DSVII Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Putting the divisional hatred aside, I'm curious as to why everyone is so hard on the Oilers right now. Keep in mind i don't follow the oilers so i don't know the intricacies of their organization, but from my understanding, they are at least attempting a proper rebuild unlike the flames, and these would take time. Yes, they got three first overall picks in a row, but I'm not expecting Nugent Hopkins or even Yakupov to be having a breakout season for at least another 2-3 years considering how young they are. They were also ranked as having the best prospect pool of all the teams last year, with Goaltending and Defense being an issue (but that was before they signed schultz, so goaltending then...) But once the kids mature, they could be a force to be reckoned with (again, i don't know their ELC situation, so this may come into play?) What do you think the Oiler's future is looking like? Would they eventually come to dominate the Northwest as the Canucks have? Or do you believe they'll continue to float in mediocrity due to other factors that are flying under the radar? (i.e management, cap/asset managing issues...etc) Genuinely curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Killer Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I honestly don't think they'll dominate with these guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Jane Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 if oilers keep sucking and get top 5 in draft. All i have to say is im happy the new NHL Realignment is coming in ,because oilers will be taking the northwest for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Shirokov Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I live in Edmonton and there only Oilers hockey on Tv. I've been to a few games too. They got lots of talent for sure, but they have some serious size issues. (If anyone thinks the canucks are bad) They get pushed around lots. Could use some more stable blue liners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Killer Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 if oilers keep sucking and get top 5 in draft. All i have to say is im happy the new NHL Realignment is coming in ,because oilers will be taking the northwest for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Jane Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 A team like Philadelphia or Boston could destroy that team in one game. They're weak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayRayDown Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I don't see them being much. They have no real big bodies, already screwed up giving Hall, Eberle 6 million dollar contracts, since that will be the benchmark for Nugent, Yakupov. Gagner should get a raise too. They just keep finishing last or near last and I don't expect that to change soon. I would of took Seguin over Hall and landeskog over Nugent. just imagine Landeskog-Seguin-Eberle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 if oilers keep sucking and get top 5 in draft. All i have to say is im happy the new NHL Realignment is coming in ,because oilers will be taking the northwest for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gross-Misconduct Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I think the expectations are too high. Assuming #1 picks are all going to lead you to Lord Stanley's cup is silly. They have a decent core but a lot of missing pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorevat Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 they're eventually gonna be cap strapped and have to part with players they may not want to. Nuge, yakupov, hall, eberle, justin schultz are all going to be making 5-6 mill at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37yrsncounting Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 They need to bite the bullet and acquire a star veteran with some skills and show the kids how it's done. Like sundin teaching Kesler and messier teaching naslund or naslund teaching the sedins. Oh and give mctavish the coaching job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannucker Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I honestly believe the Wild will be a better overall team then the oilers will, sure oilers have top end talent but it stops at that. Wild seem to have a lot of "good" but not great players and with the right coaching they wont be too bad. Plus they have veterans locked up for the long haul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cucumber Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I think they are like Chicago got some good draft picks all edm needs is to add a top 2dman some tough guys for 3/4 lines and a power forward top 6 guy also get a new mangerment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Until they trade one of their young stars for some quality depth and/or better D, that team will go nowhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 They have some talented young players, but they still have a lot of holes to fill on that team. They need their defense and net solidified, need to add some size and grit, and have to do all this assuming they'll have to pay more of their young guns bigger money. They set the bar with Hall and Eberle, and I'd say they probably set it too high. It's also unrealistic to expect such a young team to contend for the cup, their young guys still have developing to do. Chicago won with a reasonably young core, and so did Pittsburgh, but those teams didn't have the holes this Oilers team has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustavo Fring Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I think they are like Chicago got some good draft picks all edm needs is to add a top 2dman some tough guys for 3/4 lines and a power forward top 6 guy also get a new mangerment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanKeslord17 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 They'll honestly be like the Canucks one day. Winning left and right in the regular season, but losing in the playoffs due to their lack of size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Not sure why Tamby hasn't made a move or three yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 OIler fans talk about 2 things. OIlers.. And Canucks losing. I dispise their fanbase for it, and wish their team nothing but failures for years to come. I will love nothing but to see this team fail. evidence? Go to hfboards.com and go to their section. They always talk about how much they hate the Canucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surtur Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 OIler fans talk about 2 things. OIlers.. And Canucks losing. I dispise their fanbase for it, and wish their team nothing but failures for years to come. I will love nothing but to see this team fail. evidence? Go to hfboards.com and go to their section. They always talk about how much they hate the Canucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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