Are the Oilers for real?

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

It's only October....

They'll be back in the basement by Christmas time.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

It's only October....

They'll be back in the basement by Christmas time.

Care to back that statement up with an avatar bet?

 

[Revelation]

Oireals

 

[Renly Baratheon]

I get that people are skeptical after 5 games into the season since the Oilers have been a doormat for the rest of the league for the better part of a decade, so they don't deserve the benefit of the doubt at this point.

Post this thread when the Oilers are still in the playoff race in March. Cause doing it right now is just asking to be flamed and deservedly so. It's WAY too early.

 

[canadianguy77]

Weren't they supposed to be playoff team a few years ago? What are we arguing here?

 

[Slicknitty]

There is insufficient data for a meaningful answer

 

[Del Preston]

I've found my scapegoat if things go south.

 

[Spawn]

McDavid is for real.

The Oilers as a team? Eh I wouldn't go that far. Although their start has far surpassed my early season expectations.

The Oilers will go as far as McDavid can drag them. I'm not sure how far that is. They probably only have 1 win so far without him.

Still a couple too many significant holes on the roster right now. Need a legit top 4 RHD puck mover. Need a legit 2nd line RWer (or 3rd line C so one of RNH/Draisaitl can move to wing).

 

[Slicknitty]

I've found my scapegoat if things go south.

Pouliot?

 

[HydroF]

No back to backs, no travel, have their been any injuries to deal with yet? They have had a nice easy schedule so far to warm up with, outside of the Blues. Way too many tests still to come to really get an idea of where they will be at the end of the season.

 

[MCDAVIDISH]

I have a feeling some leafs fan created an account to make this thread just to create the same old "Oilers suck" thread. Same **** different pile. Anyway to stay on topic I'm not sure the oilers keep this up but I can't help but be excited, any fan of any team is going to be excited with a decent start, no need to rip on is fans for that... also no need to start threads about it though either.

 

[Seachd]

Well, they look great. Not sure what the hold up is with the McDavid jersey being lifted to the rafters of the new place.

What are they waiting on?

Hilarious.

 

[Jumptheshark]

No back to backs, no travel, have their been any injuries to deal with yet? They have had a nice easy schedule so far to warm up with, outside of the Blues. Way too many tests still to come to really get an idea of where they will be at the end of the season.

injuries so far
The Monster
Cagullia
Hendricks
davidson
pakerianen
fayne
and ference

this year so far it has not bean the top guys

 

[McFlyingV]

No back to backs, no travel, have their been any injuries to deal with yet? They have had a nice easy schedule so far to warm up with, outside of the Blues. Way too many tests still to come to really get an idea of where they will be at the end of the season.

Lost Hendricks (4LW), Pakarinen(4RW/13th F), Caggiula (would have started season as 3C or 2nd/3rd line winger) in preseason,and Davidson after 1 game (4/5 Dman on depth chart).

So nothing super substantial, but still a few roster players who have been filled in for fairly well. Would be nice if it kept up after the nightmare of injuries we had last year, which very few teams could have overcome. The team certainly wasn't a playoff team last year with a healthy lineup, but they were better than the 70p's indicated.

 

[McBaevid]

I'll believe it when they're still playing this well into at least the end of November

 

[jebs]

No. Getting wins has been good but they haven't played amazing at all. McDavid is carrying them.
I'm sure the bubble will burst, it always does...

 

[SpookyTsuki]

They're playing great so far

 

[12345678910]

Nope. Need at least one more lottery pick imo

 

[Drew4u]

They will make the playoffs because their division is weak. San jose, and Anaheim are locks. Airzona, Calgary, and Vancouver will be lottery teams. La has no starting goalie for awhile. At this point, id bet that the oilers make it. However, in any other division they would finish near the bottom

 

[scan15*]

Not yet. They still have some issues defensively. Watched the Calgary games and Buffalo and Carolina. They got outplayed by Buffalo and Carolina and Calgary was playing like crap and couldn't even complete a pass.

But the positive is that they definitely aren't a bad or horrible team. They've taken a step in the right direction. Another thing is that Connor McDavid has about a dozen scoring chances per game so any game is winnable for them. Still think they miss the playoffs though.

 

[Srsly]

It's going to be such a strange season when Jimmy Howard wins the vezina and Richard Panik wins the rocket. Even those superstars won't be powerful enough to stop the Oilers Dynasty from winning the cup.

In all seriousness though,I wouldn't be surprised to see them make the playoffs and even go on a bit of a run. I don't expect them to maintain their current level of play but a wildcard position and a playoff hot streak aren't totally out of the question.

 

[BB88]

I thought they had the chance to make the playoffs in the offseason and looking at the division today I'd still say the same.

Some of the top teams, LA& Anaheim are in huge trouble right now and Edmonton has great C group+ solid top4.

 

[777]

Much like Montreal their season last year was derailed by injury and they weren't deep enough to overcome all those injuries.

I think the Oilers will make the playoffs if they stay healthy. McDavid is as good as it gets and Draisaitl, RNH is a nice 2-3.

Their D finally looks decent, but Talbot has been terrible

 

[LeafFever]

I told you guys and all of you doubted me...
Edmonton will without a doubt make the playoffs. Look at the talent on that team. Teams in the west like LA and Anaheim are just not as good.

 

[Go Wings]

Let me ask you a question, do you really think that edmonton and vancouver will be 1-2 in the division like they are now by the end of the year? There is your answer.