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Old 03-02-2018, 06:52 AM
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Old 03-02-2018, 08:01 AM
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Why is Edmonton in the NHL....playing like a AHL team.....or should I say they are coached like a minor league team....managed too....
I’m not a fan of the oilers or flames, but the oilers are much more entertaining.
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Old 03-02-2018, 12:13 PM
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I’m not a fan of the oilers or flames, but the oilers are much more entertaining.
Comparable to a circus for entertainment.
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Old 03-02-2018, 12:28 PM
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One good thing in going to an upcoming Oilers game next week is that one of my boys (11 years old) was chosen as the Scotia Bank skater to lead the Oilers onto the ice. and with that 4 seats for our family to watch the game.

A once in a lifetime opportunity for any child and since my son is an Oilers fan, he really hopes that Ryan Nugent Hopkins is off the IR by then as that's his favorite player.

This will be the first game in the new arena for my boys and wife to watch as the last game we attended as a family was the last game played in Rexall Place against Vancouver. I went to Playoff Game 3 against Anaheim last April as I was in the city for work meetings and it was better than sitting in the hotel room that night...except for the outcome of the game.
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Old 03-02-2018, 01:24 PM
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One good thing in going to an upcoming Oilers game next week is that one of my boys (11 years old) was chosen as the Scotia Bank skater to lead the Oilers onto the ice. (
Can he play defence?

But seriously, it will be a great experience for your son.
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Old 03-02-2018, 01:27 PM
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Comparable to a circus for entertainment.
Ouch!
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Old 03-02-2018, 01:32 PM
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Comparable to a circus for entertainment.
I agree, but entertaining never the less.
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Old 03-02-2018, 01:39 PM
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Comparable to a circus for entertainment.
I was thinking more like Keystone Cops. A lot of skating around with a great deal of incompetence, including constantly coughing up/turning over pucks and colliding with one another. The only missing is them becoming entangled in clotheslines, ladders, or folding tents.

Entertaining to watch, unless you're a dyed in the wool fan. Mclellan must be constantly chewing Aspergum on the bench, otherwise he would have surely had a stroke by now.
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Old 03-02-2018, 03:29 PM
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They are known as SOILERS for a reason
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Old 03-02-2018, 04:17 PM
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After listening to betmans press conference in Calgary today I’d just like to say sorry about losing your team, condolences.
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Old 03-02-2018, 06:04 PM
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After listening to betmans press conference in Calgary today I’d just like to say sorry about losing your team, condolences.


Hmmmm, Seattle Shames It would be a shame (no pun intended), as you really have to admire the Flames for coming out to play every night. With Smith out however, they have been adversely affected. But in typical Bettman fashion, he's blaming an old building and trying his best to coerce/extort money out of the taxpayers of Calgary. Hey, if it worked for Edmonton.................

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Old 03-02-2018, 06:38 PM
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Hmmmm, Seattle Shames It would be a shame (no pun intended), as you really have to admire the Flames for coming out to play every night. With Smith out however, they have been adversely affected. But in typical Bettman fashion, he's blaming an old building and trying his best to coerce/extort money out of the taxpayers of Calgary. Hey, if it worked for Edmonton.................
Calgary Flames are not going anywhere....
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I’m not a fan of the oilers or flames, but the oilers are much more entertaining.
Watching Maroon play is like watching paint dry...Rest of the team is not any better
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Old 03-02-2018, 07:42 PM
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Calgary Flames are not going anywhere....
The league seems pretty adamant on a new arena ASAP. Who’s going to pay for it? Crappy situation and it doesn’t look like anyone is willing to step up and eat that hefty bill.
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Old 03-02-2018, 07:44 PM
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Watching Maroon play is like watching paint dry...Rest of the team is not any better
Well, Maroon is gone.
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Old 03-02-2018, 07:46 PM
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The league seems pretty adamant on a new arena ASAP. Who’s going to pay for it? Crappy situation and it doesn’t look like anyone is willing to step up and eat that hefty bill.
If Nenshi gets his way with the 2026 Olympics, he would have to approve a new arena....What a hypricote and and an idiot running our city
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Old 03-02-2018, 07:47 PM
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Well, Maroon is gone.
Not an Oilers fan, but at least Yakopov skated harder than that lazy Maroon...
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Old 03-02-2018, 08:26 PM
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Not an Oilers fan, but at least Yakopov skated harder than that lazy Maroon...
When was this...playing now for St.Louis maybe.


