How many leafers have been banned tonight?

Brule was cbj's (frank) up not the oil
- Redmile247

I think it was equal parts Edmonton and Columbus. By the time he was traded to Columbus he was already disenfranchised. It's really too bad, the kid never really got the guidance and proper mentoring that someone at that age and inexperience should have. As has been mentioned, I know he had some personal issues but that's what a good organization does, is helps their players to overcome such problems and get them back on the right track. None of that happened with either the Oil or Columbus unfortunately

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I think it was equal parts Edmonton and Columbus. By the time he was traded to Columbus he was already disenfranchised. It's really too bad, the kid never really got the guidance and proper mentoring that someone at that age and inexperience should have. As has been mentioned, I know he had some personal issues but that's what a good organization does, is helps their players to overcome such problems and get them back on the right track. None of that happened with either the Oil or Columbus unfortunately
- Zogg

Brulé was drafted by Columbus and traded to edm I believe

I think it was equal parts Edmonton and Columbus. By the time he was traded to Columbus he was already disenfranchised. It's really too bad, the kid never really got the guidance and proper mentoring that someone at that age and inexperience should have. As has been mentioned, I know he had some personal issues but that's what a good organization does, is helps their players to overcome such problems and get them back on the right track. None of that happened with either the Oil or Columbus unfortunately
- Zogg

Yeah he was fun to watch in junior ...it's too bad he was rushed in ...I guess if you want to blame the oil too that's a train I can jump on

This. Its too bad really. They've destroyed how many young players already.
- Bieksa#3

‏@EdmontonOilers
"It's an unbelievable organization. It'd be a true honour to go there." @cmcdavid97

Comets beat the lames tonight
.goals of note
Clendening
Freisen

Assists

Corrado
Jensen
Shink
Sven
- Bieksa#3

Should probably give markstrom some love too ...he was the reason they won

Should probably give markstrom some love too ...he was the reason they won
- Redmile247

He didn't score 3 goals. He did play well. Flames were scared to go to the net after the shyt kicking markatrom gave the sens goalie on wed

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"It's an unbelievable organization. It'd be a true honour to go there." @cmcdavid97

- AlEx_OiL

I doubt he would have wrote that about any team that won.

I absolutely despise the coil and the waffles. I've never despised any team as much as I despise the coil now, except the leafs. The more I despise the coil, I raise the amount I despise the waffles to match since as a rule I despise them as much or more than any franchise.

I'd like to see Lowe and Mac t getting egged when they come back to Vancity. Fans in every nhl building should let them have it, especially Lowe.

Brulé was drafted by Columbus and traded to edm I believe
- Bieksa#3

my bad. That just makes the Oil seem more culpable, though. That said, both organizations aren't off the hook as neither of the two were able to translate his great Jr. success into the big leagues. I have to feel for him, as he had such a fantastic junior career and now he's basically out of the league. A real tough luck story.

He didn't score 3 goals. He did play well. Flames were scared to go to the net after the shyt kicking markatrom gave the sens goalie on wed
- Bieksa#3

Markstrom in playoff mode

Yeah he was fun to watch in junior ...it's too bad he was rushed in ...I guess if you want to blame the oil too that's a train I can jump on
- Redmile247

I think both teams made mistakes in his management and development and I'm not sure you can pinpoint the exact timeline that was his downfall - although I recall he had a concussion(?) which made it that much more difficult to come back from. It's just a shame that such a young kid with so much promise had his career derailed by both teams. I think too much pressure was put on him and the perception was that he was a natural game-breaker. They obviously miscast him in a situation that was destined to fail. But I guess there are many many more 'Brules' out there. There is always an element luck and fortuity in a player's success

I think both teams made mistakes in his management and development and I'm not sure you can pinpoint the exact timeline that was his downfall - although I recall he had a concussion(?) which made it that much more difficult to come back from. It's just a shame that such a young kid with so much promise had his career derailed by both teams. I think too much pressure was put on him and the perception was that he was a natural game-breaker. They obviously miscast him in a situation that was destined to fail. But I guess there are many many more 'Brules' out there. There is always an element luck and fortuity in a player's success
- Zogg

Look at Detroit ...they seem to turn every pick into NHL players ...when's the last time they had a kid playing in his teens for them ? I get it's easy when you are already a good team and can be patient but sometimes I think there needs to be a one year AHL rule or something like that to prevent players from coming in too young...it has worked pretty decent for some but for the most part the guys who can jump right in wouldn't be hurt from a year of AHL

Look at Detroit ...they seem to turn every pick into NHL players ...when's the last time they had a kid playing in his teens for them ? I get it's easy when you are already a good team and can be patient but sometimes I think there needs to be a one year AHL rule or something like that to prevent players from coming in too young...it has worked pretty decent for some but for the most part the guys who can jump right in wouldn't be hurt from a year of AHL
- Redmile247

I doubt Edmonton will start now. I'm sure they are having a C sewn on McDavid's jersey as we speak.

I doubt Edmonton will start now. I'm sure they are having a C sewn on McDavid's jersey as we speak.
- CubanBuffet

http://www.hockeywilderne...lts-winner-loser-analysis

This. Its too bad really. They've destroyed how many young players already.
- Bieksa#3

D-men and goalie is still terrible. For their sake trade Hall, RNH, Ebs, Or yak to improve your defence core.

If they dont do that, picking Mcdavid could be utterly pointless. Get dmen SOON.

And yeah, A goalie wouldnt hurt

Brossoit? Dude has not been given a big enough chance.

I absolutely despise the coil and the waffles. I've never despised any team as much as I despise the coil now, except the leafs. The more I despise the coil, I raise the amount I despise the waffles to match since as a rule I despise them as much or more than any franchise.

I'd like to see Lowe and Mac t getting egged when they come back to Vancity. Fans in every nhl building should let them have it, especially Lowe.
- kaptaan

Dude you need a cold shower and a glass of milk.

http://www.hockeywilderness.com/2015/4/18/8449491/connor-mcdavid-edmonton-oilers-2015-nhl-draft-lottery-results-winner-loser-analysis
- Redmile247

Dude you need a cold shower and a glass of milk.
- AlexF

And a towel to wipe the spit off his computer screen

And a towel to wipe the spit off his computer screen
- Bieksa#3

Uh... I don't actually talk while I use my phone... Who uses a computer to surf the web?... How old are you?

I said this a couple times over the last month. Buffalo may be the real winner here. Both McDavid and Eitchel are generational talents. That isn't debatable. So was Crosby, movie and Daigle. Most turn out some flop hard. What if Eitchel turns out to be the far better player? Its certainlyvnot a stretch at all. Buffalo is now in a can't miss situation

Uh... I don't actually talk while I use my phone... Who uses a computer to surf the web?... How old are you?
- kaptaan

While the latter is correct. I've seen enough of your carried away rants that I dont believe the former for a second

Markstrom in playoff mode
- Redmile247

But seriously. He beat the shyt out of him. To go down the ice, call out the goalie and beat the tar out of him. All this while being arguably the best player in the league. That's playing like a boss

I said this a couple times over the last month. Buffalo may be the real winner here. Both McDavid and Eitchel are generational talents. That isn't debatable. So was Crosby, movie and Daigle. Most turn out some flop hard. What if Eitchel turns out to be the far better player? Its certainlyvnot a stretch at all. Buffalo is now in a can't miss situation
- Bieksa#3

I think it's a stretch to say Buffalo is in a better position. You wouldn't suggest that EDM take Eichel with the 1st pick, so as of right now the preferred player is undoubtedly McDavid. Eichel may turn out better but the odds currently favour McDavid and that's all there is to go by