Ownership Staus

Blubba Jenkins' Current Jam

I Still Think about Saints Row: The Third Way too Much

Lyrics warning!

Game Day Meal:

Do you have any suggestions or corrections? Feel free to post them! Enjoy the game! Go Coyotes!

AP · 02-24-2012, 11:11 PM

Just keep what you are doing for now as we are on a roll.

Good GDT

AP · 02-24-2012, 11:20 PM

Problem, NHL?

**Muppet** · 02-25-2012, 12:32 AM

5-1 'Yotes.

Naych_PHX · 02-25-2012, 01:20 AM

Good thing you started this thread 'early'. I nearly forgot about the early start time.

Dudehama · 02-25-2012, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Naych_PHX

Good thing you started this thread 'early'. I nearly forgot about the early start time.

Yeah, I was surprised by the early start too. If I didn't check the time, this GDT probably wouldn't have even gone up.

I love early stars on the weekend. There's something really nice about snuggling up in bed in your pj's and watching some hockey.

**Muppet** · 02-25-2012, 01:32 AM

Awww crap, just realized the start time. I believe that's 10am for me.. on a Sunday! Oh well, better set the alarm clock.

AZcoyotes33 · 02-25-2012, 02:45 AM

Pool party from 10-2 be back just in time for the game....ONLY in Arizona! love it

GO YOTES!!!

**SweYote** · 02-25-2012, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muppet

Awww crap, just realized the start time. I believe that's 10am for me.. on a Sunday! Oh well, better set the alarm clock.

It's 10 PM Saturday for me. Can't more games start this early, please?

Gwyddbwyll · 02-25-2012, 06:05 AM

10am on Sunday morning sounds perfect.

Few games are at a watchable hour for me, usually at 4am.. 9pm is fantastic, but I forgot and will be out all evening.

Clownquestion · 02-25-2012, 08:13 AM

Oh yeah? Two can play at the funny pictures game.

awfulwaffle* · 02-25-2012, 09:11 AM

These are the games we should win, although Edmonton has been playing well the past couple. Please don't be asleep again in the 1st period, that's all I ask boys!

awfulwaffle* · 02-25-2012, 09:12 AM

Streams!

http://atdhenet.tv/index.html or www.firstrowsports.eu/

hbk · 02-25-2012, 09:38 AM

Don't let the Oiler record fool you. This is a very talented team up front. Their weakness is inconsistent goaltending (Dubnyk is either hot of cold) and defense (at least 2 NHL d men away from being competitive). This team can create offense and with that speed they can draw penalties and beat defensive schemes. If Phoenix has to chase the game and the defense starts to pinch we could be blown out very easily.

I actually think that Tambellini should be canned for his unwillingness to proactively address their D. It's embarrassingly awful. Chris Summers could quite literally step in and be in their top 3 today. Maybe top 2. I've seen AHL squads with a more solid backline.

Scottrocks58* · 02-25-2012, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hbk

Don't let the Oiler record fool you. This is a very talented team up front. Their weakness is inconsistent goaltending (Dubnyk is either hot of cold) and defense (at least 2 NHL d men away from being competitive). This team can create offense and with that speed they can draw penalties and beat defensive schemes. If Phoenix has to chase the game and the defense starts to pinch we could be blown out very easily.

I actually think that Tambellini should be canned for his unwillingness to proactively address their D. It's embarrassingly awful. Chris Summers could quite literally step in and be in their top 3 today. Maybe top 2. I've seen AHL squads with a more solid backline.

The Coyotes need to beat the teams that they should beat. The Oilers record speaks for itself. If the Coyotes lose to Vancouver, it's one thing. If they lose to the Oil, it's another.

hbk · 02-25-2012, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottrocks58

The Coyotes need to beat the teams that they should beat. The Oilers record speaks for itself. If the Coyotes lose to Vancouver, it's one thing. If they lose to the Oil, it's another.

You are right. We play our system, we should win. If we chase the game though we could be in tough. I'm very impressed with their forward group. Extremely good. Their D is absolutely horrific though and our group needs to shred them early and often. Don't leave the game in the hands of Eberle and Hall. It'll be a frustrating night if we do.

Imclaudelemieux · 02-25-2012, 10:20 AM

Is Smith starting?

hbk · 02-25-2012, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imclaudelemieux

Is Smith starting?

I would assume yes considering Labarbara's somewhat surprisingly good record against the Canucks who we play on Tuesday.

awfulwaffle* · 02-25-2012, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imclaudelemieux

Is Smith starting?

Coyotes page says he's expected to start.

The big question is if the team is going to start today, unlike the last 2 stinkers of 1st periods.

kihekah19 · 02-25-2012, 10:44 AM

Keep 'em from skating just like we did the first time they showed up in our barn this season and we'll be alright.

MessierII · 02-25-2012, 10:44 AM

Hoping for a shootout so you guys still get a point to stay ahead of Calgary.

awfulwaffle* · 02-25-2012, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MessierII

Hoping for a shootout so you guys still get a point to stay ahead of Calgary.

I'm hoping for a shutout by Mike Smith and the Desert Dogs!

awfulwaffle* · 02-25-2012, 11:21 AM

Western Conference Games today:

Phoenix @ Edmonton
Colorado @ Detroit
Chicago @ Los Angeles
San Jose @ Nashville
Philadelphia @ Calgary

Of course, doesn't matter because Phoenix is going to get the 2 points today!

Something to note though, Sharks will have 1 game in hand after tomorrow.

PhXcoyotes · 02-25-2012, 11:24 AM

28-1 Coyotes

Vermette with 27 goals, and Smith gets one too because he feels like it.

franfrey* · 02-25-2012, 11:53 AM

Hemsky with hat-trick today!!!!!!!!!!

Be prepared for a shellacking Pheonix!
By the way, the Oilers have been very very good at home this year (same home record as the Coyotes actually)