-AJ- Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 They're bound to improve eventually. Every team does. Montreal "sucked" in the early 40s, then became a powerhouse. Detroit sucked in the 70s and 80s, then became one of the best in the league. The New Jersey franchise sucked for like 15 years before getting anywhere. Pittsburgh sucked for a while, then got Lemiuex. We sucked in the late 90s and look where we are now. The list goes on and on. They'll improve. I don't think they're Cup material yet, but with better defense and a good goalie, they could be quite soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaches Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I stopped reading at "baddest". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gumballthechewy Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 They're bound to improve eventually. Every team does. Montreal "sucked" in the early 40s, then became a powerhouse. Detroit sucked in the 70s and 80s, then became one of the best in the league. The New Jersey franchise sucked for like 15 years before getting anywhere. Pittsburgh sucked for a while, then got Lemiuex. We sucked in the late 90s and look where we are now. The list goes on and on. They'll improve. I don't think they're Cup material yet, but with better defense and a good goalie, they could be quite soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaches Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I'd rather suck for 10 years and be good for 15, than be mediocre for 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 They have 4 amazing players, 5 if you count Schultz. But I don't see those guys all committing and being able to keep the puck out of their net. It's going to be Philadelphia style for them, run and gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustapha Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 As far as Oilers bashing goes, when it comes from Flames fans, it's nothing more than thinly veiled jealousy. The truth is, the Flames would kill to have that lineup and those prospects in their system. As for the Canucks, I really believe the Oilers can be a threat to them this year. They will turn the corner one of these days, so watch out when they do. They are already showing signs.....Remember Gagner's 8 point game? If things go as planned stuff like that might just happen more consistently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uber_pwnzor Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Imagine how low "reputation" this guy would have if there still was a minus <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBUTANS Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Imagine how low "reputation" this guy would have if there still was a minus <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 As far as Oilers bashing goes, when it comes from Flames fans, it's nothing more than thinly veiled jealousy. The truth is, the Flames would kill to have that lineup and those prospects in their system. As for the Canucks, I really believe the Oilers can be a threat to them this year. They will turn the corner one of these days, so watch out when they do. They are already showing signs.....Remember Gagner's 8 point game? If things go as planned stuff like that might just happen more consistently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GototheFlamestotheGo Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I had reached -400 something before they stopped it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 The Quebec Nordiques of 1989 (Sundin) 1990 (Nolan) 1991 (Lindros) say hi. Perhaps you could help me out a little and let me know how I put you on ignore? Thank you in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBUTANS Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Clearly the sign of a future moderator, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uber_pwnzor Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Those players never ended up helping Quebec or Calorado. ' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allkill326 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 How can any team suck soooooo bad? I can be GM of this team and I can't do any worse than Tambellini. 3 1st overall for the past 3 years, that must be a record of some sort. The funny thing is some oddsmaker in Vegas ranked it 8th this year among 30 NHL to win the cup. LOooool. I want what they are smoking out there. Cue the Oilers won several cups............... When TV was still black and white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I like pie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanNuck Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Imagine if they dealt Eberle or Hall (either one almost expendable now with Yakapov in) to Florida for Gudbranson, and then Hemsky and Gagner to Carolina for Ryan Murray + first rounder. Follow that by either signing Dwayne Roloson or trading a couple of first rounders for Tim Thomas? The Oilers won't just rebound, they'll go back to the 1980s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnorFutureGM Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Imagine if they dealt Eberle or Hall (either one almost expendable now with Yakapov in) to Florida for Gudbranson, and then Hemsky and Gagner to Carolina for Ryan Murray + first rounder. Follow that by either signing Dwayne Roloson or trading a couple of first rounders for Tim Thomas? The Oilers won't just rebound, they'll go back to the 1980s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. White Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I'm guessing Mr. Reputable is about 12 years old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bite me Burr Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 What a sham this leage is... that the coilers can tank it for all these years and get away with it! Whats worse, is that in the end, their elite top draft picks will bolt from that hell-hole of a city and move somewhere worth living. I remember Souray cathing flack for refusing to be part of it and he became the bad guy. If you disagree, consider that this sham of a roster lacked almost any D or reliable goaltending for years while they rolled out a bunch of cheap goons and pylons expecting any success. Sure, sure, call it a rebuild, but really, it was a complete write-off, a sham. Parity sucks. In the end the coilers will have a super stud roster financed by the NHL and will see the departure of many of these high draft picks from either free agency or traded for cap reasons. What a waste of time. Great job, Gary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBackup Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 The Oilers are bad, yes, but they've stockpiled so much talent that they're bound to be good soon. If you want to look at a really BAD team, look at Toronto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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