Teams coming back to earth

[Cup or Bust]

Nice start, but long way to go yet.

 

[Mr Positive]

zero playoff teams, but against a lot of teams who are much improved. The Rangers of this season are not the same as last year.

It also seems for real considering that it's not like the Oilers are getting shelled but getting good bounces. They are controlling play

 

[TJ Hooker]

5-0. We're going to party like it's 1984.

 

[BurnabyJoe7]

1) we haven't played a playoff team yet
2) it's still early
3) last two games and our season opener could have gone either way - we haven't been dominant in all 5
4) shut up and stop making jinx threads

 

[KCC]

They are def playing better. Still hoping once things go south that they can still do the things they are doing now. A sign of sticking to the game plan every night. I have them as a bubble team if they can keep it up.

 

[snipes]

At best a bubble team. Nothing special beyond McDrai and Neal's resurgence.

Nurse and Klefbom have been really good this year.

Ethan Bear also can move the puck better than any D man in our system besides Bouchard. The Nurse and Bear pairing have been really solid for us.

Our D play is noticeably better.

 

[Talonted]

I see the hockey scholars are pointing out the streak wont last.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

The season is a long haul so who knows. But it's great to see McDavid get a taste of team success. The kid and the city deserve it.

Imagine how good they'd be with Lucic.

 

[CycloneSweep]

zero playoff teams, but against a lot of teams who are much improved. The Rangers of this season are not the same as last year.

It also seems for real considering that it's not like the Oilers are getting shelled but getting good bounces. They are controlling play

Zero playoff teams?
You mean the Islanders who were 5th in the league last year and stomped the Penguins?

 

[Spawn]

@jumptheshark

Why would you start this thread

 

[Bandit]

Our D has looked 100 times better this year. Especially since Bear moved in to Larsson's spot. Klefbom has 7 points, Nurse is looking very good.

They are still going to need some more depth scoring but things are looking up.

I have no doubt things are looking up, just saying they still have a ways to go to be good.

 

[dem]

1) we haven't played a playoff team yet
2) it's still early
3) last two games and our season opener could have gone either way - we haven't been dominant in all 5
4) shut up and stop making jinx threads

This


Get this crap off the main boards

 

[voxel]

Oh no, one of these threads. Can’t Oilers fan enjoy some wins in silence?

 

[Apotheosis]

Nurse and Klefbom have been really good this year.

Ethan Bear also can move the puck better than any D man in our system besides Bouchard. The Nurse and Bear pairing have been really solid for us.

Our D play is noticeably better.

I am not convinced by Klefbom at all. Nurse yes. I just don't think it is enough.

 

[koyvoo]

I could see them in the wildcard race right to the end.

 

[tardigrade81]

They won’t continue this play but they are much improved.

 

[Mr Positive]

Zero playoff teams?
You mean the Islanders who were 5th in the league last year and stomped the Penguins?

that's true, I forgot. And it's not like the Isles got worse, to my knowledge. Pretty much the same team

 

[JeremyTB]

I said this before but there is always alot of pretenders early in the season of every sport. That is why this time of year is is the best for alot of fans. The Wings are 3-1 the Ducks are 4-1 the Sabres are 4-0

 

[KidLine93]

Too soon. A lot is going right and an easy schedule to start

 

[harpoon]

Even Oiler fans don’t want this thread. Apologies to the board.

 

[Snowpants]

Seen them plenty this year already and seen mike smith his whole career, but congrats of the 5 game cup. I’m sure it’s gonna last.

Yes because Oiler fans expect 82-0 good one

Soery your hot take got called out

 

[Jumptheshark]

@jumptheshark

Why would you start this thread

because we have threads like this for teams below us in the standings--only fair

 

[Coffey]

Good thread.
Can't wait for Flames and Leafs fans to bump it after we lose 7 straight at some point this season.

 

[snipes]

I am not convinced by Klefbom at all. Nurse yes. I just don't think it is enough.

Its nice to finally have a D core developing and on an upward trajectory. We’re playing much faster and moving the puck better.

Our D pipeline coming up as well is as good as it’s been in decades.

Nurse has really been a force this year. It’s not just his physical play, he’s using stick checks more to shutdown offensive players and transitioning the other way with his speed.

Nurse has just gotten better and better with each passing year, I think this year he breaks out if he hasn’t already.

 

[McNurse]

We suck. Its too early. Ass easten szn. Unsustainable.