Oilers again

Oilers are going to the finals

Ugh

Oilers are going to the finals

Ugh
- GERBE!!!75PTS

It really (frank)ing stings but we all know if McDavid got drafted here, we'd have had the same results the past 2 yeas with that moron of a coach.

It's about time Edmonton figured it out (again!). It only took 25 years and 76 1st round picks.

It really (frank)ing stings but we all know if McDavid got drafted here, we'd have had the same results the past 2 yeas with that moron of a coach.

It's about time Edmonton figured it out (again!). It only took 25 years and 76 1st round picks.
- BeadyEyedDouche

they were in the finals when we couldn't beat the canes

Oilers are going to the finals

Ugh
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Is the sky falling yet?

You're always my go to source on the matter.

they were in the finals when we couldn't beat the canes
- homiedclown

We couldn't beat the Canes because we were playing with Paestch, Janik, Jillson and Rory mother(frank)ing Fitzpatrick on D. With a healthy d we would've run roughshod over the Oilers.

And it was literally Rory's fault we lost game 7.

they were in the finals when we couldn't beat the canes
- homiedclown

By all means a fluke season. They were an 8th seed and Roloson was playing out of his mind.

Is the sky falling yet?

You're always my go to source on the matter.
- kingcong39

We couldn't beat the Canes because we were playing with Paestch, Janik, Jillson and Rory mother(frank)ing Fitzpatrick on D. With a healthy d we would've run roughshod over the Oilers.

And it was literally Rory's fault we lost game 7.
- Wetbandit1

honestly that sens series probably wore them out more then they will ever admit

you know the draft is bad when you dont care who wins the lottery

Ryan Wilson is doing his best to convince me that Jason Botterill is the guy for us. Starting to wonder if he's right...

honestly that sens series probably wore them out more then they will ever admit
- homiedclown

The Sens wore them out, and Carolina played a much more physical game that series. Injuries were definitely a factor in it, but what people forget is that Carolina was a much more physical team, which contributed to them. Edmonton played even more physical that year. That final was downright nasty. I am not sure the Sabres would have had enough left in the tank.

Ryan Wilson is doing his best to convince me that Jason Botterill is the guy for us. Starting to wonder if he's right...
- Tsyolin

Jason Botterill is doing great roster management work in Pittsburgh. Tim Murray was a very good, possibly great, scout in Anaheim and Ottawa. The thing to remember is that all these AGM's are doing their work while not being ultimately responsible for the end product. They're usually tasked with only doing the things they are strong at. A first time GM is taking on responsibilities that they are not particularly strong in. Some do just fine. Others, like Murray, failed at it, at least the first time around. Botterill may be the best guy for the job, but his work in Pittsburgh only gets him in the door. The question will be, can he do other things well besides only what he's good at in Pittsburgh?

Jason Botterill is doing great roster management work in Pittsburgh. Tim Murray was a very good, possibly great, scout in Anaheim and Ottawa. The thing to remember is that all these AGM's are doing their work while not being ultimately responsible for the end product. They're usually tasked with only doing the things they are strong at. A first time GM is taking on responsibilities that they are not particularly strong in. Some do just fine. Others, like Murray, failed at it, at least the first time around. Botterill may be the best guy for the job, but his work in Pittsburgh only gets him in the door. The question will be, can he do other things well besides only what he's good at in Pittsburgh?
- buffalofan19

There are those that say he did most of the heavy lifting and that rutherford is basically just the front guy.

the longer this search goes the more likely it is they wait to see what happens with treliving in calgary


I think hes Pegula's top choice if made available.

If Artemi Panarin is truly made available as suggested per the Hawks blogger, how much would it take to get him here for Eichel's wing?

If Artemi Panarin is truly made available as suggested per the Hawks blogger, how much would it take to get him here for Eichel's wing?
- kingcong39

Reinhart probably


and no its not a knock on reinhart cause you know those posts are coming, but you can bet that would be the ask for someone who put up those numbers a lot of teams will be interested.

There are those that say he did most of the heavy lifting and that rutherford is basically just the front guy.
- Sabresfan-365

If that's the case, why would he come here? It would have to mean Rutherford is on his way out soon.

If that's the case, why would he come here? It would have to mean Rutherford is on his way out soon.
- buffalofan19

crosby's 30 this summer. odds are at some point soon that team will trend downwards.

Also money

crosby's 30 this summer. odds are at some point soon that team will trend downwards.

Also money
- Sabresfan-365

Good. I always knew Crosby was a dirty crybaby, but after the chit he pulled late this year, and how the fan base defended his filthy play, I hope they start losing big time.

unfortunately though, once Crosby and Malkin are gone, the fan base will stop showing up to the games like they always do, and Pittsburgh's owner will cry to Bettman that they need the next generational talent who will be coming along or they'll move. We'll see another rigid lottery in their favor and this chit will start all over again.

crosby's 30 this summer. odds are at some point soon that team will trend downwards.


- Sabresfan-365

I have been saying that about tom brady for the last 3 years

The Sens wore them out, and Carolina played a much more physical game that series. Injuries were definitely a factor in it, but what people forget is that Carolina was a much more physical team, which contributed to them. Edmonton played even more physical that year. That final was downright nasty. I am not sure the Sabres would have had enough left in the tank.
- buffalofan19

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solid post

I have been saying that about tom brady for the last 3 years


- homiedclown

Fair enough

Good. I always knew Crosby was a dirty crybaby, but after the chit he pulled late this year, and how the fan base defended his filthy play, I hope they start losing big time.

unfortunately though, once Crosby and Malkin are gone, the fan base will stop showing up to the games like they always do, and Pittsburgh's owner will cry to Bettman that they need the next generational talent who will be coming along or they'll move. We'll see another rigid lottery in their favor and this chit will start all over again.
- sskkoo1

I never understood why we throw stones at other markets like this. We had just as bad of attendance in the years leading up to the 2004-2005 lockout, and hell, even after the lockout, until the fan base figured out this team was actually pretty good, it was dirt cheap to get into the arena for 2005-2006 through Christmas time.

Now, with business models put in place during successful periods, markets like Buffalo and Pittsburgh have strong season ticket bases that will prop them up even during lean years. Also, Crosby is going to play, and play in Pittsburgh well into his upper 30s, maybe even 40s, so this mythical day when the fans in Pittsburgh all abandon the team isn't coming for a while.

Is the sky falling yet?

You're always my go to source on the matter.
- kingcong39

So me just me making a statement means that ?

Good to know