So next up is the Calgary flames. I would imagine that Khabibulin gets the start tonight, setting JDD up for tomorrow against the Canucks. Khabi has been playing out of this world lately and I think it will be an easy duel for him. Especially giving how Kipper has been playing the last few years (declining)
I'm going to be paying extra attention to Peckham tonight. I have this idea that Staios is starting to be very expendable and if Peckham can make a real impact tonight, it will go a long way toward staying on the team. I want to see him play a solid shutdown role and maybe add a fight in there somewhere. This is a good litmus test for the Oilers, if they can bring the toughness that they need AND still keep the offence they have been exhibiting this will be a huge game. The last two meetings between these teams have been damn good but the Oilers came up on the short end with giving up late goals. Since then they have made a concerted effort to ensuring there is no late period gaffs that costs them the game.
I'm looking forward to seeing if anyone takes a little revenge against Iginla for the slewfoot against Souray the last time they met. I know Moreau tried to fight him soon after, but please. That was about the worst fight i've ever seen and there was no real angst afterword. If Peckham takes the initiative and makes a run at Iggy tonight, he will earn alot of respect in that room.
Well here's to a good weekend of hockey. Go Oilers Go!
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