Apparently yes
- LeftCoaster

http://stats.hockeyanalys...als&sort=A60&sortdir=DESC

Luca's just having a bad 3 year stretch, I'm sure he'll turn it around

Meanwhile, Chris "OMG don't overpay him!!!" Tanev is on the opposite end of the spectrum:

http://stats.hockeyanalys...oals&sort=A60&sortdir=ASC

19th best in the league over the past 3 seasons.

The Oilers have done a remarkable job with their hires this spring, they finally got some very capable NHL people in charge and now they have a legit NHL coach. If they can find two or three players to complement those kids, and get some goaltending....look out!!!
- LeftCoaster

The Oil are only two defencemen and a goaltender away from surpassing the Flames and it should happen soon.

The Oil are only two defencemen and a goaltender away from surpassing the Flames and it should happen soon.
- LordHumungous

This

The Oil are only two defencemen and a goaltender away from surpassing the Flames and it should happen soon.
- LordHumungous

I will believe it when I see it.... seen the same bull every offseason for longer then I can remember.

I will believe it when I see it.... seen the same bull every offseason for longer then I can remember.
- SMP8719

Not to mention that it'll take the coach and GM at least a year to implement the changes they want and there's no guarantee that enough chemistry will develop to make that much of a dramatic improvement. It's not like teams will be handing Edmonton what they need. Edmonton will have to give a lot if they want to fill their holes.

The Oil are only two defencemen and a goaltender away from surpassing the Flames and it should happen soon.
- LordHumungous

So basically the exact same things that they've needed and failed to acquire for the last three years? Until I see them improve on the ice, I'm not too worried.

I will believe it when I see it.... seen the same bull every offseason for longer then I can remember.
- SMP8719

2 pre seasons ago when they went undefeated people and media were hyping them up big time. Then the regular season came and they had one of the biggest losings streaks near the start the season. Lmao. Potential doesn't win games.

Not to mention that it'll take the coach and GM at least a year to implement the changes they want and there's no guarantee that enough chemistry will develop to make that much of a dramatic improvement. It's not like teams will be handing Edmonton what they need. Edmonton will have to give a lot if they want to fill their holes.
- DariusKnight

Have you seen how many picks they have this year?

Have you seen how many picks they have this year?
- VanHockeyGuy

I'm about ready to stop pacing about and hop on the tanknation train

Back in 1999 the one game I went to happened to be the only sellout at the ol' Garage that season (v. Philadelphia). Maybe those days are making a comeback?

Have you seen how many picks they have this year?
- VanHockeyGuy

Pick don't equal players, they need a number #1 goalie and defenceman, that's going to cost them more than just picks. I expect they'll need to part minimum with one of their top 6 forwards, probably Schultz on top of draft picks to get it. That's IF a team would be willing to part with those kinds of players to Edmonton.

Pick don't equal players, they need a number #1 goalie and defenceman, that's going to cost them more than just picks. I expect they'll need to part minimum with one of their top 6 forwards, probably Schultz on top of draft picks to get it. That's IF a team would be willing to part with those kinds of players to Edmonton.
- DariusKnight

They need a lot more D than a #1. Nurse might be eventually but won't be any time soon.

Nurse and Klefbom project to be top 4 and Klefbom had a decent rookie season on a terrible team.

Fayne might be a top 4 guy as well but right now is more suited as a bottom 6 guy.
Ference/Schultz/Nikitin/Marincin/Aulie are all bottom pairing or depth guys.


Edm will still take time to transition, maybe they come out like Col did the 2 seasons ago but I think they still miss the playoffs and end up being behind VAN/SJ/Cal/LA/ANH.

They need a lot more D than a #1. Nurse might be eventually but won't be any time soon.

Nurse and Klefbom project to be top 4 and Klefbom had a decent rookie season on a terrible team.

Fayne might be a top 4 guy as well but right now is more suited as a bottom 6 guy.
Ference/Schultz/Nikitin/Marincin/Aulie are all bottom pairing or depth guys.


Edm will still take time to transition, maybe they come out like Col did the 2 seasons ago but I think they still miss the playoffs and end up being behind VAN/SJ/Cal/LA/ANH.
- belcherbd

If they don't fck it up they could be scary good in the not to distant future, but I don't think that it's going to be next season. Not even McDavid is going to turn one of the worst teams in the league into a contender overnight. And they were by far the worst team that wasn't actually trying to be bad.

If they don't fck it up they could be scary good in the not to distant future, but I don't think that it's going to be next season. Not even McDavid is going to turn one of the worst teams in the league into a contender overnight. And they were by far the worst team that wasn't actually trying to be bad.
- CubanBuffet

I think they were the only bottom team not trying to be bad, probably why they won the draft lottery.

If they don't fck it up they could be scary good in the not to distant future, but I don't think that it's going to be next season. Not even McDavid is going to turn one of the worst teams in the league into a contender overnight. And they were by far the worst team that wasn't actually trying to be bad.
- CubanBuffet

All I'm suggesting is they will create problems for the Canucks next year.

All I'm suggesting is they will create problems for the Canucks next year.
- VanHockeyGuy

Hey, our own owner is creating problems for the Canucks NOW.

Hey, our own owner is creating problems for the Canucks NOW.
- A_SteamingLombardi

what's going on?

Carol it's Carter Banks not Conner honey Was At The Comets game last night and saw the debut of the new kid Jake Virtanen and loved what I seen. The kid was thrown some great checks putting guys on their ass looking forward to tomorrow night!

I think they were the only bottom team not trying to be bad, probably why they won the draft lottery.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I don't know, Bettman looked more pissed then usual when they won. I'm kind of torn. I'm not in favour of tanking and I'm glad that the teams that did it so overtly didn't win, but I don't like seeing gross incompetence rewarded either, especially when it's in our division.

I don't know, Bettman looked more pissed then usual when they won. I'm kind of torn. I'm not in favour of tanking and I'm glad that the teams that did it so overtly didn't win, but I don't like seeing gross incompetence rewarded either, especially when it's in our division.
- CubanBuffet

Some of it is their own doing, but prolly have a hard time attracting free agents. I don't like the number of top picks they have had over the decade, almost feel sorry for the fan base. Impossible to screw up from here on in.

I don't know, Bettman looked more pissed then usual when they won. I'm kind of torn. I'm not in favour of tanking and I'm glad that the teams that did it so overtly didn't win, but I don't like seeing gross incompetence rewarded either, especially when it's in our division.
- CubanBuffet

That's why I'm okay that they won it, and loved it when Buffalo's GM Tim Murray whined and complained about the "system" he abused.

what's going on?
- VanHockeyGuy

Wanting the playoffs every year.

Carol it's Carter Banks not Conner honey Was At The Comets game last night and saw the debut of the new kid Jake Virtanen and loved what I seen. The kid was thrown some great checks putting guys on their ass looking forward to tomorrow night!
- Rallen621

At least someone has something good to say about him after last night.

Wanting the playoffs every year.
- A_SteamingLombardi

What he's also concerned about is public perception.

That's why I'm okay that they won it, and loved it when Buffalo's GM Tim Murray whined and complained about the "system" he abused.
- VanHockeyGuy

Tanking is only somewhat remotely okay if you have no veterans that have been with the team for years. If van did that wit the sedins it would be embarrassing.