Around the NHL #15 - Ovie is Not a Choker Thread

[Johnny Hoxville]

I actually think getting #1 picks is a curse. You’re much better off drafting down a few spots and within the top 10. It saves your cap and allows you to build much better depth.

 

[Lunatik]

I hate losing to the Oilers, but considering how ****ty of a team they are, any points they get, even if it's from us, gets them further away from another lottery pick and in the whole grand scheme of things that's better.

Maybe that is the Flames organizations plan?

 

[InfinityIggy]

I actually think getting #1 picks is a curse. You’re much better off drafting down a few spots and within the top 10. It saves your cap and allows you to build much better depth.

It only appears that way because the Oilers have fumbled all (save for McJesus) 1st overalls for half a decade. In reality most 1st overalls eventually help their team become contenders.

 

[Skobel24]

It only appears that way because the Oilers have fumbled all (save for McJesus) 1st overalls for half a decade. In reality most 1st overalls eventually help their team become contenders.

A few more and they should be ready.

 

[InfinityIggy]

A few more and they should be ready.

Any year now..

 

[Volica]

I actually think getting #1 picks is a curse. You’re much better off drafting down a few spots and within the top 10. It saves your cap and allows you to build much better depth.

Not if you learn how to manage it.
It's pretty easy to see that not all firsts are equal.

Edmonton got:
1) Generational talent
2) Elite Winger
3) Middle 6 C
4) Depth scorer

Honestly, when they went to the podium to pick Yakupov, you knew they'd be in trouble. Hindsight is 20/20; but you think of a world where Edmonton traded down in the 2012 draft (as most experts and knowledgeable fans were saying they should), maybe swapped spots with Toronto; ended up with Reilly or Lindholm... their reluctance to insulate their youth and simply be the worst team they could possibly build also went against them.

Who knows, it's a curse when you hand out massive contracts like candy at Halloween (hey, let's give 3 unproven kids matching 6x6 contracts; oh hey, we made the playoffs for the first time in a decade, let's hand out 2 inexperienced kids two of the biggest contracts in the modern NHL).

It also helps when you actually have a development system that can help.

 

[Calculon]

The thing with the Oilers rebuilding failures, is that it's a never ending story.

 

[InfinityIggy]

The thing with the Oilers rebuilding failures, is that it's a never ending story.

We need @Unlimited Chequing to shoop McDavid onto this, with the other Oiler 1st Overalls flying off into the wind

 

[Mobiandi]

Who knows, it's a curse when you hand out massive contracts like candy at Halloween (hey, let's give 3 unproven kids matching 6x6 contracts; oh hey, we made the playoffs for the first time in a decade, let's hand out 2 inexperienced kids two of the biggest contracts in the modern NHL).

I don't think Oilers fans are too, too bothered about these specific contracts but it's funny how fast they've all turned on Chiarelli this season. The basically buy-out proof Lucic contract, the Russell contract, the Strome trade, the Reinhart trade, the polarizing Hall trade. And if Sekera loses a step after he comes back, that contract might turn Wideman bad. Most Oilers fans were willing to accept those because McDavid and Draisaitl were Oilers and many were quick to point to Boston's Stanley Cup with Chiarelli as the GM as to what was to come this season for them (#OilersLeafsSCF2018). The team begins to falter and he's suddenly public enemy #1

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

It only appears that way because the Oilers have fumbled all (save for McJesus) 1st overalls for half a decade. In reality most 1st overalls eventually help their team become contenders.

I think a lot of 1st OA’s are subject to get massive deals if they play to expectations coming off their ELC. I just think if you have to hand out 3 or more mega contracts, it really hurts your depth. I really like how the Flames are built long term and we’ve done it drafting no higher than 4th. I would take quality depth over 1 or 2 upper elite players.

 

[Mr Snrub]

I think a lot of 1st OA’s are subject to get massive deals if they play to expectations coming off their ELC. I just think if you have to hand out 3 or more mega contracts, it really hurts your depth. I really like how the Flames are built long term and we’ve done it drafting no higher than 4th. I would take quality depth over 1 or 2 upper elite players.

Gaudreau is more or less as good as any 1OA in recent years anyways. And yes, I'm including McDavid in that assessment.

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

We need @Unlimited Chequing to shoop McDavid onto this, with the other Oiler 1st Overalls flying off into the wind

This freaking took me all night!

 

[Fig]

I keep expecting him to stick up his index finger at the end of the sequence for some odd reason. lol

Fantastic job UC.

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

I keep expecting him to stick up his index finger at the end of the sequence for some odd reason. lol

Fantastic job UC.

HF is a family friendly board

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

That’s so funny.

 

[InfinityIggy]

This freaking took me all night!

This is everything I have ever wanted

 

[DCDM]

This freaking took me all night!

Amazing.

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

Holy shit, the Canucks are taking all kinds of ass pounding tonight.

 

[Janks]

Holy ****, the Canucks are taking all kinds of ass pounding tonight.

That Turris trade looking better and better every day for Nashville.

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

That Turris trade looking better and better every day for Nashville.

Yeah I thought that trade was good for the Preds, but I didn't expect him to be that good for them.

 

[Volica]

Yeah I thought that trade was good for the Preds, but I didn't expect him to be that good for them.

Nashville has good centre depth; and a good team.
Turris is an excellent player.

 

[Skobel24]

Holy ****, the Canucks are taking all kinds of ass pounding tonight.

To everyone: If you haven't watched the highlights for that game, go watch it. So much bad luck, and just such a weird game.

 

[Flames Fanatic]

To everyone: If you haven't watched the highlights for that game, go watch it. So much bad luck, and just such a weird game.

That 2 on 0 shorthanded was gold.

Nucks defensemen were swimming in the kiddy pool with water wings on last night.

 

[hangman005]

What a game in Vegas! Theodore scores with 2.3 seconds left to defeat the bolts.

 

[GodPucker]

It only appears that way because the Oilers have fumbled all (save for McJesus) 1st overalls for half a decade. In reality most 1st overalls eventually help their team become contenders.

Yup. RNH and Yak are equal to Ovi and Crosby. They are all the same right? Let's not get into "development". Top guys are always top guys.