#'s for new Oilers

[misfit]

Are you seriously expecting me to rationally explain my irrational opinion?

Best. Response. Ever.



As for the OP, #29 for Draisaitl seemed like an automatic once he made the team (which was also an automatic, IMO). It's the number he wants, it doesn't belong to anybody, and he's on the team. Makes sense.

25 for Nurse. Again, it wasn't taken, and it's the number he wore in junior and internationally. It seems to fit him, so it's the logical pick to me. We knew he wasn't going to get stuck with 74. Camp numbers don't mean a thing for anyone who wasn't already on the team.

Klefbom wore #8 internationally and in OKC, so I have to think he'll make that switch when he's given the opportunity. But even though he's on the team now, I don't think he's a lock to stay here, so he may be stuck with a "camp number" until next year, but I wouldn't be surprised to see him rocking #8 come opening night.

 

[Toydarian]

Makes sense that some people don't like the "look" of certain numbers. I think a lot of it comes down to whether the number is aesthetically pleasing.

Different people find different things look nice.

 

[Pressure]

I hope so. #55 brings back cringeful memories of Ben Eager... and Igor Ulanov...

Oh no you didn't!

Ulanov is a freaking cult hero. Oiler fans will remember him as one of the grittiest D we've ever had. His legend grows with each story...

 

[Nunymare]

Oh no you didn't!

Ulanov is a freaking cult hero. Oiler fans will remember him as one of the grittiest D we've ever had. His legend grows with each story...

I was joking on the Ulanov part, if you read further down in the thread.

 

[Gret99zky]

Even more boring than boring numbers is having to wait around for them to arrive.

 

[Blue And Orange]

Looks pretty solid

 

[Pressure]

I was joking on the Ulanov part, if you read further down in the thread.

sorry...I got all hot and bothered right away, didn't even bother lol

 

[bone]

Oh no you didn't!

Ulanov is a freaking cult hero. Oiler fans will remember him as one of the grittiest D we've ever had. His legend grows with each story...

Maybe it's time for LoweTide to change the Stan Weir mantra to Igor Ulanov. Maybe Stan's aura is gone.