Connor McDavid injured vs. Blue Jackets, won't return (upd: out 2 to 3 weeks)

[gretzkyoilers]

I thought Oilers organization would look back to see how they won a Cup when the moved Gretz...but I guess the organization would rather have more individual trophies?

The Oilers were two goals away from the Cup. McDavid was KEY in getting his team that far. Just too many injuries and they ran out of gas. It happens...happened to Florida the previous year....

 

[EdmFlyersfan]

The Oilers were two goals away from the Cup. McDavid was KEY in getting his team that far. Just too many injuries and they ran out of gas. It happens...happened to Florida the previous year....

I don't understand why this is used as a counter-point, Oilers were also 2 goals from being eliminated in round 2 by the Canucks.

 

[Fatass]

McDavid plays a risky game. He Carrie’s the puck at high speed through collision zones. He’s done well to last this long. Great player. Let’s enjoy watching him at his peak.

 

[Hank Plank]

If Drai plays with increased motivation without McD...then Oilers should have traded McD, rounded out the team, mitigated their weaknesses and then maybe have a few cups to show for it... But maybe they like flash more than cups?

Works for me.

 

[jackjohnson]

I don't understand why this is used as a counter-point, Oilers were also 2 goals from being eliminated in round 2 by the Canucks.

I agree, if anything Oilers got lucky last season.

 

[featherhawk]

the oilers are an inferior team this year than last, the odds that they get back to the Finals this year is slim

 

[Duke74]

He is now over PPG and this includes his rookie season...he has now 15 points in the last 7 games without McD.

I know you will still try to find a way that he is no good.

That poster contorts himself trying to discredit Draisaitl. In another thread, he even claimed that Podkolzin was carrying Draisaitl