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VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jun 18 @ 11:09 PM ET
Like you always say, it's June, they've got plenty of time to make changes. Building is a process, they've got five main blocks from which to build.
- LeftCoaster


Yes this is our first June at the bottom . This is Oilers 11 th.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jun 18 @ 11:12 PM ET
I wouldn't say they only have three, but I view it more like they don't have a healthy balance of players. Too many chiefs and not enough Indians.
- WhatTheNuck


McDavid Hall stars

Draisitl very good

RNH and Eberle Good and most likely one or more will be traded
ClarksonDavid
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Rielly wouldn't, crack top 4 on the sens team -PtotheY, SK
Joined: 03.15.2014

Jun 18 @ 11:12 PM ET
They have three good forwards, that is not enough to win
- VANTEL

LOL Nuge and Eberle are both very good players.. Both are legit top 6 players. Plus one of the best left wingers in the game to go along with a elite franchise center. Drafting 4th where looks like they will get another great top line forward prospect.. haven't even mentioned Drasitel.. their defence needs work though. Klefbom is pretty good though.
LeftCoaster
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Island City, BC
Joined: 07.03.2009

Jun 18 @ 11:13 PM ET
Yes this is our first June at the bottom . This is Oilers 11 th.
- VANTEL

The Canucks have been at the bottom for much of their existence

But I like where they're headed with Benning drafting.
VanHockeyGuy
Location: “Who are we to think we’re anybody?” - Tocchet. Penticton, BC
Joined: 04.26.2012

Jun 18 @ 11:14 PM ET
The Canucks have been at the bottom for much of their existence

But I like where they're headed with Benning drafting.

- LeftCoaster


his time to shine
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jun 18 @ 11:14 PM ET
The Canucks have been at the bottom for much of their existence

But I like where they're headed with Benning drafting.

- LeftCoaster


Not in the last decade.... but yeah
ClarksonDavid
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Rielly wouldn't, crack top 4 on the sens team -PtotheY, SK
Joined: 03.15.2014

Jun 18 @ 11:15 PM ET
The Canucks have been at the bottom for much of their existence

But I like where they're headed with Benning drafting.

- LeftCoaster

Then get the man some picks!!
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jun 18 @ 11:17 PM ET
Then get the man some picks!!
- ClarksonDavid


We have prospects
golfingsince
Location: This message is Marwood approved!
Joined: 11.30.2011

Jun 18 @ 11:18 PM ET
Not homer at all they keep drafting forwards and pay very little attention to everything else. they can score goals but they cant defend.
- VANTEL


They allowed 3 more goals then us....

They have assets to trade for D.

We have Horvat, they have McDavid.

We have JV, they have Draisaitl.

We have Boeser, they have Hall.

LeftCoaster
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Island City, BC
Joined: 07.03.2009

Jun 18 @ 11:19 PM ET
Then get the man some picks!!
- ClarksonDavid

he's done well at the draft table, he actually has six picks, although four of them are in rounds 5-6-7-7.
ClarksonDavid
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Rielly wouldn't, crack top 4 on the sens team -PtotheY, SK
Joined: 03.15.2014

Jun 18 @ 11:20 PM ET
We have prospects
- VANTEL

Yeah prospects not all will pan out so add as many as they can and hit on a few
ClarksonDavid
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Rielly wouldn't, crack top 4 on the sens team -PtotheY, SK
Joined: 03.15.2014

Jun 18 @ 11:21 PM ET
he's done well at the draft table, he actually has six picks, although four of them are in rounds 5-6-7-7.
- LeftCoaster

Yeah, gotta figure they will find a way to get a pick or two in round 3/4
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jun 18 @ 11:21 PM ET
They allowed 3 more goals then us....

They have assets to trade for D.

We have Horvat, they have McDavid.

We have JV, they have Draisaitl.

We have Boeser, they have Hall.

