Oilers now 13-12-1: THE THREAD THAT'S FUN FOR EVERYONE

[thaman8765678]

I can't believe the Oilers are just as bad as the Flames.... wtf.

Start winning, or Oilers getting another #1 pick.

 

[johan f]

The frustrating part for oiler fans is that they have got one generational talent, which is the hardest thing to get.

Now, they can't execute the easier part of building a competent team around him, eight years into the program.

But when that super talent is introvert stat hunting winger esque kinda player, there is not much to build on.

 

[DAkings20]

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

I guess the solution isn't to just keep putting McDavid and Draisaitl back on the same line every single time you lose the previous game.

Here's a novel concept: try getting all four lines going rather than constantly trying to get one line going.

 

[Artemi Panarin]

Oilers haters are EATING this year. Cheers boys.

All the Oil fans that were chirping anyone that didn’t consider them a SC favourite last summer have permanently relocated to their home board.

This really is an incredible season so far.

 

[vcanuck]

The Canucks destroyed their hopes and dreams after that 8-1 shellacking.

 

[JianYang]

But when that super talent is introvert stat hunting winger esque kinda player, there is not much to build on.

If Ken Holland thinks the same way, I would be absolutely be licking my chops right now if I were a gm

 

[Canucks LB]

OK these losses are seriously piling up now

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

They’re in trouble. Other than the Heritage Classic, they really haven’t gotten up for any of the games.

Gotta imagine there’s a Jay Woodcroft firing imminent

 

[josra33]

Oilers fans hiding on their own board is the cherry on top of this season to start. Unfortunately the monkey paw might curl and the Oilers could get Cellebrini

 

[Zirakzigil]

Title updated to latest record

 

[DamonDRW]

They tried for 3 seasons with Mac and Drai but realized they are not enough. So one more tanking season to get 1st OA. Gary, do you hear them?

 

[NOTENOUGHRYJOTHINGS]

The funniest part is that their analytics are actually significantly better than... maybe ever?

Corsi%: 3rd all situations, 2nd 5 on 5
Fenwick%: 3rd all situations, 2nd 5 on 5
Shots for%: 9th all situations, 8th 5 on 5
Expected goals for%: 5th all situations, 1st 5 on 5
Scoring chance%: 7th all situations, 3rd 5 on 5
High danger scoring chance%: 3rd all situations, 1st 5 on 5

Unfortunately they're 26th in high danger shooting percentage at 5 on 5 (31st in all situations) and 32nd in high danger save percentage. So they aren't finishing and if they make any mistakes they aren't getting saves.

Great team having bad puck luck. They're a great pick to win the cup right now.

 

[Three On Zero]

Title updated to latest record

It’s a dirty job, but someone has to keep doing it

 

[bambamcam4ever]

I guess the solution isn't to just keep putting McDavid and Draisaitl back on the same line every single time you lose the previous game.

Here's a novel concept: try getting all four lines going rather than constantly trying to get one line going.

McDavid gets put with Draisaitl the next game every time he goes scoreless. It's almost like his point totals are more important than the team's success.

Someone with more time on their hands should chart this out.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

They look awful this season. Defensively is a trainwreck and alot of their top guys look like they have checked out.... It's honestly astounding how bad they look this year. I am completely in shock.

 

[nucksflailtogether]

Man this is such a great season so far . I'm having a lot of fun . Wont lie.

Generational really.

 

[EdmFlyersfan]

All the Oil fans that were chirping anyone that didn’t consider them a SC favourite last summer have permanently relocated to their home board.

This really is an incredible season so far.

All of them are cowering on their board and not even coming on to the main board anymore... after bragging about them constantly over summer.

 

[Tempo]

What an embarrassing franchise.

 

[67 others]

Too early. Didn’t they get off to a horrendous start last year as well?
I don’t think they’re catching Vegas for the Division but a lot of the Pacific teams are spinning their wheels and still within reach.

No they were 7-3 in the first 10 games last year

 

[BrannigansLaw]

I hate the Oilers and their fans but I think they’ll turn it around and go on a heater at some point. McDavid and Draisaitl are good enough to drag the rest of that garbage heap into the playoffs at least. They certainly won’t be winning the Cup though. Not even close

 

[Beerfish]

As an Oiler fan, oh yeah we are panicking, justifiably.

The team is not being carted around by McDavid and Draisaitl and if those two do not dominate this team is bad.

Worst goaltending in the league by a lot, worst GM in the league by a lot, worst owner in the league by a lot.

 

[StickShift]

With how difficult it is to make a trade — firing the coach might be the only move they can make to try and salvage the season.

 

[serp]

They're going to need a big winning streak soon-ish or it gets dangerous. Still possible to turn the season around . Stars started 1-7-1 ( had a big winning streak afterwards though ) in 19-20 and then went to the finals. So it's possible but Oilers need to start winning soon and alot

 

[CherryToke]

The Canucks destroyed their hopes and dreams after that 8-1 shellacking.

Psh it's only one ̶𝚐̶𝚊̶𝚖̶𝚎̶ month