Mctavish is a genius. Offering Perron for a top line center. Wish I thought of that.
- Just5

There you go again. Assuming Dreger knows what he's talking about. Rookie mistake.

Kruger's system relied on a strong PP, which I agree isn't a recipe for long term success. However we still should have a decent PP but don't. Half the time our PP looks like more of a liability than an asset.
- rathagor

Ramsay was supposed to fix that. Hasn't yet. It still sucks.

He got fooled by Howsen into Nikitin

And Chabot wanted Fasth over Hiller

He made some good moves and some bad moves. Needs a good one right about now.
- Iggysbff

That he truly does- cause on paper right now- he isnt looking safe...

Ramsay was supposed to fix that. Hasn't yet. It still sucks.
- Iggysbff

I thought Ramsay was brought in to fix the Defense? Which has looked a little better, mind you that isn't saying much.

i guess you aren't a genius then
- ChetManly

No, I'm not. Not even close. Offering a proven top pairing Dman in his prime for a 1st round pick. But I can see if people don't think this team can climb out of being a bottom 10 team, guess I wouldn't do it either.

Kruger's system relied on a strong PP, which I agree isn't a recipe for long term success. However we still should have a decent PP but don't. Half the time our PP looks like more of a liability than an asset.
- rathagor

ONLY half??? I would say more

ONLY half??? I would say more
- saskoil21

I was being generous.

Kruger's system relied on a strong PP, which I agree isn't a recipe for long term success. However we still should have a decent PP but don't. Half the time our PP looks like more of a liability than an asset.
- rathagor

Krugers powerplay was a result of using skilled players properly. His 5v5 failures were a result of poopty bottom 6 and defensive players a long with an extremely young core. Let Kruger continue to coach from where he left off, and make the same player changes and this team is fighting for a playoff spot, probably still on the outside looking in, but not (frank)ing bottom feeders.

What's the excuse for the PP under Eakins? He has the same skilled players to use with the addition of Perron as well. Why is it so bad?

Ramsay was supposed to fix that. Hasn't yet. It still sucks.
- Iggysbff

It sucks but worse than sucks...

Krugers powerplay was a result of using skilled players properly. His 5v5 failures were a result of poopty bottom 6 and defensive players a long with an extremely young core. Let Kruger continue to coach from where he left off, and make the same player changes and this team is fighting for a playoff spot, probably still on the outside looking in, but not (frank)ing bottom feeders.

What's the excuse for the PP under Eakins? He has the same skilled players to use with the addition of Perron as well. Why is it so bad?
- SpoiledByOil

Last year I think it was partly due to a lack of a decent shooter. This is becuase we lost Potter. Now my understanding Nikitin is a shooter which still doesn't explain the problems.

"In Edmonton’s 334 power play since Eakins became coach, the team has given up 16 goals against. That is one short-handed goal against for every 20.9 power plays.

In the three seasons before Eakins, when Tom Renney and/or Ralph Krueger ran the team, Edmonton had 735 power plays and gave up 11 power play goals in total, one short-handed goal against for every 66.8 power plays."

"In Edmonton’s 334 power play since Eakins became coach, the team has given up 16 goals against. That is one short-handed goal against for every 20.9 power plays.

In the three seasons before Eakins, when Tom Renney and/or Ralph Krueger ran the team, Edmonton had 735 power plays and gave up 11 power play goals in total, one short-handed goal against for every 66.8 power plays."
- SpoiledByOil

Well I knew it was bad, but this is a little depressing.

Hey, did anyone see how incredibly hot and beautiful Kate Beckinsale was last night???

Last year I think it was partly due to a lack of a decent shooter. This is becuase we lost Potter. Now my understanding Nikitin is a shooter which still doesn't explain the problems.
- rathagor

Potter had 1 PPA in the lockout season under Kruger. He's not even playing in the NHL right now.

Krugers powerplay was a result of using skilled players properly. His 5v5 failures were a result of poopty bottom 6 and defensive players a long with an extremely young core. Let Kruger continue to coach from where he left off, and make the same player changes and this team is fighting for a playoff spot, probably still on the outside looking in, but not (frank)ing bottom feeders.

What's the excuse for the PP under Eakins? He has the same skilled players to use with the addition of Perron as well. Why is it so bad?
- SpoiledByOil

Something to be said about Krueger- his soccer team is 2nd in the premere league... (frank)ing guy was successful everywhere he went... He did make strides with the Oilers- I just wish we kept Renney and Kreuger and not had bucky, smith and co at the time... actually I want Renney and Kreuger back now with this current team...

Potter had 1 PPA in the lockout season under Kruger. He's not even playing in the NHL right now.
- SpoiledByOil

Still having somebody who is a threat on the point is a benefit, who did we have last year?

Who is doing this?
- The-O-G

Page #9 plain and simple:

Firing Chabot is exactly what this team needed! I want to have a threesome with MacT and KLowe. If they are as knowledgeable about managing my bum as they are about managing a hockey team then I'm in for one hell of a great time!
- Iggysbff

"In Edmonton’s 334 power play since Eakins became coach, the team has given up 16 goals against. That is one short-handed goal against for every 20.9 power plays.

In the three seasons before Eakins, when Tom Renney and/or Ralph Krueger ran the team, Edmonton had 735 power plays and gave up 11 power play goals in total, one short-handed goal against for every 66.8 power plays."
- SpoiledByOil

Shorties are a problem without a doubt. Our pp should be better. Ramsay was supposed to fix it. The last few games we've been doing the stupid drop pass in the neutral zone. I (frank)ing hate it.

Krugers powerplay was a result of using skilled players properly. His 5v5 failures were a result of poopty bottom 6 and defensive players a long with an extremely young core. Let Kruger continue to coach from where he left off, and make the same player changes and this team is fighting for a playoff spot, probably still on the outside looking in, but not (frank)ing bottom feeders.

What's the excuse for the PP under Eakins? He has the same skilled players to use with the addition of Perron as well. Why is it so bad?
- SpoiledByOil

Krueger

Miss that guy

"In Edmonton’s 334 power play since Eakins became coach, the team has given up 16 goals against. That is one short-handed goal against for every 20.9 power plays.

In the three seasons before Eakins, when Tom Renney and/or Ralph Krueger ran the team, Edmonton had 735 power plays and gave up 11 power play goals in total, one short-handed goal against for every 66.8 power plays."
- SpoiledByOil

ANd yet Eakins is the defensive minded coach??

Page #9 plain and simple:
- bloatedmosquito

Nice try.

Shorties are a problem without a doubt. Our pp should be better. Ramsay was supposed to fix it. The last few games we've been doing the stupid drop pass in the neutral zone. I (frank)ing hate it.
- Iggysbff

Thats on the coaches then... They did that toe drag and no look poop last year... Jultz and Eberle should get shocked in the balls everytime they repeat those dumb plays

Hey, did anyone see how incredibly hot and beautiful Kate Beckinsale was last night???
- ChetManly

Pictures or it didnt happen

ANd yet Eakins is the defensive minded coach??
- saskoil21

Shorties and defensive system have nothing to do with one another

Something to be said about Krueger- his soccer team is 2nd in the premere league... (frank)ing guy was successful everywhere he went... He did make strides with the Oilers- I just wish we kept Renney and Kreuger and not had bucky, smith and co at the time... actually I want Renney and Kreuger back now with this current team...
- saskoil21

Not to mention he was actively sought out by our Canadian Olympic team. As well as Renney being picked up almost instantly by one of the worst run franchises in the league Detroit.... wait, what?