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THe problems stem from our size up front, and our crappy defensemen. We need to address those needs to see success. We have enough skill, just go out and sign some grit
Thank goodness Toronto has provided us with another 3 year cushion of wandering the wilderness.
I doubt we will go 10 years without a playoff appearance.
so weak the Panthers can win a division title.
And there's not a chance in hell the NHL allows the JAckets to make the playoffs at Detroit's expense.
so weak the Panthers can win a division title.
And there's not a chance in hell the NHL allows the JAckets to make the playoffs at Detroit's expense.
Calgary's re-build will put a lot of pressure on Lowe and MacT. If Feaster can get it done faster and better, look out.
2011-2012 Draft Lottery
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Toronto NE 82 35 37 10 80 (5th in East)
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NY Islanders ATL 82 34 37 11 79(6th East)
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Montréal NE 82 31 35 16 78 (2nd in East)
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Edmonton NW 82 32 40 10 74
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Columbus CEN 82 29 46 7 65 (8th in West)
Interesting we are the only team here not in the playoffs. I think it goes with saying that Tambellini will go down as the worst GM of all time. I can't see any debate for the at least the cap era. I also think this played a major role in firing our beloved draft picker.
So what did these four teams do that we couldn't do? This team has struggled to make big points gaps and yet every other team here has done just that. This is of course without the benefit of drafting the best player year after year after year.
I actually think that the Oilers would be in the playoffs if they were in the EC. It's not easier or anything, but just a way different style that suits the Oilers well. The WC has tough, defensive hockey which seems to stifle the Oilers.
Calgary right now has a better defense than Edmonton..........a good defense always beats a good offense. Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, NYI all have a better defense.
Only positive is that Mac T is (was) a defense first coach.
Calgary has given up 27 more goals than we have...
Are you also implying their offense is better than ours?
those other teams haven't discovered the magic of a 5-7 year re-build.
Are you also implying their offense is better than ours?
Their offence isn't, but one thing Calgary has is some balance to their lineup. Actually pretty much every team aside from the Oilers has that, and that's a major reason why we continue to fail. We're one-dimensional. Teams expect offence from us, so they play us appropriately. If we have a team that was balanced and could beat teams in different ways, we would win a lot more games.
Grinders that can score are so valuable to us right now. We need guys that can just crash and jam pucks at the net, just play hard when our top line can't get it done.
That is what pushed you into the "I'm gonna cry because Lowe cares more about his season ticket holders than me" camp?God I hope so. I've supported Lowe for a long time. The whole Mact hiring though pushed me over the edge. He clearly cared more about giving his buddy a job than doing what was best for this team. I can't support that.
That is what pushed you into the "I'm gonna cry because Lowe cares more about his season ticket holders than me" camp?
How about we give MacT more than five minutes on the job before we start saying it was a terrible hire.