Why does Benning play in the NHL? Because, when slotted correctly, he outproduces his opposition (iirc). His weaknesses and shortcomings are being exacerbated by not playing in his proper role- a problem the Oil have had for years.

They set their players up to fail and then get rid of them for nothing despite having value in an appropriate role. See Petry and Schultz for examples of that.
- MaximumBone

On most teams Sekera being out the better part of two years can be handled by team depth.... except in our case where we have zero depth.

On most teams Sekera being out the better part of two years can be handled by team depth.... except in our case where we have zero depth.
- Reveen.

We're talking about a guy that was our 2nd or 3rd best Dman going down for 2 years (he wasn't himself for those 36 games). I think our team will be at that point within a year and a bit as Bouchard, Bear and Jones start taking spots for themselves but we're just seeing the byproduct of trading all the picks we did between 2014 and 2015.

We're talking about a guy that was our 2nd or 3rd best Dman going down for 2 years (he wasn't himself for those 36 games). I think our team will be at that point within a year and a bit as Bouchard, Bear and Jones start taking spots for themselves but we're just seeing the byproduct of trading all the picks we did between 2014 and 2015.
- MaximumBone

That's what I'm saying... if we have Sekera it pushes guys like Benning back into a position he should be in.

We're talking about a guy that was our 2nd or 3rd best Dman going down for 2 years (he wasn't himself for those 36 games). I think our team will be at that point within a year and a bit as Bouchard, Bear and Jones start taking spots for themselves but we're just seeing the byproduct of trading all the picks we did between 2014 and 2015.
- MaximumBone

Given the choice between playing Bouchard or Bear as of now, who would you pick?

Perhaps. But then I’m far prettier than you, so maybe I am?
- Wildschwein

JB uses Grindr

Given the choice between playing Bouchard or Bear as of now, who would you pick?
- Wildschwein

Send Bouchard back to junior and give Bear the minutes.

Where's Rutts
- Reveen.

He's at home on his computer and Leon is away from home on his cell phone. It's just easier that way. Plus makes for better entertainment because that bonehead T2P actually thinks they are 2 different people

Send Bouchard back to junior and give Bear the minutes.
- Reveen.

Given the choice between playing Bouchard or Bear as of now, who would you pick?
- Wildschwein

Bear. Bouchard can go back and dominate the OHL, improve his defense and then come back next year. I'd actually prefer to give him about 10 games in the AHL to get his confidence up (and hopefully wait until Todd is fired).

Bear. Bouchard can go back and dominate the OHL, improve his defense and then come back next year. I'd actually prefer to give him about 10 games in the AHL to get his confidence up (and hopefully wait until Todd is fired).
- MaximumBone

So we’re all in agreement then.

Bear. Bouchard can go back and dominate the OHL, improve his defense and then come back next year. I'd actually prefer to give him about 10 games in the AHL to get his confidence up (and hopefully wait until Todd is fired).
- MaximumBone

I think Chiarelli has to go first and let the new GM axe Todd

I think Chiarelli has to go first and let the new GM axe Todd
- Reveen.

Except it rarely goes like that. Usually the coach goes as a last ditch effort to turn things around and save the GMs job. If results remain poor, then the GM is gone at season's end.

As much as I'd prefer they both be gone in one fell swoop, I'll bank on the usual rearranging of the deck chairs to take place first.

Calling a hefty loss tonight where the Jets' big weapons get themselves going at 5-on-5 and the PK struggles against a dominant PP. Then nothing changes because Todd is stubborn.

I’ve been married since way before Tinder.
- Wildschwein

Tinder 600km North of Edmonton?

Calling a hefty loss tonight where the Jets' big weapons get themselves going at 5-on-5 and the PK struggles against a dominant PP. Then nothing changes because Todd is stubborn.
- MaximumBone

During post game Todd says something along the lines of: "we're doing all the small things right, sometimes you just have to wait for the bounces to start going your way."

No you dont. Sometimes you need to earn the bounces and work for them. This is a professional sports league. Bounces dont just happen to those that wait.

Calling a hefty loss tonight where the Jets' big weapons get themselves going at 5-on-5 and the PK struggles against a dominant PP. Then nothing changes because Todd is stubborn.
- MaximumBone

I’m predicting a 7-5 Oil win.
Laine with a PP hat trick.
Puljujarvi with a 5 point night.
Nurse 2 assists.
Morrisey with a goal and an assist.
McDavid goes -4.

Tinder 600km North of Edmonton?


- VeryModernMan

You’re probably right.

He's at home on his computer and Leon is away from home on his cell phone. It's just easier that way. Plus makes for better entertainment because that bonehead T2P actually thinks they are 2 different people
- leonkennedy

That's smart.... I do the same and use like 50 different devices.

Except it rarely goes like that. Usually the coach goes as a last ditch effort to turn things around and save the GMs job. If results remain poor, then the GM is gone at season's end.

As much as I'd prefer they both be gone in one fell swoop, I'll bank on the usual rearranging of the deck chairs to take place first.
- MaximumBone

Chia will get axed first

I’m predicting a 7-5 Oil win.
Laine with a PP hat trick.
Puljujarvi with a 5 point night.
Nurse 2 assists.
Morrisey with a goal and an assist.
McDavid goes -4
Draisaitl and Reider spit roast Darnell's mom in lieu of the pregame warm up
- Wildschwein

Bold Predicitions

Bold Predicitions
- Reveen.

It’s sad that your addition is also the most likely.

That's smart.... I do the same and use like 50 different devices.
- Reveen.

Uh, then i'm still missing 50-23=27 of your aliases...

Uh, then i'm still missing 50-23=27 of your aliases...
- VeryModernMan

A mod gave me a list of accounts that I'm accused of having and it was maybe 50% accurate.

A mod gave me a list of accounts that I'm accused of having and it was maybe 50% accurate.
- Reveen.

No mods ever talk to me. I’m beginning to feel left out.

I’m beginning to feel left out.
- Wildschwein