- golfingsince



They should win the cup then
golfingsince
Location: This message is Marwood approved!
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Jun 18 @ 11:21 PM ET
Yeah prospects not all will pan out so add as many as they can and hit on a few
- ClarksonDavid


You guys have prospects....the Oilers have NHL proven talent.
golfingsince
Location: This message is Marwood approved!
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Jun 18 @ 11:21 PM ET
They should win the cup then
- VANTEL


Before we do?

Absolutely.
HawkfaninBC
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Victoria B.C.
Joined: 07.02.2012

Jun 18 @ 11:22 PM ET
They allowed 3 more goals then us....

They have assets to trade for D.

We have Horvat, they have McDavid.

We have JV, they have Draisaitl.

We have Boeser, they have Hall.

- golfingsince

That just about covers it.
ClarksonDavid
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Rielly wouldn't, crack top 4 on the sens team -PtotheY, SK
Joined: 03.15.2014

Jun 18 @ 11:22 PM ET
You guys have prospects....the Oilers have NHL proven talent.
- golfingsince

Did I ever say any different?
golfingsince
Location: This message is Marwood approved!
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Jun 18 @ 11:24 PM ET
That just about covers it.
- HawkfaninBC


It's not rocket science. I don't care if they haven't made the playoffs yet.

You guys won the cup in what your 2nd year in the dance? I'm not saying that will happen but a team like that can grow up quickly......especially with a guy like McDavid leading the charge.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jun 18 @ 11:24 PM ET
Yeah prospects not all will pan out so add as many as they can and hit on a few
- ClarksonDavid


Every single one of our prospects will play . Even if they don't want too.
WhatTheNuck
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Cumberland, BC
Joined: 06.17.2014

Jun 18 @ 11:24 PM ET
LOL Nuge and Eberle are both very good players.. Both are legit top 6 players. Plus one of the best left wingers in the game to go along with a elite franchise center. Drafting 4th where looks like they will get another great top line forward prospect.. haven't even mentioned Drasitel.. their defence needs work though. Klefbom is pretty good though.
- ClarksonDavid


They have a similarities with the Canucks in that they both need to make the right moves NOW to ensure they succeed in the future.

And that they both rely on previous GM's from Boston to right the ship.

I guess we will see who was the real brains of the operation was.
ClarksonDavid
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Rielly wouldn't, crack top 4 on the sens team -PtotheY, SK
Joined: 03.15.2014

Jun 18 @ 11:26 PM ET
Every single one of our prospects will play . Even if they don't want too.
- VANTEL

"you're going to play in the NHL. Whether you like it or not! Keep complaing and you'll be starting!"
golfingsince
Location: This message is Marwood approved!
Joined: 11.30.2011

Jun 18 @ 11:28 PM ET
Did I ever say any different?
- ClarksonDavid


No, just saying. It's not the same situation.

People here are all excited for the future because a guy lights it up in college, yet dismiss a guy that gets 70 points in the NHL.

I've laughed at the Oilers for years and years, but there time is near.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jun 18 @ 11:28 PM ET
That just about covers it.
- HawkfaninBC



Our goalie and D is 10 times better . Our two way game is better . Also with all that tremendous fire power that the Oilers have, they scored 8 more goals than us . That also is not rocket science.
HawkfaninBC
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: Victoria B.C.
Joined: 07.02.2012

Jun 18 @ 11:28 PM ET
It's not rocket science. I don't care if they haven't made the playoffs yet.

You guys won the cup in what your 2nd year in the dance? I'm not saying that will happen but a team like that can grow up quickly......especially with a guy like McDavid leading the charge.

- golfingsince

I agree with you 100% , maybe I shouldn't have used the wink. The Oil are on the verge of being very good ,if not great with the addition of a couple of D and some good role guys. I see them competing for the Cup very soon with the right moves.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Jun 18 @ 11:30 PM ET
I agree with you 100% , maybe I shouldn't have used the wink. The Oil are on the verge of being very good ,if not great with the addition of a couple of D and some good role guys. I see them competing for the Cup very soon with the right moves.
- HawkfaninBC


10 year hearsay
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