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Post by mrtea on Mar 11, 2024 11:55:36 GMT -7
Nurse gets into trouble when he tries to do too much, it looked like he was learning that lesson but now it looks like he's trying to get male chickeny again, DOH!! Nurse needs to learn one simple motto, "keep it simple, stupid". Hell, if criticizing them works, they're all bunch of "Aholes"!! I've kinda liked VD with Nurse but wondering where Stecher will now fit in? as a smaller, but smarter natural R d-man, I think he could compliment Nurse's game really well? I'd have no problem making Ceci the 7th D-man and putting VD with Kulak, but doubt it happens as oiler management seem to love Ceci and also love to double down on players who continually struggle? I would normally agree with this, except for the fact that the rumor circulating was Ceci being moved out if it came to moving players to make the cap work. Usually rumors like these are circulated from the Oilers management and passed to Stauffer, Specter and the rest of the network. So seen in this light I would say Ceci very well might the seventh guy or Stecher was brought in just to be the seventh guy and defensive depth. I guess as time goes on we will soon see.
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Post by drtaf on Mar 11, 2024 14:55:21 GMT -7
I've kinda liked VD with Nurse but wondering where Stecher will now fit in? as a smaller, but smarter natural R d-man, I think he could compliment Nurse's game really well? I'd have no problem making Ceci the 7th D-man and putting VD with Kulak, but doubt it happens as oiler management seem to love Ceci and also love to double down on players who continually struggle? I would normally agree with this, except for the fact that the rumor circulating was Ceci being moved out if it came to moving players to make the cap work. Usually rumors like these are circulated from the Oilers management and passed to Stauffer, Specter and the rest of the network. So seen in this light I would say Ceci very well might the seventh guy or Stecher was brought in just to be the seventh guy and defensive depth. I guess as time goes on we will soon see. Yeah, I was really disappointed Ceci wasnt moved given the "smoke" around that rumour? It would have made adding another "significant" piece feasible? I'm sure KH tried but it does take 2 to tango and sometimes the other partner wont cooperate? I'm happy to go on record as saying I liked the moves Kh did make, I just thought that it would signal the end of the Brown and Ceci expts but apparently not the case?
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Post by happyhappy on Mar 11, 2024 17:00:21 GMT -7
I've kinda liked VD with Nurse but wondering where Stecher will now fit in? as a smaller, but smarter natural R d-man, I think he could compliment Nurse's game really well? I'd have no problem making Ceci the 7th D-man and putting VD with Kulak, but doubt it happens as oiler management seem to love Ceci and also love to double down on players who continually struggle? I would normally agree with this, except for the fact that the rumor circulating was Ceci being moved out if it came to moving players to make the cap work. Usually rumors like these are circulated from the Oilers management and passed to Stauffer, Specter and the rest of the network. So seen in this light I would say Ceci very well might the seventh guy or Stecher was brought in just to be the seventh guy and defensive depth. I guess as time goes on we will soon see. This.
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Post by AlwaysOil on Mar 11, 2024 17:26:29 GMT -7
With Nurses speed he should be able to stand guys up easier than most and would prefer if he would do that closer to the blue line rather then backing right into the goalie. That goes for a bunch of our d men as well Nurse gets into trouble when he tries to do too much, it looked like he was learning that lesson but now it looks like he's trying to get male chickeny again, DOH!! Nurse needs to learn one simple motto, "keep it simple, stupid". Hell, if criticizing them works, they're all bunch of "Aholes"!! 100%. The only exception would be preventing zone entries. He needs to do MORE. I think whoever plays with Nurse would have a much easier time if DN just stepped up and forced the pass or dump-in. I don’t think Ceci would be as challenged if Nurse did that. It would make retrievals easier. As it is he backs in, now any play forces a much more challenging response from his d partner. Instead of going to retrieve the puck, Ceci has to cover 1 or more other defenders and if the puck comes loose only has a second to beat his check there. If Darnell plays more aggressive, Ceci’s play improves, too.
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Post by mrtea on Mar 11, 2024 17:45:00 GMT -7
Nurse gets into trouble when he tries to do too much, it looked like he was learning that lesson but now it looks like he's trying to get male chickeny again, DOH!! Nurse needs to learn one simple motto, "keep it simple, stupid". Hell, if criticizing them works, they're all bunch of "Aholes"!! 100%. The only exception would be preventing zone entries. He needs to do MORE. I think whoever plays with Nurse would have a much easier time if DN just stepped up and forced the pass or dump-in. I don’t think Ceci would be as challenged if Nurse did that. It would make retrievals easier. As it is he backs in, now any play forces a much more challenging response from his d partner. Instead of going to retrieve the puck, Ceci has to cover 1 or more other defenders and if the puck comes loose only has a second to beat his check there. If Darnell plays more aggressive, Ceci’s play improves, too. I have only seen pieces of the last 3-4 games where I miss most of the first period or second period but I've seen most of the third periods. I did notice Nurse seems to be struggling a bit lately and I chalked it up to trying to do too much. What you say about him playing the opposition entry too easy is exactly what used to drive me nuts, he'd just let them walk around him while he gives them all kind of room, WHY!?! If he's back to that, we're in trouble. When he fixes these problems, he's almost worth his salary. When these problems start to arise again, he's an albatross with his contract. Smarten' up Nurse!! Keep it simple stupid!! Earn your contract and be a hero or go back to your old style of being an albatross with a terrible contract.
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Post by drtaf on Mar 11, 2024 18:02:21 GMT -7
I think Stecher would help more with all Nurse’s faults being pointed out than Ceci? Ceci has had a few seasons now to try and figure out how best to play with Nurse and IMO , has mostly failed. Stecher is a far more cerebral player than Ceci and imo can be far more than just a 7th D depth? Glad KH picked him up for cheap though and I hope he gets a chance soon to show what he can do
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Post by reyloilers on Apr 4, 2024 15:23:20 GMT -7
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