If they can replace the points they lost by comity, that still only makes them a bottom seven team, they need more than that. They're just not there yet, and that's ok.
- LeftCoaster

It'll be more entertaining even with a bottom three finish.

goals not points
- A_SteamingLombardi

3 more goals for a lousy team is bottom 5.
150 points don’t disappear

If they can replace the points they lost by comity, that still only makes them a bottom seven team, they need more than that. They're just not there yet, and that's ok.
- LeftCoaster

#babysteps

3 more goals for a lousy team is bottom 5.
150 points don’t disappear
- Nighthawk

3 more goals
75 less assists

If they can replace the points they lost by comity, that still only makes them a bottom seven team, they need more than that. They're just not there yet, and that's ok.
- LeftCoaster

Ya. It's not a big deal, it's just don't put lipstick on a pig. Were a bottom feeder again this year, which is fine. Next year will be very interesting with Hughes and possibly another top5 pick in the lineup, along with more kids hopefully. That's when I could see some traction. Were a year away still.

Ya. It's not a big deal, it's just don't put lipstick on a pig. Were a bottom feeder again this year, which is fine. Next year will be very interesting with Hughes and possibly another top5 pick in the lineup, along with more kids hopefully. That's when I could see some traction. Were a year away still.
- neem55

See it's starting to feel like the Oilers

3 more goals for a lousy team is bottom 5.
150 points don’t disappear
- Nighthawk

Wait, I thought anyone could get those points if they got that primo ice time?

It'll be more entertaining even with a bottom three finish.
- Pres.cup

If Pettersson has a great year, then ya, it will. If he's the only one who makes it but has a so-so year, then it's essentially only Boeser and Horvat to entertain you with offence.

#babysteps
- A_SteamingLombardi

Yup....just keep building.

The hate seems to be brewing.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Yes, what the hell happened? Have a nondescript conversation on here, turned away for a few minutes and BAM... four pages of snarky posts.

Moods change in here like the weather does in Alberta.

See it's starting to feel like the Oilers
- A_SteamingLombardi

I think we've got a bit more balance... but yeah rebuilding/developing takes time unfortunately. Oilers will make the playoffs this year, book it.

Yes, what the hell happened? Have a nondescript conversation on here, turned away for a few minutes and BAM... four pages of snarky posts.

Moods change in here like the weather does in Alberta.
- bloatedmosquito

(frank) you!

Ya. It's not a big deal, it's just don't put lipstick on a pig. Were a bottom feeder again this year, which is fine. Next year will be very interesting with Hughes and possibly another top5 pick in the lineup, along with more kids hopefully. That's when I could see some traction. Were a year away still.
- neem55

At least a year away. We should start gaining a bit of traction late this season and next. I still think we are bottom 10 over the next 2 seasons.
We will get there eventually.

At least a year away. We should start gaining a bit of traction late this season and next. I still think we are bottom 10 over the next 2 seasons.
We will get there eventually.
- Reubenkincade

Yeah it would be great to have Gaudette and OJ playing a regular shift by the end of the season.

At least a year away. We should start gaining a bit of traction late this season and next. I still think we are bottom 10 over the next 2 seasons.
We will get there eventually.
- Reubenkincade

Ya, I don't think playoffs next year or anything. I just mean a team that is actually noticeably improving.

Sedins/Vanek 54 PP points 13 goals
Bo & Brock 10 g each Sven 7g = 27g

The rest of the team 13g

92 5v5 pts not much to replace

Sedins/Vanek’s 25% of ALL PP goals is not difficult to replace at all. Just the PP time others will get for a change is great.
Our PP was 9oa.

Yeah it would be great to have Gaudette and OJ playing a regular shift by the end of the season.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I see Gaudette on opening night roster and Juolevi on roster after a 10 game stint in AHL.

I see Gaudette on opening night roster and Juolevi on roster after a 10 game stint in AHL.
- Reubenkincade

That left side is pretty full, Juolevi is in tough to make opening night.

Sedins/Vanek’s 25% of ALL PP goals is not difficult to replace at all. Just the PP time others will get for a change is great.
Our PP was 9oa.
- Nighthawk

I'm sure it will stay 9th without the two first ballot HOFer's who anchored that power play. It's all easily replaced, what's 150 points in the NHL anyway. Im convinced!

(frank) you!
- A_SteamingLombardi

Apparently. Just give me a second to get into character...

Ya, I don't think playoffs next year or anything. I just mean a team that is actually noticeably improving.
- neem55

👍

Wait, I thought anyone could get those points if they got that primo ice time?
- neem55

Now that its available i agree

That left side is pretty full, Juolevi is in tough to make opening night.
- LeftCoaster

Hutton will be on a very short leash, if he makes the team.

Hutton will be on a very short leash, if he makes the team.
- Reubenkincade

If he doesn't make the team dump his ass.