Churchie

[PettyAlley @AlleyDalley]

@JasonGregor Babcock sitting Mike Modano for what should have been his 1,500th NHL game says all I need to know about Babcock’s character.

Forced Modano to retire at 1,499 games.

[World Hockey Report @worldhockeyrpt]

So the threshold for Erik Karlsson winning the Norris was 101 points and a -26 but Bouchard can’t get nominated with 95 points and a +25

[Drew Livingstone @ProducerDrew_]

Bouchard didn’t even get nominated!?

That’s insane, I’m not even an Oilers fan and think that’s ludicrous

[Churchie @GooseMoneymaker]

That’s a fucking penalty, runs our fucking goalie right over
#Oilers

[Jason Gregor @JasonGregor]

Can someone explain how Hughes is in the convo. Has been on ice for 82GA 5x5. Most of any of the contenders by double digits.

Doesn’t PK.
Fewest goals scored among contenders.
Can’t see reasons he is top five never mind top three.

[Captain Jack 🏴‍☠️ @OilersJack]

Evan Bouchard:

Only the 8th defenceman in NHL HISTORY to score 95 points (leads all D by 14 points)

Played every single game this season (Ironman) and was +25

Plays all situation vs opponents top competition and even Kills Penalties: 144:30 (Leads EDM)

Game breaker for big moments with
5 Game Winning Goals (1st in OT Goals)

Elevated his game when Draisaitl and Hyman got injured to secure a playoff spot.

The best Defenceman in the NHL this year - and it’s not even close.

👏👏👏

[Bob Stauffer @Bob_Stauffer]

Great debate on last night's panel.
FWIW:

EDM (5v5) with Bouchard: +24/56.23 XGF%
EDM (5v5) w/o Bouchard: -32/48.26 XGF%

COL (5v5) with Makar: +31/54.2 XGF%
COL (5v5) w/o Makar: +54/56.9 XGF%

PK TOI:
Bouchard: 144:30 (Leads EDM)
Makar: 144:31 (4th on COL)

[Churchie @GooseMoneymaker]

We’d be better off with Pickard and Ingram
Get that lazy ass off the roster

[Ryan Whitney @ryanwhitney6]

4 wins in a row for the Oilers. Did it take 75 games to win 4 in a row? Yes. It’s all about peaking at the right time. Wagon

[Captain Jack 🏴‍☠️ @OilersJack]

This Oilers team has taken on the personality of its coach. Passionless, lifeless and boring.

[Jason Gregor @JasonGregor]

It is only two games, but Murphy, Dickinson and Dach have filled some glaring holes.
Murphy and Dickinson have been solid defensively at 5x5 and on the PK. PK is 100% (5-for-5) and Murphy has logged most min among Dmen and Dickinson most among forwards.
Dach has added much needed size and tenacity, and he's shown an ability to make plays in limited minutes. Hopefully he gets a few more minutes.

[Ryan Whitney @ryanwhitney6]

Hahaha the softest guy in the league @SportsnetSpec A guy who makes a living off asking questions in the rudest possible way blocking people on twitter. Charmin soft Spec.

[THE LORD @thelord187]

@ryanwhitney6 LOL Everyone in Edmonton wants @SportsnetSpec gone

[Ryan Whitney @ryanwhitney6]

No tension. No one hates the Oilers more than charmin soft spec

[X- Connors Better.... @marten_ferguson]

I have a feeling Walman on his natural side is better than nurse on his

[Jason Gregor @JasonGregor]

We all have biases and first impressions impact our views of players. It is difficult to change how we see a player. A bad start is hard to overcome, while a good start keep player in good books
In October:
Makar had 17 pts in 12 GP and was +14.
Hutson had 10 pts in 11 GP and was +11
Werenski had 8 pts in 10 GP and was +9
Q. Hughes had 7 pts in 9 GP and was -1
Bouchard had 7 pts in 12 GP and was -9.

Since November 1st:
Makar has 43 pts in 46 GP and is +15.
Hutson has 49 pts in 48 GP and is +20
Hughes has 52 pts in 42 GP and is -2.
Werenski has 57 pts in 44 GP and is -1
Bouchard has 62 pts in 49 GP and is +23

You can also look at GF% overall, which I think is important to not just look at 5x5, since much higher percentage of goals/TOI come on special teams. D-men on PK and PP impact overall game even more. Fun discussion, but no question pre-conceived notions on players impact how we view them, good or bad.

[🇨🇦🍁SillyRabbitFaFo🍁🇨🇦 @sillyrabbitfafo]

My favourite well deserved rag-dolling of all time 🐢🐢

#Tkachuk #Kassian #LetsGoOilers

[UNSENSRD @unsensrd]

You can’t teach humility 🇨🇦

[Juno News @junonewscom]

Canadian hockey legend Don Cherry, fondly known by many as “Grapes,” celebrated his 92nd birthday on Thursday.

https://t.co/YORlaB908Q

[Top Tier Hockey @TopTierPucks]

Evan Bouchard now leads all NHL defensemen with 59 points. You can see the massive improvement in his defensive WAR as well. Forget making the olympics, Bouch should be the front runner for the Norris #LetsGoOilers