Have JJ and Bowman had the worst 9 months in Oilers history?
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The summer we signed Jack Campbell and any 9 month period of Chiarelli's tenure are worse, but the fact that we have another crippling offseason with incompetent management is astounding.
The difference between the DoD, Chiarelli and this year is that at no point in time did we have a clear cup contender as we do (did) now.
To me this is an unparalleled disaster like wrapping your brand new Lamborghini straight around a tree on your way home from the dealership without insurance.
To me this is an unparalleled disaster like wrapping your brand new Lamborghini straight around a tree on your way home from the dealership without insurance.
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Savoie is the only good move. The rest is Chiarelli levels of ineptitude.
Except McDavid was 21 when Chiarelli was dropping turds.
Hes 28 now and this Narccicistic prick was handed a Ferrari. All he had to do was downgrade to a Porsche with the cap issues, he turned it into a Ford Focus.
Except McDavid was 21 when Chiarelli was dropping turds.
Hes 28 now and this Narccicistic prick was handed a Ferrari. All he had to do was downgrade to a Porsche with the cap issues, he turned it into a Ford Focus.
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We already know what they are doing Friday based on all the insiders- a bottom six forward and a depth D. There is no reason to believe they or the front office are lying because any disposable player is anchored here by an NMC, and there has been no credible chatter about anything other than the Kane dispute… which further ties up our cap.
For those who keep bringing up the Ekholm miracle, keep in mind that happened more than a week before the deadline. We are now in the final few days and there has been zero smoke. Bowman and Jackson seem content to roll into the playoffs with the current group, which would not detract from the theme of this thread. In fact, it only cements it IMO.
Chet Manley
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The real question is did management watch the guys they signed last year?
They f***ed up so bad it feels like there's no chance at a Cup this year. Or ever.
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The only one of those that stings was not keeping Broberg and Holloway. The rest is all short term and still might have benefit come playoff time. Savoie for McLeod will end up being a huge win for us in the long run.
If they don't get a goalie then an argument could be made just based on the sheer potential this team had...
Alas, I fear the cup window has closed. It lasted for two years. The first year was squandered by playing Stuart Skinner after he had clearly imploded. And it could be heavily argued that the team lost for the same reason last year. And the worst part is that this team had far better goaltending from Mike Smith, behind a defense lacking Mattias Ekholm!
Has one organization ever done more to squander generational performances by neglecting one area more than the Oilers neglected its goaltending?
Alas, I fear the cup window has closed. It lasted for two years. The first year was squandered by playing Stuart Skinner after he had clearly imploded. And it could be heavily argued that the team lost for the same reason last year. And the worst part is that this team had far better goaltending from Mike Smith, behind a defense lacking Mattias Ekholm!
Has one organization ever done more to squander generational performances by neglecting one area more than the Oilers neglected its goaltending?
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Yeah its hard to get my hopes up again. 2022 three of our games went into OT, lost all of them. 2023 we went on an absolute tear entering the playoffs and arguably looked like a lock for the WCF, then choked to Vegas. We were even leading in game 5 lol. Last year we choke to florida by going down 0-3. Ive known nothing but pain as an oilers fan in my 27 years of living. Losing to 3 cup winners in a row is the cherry on the shit sundae
Sheikyerbouti
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Yet on July 1st HFOil was concerned, and Calgary Puck was penciling Broberg into their lineup
It blindsided Jackson, due to incompetence.
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Henrique? Yes that was my point. Arvidsson was a career top 6 player that was a gamble due to coming off injury but the Oilers couldn't have afforded as a full price top 6 UFA. Skinner was a cheap reclamation project which I wouldn't have done but understand why someone would.. especially if that someone wasn't a real GM which is a pretty f***ing ridiculous situation for a pro team.
Voted no, but it could swing to a yes quite easily.
If they have a crap deadline, or trade Kane to watch him light it up elsewhere and get bounced in the playoffs early; then it's close. Chia f***ed up a team on the rise. Holland failed to take a team to the next level for years. This would be a dismantling of a SC favourite, which is more egregious imo. As far as I'm concerned, the McDavid years need to be separated from the rest of Oilers history since we didn't always have a rich owner AND a generational player or 2.
If they have a crap deadline, or trade Kane to watch him light it up elsewhere and get bounced in the playoffs early; then it's close. Chia f***ed up a team on the rise. Holland failed to take a team to the next level for years. This would be a dismantling of a SC favourite, which is more egregious imo. As far as I'm concerned, the McDavid years need to be separated from the rest of Oilers history since we didn't always have a rich owner AND a generational player or 2.
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I argue this offseason was much worse because in the past nobody wanted to play here. This management group had options and resources the others dreamed about
So, if we are debating if decisions now are comparable to the decade of darkness, what does that say?
Since we have all watched Skinner/Arvy play now, how many would have identified these type of players for leon? It is shocking and shows Jackson was thinking in fantasy hockey terms. And we sacrificed all the kids on the roster to chase after them.
So, if we are debating if decisions now are comparable to the decade of darkness, what does that say?
Since we have all watched Skinner/Arvy play now, how many would have identified these type of players for leon? It is shocking and shows Jackson was thinking in fantasy hockey terms. And we sacrificed all the kids on the roster to chase after them.
As far as I recall all the off-season deals were done by Jackson - the only deals done by Bowman are fringe waiver wire pickups…good luck on the trade deadline
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it sure does not look good, it definitely has the potential to be the WORST 9 months in Oilers history. If this team goes out in the first round, and it ends up making McDavid decide that he wants to move on, and not resign here, then yes, this would be the worst 9 months in the history of this team.
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There was a day in 1988 that blows any 9 month stretch out of the water.
I’m not bringing up Ekholm or expecting anything more than what you’re saying. But you still may as well have waited until after the deadline on Friday. You’d be just as right then as you are now. Only without the slim chance of looking like a dummy.
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Very good point, I stand corrected. I was only 11 at the time , but i was crushed. I’ve probably tried to forget it. You are 100% correct, nothing will top the day they sold Gretzky.
Bowman gives me Chiarelli vibes in that he wins a Cup but inherits core players and has an embarrassing history of trading away future stars...
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