Except unlike those Flames our team is winning the scoring chance and high danger scoring chance battle rather handily (56% on the season iirc) and our Corsi isn't in the low-40s (around 48% iirc). PDO is running pretty high and Talbot is standing on his head so these aren't sustainable, but I don't foresee as substantial of a drop-off when that time comes.
- MaximumBone

And we had a pretty bad start that year.

And we had a pretty bad start that year.
- fry

This year too

Wow...some Leafs fan has decided Tanners Leafs/Oilers thread is Leafs territiry.

Wow...some Leafs fan has decided Tanners Leafs/Oilers thread is Leafs territiry.
- Larsson_fan

Yeah that's Tanner's biggest fan. He really got you good on that one.

Yeah that's Tanner's biggest fan. He really got you good on that one.
- RonPielep

Yeah, he seems like kinda a knob to me. If I remember correctly, wasnt that the same knob that was hassling ihateyouall a few months back?

Yeah, he seems like kinda a knob to me. If I remember correctly, wasnt that the same knob that was hassling ihateyouall a few months back?
- Larsson_fan

I dunno, pretty sure that guy is old as (frank) and hardly understands how to use his computer let alone have any understanding of internet culture.

He is a James Tanner (frank)boy. That's all that really needs to be said about him.

I dunno, pretty sure that guy is old as (frank) and hardly understands how to use his computer let alone have any understanding of internet culture.

He is a James Tanner (frank)boy. That's all that really needs to be said about him.
- RonPielep

Wait wait wait....Jamesy Poo has not just a fan, but a fan-boy? Thats kinda creepy.

Can't help but feel there are seriously a few "Oiler fans" that are just waiting to pounce on a poor effort by Larsson or even the team to whip out the "I told you so".

Takes an extremely high level of self delusion IMO to call out the Larsson trade as anything but a solid team move BEFORE the season started let alone after the amazing start we have had.
- Aerchon

As much as their are a few oiler fans so concerned whether it was a loss of a trade or not that they're willing pounce on everything positive he does. No matter how marginal

Player for player it's a loss.period. Maybe a pretty hugely lopsided one even. But if he continues to play like he did last night and we win games, who cares. He fills a need

As much as their are a few oiler fans so concerned whether it was a loss of a trade or not that they're willing pounce on everything positive he does. No matter how marginal

Player for player it's a loss.period. Maybe a pretty hugely lopsided one even. But if he continues to play like he did last night and we win games, who cares. He fills a need
- HB77

I think it was slightly lopsided...but only marginally. Had the Devils thrown in a 2nd I would call her even.

I think it was slightly lopsided...but only marginally. Had the Devils thrown in a 2nd I would call her even.
- Larsson_fan

Yak + 2nd for Larsson would have been fair.

McIlrath on waivers. Think the Oil may be interested?
- RonPielep

Is he better than Gryba?

I think it was slightly lopsided...but only marginally. Had the Devils thrown in a 2nd I would call her even.
- Larsson_fan

I think pretty heavily.
Let's just assume for a second that larsson this far is all he's ever gonna be compared to what hall is now. That's a huge difference

But I obviously larsson is not only going to get better ANd more comfortable with his role in oiler silks, He also hasn't peaked in terms of his craft. That said- I think it could be pretty close.

But minus last game, larsson has been a marginal 2-3 guy. While hall is one of the top few players at his position in the world. Again- massive difference.

End of the day, of larsson continues to play like he did last night, I'm stoked regardless of the optics. Even if he doesn't, but just solidifies the position, im stoked. Still a big loss man for man though. I'm sorry that it hurts some people's feelings

Yak + 2nd for Larsson would have been fair.
- RonPielep

Pretty sure Larsson is worth more to Jersey than a 2nd and a steaming back of dog poop.

Is he better than Gryba?
- Ihatebrianburke

Probably a bit better.

I think pretty heavily.
Let's just assume for a second that larsson this far is all he's ever gonna be compared to what hall is now. That's a huge difference

But I obviously larsson is not only going to get better ANd more comfortable with his role in oiler silks, He also hasn't peaked in terms of his craft. That said- I think it could be pretty close.
I'd say minus last game, larsson has been a marginal 2-3 guy. While hall is one of the top few players at his position in the world. Again- massive difference.

End of the day, of larsson continues to play like he did last night, I'm stoked regardless of the optics. Even if he doesn't but solidifies the position, im stoked. Still a big loss man for man though. I'm sorry that it hurts some people's feelings
- HB77

Doesnt hurt my feelings, we all have bumholes, and opinions are just like em.

(frank) that you'd volunteer.
- RonPielep

Hell no.
Can you imagine dealing with all the (frank)ing media and arm chair GMs who question your every (frank)ing move? And God help you if you (frank) up or do something controversial. I'd have zero patience for that bullpoop.

(frank) that.

Probably a bit better.
- Larsson_fan

I have a feeling one of Toronto, Edmonton or Vancouver will be making a claim.

Apparently after November 1st waiver privilege switches to the current season standings.

This means these teams might as well take advantage of their spot in the pecking order while they still have it.

Well I guess it won't really matter for the Leafs.

I have a feeling one of Toronto, Edmonton or Vancouver will be making a claim.

Apparently after November 1st waiver privilege switches to the current season standings.

This means these teams might as well take advantage of their spot in the pecking order while they still have it.

Well I guess it won't really matter for the Leafs.
- RonPielep

Nice little dig!

I have a feeling one of Toronto, Edmonton or Vancouver will be making a claim.

Apparently after November 1st waiver privilege switches to the current season standings.

This means these teams might as well take advantage of their spot in the pecking order while they still have it.

Well I guess it won't really matter for the Leafs.
- RonPielep

McI does seem like a Chia guy tho

Hell no.
Can you imagine dealing with all the (frank)ing media and arm chair GMs who question your every (frank)ing move? And God help you if you (frank) up or do something controversial. I'd have zero patience for that bullpoop.

(frank) that.
- Wildschwein

I'd do it. Iggy would be my PR guy.

McI does seem like a Chia guy tho
- Larsson_fan

Couldn't really hurt. Worse case you lose him on waivers again.

Best case he forces one of Fayne or Gryba out of the lineup.

I'd do it. Iggy would be my PR guy.
- RonPielep

That cranky old wiener?

Probably a bit better.
- Larsson_fan

Then I would say grab him. Free uprade can't hurt. Put Fayne on waivers when he comes back too.

Couldn't really hurt. Worse case you lose him on waivers again.

Best case he forces one of Fayne or Gryba out of the lineup.
- RonPielep

How many mo years we got that (frank)in Fayne for?

That cranky old wiener?
- Larsson_fan

Exactly the one. Imagine the tabloids after our press conference...