I used to work with someone who used to work administration for the Oilers. She was telling me that almost everyone hired there is because they are the son of an uncle that knows Pat Laforge.

She said she quit after about 9-10 months because all these people that were hired as favours were useless and she'd get poop on because she wasn't someone who had the inside track.

Good to know that is the kind of management in place at high levels of a 400 million dollar investment.
- DTF69

I don't doubt it, but I doubt that more than a handful of these NHL clubs are managed like any respectable businesses.

The funny thing is, I don't think that anyone hates Phaneuf as much as Leafs fans do. The guy eats up a ton of tough minutes, puts up respectable numbers. He gets hated on because he's not Shae Weber, and he probably shouldn't be captain, but he could help a lot of teams.
- CubanBuffet

These are the same fans the booed hall of fame Larry Murphy out of town so don't take their word on defenceman.

goaltending isn't the problem. defensive breakdowns are. quality of shots have been crazy
- TheNugeIsHuge

I hear ya, but he's definitely better than Fasth/Scrivens. It would have been a start.

Schultz, Nurse, Hunt, Ference played more than Fayne.
- TheNugeIsHuge

drastic difference?

fayne's been slow and looked real bad in a few spots. I suppose no worse than ference for sure. but it is what it is

this team is making a lot of our players look bad.

So...Leon to Europe in 6 games?

Hall is playing stupid tonight. Putting himself in bad spots and falling lots. First time I've seen him do this since year 1/2
- ystoil

I think the team getting destroyed probably has a lot to do with it. Lots of frustration and trying to do much would have that effect.

Yes, MacLean. The issue is "compete level"

Not the fact that the Oilers literally have no idea what they're doing to try and exit their zone, or go through the neutral zone, or what to do any time someone not named Taylor Hall has the puck in general.

I've becoming less and less convinced over time that you need to be hockey smart versus just having a second uncle that knows a guy or having played a bit. That is honestly all.

Actually, I'm not convinced of it anymore to be honest. What were MacT's qualifications to be a GM? "He used to coach the Oilers!"

What were Eakins qualifications? He coached the Marlies and got the hype train that comes with it. The Marlies weren't a team that succeeded because of the young Leaf picks. That Marlies team rode career AHLers in prominent positions.
- DTF69

Agree with all that,I believe Nelson from OKC had a better resume.

So...Leon to Europe in 6 games?
- AdamFrench

Yeah....

Arco, Acton, Yakimov, Gordon will be just fine.

Evening Oilers fans and other (frank)s. How goes the game?

These are the same fans the booed hall of fame Larry Murphy out of town so don't take their word on defenceman.
- Yeti1181

(frank) man he was slow though

I've been saying this for years but everyone crapped on me.....

1. Trade your 1st rounder all ready... It's disqusting to see you consistently picking top 5. That alone will Fix the "losing is acceptable because there's a reward at the end".

This team will not be the Blackhawks or Penguins with their drafting... Frankly there was no malkin, Kane, toews in edmontons big draft years

I can only imagine how toxic that dressing room is after being the junior team of the NHL for the past how many years.. Who asks for a trade first?

Can you honestly say Mcdavid or Eichal want to go to the oilers?

What an embarrassing train wreck...

Yes, MacLean. The issue is "compete level"

Not the fact that the Oilers literally have no idea what they're doing to try and exit their zone, or go through the neutral zone, or what to do any time someone not named Taylor Hall has the puck in general.
- DTF69

No System?

These are the same fans the booed hall of fame Larry Murphy out of town so don't take their word on defenceman.
- Yeti1181

But, but... Gardiner.

Agree with all that,I believe Nelson from OKC had a better resume.
- AlEx_OiL

but he's no good either.
you want nhl coaches. not "rookies" I thought

Playing the Kings...lots of time to get things rolling
- Garnie

I really like Vermette. Solid 2 way game and elite in the face off circle

We need to make Jultzing a thing.

Its either a lazy one handed stick check, or standing still while someone blows by you.

Evening Oilers fans and other (frank)s. How goes the game?
- CreepyPasta

Go to Hell.

Agree with all that,I believe Nelson from OKC had a better resume.
- AlEx_OiL

The guy from Abbotsford has been pretty successful with youth, can't remember his name.

Schultz, Nurse, Hunt, Ference played more than Fayne.
- TheNugeIsHuge

That's Eakins for you scratch your best dman and bench your 2nd best.
Might already be time for McDavid pics

But, but... Gardiner.
- CubanBuffet

Meh.

I've been saying this for years but everyone crapped on me.....

1. Trade your 1st rounder all ready... It's disqusting to see you consistently picking top 5. That alone will Fix the "losing is acceptable because there's a reward at the end".

This team will not be the Blackhawks or Penguins with their drafting... Frankly there was no malkin, Kane, toews in edmontons big draft years

I can only imagine how toxic that dressing room is after being the junior team of the NHL for the past how many years.. Who asks for a trade first?

Can you honestly say Mcdavid or Eichal want to go to the oilers?

What an embarrassing train wreck...
- jetsfan6

Meh, they're playing the Kings. At least give the season a week before you write it off.

Go to Hell.
- Jeropotato

Well that wasn't very nice.

I hear ya, but he's definitely better than Fasth/Scrivens. It would have been a start.
- As_I_See_It

Is he? Not sure that's a slam dunk fact . Pretty sure Minnesota has a far superior D than Edmonton.

Hall is playing stupid tonight. Putting himself in bad spots and falling lots. First time I've seen him do this since year 1/2
- ystoil

Trying to do too much