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OIL SPILLS VIDEO INTERVIEWS Battling Through: Jones, Peckham - MacIntyre AUDIO INTERVIEWS Ryan Jones Steve MacIntyre Theo Peckham Head Coach Tom Renney RELATED ITEMS Purchase Tickets for Saturday HEADLINES , J-F Jacques and Theo Peckham ] beat guys up all the time and he skates straight to the penalty box. It's a common respect amongst players and I've never be free nfl games en the type to do that. If he wants to do that, that's his thing.- THE HEAVYWEIGHT , who was unable to find a willing dance partner throughout the evening. Head Coach Tom Renney was mum with his comments, but hinted that he wanted his tough guy to be more involved. -First of all, he's got to play. He's got to show me that he can play the game and participate within the structure of a game pl free nfl games an. On my part, I have to deliver the opportunity. And I'm willing to do that.- -That being said, sometimes you've got to hunt your prey.- When asked if MacIntyre was too honorable in his approach, Renney was reserved in his criticism. -Maybe. And others are, too.- With Vandermeer stepping up to battle with Cam Janssen, Renney believed to see a discrepancy in size that was carefully se free nfl games lected by the Blues forward. -I would have picked a different opponent than Jimmy (Vandermeer) did last night. I would have said that we've got another guy on the bench that will dance with you.- Steve MacIntyre -I've been in the minors for a long time and down there, there's a few more guys that are willing to go. That's their job and that's what they're there for. Here, it's a job but you free nfl games have to be smart about it. With power-plays and penalty kills that teams have, they could very easily put you down one or two goals.- Renney appreciates MacIntyre-s devotion to his job, but further emphasized the need for an overall improvement. -He will always be there for his teammates and his team from a physical point of view. We don't have to teach that. What I want to make sure of, and th free nfl games at was why I suggested my earlier comment, is that he gets a chance to be a player first; because he does some other stuff that you don't teach.- -We want to make sure that Steve gets the chance to continue to improve, and I believe he is improving,- Renney concluded. PLAYING THE SPOILER Limited single seats are still available for tomorrow night's game, so get yours now before they're go free nfl games ne! In the latest edition of our fan question series, Harleen of Edmonton submitted a question for Linus Omark HARLEEN: Who is your roommate on the road and what is his worst habit that bugs you?- LINUS:. His worst habit, I would say, is that he showers more than six times a day. But he's always clean, and he smells so very good, so I'm able to appreciate that.- Fill out the form on the righ free nfl games t to submit a question for one of the Oilers. We will ask one of the submitted questions after the next practice and will post the answer in the next Team Today. Author: Ryan Dittrick | edmontonoilers.com, with files from Tom Gazzola THURSDAY, MARCH 24 AT THE MORNING SKATE POST-GAME VIDEO Watch the highlights IN FOCUS: Post-game reaction from Eberle, Paajarvi, Vandermeer - Coach free nfl games RenneyOilers at Blues Paajarvi - Reddox - Omark MacIntyre - VandeVelde - O-Marra THE -NEW- GUYS Although St. Louis has endured a similar run of injuries, the Oilers are prepared for what should be an excellent test tonight. -They're a good team,- said winger Jordan Eberle , who has been promoted to the top line recently, believes that the key to success will revolve around keepin free nfl games g things simple; an element that Jones has embodied this season, having posted 16 goals in 72 games. -We've just got to put pucks and bodies to the net. That's the way that you score goals no matter what time of the year it is. Go to the net and look for all the loose stuff. You've got to go to the hard areas to score goals and it's matter of getting there and creating a bit of space for the free nfl games other guys on my line.