Vegas @ Edmonton Thoughts?

Both teams playing well. Last 8 games Edmonton 7-1 and Vegas 6-2. Last meeting was a Vegas win @ home 1-0. I'm seeing Edmonton -150 currently

@Skydog1842

 Bouchard is a game time decision for the Oil which is huge for obvious reasons. I heard he probably won't play but will try in warmups. 

@Skydog1842

With or w/o Bouchard, Oilers are the correct side to be on this game.

GL 

@thehuntman

 Huge for two contradicting reasons. He¡¯s an offensive threat and he¡¯s defensively one of the worst defencemen in the NHL, he¡¯s good for multiple glaring giveaways every single game. He provides offence for both sides. I have him in my pool because he consistently produces offensively and thankfully he doesn¡¯t get minus points for his assists on the oppositions goals he¡¯s consistently in on. 

@Polar_Bear

 After your comments I figured he was around a minus 20 but when I looked he is actually a plus 5 with 46 blocked shots on the season which maybe isn't as bad as your making him out to be? In contrast Roman Josi who I have in my pool is a minus 21 at this point. He has been beyond putrid so far in his own end, his stats would say he has been way worse than Bouchard when talking about giveaway machines.  Alec Regula will be Bouchard's replacement if he can't go, 22 games played in the NHL 1 goal and a minus 5 in his career, not sure that's an upgrade?

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@Polar_Bear

 Thanks for the input guys, total novice to hockey but have started watching it on Hulu and have gotten a bit addicted. I live in Alabama, no ice hockey here...

@Skydog1842

 Hockey is definitely a great game, tough to cap but great to watch.

Your better off listening to Polar Bear than me, if he thinks that the Oilers are better off without Bouchard then Edmonton is the play.

Good Luck! 

@thehuntman

 Forget the stats he’s on a Stanley cup finalist I’ve watched him from junior onward he’s a give away machine  like I said I have him in my pool he’s a producer and his shot is insane and he’s amazing on the power play from the point. I’m just saying he’s very frustrating defensively, being paired with the teams best defensive forward helps him to recover from defensive lapse. I personally wouldn’t touch that game with or without him. With Bouchard though you miss some good stuff for sure but also don’t miss his defensive play going the other way. 

@Skydog1842

 Glad you¡¯re enjoying the great game of hockey my friend 

Like I just said to Skydog you would know better than me. You have watched him all your life so he obviously won't be missed if he can't play. 

Going to give the Oilers a shot today, roll the dice on the home team. Nothing that will break the bankroll. Thanks guys.....

From a 'correct side' to be on perspective, Bouchard's presence is almost irrelevant. Edmonton vs Vegas; not Bouchard vs ? Win or lose, today Oilers are the correct side play.

Knights +125 is always the correct side win or lose imo

End of First Edmonton 1-0, let's go Oilers!

@lvblitzforce

Fyi ... 3:26, 2nd period, vgk 2, EDM 5.

@gmcsports

 Thanks gmc I'm listening to the livestream in my office today. Hell of a game so far....

Incorrect 

I caught Vegas 6th and 7th goal there at evens¡­.75 a piece. Going Vegas 8th for +135¡­ think this gets spicy. 

@vaas187

 Oilers need to score on the Power Play to start the 3rd....

and Vegas scores first ! 

Oilers 6-3!  Can't wait for Monday night when the Panthers come to town, should be a real good game...

@Skydog1842

 Nice call Bud!