Yup. The Oilers played a good, solid game but whiffed on their three powerplay chances and the Stars capitalized on three breakdowns (two by Petry). Like I mentioned earlier, they even outhit the Stars 2 to 1.
So in other words a decent loss. I can live with that. I hate Dallas though.
I expect that from him ALL the time. It's a damn shame that Tambo was stupid enough to sign him to a one-way contract.
These are our keepers on defence:
Smid-Petry
Whitney-Schultz
And Sutton is the seventh guy. The other two spots need serious upgrades. Period.
Thats how I have it as well and even Whitney depends on his rehab. He may be a 5-6 guy if the summer doesn't help him. I think we either need to bring in two 3-4 guys or one 3-4 guy and draft Murray, I could live with that.
If we draft Grigerenko, I hope they still hold onto Gagner and let the two battle for the #2C position. Grigs need to earn his spot, not given to him on a silver platter.
As for potential, Grigerenko's potential > Gagner's potential no doubt
Then why the F did he pair Petry with Potter? How can Renney possibly explain that? What a dummy.
The positive of this loss besides the improved draft standing is that this is one game closer to Renney being canned or at least one can hope.
No kidding. Renney is really in love with Potter. It's sickening.
I mean... that's not to say that I would prefer to see Barker in the line-up but if Potter has to play then he should be in 15 minutes a night territory.
Thats how I have it as well and even Whitney depends on his rehab. He may be a 5-6 guy if the summer doesn't help him. I think we either need to bring in two 3-4 guys or one 3-4 guy and draft Murray, I could live with that.
Whitney's already playing like about a 2nd pairing guy again. Right now we have 4 guys that are #3/4s. If we can bring in Schultz and a guy like Murray or Dumba as the bottom pairing, we should be able to get by with a Vancouver type defense imo
No kidding. Renney is really in love with Potter. It's sickening.
I mean... that's not to say that I would prefer to see Barker in the line-up but if Potter has to play then he should be in 15 minutes a night territory.
Sadly, I think I'd rather see Fedun in there next game - least you know the kid has some heart - some of those checks by Potter were ... uninspired to say the least
Jeff Petry still has maturing to do. He's young but he's made huge strides lately and I fully expect to see him back next year and emerging as a #1 or #2 defenseman.
No kidding. Renney is really in love with Potter. It's sickening.
I mean... that's not to say that I would prefer to see Barker in the line-up but if Potter has to play then he should be in 15 minutes a night territory.
The love for Potter is annoying as is but why oh why would he break up the Smid-Petry pairing? I'm surprised that i'm the first one to mention this, it's beyond ridiculous.
It makes no sense, it actually makes me a bit angry that Renney could be this clueless.