- -We have to be opportunistic,- Jones concluded. QUICK START Nikolai Khabibulin BLUES 4 - OILERS 0Edmonton's attack went silent as St. Louis goaltender Jaroslav Halak stopped all 12 shots he faced to earn his 17th career shutout. Third period goals by Matt D'Agostini, Chris Stewart and Adam Cracknell sealed the outcome, as the Blues defeated the Oilers 4-0 at free nfl games Scottrade Center Thursday night. READ MORE OIL SPILLS VIDEO INTERVIEWS VandeVelde - Hartikainen AUDIO INTERVIEWS Chris VandeVelde Teemu Hartikainen Kurtis Foster Jordan Eberle RELATED ITEMS Oilers assign GirouxOilers This Week Today's media coverage Following the team-s seventh consecutive loss last night in Nashville, the Oilers hopped on the charter and trave free nfl games led to the equally as warm and sunny St. Louis, Missouri. Although the Oilers dropped a 3-1 decision one night ago, spirits were high as Edmonton participated in a quick one-hour practice at Scottrade Center earlier this morning. Drills were kept short, but good times were had as the team cruised through a series of shinny games late in the session, before breaking apart to challenge each other in free nfl games a shootout competition. Recent call-ups and road trip newcomers Chris VandeVelde stole the show with a number of slick moves that wowed teammates and the spectating media contingent. A NEW EXPERIENCE While VandeVelde is certainly making the most of his opportunity to travel with the big club, his on-ice play continues to be the primary focus as the 24-year-old rookie establishes an NHL role. free nfl games -Obviously it was a dream come true to be up here and I think I've come a long way since the start of the season when I was down in the 'A' where I had a slow start,- VandeVelde said. -But the last 20 games have been really good for me. I'm here now and it's an exciting time for me and hopefully I can stay up here for a while.- When asked about the reason for this recent uprising at the profess free nfl games ional level, VandeVelde was eager to credit the collective work with the coaches in Oklahoma City, along with his personal desire to improve and become a better player. -All three of the coaches down [in Oklahoma City] have been real good to me and have taught me a lot of things. I think I've kind of taught myself some things, too, just from learning and playing 60-some games down there or whateve free nfl games r it was. Obviously that's a huge help. You learn things as you go.- Like a true professional, VandeVelde understands that this is only the beginning of a long development process. This new phase requires a strong conclusion to the 2010-11 season in Edmonton in order to establish a footing within the organization. -You've just got to play hard and leave your impression. I think I've done tha free nfl games t so far and hopefully I can elevate my game a little more.- WALKING WOUNDED In the 3-1 setback to Nashville, the Oilers appeared to be on the receiving end of the injury bug once again. Jordan Eberle slapshot in the opening period. The talented rookie skated off the ice in noticeable pain, but was able to complete the game under his own power before being assessed by the medical staff prior to free nfl games departure. Although Eberle exited Bridgestone Arena last night wearing a walking boot, the 20-year-old winger was able to skate this morning and looks to be ready for tomorrow-s matchup against the Blues. -It was obviously pretty sore; pretty swollen and bruised. Luckily it's not broken. I think the fact that we took care of it right after the game and got ice on it and pressure, and trying free nfl games to get all the swelling out contributed to why I got to skate this morning. It was pretty sore in the skate, but I think the fact that there's pressure in the skate and blood flow helps it.- Moments later in the game vs. Nashville, Petry again wired a slapshot into the Nashville end from the neutral zone. A leaping Eberle avoided another collision with the puck, potentially saving him from fur free nfl games ther injury. -It was real close,- laughed Eberle. - But that's part of the game and you've got to battle through that.- With all the action surrounding the incident, Eberle had no doubt that he will be included on tomorrow-s lineup card. -Yeah, it will be good for tomorrow. Hopefully I'll be even better tomorrow.- Although Eberle was able to escape something more serious, defenceman Ku free nfl games rtis Foster Shortly following today's practice, it was announced that forward Alex Giroux had been assigned to the AHL's Oklahoma City Barons. The 29-year-old winger had recorded one goal and one assist in his eight games with the big club this season. or J-F Jacques may be available to play tomorrow evening. In the latest edition of our fan question series, Joseph of Red Deer, AB submitted free nfl games a question for Chris VandeVelde JOSEPH: With this being your first NHL road trip and all, what do you like to do on the bus or plane to pass time?- CHRIS: free nfl games
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