Why not? I think you have 3 defenders better than our best. Not a problem for me to admit it.
- Larsson_fan

Who not? I think you have 2 defenders better than our best. Not a problem for me to admit it.
- Larsson_fan

And you guys have McDavid. I have no problem admitting he's the best, or at least a very close 2nd, on the planet. When it's close fans will always give the edge to their guy, which is pretty normal.

It doesn't matter. The Oilers have a phenom on their team.
- TheRollingPuck

Yeah that's true. I don't think there's a GM in the league that would take the Flames best 3 players for McDavid.

Yeah that's true. I don't think there's a GM in the league that would take the Flames best 3 players for McDavid.
- Larsson_fan

Can't argue with that

And you guys have McDavid. I have no problem admitting he's the best, or at least a very close 2nd, on the planet. When it's close fans will always give the edge to their guy, which is pretty normal.
- dr_soiledpants

NO clue how he's gonna be used, but even the if Draisaitl isn't paired with McD, I bet he still outscores Money, even with JEnny Hockey on his wing.

NO clue how he's gonna be used, but even the if Draisaitl isn't paired with McD, I bet he still outscores Money, even with JEnny Hockey on his wing.
- Larsson_fan

You're going to so be so sour when Draisaitl doesn't even outscore Bennett this year.

Wrong. All you get is this:


- MaximumBone

That's the best description of typical Oiler fans!! Dumb and dumber..

You're going to so be so sour when Draisaitl doesn't even outscore Bennett this year.
- Hunkulese

YA i believe anyone would be sour if a guy that has put up similar numbers to yakupov ( BEnnett ) outscores their second best player. But once again believing that is whats called rose colored flame glasses.

Flames upgraded defense and downgraded goaltending. Lets not pretend they had an offseason like Dallas did.
- CameronJ9

replacing Wideman with Hamonic is a MAJOR upgrade, Stone could be the best #5 in the NHL

Downgrade in goal? I mean its possible but would be pretty tough to play worse than Elliott did for the majority of last season


Calgary was a top four team in the NHL last year after their terrible October...new coach, top players missing camp, Wideman,

Can they be good from wire to wire this season? IDK, no excuses though


For the Oilers it will be interesting how they handle the pressure

McDavid under 100 points is a bust
Drai needs 80 points

last year was all gravy, they are EXPECTED to do well this season

Cant wait for the season

YA i believe anyone would be sour if a guy that has put up similar numbers to yakupov ( BEnnett ) outscores their second best player. But once again believing that is whats called rose colored flame glasses.
- Shyster19

Bennett would have a lot more points if gifted top line minutes like Yak was...he plays on the 3rd line with no PP time they are breaking him in slowly.

Apples/Oranges

You're going to so be so sour when Draisaitl doesn't even outscore Bennett this year.
- Hunkulese

Avatar bet ?Or all talk no balls?

Avatar bet ?Or all talk no balls?
- Larsson_fan

Done. Sure hope he decides to sign a contract this year though.

Avatar bet ?Or all talk no balls?
- Larsson_fan

Is this bet LD outscoring Bennett? Or Monohan?

Is this bet LD outscoring Bennett? Or Monohan?
- McSavioursPupil

Bennett.

Oiler arrogance is just unmatched. Not even by Habs or Leaf fans. I predict regression by Leon and Talbot and obviously an overall drop by the Oilers.
You guys like to talk about how your improvement will come from internal growth but never seem to acknowledge that CGY is likely to experience some as well and still added better players to support that growth while Chia did.... nothing. In true Oiler fashion you're GM sat on his hands instead of doing something tangible to help his players out.
Sure hope you guys make some noise this year because after this and Connors contract is added to Leon's what little depth you have now disappears.
- TandA4Flames

Funny that you mention arrogance and then proceed to exemplify equivalent or greater levels of such in the same post. Keep going, "winner".

