Speculation: POLE: Where do the Oilers finish the year?

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Now that the cards have been dealt with the trade deadline complete and we’ve seen a game or two from all the teams, where do you think the Oilers finish the year?

Chances are we make the playoffs and play the Kings yet again in Round 1. Vegas looks like the team to beat in the Pacific. The Central is loaded for bear in the Conference Final and Washington or Florida appear to be the Eastern favorites.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Not terribly confident they get past Vegas especially if they have to go on the road again. That's a tough building to win in.

They really need to tighten things up behind the blue line and get back to where they were last year.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

Can I answer after we know if we are first or second in Pacific? We Need to catch VGK!

 

[LevelingSolo]

It’s either out in second round or we winning it all

 

[brentashton]

I don’t think they make the conference final (3rd round) this year.

Still too many passengers on this ride.

 

[barry halls]

If we keep playing the Kings they're going to eventually beat us. Most contenders have a 1st round exit at some point in the middle of their championship window and with the inconsistent and sometimes listless play we've seen at times this year combined with shaky goaltending, 26th place PK, and a step back from the Bouch/Ekholm pairing I don't have any faith in a long run this year.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

I have us taking out the Kings and I think Vegas gets upset by Minnesota and we take them out but losing to the Avs in the Conference Finals.

 

[Heavy Dee]

Now that the cards have been dealt with the trade deadline complete and we’ve seen a game or two from all the teams, where do you think the Oilers finish the year?

Chances are we make the playoffs and play the Kings yet again in Round 1. Vegas looks like the team to beat in the Pacific. The Central is loaded for bear in the Conference Final and Washington or Florida appear to be the Eastern favorites.

*poll

 

[Mr Positive]

It still feels like our biggest enemy is ourselves. I know that's a cliche but if our team is rolling, we have the best game breakers in the sport, and a coach with the right system to win in the playoffs. Our team has had a lot of under performers, so what if they aren't? Then we are a deep team. I mean, it's potentially Henrique and Brown on the fourth line. They were our 3rd line last year

Skinner is an x-factor but in general if the team is playing well, he does well. Plus our team has an ability to shatter the opposition's goalies' confidence.

 

[BertMcDrai]

I have us taking out the Kings and I think Vegas gets upset by Minnesota and we take them out but losing to the Avs in the Conference Finals.

Yeah, that could be possible...maybe we can beat Vegas in the 2nd round (or Minny) but I think the Avs have done an awesome job in making their team better (especially goaltending).
I can't see us getting past them or a team like the Jets...and then you have two loaded Florida teams out of the east which we almost ever lose.

Also, I wouldn't be shocked if we lose against the Kings...but let's see the final standings first.