A Message To Oiler Fans from Kevin Lowe

[Tarus]

i'm not kidding myself, no worries there! i just am not convinced that Lowe is as indestructible here as everyone seems to have convinced themselves.

He's held a job since 1998, and the only hint his job ever been in jeopardy was near the end of EIG's term as the ownership group. Cal Nichols not only went to bat for Lowe to get him a new contract, but also considered even a hint of dissent about keeping Lowe around as a betrayal of trust, and promptly sold out the EIG to Katz from the inside.

Katz is very close with Lowe, and reportedly much more loyal to him than anyone in EIG could ever hope to be.

Job. for. Life. That's what Lowe has, especially now that he's handed off the hot seat to his buddies.

 

[Seachd]

I haven't seen one tucking apology for how bad this team has been, it's always been excuses. I have not seen Horcoff come out and say I'm sorry I can't perform up to my contract. I haven't seen Krueger once take an ounce of responsibility for the lack of this team readiness.

So if Horcoff did that, what would it do? Make you feel better?

 

[dustrock]

i will take his apology at face value. Sometimes people say stupid things, especially when in an emotional state.

I just hope that handing the reins to mact was the right call. Taking them away from tambo certainly was.

qft.

 

[PBandJ]

Message to Kevin Lowe and the Edmonton Oilers organization: Kiss our collective *****.

Considering this is pretty much what he said to us, I agree.

 

[I am the Liquor]

lol i dont give a **** about this. I knew what he meant. But it's just funny to make fun of him for this because he can't express himself adequately, which in my opinion is the main point of all of this.

What did he mean?

 

[gqmixmaster]

"Irregardless" (welcome back MacT and your non-words) of what the intent was, its clear Lowe needs to stay out of the spotlight.

I defend this type of mistake because it is so common that perhaps it should be considered a correct word and 'regardless' could still continue being correct along with it.

We all know what is meant by the word so its not like its bad communication per se. And the development of the english language carries on.

Just thinking out loud

 

[TCsmyth]

Because someone had the balls to ask a real question? A question that Lowe had no answer for what so ever. I applaud MacKinnon for that.

Agree, this is part of the same regime that thought it was "cool" to "flaunt" their presence in Seattle in front of all the great Oiler fans that have supported the hell out of this team

 

[Mr Forever]

This is just like the Katz apology. Acting stupidly - showing their real colors - in the heat of the moment and then trying to make up for it. Good for you for trying, but if you weren't an idiot, you wouldn't even need to apologize in the first place. Lowe is an idiot.

 

[Philly85*]

Lowe is a ****ing idiot, this management is insufferable.

 

[The Nuge]

I don't know how much it changes anything, but it's nice to see him address it

 

[McOilers4cup]

I'll say it again everytime Lowe opens his mouth something stupid comes out, its amazing some are still drinking the kool aid

 

[Sheikyerbouti]

bush league organization

 

[Gone]

Once they have $400 million of tax payer dollars for the shiny new arena, the apologies will sound more like:

"Edmonton, Edmontonians, and 2nd rate fans, Go **** Yourselves. Oh and thanks for money suckers!"

 

[DustyMartellaughs]

You guys deserve so much better. Lowe reminds me of the guys who figure buying a Tap Out hat and an Extreme Couture shirt instantly makes them tougher in an actual fight.

If winning Cups gave you managerial superpowers Wayne Gretzky would've won the Jack Adams every year he coached.

 

[OneMoreAstronaut]

I'm not in a high enough tier to watch - does anyone have a link to a transcription?

 

[cbear42]

He realized when he said it that it was the wrong thing to say and tried back tracking a bit. It was just worsened by the I know how to win comment.
This apology was a PR necessity, but I do think he honestly regrets separating the fans into groups. True or not, you don't alienate part of your fan base like that.
After this apology I am over his comments, but it does not restore my faith that he right for his position and I still question the hirings.

 

[OntOilFan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LzTW7NqY2Y

 

[Turrican*]

bush league organization

We make bush league look pro.

 

[New dawn]

Nice that he attempted an apology.I think that most are bothered more by his entitlement attitude than anything else.I,for one,think that he has been over his head since he took over the GM job.He didn't have the credentials to start with and his temper,some call it passion,are the last qualities that one would look for in someone in his position.

 

[NewBoysClub97*]

Why not stop doing the thing that got you to apologize? LOL

Same goes for Katz and the Seattle prank

And I am on the Katz side of it all.

 

[blupye*]

Suprised he didn't show us all of his Stanley Cup rings. Nice picture of the Rangers in the background, BTW

I glad you picked up on it as well. He wants to kiss ass, but he has a picture of the New York Oilers in the background. Great reminder to our fanbase to when we really started going down hill. This ******* has got to go. Start a petition Lowe must GO! Lowe must GO! Pass it on

 

[KlimasLoveChild]

Personally didn't have a big problem with what lowe said but someone wanted me to pass along this message

 

[Joey Moss]

World class management hey? This time Lowe was able to say something without people asking him tough questions. What an idiot.. again he's embarrassing us.

 

[s7ark]

Everyone is allowed to voice their opinion folks. Any more mention of kool aid or snipes at other users will result in infractions.

 

[Meanashell11]

You guys deserve so much better. Lowe reminds me of the guys who figure buying a Tap Out hat and an Extreme Couture shirt instantly makes them tougher in an actual fight.

If winning Cups gave you managerial superpowers Wayne Gretzky would've won the Jack Adams every year he coached.

For the record, Gretzky never won near as many cups so..... just saying.