Bennett would have a lot more points if gifted top line minutes like Yak was...he plays on the 3rd line with no PP time they are breaking him in slowly.

Apples/Oranges
- flashfire

HIs first year he was second line, with 1st line PP minutes. With some first line time sprinkled in ( pretty close to bennetts usage ) The following 2 years he was on the 3rd line, and hardly made 2nd line PP minutes. ( again i believe pretty close to bennetts usage ) But hey maybe your apples taste like oranges down in cowtown?

First off chiasson isn't on the team so nice try and second Brouwer won't see third line minutes very much if at all so scratch that out and start over cause you're way off on your comparison nice try though. Edmonton had a lucky year in the new building wouldn't be surprised to see them regress a bit not saying they are going to be passed by calgary but to say three of their four forward groups are better is ridiculous. Oilers fans beware you're in for a scare and you might not like hearing this but after being so poop for 10+ years and the bottom feeders getting number one picks it's no doubt you are finally becoming relevant again. I mean it doesnt take a genius to see why you're even in the conversation for playoffs after how many last place finishes? It's funny how many people forget how bad you guys were just because of one good year. I'm a flames fan and I can say this we may not have as talented a team but we are doing it with our highest ever pick in the draft being number 4 you guys have what 4-5 number 1-2 picks?? No wonder.
- Flameswarrior92

So we're awful and you hate us? Or we're good cause of the picks and you hate us ?

I bet it took you a looong time to craft This masterpiece

So we're awful and you hate us? Or we're good cause of the picks and you hate us ?

I bet it took you a looong time to craft This masterpiece
- HB77

Ya this guys post is a thing of beauty. I mean who remembers the Oilers sucking🤔🤔. I dont think that ever happened. Hahaha.

If Draisaitl gave up his defensive responsibilities as Monohan seems to, than he would have easily scored 30-35 goals last year. The fact Draisaitl put up MORE points in his 2nd full NHL campaign than Monohan ever has, and is considered very responsible defensively, makes him the better player. Better sniper??? That goes to Monohan for sure, but better 'player'. That i am sorry falls to Draisaitl.
- Shyster19

I really like monahan- effin good player. And I'll agree with flames poster that monahan is more proven. but if the playoffs and his overall development last year are any indication of the player he can be, I gotta say Leon is undoubtedly the better player. And that's saying alot

I really like monahan- effin good player. And I'll agree with flames poster that monahan is more proven. but if the playoffs and his overall development last year are any indication of the player he can be, I gotta say Leon is undoubtedly the better player. And that's saying alot
- HB77

Agree. I actually should have mentioned monohan is more proven, but as for potential??? I think DR. drai is ahead.

Ya this guys post is a thing of beauty. I mean who remembers the Oilers sucking🤔🤔. I dont think that ever happened. Hahaha.
- Shyster19

The anger and the envy are palpable. Which is what makes it such a great post

First stupid blog!! Second every team pasted on Brodeur including edm

Ya this guys post is a thing of beauty. I mean who remembers the Oilers sucking🤔🤔. I dont think that ever happened. Hahaha.
- Shyster19

We did suck ballz for ten years,and we still have four more cups than the flames do. We are also tied with the Penguins for the most cups in the expansion era. Stop trying to compare a Mustang to a Ferrari. The Oilers organization as a whole and in it's entirety is out of your league. Edmonton has a better owner,better building,better Stanley Cup banners,better alumni,and the biggest star in the game. Flames are what we'd call,a 2nd tier organization.

Flames upgraded defense and downgraded goaltending. Lets not pretend they had an offseason like Dallas did.
- CameronJ9

Replacing Wideman and Engelland with Hamonic and Stone is no small upgrade. And as far as down-grading in goal, how about we just wait and see on that one.

Well it's oh so typical of flames fans to always give their players the edge, even when it's obviously not true. I shouldn't expect different I suppose.
- Larsson_fan

Oh for (frank) sakes, Jero. Explain to me how Oiler fans are any different?