One of the worst picks Edmonton has made. Management should not of listened to Katz.
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When was this...playing now for St.Louis maybe.


One of the worst picks Edmonton has made. Management should not of listened to Katz.
NHL central scouting had him ranked as the top player in the draft not just the oilers. The majority of NHL teams of given that #1 pick would have taken him.
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Old 03-04-2018, 09:27 AM
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"It was the 13th time this season the Oilers have allowed a goal on their opponent's first shot of the game."

That's a rough stat.
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Old 03-04-2018, 09:43 AM
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It’s an unbelievable stat.

I swear someone’s making some serious book bets on that!!!!


I dunno folks......

The only reason I kept cable was to watch oilers games.
Think I’m canceling cable now.

I’m pretty bummed.
Hurt my knee falling off a ladder yesterday.... chopping out ice dams.
Can’t run for a bit.
Really got the shack nasties..... Oil game didn’t help much.

No effort there by a lot of guys.

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Old 03-04-2018, 09:53 AM
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It’s an unbelievable stat.

I swear someone’s making some serious book bets on that!!!!


I dunno folks......

The only reason I kept cable was to watch oilers games.
Think I’m canceling cable now.

I’m pretty bummed.
Hurt my knee falling off a ladder yesterday.... chopping out ice dams.
Can’t run for a bit.
Really got the shack nasties..... Oil game didn’t help much.

No effort there by a lot of guys.

Sad
Me too. Wiped out my truck in an accident yesterday afternoon. Caused by snowstorm conditions, but ultimately my fault. Sisterinlaw came close to meeting her Maker in a heart attack Friday. Had one surgery and is waiting in hsopital for heart to strengthen up enough for the second operation. Just a crappy weekend. Was hoping for an enjoyable distraction from reality last night. It just didn't come.

If Talbot alone played like he did last year, we would be in a solid battle for the playoffs. Add to the off-season list a goalie who can legitimately challenge Talbot next year. Damn that list is getting longer by the day. So disappointing.
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Old 03-04-2018, 09:55 AM
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Geebus!!!

Sorry to hear that bud!

Glad yer ok.

Hope your fam healthies up.
Hang in there.

Seasons almost over
Spring must come eventually too
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Old 03-04-2018, 10:14 AM
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Bored last night, so I went through all the current rosters. How the $^&* did Chia think that our D-Core (even with Sekera) was "cup contender" material. Even if Klefbom played at the same level as last year, Nurse is the closest we have to a #1. I know Talbot took a "step back" this year, but I feel in part that happened because he had literally no confidence in his defense.

Lucic looked like he had cement shoes on in the defensive zone and goal #1 was on him. No coverage in front of our net. We couldn't get a rebound last night as the Rangers had excellent coverage down low, and they literally have no one on defense other than Staal and he is a 3rd/4th D-man at best.

Upside, I like the Aberg trade and Bear makes trading Klefbom/Sekera and draft picks for a legit 1/2 d-man a possibility. Nashville and Tampa Bay are going to need to dump some D-man next year and Chia better do something drastic or we will be in the same boat next March.

It is down right ugly.
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Old 03-04-2018, 10:49 AM
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I’m liking what I’m seeing in Bear. Most players on their first call up can’t wait to get rid of the puck when it comes to them. To the point of brutal turnovers. He showed a lot of composure.
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Old 03-04-2018, 01:01 PM
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I’m liking what I’m seeing in Bear. Most players on their first call up can’t wait to get rid of the puck when it comes to them. To the point of brutal turnovers. He showed a lot of composure.

Me too. In just two outings he seemed to be already playing with some confidence. Seems fairly speedy too.
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Old 03-05-2018, 08:01 PM
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Why would Edmonton fans go after Mcjesus?

Kid is awesome and fantastic. Black mark on Edmonton for sure.
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Old 03-05-2018, 08:03 PM
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Why would Edmonton fans go after Mcjesus?

Kid is awesome and fantastic. Black mark on Edmonton for sure.
It was a couple of teenage kids. Not fair to paint all Edmonton fans with that.
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Old 03-05-2018, 08:03 PM
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Where is the flipping game?????
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Old 03-05-2018, 08:17 PM
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Channel 326 on Shaw

Luuuuuuu

Scored!

And Smiley Fin!!
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