Darkstar Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 LOL @ Edmonton being better. You don't win with 1 forward line, and Dpairing and a so-so goalie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieCrumbs Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Here we go.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 what do we have after sedin-sedin-burrows ryan "im a puck hog" kesler david "im not the same since the hit" booth mayson "i only skate fast" raymond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouria Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 We won't even be the best team in the NW, Edmonton will be a powerhouse again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouria Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 what do we have after sedin-sedin-burrows ryan "im a puck hog" kesler david "im not the same since the hit" booth mayson "i only skate fast" raymond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouria Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Hall-RNH-Eberle Smyth-Gagner-Yakupov Jones-Horcoff-Hemsky Eager-Belanger-Hartikainen MPS/Lander Whitney-Smid Schultz-Schultz Peckham-Petry Potter/Sutton Dubnyk Khabibulin They need a d-man and a number 1 goalie and they'll be fine. I see a pattern similar to what Chicago went through. Several years of suffering, followed by a sudden outburst and a deep playoff run. As soon as the Oilers' younger players develop, they'll be one of the best teams in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouria Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Connauton has been horrendous in the AHL. He had that one good year on the Giants and everyone overhyped him. He won't do anything in the NHL. Edmonton needs another solid d-man and a top goalie to be a serious contender in the league. Could definitely see them getting both this upcoming offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Hall-RNH-Eberle Smyth-Gagner-Yakupov Jones-Horcoff-Hemsky Eager-Belanger-Hartikainen MPS/Lander Whitney-Smid Schultz-Schultz Peckham-Petry Potter/Sutton Dubnyk Khabibulin They need a d-man and a number 1 goalie and they'll be fine. I see a pattern similar to what Chicago went through. Several years of suffering, followed by a sudden outburst and a deep playoff run. As soon as the Oilers' younger players develop, they'll be one of the best teams in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uber_pwnzor Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Did Edmonton get a goalie that I didn't know about? Also, their defense has who aside from the "great" Schultz? Vancouver will still be number one in NW. Hamhuis, Bieksa, Edler (if signed), Garrison, Ballard, Schneider and Luongo (if not traded) would eliminate any offense that the Oilers can muster out of their kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primus099 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 every year is supposedly "our year" these predictions are pointless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 First, let see how their development goes skill wise and chemistry wise before declaring them the next Chicago Blackhawks. They haven't even gone to playoffs yet and people have already declared them a dynasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niloc009 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 what do we have after sedin-sedin-burrows ryan "im a puck hog" kesler david "im not the same since the hit" booth mayson "i only skate fast" raymond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsflash Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 That's exactly what people said about the Penguins, and the Blackhawks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck_trevor16 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 rather be the underdog then having a stacked team and choke in the playoff.........screw those negative nancy poster, no idea what they talking about......doubt they really real fans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 It's also what people used to say about the Oilers. Back when people used to talk about future power houses, it was Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Edmonton. Edmonton has been rebuilding for quite a while now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 connauton is a plug. I was a fan but he is absolutely terrible. he's a team worst -10 on the wolves, and he can't even hat the puck out of his own zone most nights. and if you think his offensive abilities make up for his embarassing defensive game... wrong... our tanev has same amount of goals and more points along with a better plus minus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuretoMogilny Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 I think there's alot of comments about Edm etc, people complaining about our 2 time president trophy team (which makes zero sense). For those on Edm, yes the will one day have a terrific team. And today they are exciting, fast offensive. But as some have pointed out, they have a horrendous defensive group and so so goalie. Until that is solved they will have issues making the playoffs, and getting somewhere even if they do make it in. Moreover, don't suggest Schultz is the answer, he is a rookie who's tearing it up in the AHL yes but he hasn't been hit by a guy like Lucic yet, dangled by a guy like Datysuk or had to handle two players up in his grill passing between his legs back and forth known as the Sedins. In addition, they don;t have a whole lot of toughness/size that can play And finally, very seldom can a young team develop quickly (ie 1.5 yrs) to usurp a team like the Canucks. Experience, leadership, dealing with good/bad streaks means something as does and more importantly, does playoff experience. In 4 years after they've made it a couple years in a row, and have been knocked out, knocked around, they'll be ready to contend and our team will be aging so yes I agree, but 2013 no chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouria Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Pittsburgh was pretty much rebuilding from 2002-2006 Chicago from 2003-2008 Edmonton from 2007-2012 It usually takes around 4-5 years before any results start to show. It's been a bit longer for the Oilers, but not by much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Edmonton has been rebuilding since the 90's, wake up. Just because they got a few top picks, doesn't mean they will all of a sudden win a cup. Also, team chemistry isn't a given and it definitely isn't automatic. This isn't NHL 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I think this is an oilers fan thread... Should be deleted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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