If you guys could pull off a Hanzal, Vrbata combo, you'd be the scariest team in the west.

Vrbata has a weird contract, with heavy playoff bonuses, which will scare off a lot of teams. The Oil are one of a few teams that could take him on. He'd look pretty good on any of your top 3 lines.

I think maxbone mentioned it recently- there's a few teams like San Jose or Minnesota that would probably hand us our azzes if we met them.
But some other teams like Anaheim or even Chicago- I think we can hang in there
- HB77

I don't. We've gotten far too many extra points in OT and SO. Top teir teams win in reg. We've seen it in past years. There is a separation between us (mid tier) and elite. There is no 3 on 3 or shoot outs in the playoffs.

If you guys could pull off a Hanzal, Vrbata combo, you'd be the scariest team in the west.

Vrbata has a weird contract, with heavy playoff bonuses, which will scare off a lot of teams. The Oil are one of a few teams that could take him on. He'd look pretty good on any of your top 3 lines.
- Vanoxy

No thanks.

If you guys could pull off a Hanzal, Vrbata combo, you'd be the scariest team in the west.

Vrbata has a weird contract, with heavy playoff bonuses, which will scare off a lot of teams. The Oil are one of a few teams that could take him on. He'd look pretty good on any of your top 3 lines.
- Vanoxy

not sure we would want to pay the asking price

I don't. We've gotten far too many extra points in OT and SO. Top teir teams win in reg. We've seen it in past years. There is a separation between us (mid tier) and elite. There is no 3 on 3 or shoot outs in the playoffs.
- Iggysbff

I don't think Anaheim is elite though. That's the point.
Good team and capable of going deep, sure

And while I wouldn't be surprised if Chicago got hot and got it done again, I'm not sure they're the same team either.

Both are better than us, but forgetting about the east for a second, I'm not even sure there is a truly dominant team in the west right now.
And I certainly don't think there are too many teams outside of minny or San Jose that are unequivocally far out of our league.


Saying some of those teams are higher on the totem pole and could beat us, isn't the same as saying we have no shot.
Cause unlike previous years, it'd be untrue imo

I don't think Anaheim is elite though. That's the point.
Good team and capable of going deep, sure

And while I wouldn't be surprised if Chicago got hot and got it done again, I'm not sure they're the same team either.

Both are better than us, but forgetting about the east for a second, I'm not even sure there is a truly dominant team in the west right now.
And I certainly don't think there are too many teams outside of minny or San Jose that are unequivocally far out of our league.


Saying some of those teams are higher on the totem pole and could beat us, isn't the same as saying we have no shot.
Cause unless like previous years, it'd be untrue imo
- HB77

totally agree

I don't think Anaheim is elite though. That's the point.
Good team and capable of going deep, sure

And while I wouldn't be surprised if Chicago got hot and got it done again, I'm not sure they're the same team either.

Both are better than us, but forgetting about the east for a second, I'm not even sure there is a truly dominant team in the west right now.
And I certainly don't think there are too many teams outside of minny or San Jose that are unequivocally far out of our league.


Saying some of those teams are higher on the totem pole and could beat us, isn't the same as saying we have no shot.
Cause unless like previous years, it'd be untrue imo
- HB77

Teams that have won have either been elite or have gotten on a real hot run at the right time.

Remains to be seen if the oil could go on a lucky hot run. But I'm not getting on it.

They should acquire Hanzal and pooptykock for Pouliot and more crap

Teams that have won have either been elite or have gotten on a real hot run at the right time.

Remains to be seen if the oil could go on a lucky hot run. But I'm not getting on it.
- Iggysbff

If they win the Cup will you still complain about things?

If they win the Cup will you still complain about things?
- robin_steele264

Nope. So I guess I'll be complaining a long long time.

Nope. So I guess I'll be complaining a long long time.
- Iggysbff

It's motivating the team. Keep it up

Sign me up to jump on this bandwagon.

Oilginla '17 or bust
- eichiefs9

This gets top marks for creativity. If only you could have been fist and told someone to suck it as well.

If you guys got Iginla and won the cup that would be amazing.
- Feds91Stammer

If you are going to come crawling back here, at least follow the rules and fist post properly.

I don't think Anaheim is elite though. That's the point.
Good team and capable of going deep, sure

And while I wouldn't be surprised if Chicago got hot and got it done again, I'm not sure they're the same team either.

Both are better than us, but forgetting about the east for a second, I'm not even sure there is a truly dominant team in the west right now.
And I certainly don't think there are too many teams outside of minny or San Jose that are unequivocally far out of our league.


Saying some of those teams are higher on the totem pole and could beat us, isn't the same as saying we have no shot.
Cause unlike previous years, it'd be untrue imo
- HB77

I don't think I can agree with you due to Minnesota. A top-tier coach running three strong lines with youth up and down (Coyle, Granlund, Neidereitter, Zucker and Haula) supported by quality veterans (Staal, Parise, Koivu and Pominville), a productive 4th line, an elite young D corps with RH and LH balance and a goalie playing Vezina level hockey. The ONLY possible weakness is the absence of a true game-breaking forward.

Nope. So I guess I'll be complaining a long long time.
- Iggysbff

Don't lie. If the Oilers won the cup you would still complain about the Hall trade, and have a hate on for P.C., and still be a Mac-T, K-Lowe and Tambellini sympathizer/apologist.

Just curious Hendo, but if Shattenkirk were available what would you think an acceptable offer from the Oilers would look like?
- Wildschwein

I think the added benefit of just bringing him here could be worth giving up the 1st. Ignoring the benefit of competing in the playoffs, you've heard the stories of people not wanting to come here and play until they've actually been here. Talbot is a prime example. Maybe bringing him here and getting him to actually play in some games will help him get over his negative feelings surrounding the place. Gotta think that our post-deadline schedule would help that, too (mostly home games).

Don't lie. If the Oilers won the cup you would still complain about the Hall trade, and have a hate on for P.C., and still be a Mac-T, K-Lowe and Tambellini sympathizer/apologist.
- leonkennedy

Iggy needs to get laid

Don't lie. If the Oilers won the cup you would still complain about the Hall trade, and have a hate on for P.C., and still be a Mac-T, K-Lowe and Tambellini sympathizer/apologist. ;)
- leonkennedy

I'm not any of these.

I think the added benefit of just bringing him here could be worth giving up the 1st. Ignoring the benefit of competing in the playoffs, you've heard the stories of people not wanting to come here and play until they've actually been here. Talbot is a prime example. Maybe bringing him here and getting him to actually play in some games will help him get over his negative feelings surrounding the place. Gotta think that our post-deadline schedule would help that, too (mostly home games).
- MaximumBone

I hadn't considered that possibility.
Was Talbot adverse to playing in Edmonton prior to the trade?

I hadn't considered that possibility.
Was Talbot adverse to playing in Edmonton prior to the trade?
- Wildschwein

yup... he wanted no part of edmonton

yup... he wanted no part of edmonton
- Reveen.

Wow. Hadn't heard that. (frank)ing glad he changed his mind.

Wow. Hadn't heard that. (frank)ing glad he changed his mind.
- Wildschwein

There was an article on it recently

There was an article on it recently
- Reveen.

I give it a Google, hopefully I can find it.

I give it a Google, hopefully I can find it.
- Wildschwein

I will see if i can find it

I will see if i can find it
- Reveen.

Thank you. I wasn't able to find it.