My 49,999th post was the preGame Day Thread before Game4, the Return of the King Aragorn speech rousing Oiler fans not to give up despite being down 3-0 in the series.
After we won 8-1 that night I decided that my 50,000th post would wait until we came all the way back after the Oilers hoisted the Cup. Alas that was not to be but goddam thats as close as you can come. So I have been biding my time after the heartbreaking soulcrushing loss Monday night, licking my wounds and wiping away my tears, wondering what should be the 50,000th post.
So 50,000 posts in an Oiler forum proves one thing.....that I have no life. That and I really like talking about the Oilers, according to Mrs5, way way too much.
It was a hell of a ride in which we came oh so close to winning this thing, and seeing today the extent of Draisaitl's injury, knowing McDavid has been pretty banged up all year (which I knew they weren't going to disclose as he is so secretive with his health) and that Kane, who was re-signed to be a playoff difference maker, was so injured (why not put on LTIR there Kenny?) that he couldn't dress for most of Series 4, its surprising that they made it past Dallas and Vancouver. Think of what a healthy Oilers might have done. But that is part of the playoffs, where over a 2 month grind health becomes a huge factor.
This summer will see a lot of change. We already know Holland Sr will be gone and probably a few more front office staff and scouts will leave as well as JJ puts his stamp on this organization. Nurse not being at the press avails today tells me a lot. I have been speculating with friends that he is going to ask for a trade as the spotlight on his play has become white hot and that doesn't seem to suit him much. Reading today from Chris Johnson that management won't walk Draisaitl into free agency so if he doesn't sign I expect he might be traded by the time the August long weekend comes around. Henrique probably not returning, Janmark probably going to shop himself. Doubt Foegele comes back. Ceci probably traded to free up cap space. Not sure if Vinny or Packard re-sign, hopefully they do. But it will be an interesting summer.
So after much hand wringing, soul searching, deliberation, text editing, and naval gazing, I decided that this should be my 50,000th post.
I hope you enjoyed it as much as I enjoy talking Oilers with you sad lot, in particular those many fellow posters too many to name who should be all on their summer release from prison by now.
Have a great summer everyone!
And hey Florida! We will be back!
After we won 8-1 that night I decided that my 50,000th post would wait until we came all the way back after the Oilers hoisted the Cup. Alas that was not to be but goddam thats as close as you can come. So I have been biding my time after the heartbreaking soulcrushing loss Monday night, licking my wounds and wiping away my tears, wondering what should be the 50,000th post.
So 50,000 posts in an Oiler forum proves one thing.....that I have no life. That and I really like talking about the Oilers, according to Mrs5, way way too much.
It was a hell of a ride in which we came oh so close to winning this thing, and seeing today the extent of Draisaitl's injury, knowing McDavid has been pretty banged up all year (which I knew they weren't going to disclose as he is so secretive with his health) and that Kane, who was re-signed to be a playoff difference maker, was so injured (why not put on LTIR there Kenny?) that he couldn't dress for most of Series 4, its surprising that they made it past Dallas and Vancouver. Think of what a healthy Oilers might have done. But that is part of the playoffs, where over a 2 month grind health becomes a huge factor.
This summer will see a lot of change. We already know Holland Sr will be gone and probably a few more front office staff and scouts will leave as well as JJ puts his stamp on this organization. Nurse not being at the press avails today tells me a lot. I have been speculating with friends that he is going to ask for a trade as the spotlight on his play has become white hot and that doesn't seem to suit him much. Reading today from Chris Johnson that management won't walk Draisaitl into free agency so if he doesn't sign I expect he might be traded by the time the August long weekend comes around. Henrique probably not returning, Janmark probably going to shop himself. Doubt Foegele comes back. Ceci probably traded to free up cap space. Not sure if Vinny or Packard re-sign, hopefully they do. But it will be an interesting summer.
So after much hand wringing, soul searching, deliberation, text editing, and naval gazing, I decided that this should be my 50,000th post.
I hope you enjoyed it as much as I enjoy talking Oilers with you sad lot, in particular those many fellow posters too many to name who should be all on their summer release from prison by now.
Have a great summer everyone!
And hey Florida! We will be back!
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