Do the Oilers miss the playoffs again...

[Bounces R Way]

Doubt they make it. They have approximately three proven top 6 players. One of them is McDavid so him alone will win some games but the rest of the team is pretty subpar. Poor wingers, still a trash top pair, bad depth all over, and unless Talbot can go god-mode like he did in 16-17 their chances aren't great. A lot of their division improved and improved pretty substantially.

Just not good enough. Fire the coach, move the GM upstairs as the new Director of Urinals, repeat.

 

[pcruz]

No. Yes. Maybe. Wait, what were you asking again..?

You missed your chance at:

Yes, no. Maybe. I don't know. Can you repeat the question.

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whoever knows how to embed video, add in the very beginning of the Malcolm in the Middle opening song.

 

[Cup or Bust]

I wonder who will end up more out to lunch. The fans predicting the Oilers will be terrible this season, or the fans in last years thread that predicted the Oilers would be a cup contender with an even worse roster.

 

[Regal]

If they stay reasonably healthy, they will almost certainly be better than last year as I would expect bounce back years for Talbot and Klefbom and their special teams can't help but get better. I still don't like their depth though unless some of the young wingers step up or Lucic bounces back. I suspect they'll be a bubble team, and how their question marks pan out will determine whether or not they make it.

 

[Mr Tadakichi]

I know it's only been a few preseason games, but f*** it, we made it bros!

 

[HandshakeLineRespect]

Don’t be surprised if you see some sweaters flying on the ice this year if they miss.

 

[rent free]

You missed your chance at:

Yes, no. Maybe. I don't know. Can you repeat the question.

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whoever knows how to embed video, add in the very beginning of the Malcolm in the Middle opening song.

 

[rent free]

i also noticed you live in vaughan

i live there too

 

[La Bamba]

The Oilers win the Pacific - book it

 

[Man Bear Pig]

If Talbot can recreate what he did a few years ago, they're a good bet to make it. Without him playing elite they're a bubble team.

 

[Heldig]

Likely in a battle for the third spot in the Pacific with the Ducks, Kings and Flames. Wildcard spots go to teams in the Central,

 

[Oilers Propagandist]

The Oilers win the Pacific - book it

(Z) Edmonton Oilers

 

[pcruz]

i also noticed you live in vaughan

i live there too

My parents are there, I've moved closer to work outside the GTA.

 

[rent free]

My parents are there, I've moved closer to work outside the GTA.

oh ok. were you born and raised there or something?

 

[pcruz]

No, raised in Toronto. Moved there towards the end of highschool, but remained in school in TO.

 

[lawrence]

they can. that said I won't be surprised if they miss it.

it will be more surprising to see the Blackhawks miss it then the Oilers, but I think they are in.

 

[8LX7psQ]

It shall be interesting to see. With 1 more year under his belt, how far can McDavid carry the team? No big changes in the lineup, same coach. With good special teams I think they will make it.

63 posts to mention Special Teams... Kinda big

 

[8LX7psQ]

Say what?

Karlsson has been in the NHL for 9 years, played 627 games and has 126 goals, 392 assists for a total of 518 points. In no way is he, or can he be a one year wonder. Having pointed that out, he has never scored 35 (or more since you’re saying that 35 is 85% of some mythical number) goals in a year in his NHL career. Not sure where you’re getting your info.

Wrong Karlsson

 

[mouz135]

The Oilers win the Pacific - book it

Feeling pretty confident after drubbing the Winnipeg preschoolers?

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Feeling pretty confident after drubbing the Winnipeg preschoolers?

You bet! Got the parade planned and everything

 

[byrath]

I'd put their chances right around 50%. They benefit from a division with a lot of bubble teams.

 

[PinkFly]

i also noticed you live in vaughan

i live there too

You are creepy

Likely in a battle for the third spot in the Pacific with the Ducks, Kings and Flames. Wildcard spots go to teams in the Central,

How are they going from lottery team to middle of the pack?

 

[joe dirte]

They've actually got pretty good depth at forward.

It's basically just the top9 RW spots that are a bit of crap shoot unless Rattie, Puljujarvi and/or Yamamoto step up.

RNH(48 in 62) - McDavid(108 in 82) - Rattie(9 in 14)/Yamamoto(3 in 9)
Lucic(34 in 82) - Draisaitl(70 in 75) - Rieder(25 in 78)
Khaira(21 in 69) - Strome(34 in 82) - Puljujarvi(20 in 65)
Caggiula(20 in 67) - Brodziak(33 in 81) - Kassian(19 in 74)
Aberg(16 in 53), Upshall(19 in 63)/Chiasson(18 in 61)

Points and games from last season in parentheses.

Naming a pile of guys that are marginal NHLers is not good depth. Many of those guys are not NHL caliber.

 

[joe dirte]

Couldnt care less. Its always been an "Us against the world" mentality in Edmonton. Its the way we like it.

Almost every fan of every team thinks that.

 

[joe dirte]

A LOT of people writing us off this year eh. Will be interesting to see what happens to say the least. Everyone on the team is absolutely pissed about last year and came to play. Whole team trained hard and is extremely motivated. Guess we have to just wait and watch.

After so many years in the basement I suspect they've gotten accustomed to it.