Same ****. Different day. Oilers lose 3-2.

[OttawaOilers]

Nice try boys. I'd take a hard working loss over a greasy win.

 

[dustrock]

So give us a couple of wins and it's 3-5 say. Cause for concern but no RNH to start, no Gagner, lots of new additions & new coach with new systems.

To me it's the effort level that's concerning and you wonder if guys are playing to get traded

 

[Raab]

OH I GOT IT!

"Play bad for Ekblad!"

So sad its Ekblad!

 

[Diamondillium]

Nice try boys. I'd take a hard working loss over a greasy win.

Too bad we didn't have that either.

 

[McXLNC97]

Only Sam(8pt night) Gagner can save us now!

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Yes. Every GM makes mistakes. He corrected his mistake. In a timely fashion at that, unlike some of our dopey management decisions that get dragged on for years.

It's like saying Mischa Barton isn't that good looking ... well OK, maybe she's not your cup of tea, but seriously compared to a 300 pound obese woman, she's a freaking 10 by comparison.

Well BB isn't going to make Miller change his mind for starters. And BB's biggest issue is goaltender assessment.

 

[Man Purse]

meh, 1-6 but we have had no luck. We will catch some breaks. I think this team will get on a roll, sad part is it will be a massive up hill battle for the playoffs.

That's the spirit!!!

 

[Citrus Fruits]

Recommendation for next game:

Play this in the background on loop to gain enjoyment from an Oilers game.

I'm not sure why but I listened to 4 mins of that godawful song even though I hate it, and now I feel better.

 

[syz]

Krueger had a team with a ridiculously inflated PP shooting %, capable looking goaltending, and a handful of guys who could actually kill a penalty.

And still tanked.

He'd have none of those things this year. The record can't get much worse, but every game would be like the Vancouver game.

 

[McDrai]

How much would Weber cost? Yak + 1st + Klefbom?

 

[McRpro]

What scares me is the comments after this game which remind me a lot of Burnett's tenure. A head coach who is in over his head and players who blame each other. I don't think the players respect Eakins judging by their system play so far. I don't see guys who care or even want to try now, very much like the Burnett year.

I recall a quote by Corson saying something along the lines of 'Burnett's minor league tactics don't work in the NHL'. That was much later in the season just before Sather replaced Burnett behind the bench. I sure hope Eakins isn't George Burnett 2.0

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

How much would Weber cost? Yak + 1st + Klefbom?

The second any team says "Weber" Nashville hangs up.

 

[Othello*]

On the bright side you guys are guaranteed 5+ power plays vs the sens...

 

[McDrai]

Nice try boys. I'd take a hard working loss over a greasy win.

Do you guys have room in your fan base for me? I'm seriously considering adopting a different Canadian team as my own

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

On the bright side you guys are guaranteed 5+ power plays vs the sens...

Won't matter if we can't score on them.

And you guys have actual goaltending.

 

[Othello*]

Do you guys have room in your fan base for me? I'm seriously considering adopting a different Canadian team as my own

SENS! As your second favourite team

 

[Soundwave]

How much would Weber cost? Yak + 1st + Klefbom?

More. And he probably would not waive his NTC either. Nashville's not making the playoffs either most likely, but at least the weather is nice and he can go to the movies/grocery store/etc. without getting recognized and bothered.

Why waive to play in Edmonton.

 

[McDrai]

The second any team says "Weber" Nashville hangs up.

Well they have Weber, Jones, and Josi. Something's gotta give

 

[Mcnofool6110]

On the bright side you guys are guaranteed 5+ power plays vs the sens...

There is no bright side.

 

[shoop]

I wonder if this is our worst start ever?

92-93 team went 1-8-1 before winning their second game.

I have faith this team can tie that record!

 

[Diamondillium]

I'm not sure why but I listened to 4 mins of that godawful song even though I hate it, and now I feel better.

60% of the time, the song works every time.

 

[hmminvisiblecola1279]

I recall a quote by Corson saying something along the lines of 'Burnett's minor league tactics don't work in the NHL'. That was much later in the season just before Sather replaced Burnett behind the bench. I sure hope Eakins isn't George Burnett 2.0

I recall that as well and the swarm defense doesn't look like it is going to work as well. Still early, but I see players that are quitting already. It isn't acceptable and MacT's tenure is off to a horrendous start, color me surprised.

 

[McDrai]

SENS! As your second favourite team

Deal! Heck I think i'll change my avatar to Karlsson

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Well they have Weber, Jones, and Josi. Something's gotta give

They're not hurting for cap space and why would they give up Weber anyway?

 

[Conkanen*]

Guys aren't buying in, simple to see. I'm sure that the center is supposed to cover the slot in his system.

Then you would be wrong.