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

[God]

I guess you need someone to watch since vancouver misses completely.....

great comeback, what do you think i've been doing for the past 10 years? i am always in misery and misery loves company (oilers also being out)

 

[jackjohnson]

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.

Canucks are 4-2 so they aren't spinning their wheels that much.

 

[jackjohnson]

Both teams have pretty big questions marks themselves. LA a lot less than Vancouver, but again, outside of Vegas I don't see any team running away with things.

Both teams are a lot different so your point is moot. If Canucks trade Garland and get another top 4D, then they won't have any weaknesses. They are 4-2 and getting contributions from players like Lafferty, Hoglander, and Suter. They get slept on here so much though. I think there will be some surprises this year. Teams like Wings and Vancouver seem very different after their wholesale changes they did in offseason and that trade deadline last year.

 

[The Kingslayer]

Connor wouldnt have helped tonight. The Oilers were horrid defensively. Wild players had so many clean looks at Campbell.

 

[Grigowski]

They will make the playoffs. The pacific and the west in general is a wide field.

But as i said in our board, whoever had them as a "top-contender" should take another, deep look.

That D und Goaltending wont go anywhere. Even McDavid and Draisaitl can´t score on a crazy pace to neutralize the mistakes from their D and Goalies.

Darnell Nurse and his salary..... That is one of the most brutal contracts I´ve seen in a long time.

 

[cyris]

Waaaayyy too early for this. They haven’t looked good, at all. But the season just started

 

[Sergei Shirokov]

I still can't imagine them missing, but if they continue on this way I do think Woodcroft will be in trouble, and at that point maybe the Oilers will be facing a big uphill battle.

 

[HockeyWooot]

I'd be shocked if they missed the playoffs. They may have issues as a team but they're buoyed by an all time great duo in McDrai which should be enough to power them in.

I don't think they're a slam dunk to be atop the Pacific though, two many teams will be competitive.

VGK, LAK in addition to SEA, CGY and VAN duking it out for bottom spots.

 

[Shane Diesel]

Edmonton is a deeply flawed team and has been for years. Baffling why anyone would have them as Cup contenders besides the biggest Oil Homers.

 

[Hoglander]

I like this thread.

 

[The Merchant]

lol no. But their start has been really, really, really funny.

 

[dirtydanglez]

no they are a lock for the playoffs

 

[Divine]

I still can't imagine them missing, but if they continue on this way I do think Woodcroft will be in trouble, and at that point maybe the Oilers will be facing a big uphill battle.

Woodcroft has been on the team for 1.5 seasons - it'd be pretty shocking they'd fire him after less than 2 seasons - especially with the same GM.

It's possible Holland gets fired and the new GM cleans house but it would be pretty surprising that Woodcroft gets hired and doesn't even last 2 seasons (after going to the 3rd and 2nd round).

 

[Peasy]

It's joever

 

[hangman005]

I still can't imagine them missing, but if they continue on this way I do think Woodcroft will be in trouble, and at that point maybe the Oilers will be facing a big uphill battle.

I mean I can imagine them missing, but I can also imagine me winning the lottery..... so it's more of a day dream than a serious probability.

 

[DFAC]

McDavid is already starting to look forward to joining the Toronto Maple Leafs so that he can be on a team that wins.

Wins what exactly?

Did you mean Vegas or Tampa?

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

Bouchard looks ROUGH out there. On the ice tonight for FIVE Minnesota goals. Ouch.

Is that some sort of record?

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

The Pacific is looking pretty rough outside of Vegas, they're 2 points back of 3rd and couldn't play much worse.

I agree. That's the key. Division and conference isn't that great.

Edmonton will get in after a slow start. They can plug some holes at trade deadline and play better.

 

[AvroArrow]

McDavid will probably be a little rusty when he comes back as well, the next 2 ish weeks are gonna be very important. But honestly, playoffs or not it doesn't matter, there's far bigger issues. Until the goaltending situation is resolved, they're not contending for anything.

 

[scoopscj]

do not press the shiny red panic button

 

[Nathaniel Skywalker]

They have already kissed twice in his career. So wouldn't be that shocking

 

[Madap]

Damn, oilers have been getting ripped on a ton already this season on these boards.

I love giving it to them as much as the next guy, but it’s only been a handful of games, give them a break.

 

[Spargon]

Woodcroft has been on the team for 1.5 seasons - it'd be pretty shocking they'd fire him after less than 2 seasons - especially with the same GM.

It's possible Holland gets fired and the new GM cleans house but it would be pretty surprising that Woodcroft gets hired and doesn't even last 2 seasons (after going to the 3rd and 2nd round).

Woodcroft is the 5th coach since McDavid was drafted, 1.5 seasons is about average

 

[Dr Pepper]

They have already kissed twice in his career. So wouldn't be that shocking

Lol.

I know what this was supposed to say but I still find it funny.

Also, yes. Oilers are a tire fire defensively, and may very well see things go from bad to worse if they can't figure out how to fix their blueline.

 

[waitin425]

They have 5 games before November 9th, when I think McJesus will be back.

Rangers, Stars, Canucks, Flames and Preds.

If they go 2-3 they will be 3-7-1. This 5 games stretch is a crucial. Could put them in a tougher spot.

If McDavid is out for 3/4 more weeks and comes back on the 22nd, they play the Sharks, Isles and Lightning. Could be a 3-5 like run up to Nov 22. Puts them at 4-9-1.

They will need a winning streak whenever McDavid comes back.