When the Oilers Will Make Playoffs

[Broilers]

When we make this question first time maybe 5 years ago the thread was alive many years. Finally the fans lost the hope and many thougt that we will neve make playoffs.

I think that we have limited chance to make playoffs if team is healthy and some can bounce back but more probably we will get 80-90 pts. Even 90 is not enough to make it.

Most obviously we will make it in the next season and this season should be used to bring McDavid, Draisalt and GR maybe even Nurse slowly to majors. Allthough Nurse seems to be in the need of whole Season with Condors.

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[Perfect_Drug]

Most have us predicted at 2017


This is a legit development year, familiarize themselves with TMac's system, breaking in the rookies, and getting the defense more mature.

We will be a cup threat in 3 years.


These kids need to ripen a bit.

 

[Gord]

not this year, but next year.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

The hill is too steep this year. But I think they'll at least be in contention until March 2016.

 

[McDrai]

I think they make the playoffs in the 2017-2018 season. There are still some major holes on defense and some question marks in the top 9. Not to mention, I have no idea how the goaltending situation is going to play out. With that being said, If the Oilers can acquire one of Seabrook/Byfuglien in the offseason then I think they will make it in next season.

 

[OmarkianSpin]

they'll find a way to break our hearts. They always do.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

not this year, but next year.

This, the way this team is set up, it should be possible.

 

[I am the Liquor]

Maybe next year. Mact's boat anchors will prevent any hope of making them this year. Good thing we kept him in the organization hey?

 

[Young Lions*]

Playoffs next year, Cup Finals the year after.

 

[OmarkianSpin]

Playoffs next year, Cup Finals the year after.

I'd become a devout Christian

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Maybe next year. Mact's boat anchors will prevent any hope of making them this year. Good thing we kept him in the organization hey?

I would say so, or you would have to pick someone else to focus that hatred on, and that person might be worth keeping around.

 

[I am the Liquor]

I would say so, or you would have to pick someone else to focus that hatred on, and that person might be worth keeping around.

Why does what I think rustle your jimmies?

Very strange.

 

[488fitter]

I was expecting this thread to be bumped from 5 years ago.

My guess is not this season but next.

 

[PaPaDee]

I suspect we won't make the playoffs this year, but I wouldn't say it's as much as a long shot as some people think. There's a lot of "ifs" that would have to fall into place, but if we're able to get average goaltending, and our D can improve to league average, I think they have a shot.

 

[harpoon]

I'd become a devout Christian

Doesn't that work the other way round?

I'll say it. The Oilers could make the playoffs this year. It probably won't happen, but if Talbot can stop some pucks and Sekera is the real deal that will give the club a lot more stability than they've had in recent seasons. If this team can get a PP that starts working for them and good plan for the 3 on 3 ...

Am I doing it right?

 

[PinSeeker]

Here is something fun to think about:

All other things being equal outside of the goaltending change, the difference between Talbot's save % (.926) and Scrivens (.890) means that out of the roughly 2460 shots we gave up last year, Talbot would have saved 88 more shots. 88. That is 88 goals not going in. Even expecting slight regression from Talbot, let's call it 70...

That is all.

(we're going to be very, very, close this year I predict)

 

[ChaoticOrange]

The Oil were 35 points out of a playoff spot last year. That's a monumental hill to climb in a single year. I'll say no, they will not make it this year - next year is more likely. 20-25 point improvement this season, though.

Meaningful games in March, guys. That's all I want this year.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

The Oil were 35 points out of a playoff spot last year. That's a monumental hill to climb in a single year. I'll say no, they will not make it this year - next year is more likely. 20-25 point improvement this season, though.

Meaningful games in March, guys. That's all I want this year.

One thing to consider is how atrocious the Oilers were against the West. No games won against the Ducks, Flames, Canucks, Jets, Coyotes, Predators... Have to think that changes this year.

 

[McGoMcD]

not this year, but next year.

I will vote this one. I think we will actually be close this year as well.

 

[GretzkytoKurri9917]

2017.



8th seed.

 

[McBooya42]

Jk...it's been so long I don't understand the question.

 

[McJeety McJeet]

Head says 82-85 points and no

Heart says:

1) we've seen what piss poor coaching and mgmt can do but never what good coaching and mgmt can.
2) the old coliseum deserves a proper farewell

Playoffs 2016

 

[birchy]

I'm thinking they just miss out this year and make it in next year.

 

[EchoesoftheEighties]

2017 season. I'm not a believer until it happens as the Oil have made me pessimistic.

 

[McXLNC97]

There seems to be one team each season that finished near the bottom the year prior and surprises by making the playoffs. Last year it was the Flames. The Avs have been in that boat too, so why not us this year?