The fact that bumbling idiots ran these teams for years could explain why these teams have failed at it. Florida up until recently was in the same boat.
- shinebox

See Steve Tambellini.

No offense, but I'm not a Tambo fan as most Oilers fans would agree.

If the rumors on TSN/Sportsnet/internet are true... not much?
- Brian Huddle

CLB is really dropping the ball then

Backlund, Bartschi, Reinhart. And a 1st.

Those would entice some.
- Brian Huddle

Throw in GlenX and a dman (Hannan?) for cap purpose.

slide him on the left side with Grabovski....if Bozak falters, slide him into the top centre slot.....Carter is versitile, low cap hit.
We can move somebody in the off season to make room to resign Grabovski.

unlike nash, another winger with 50-60 points....which I find redundant.
- Barx

works for me

Backlund, Bartschi, Reinhart. And a 1st.

Those would entice some.
- Brian Huddle

columbus would need a goalie and a dman I'm guessing......

Anyone see Hamill got put on waivers today? And to think the Leafs almost got him for Kaberle instead of Colborne. Another bust from the 07 draft

See Steve Tambellini.

No offense, but I'm not a Tambo fan as most Oilers fans would agree.
- Brian Huddle

Well yeah, i was jus trying to explain why it didnt work in those 3 cities and did in Pitts/Chicago.

Anyone see Hamill got put on waivers today? And to think the Leafs almost got him for Kaberle instead of Colborne. Another bust from the 07 draft
- Leafzrulez123

I would of preferred him.

Well yeah, i was jus trying to explain why it didnt work in those 3 cities and did in Pitts/Chicago.
- shinebox

Yea.

And no draft is the same, and no players are the same. Sometimes you bust in the Top 5 and end up with a Thomas Hickey (no offense Oilers fans... he's not going to be a stud that you take at 4th overall)

Even guys like Benoit Poiuliot, Cam Barker, Andrew Wheeler, Zherdev, etc.

There are just so many variables.

My point was that the guy was lying to himself if he thought the Oilers were guaranteed a Cup in 5 years.

I would of preferred him.
- yea-ok-buddy

...Why?

...Why?
- Brian Huddle

Colborne is to good, we ripped boston off to much in that deal. I feel bad for them, atleast they got a cup.

Yea.

And no draft is the same, and no players are the same. Sometimes you bust in the Top 5 and end up with a Thomas Hickey (no offense Oilers fans... he's not going to be a stud that you take at 4th overall)

Even guys like Benoit Poiuliot, Cam Barker, Andrew Wheeler, Zherdev, etc.

There are just so many variables.

My point was that the guy was lying to himself if he thought the Oilers were guaranteed a Cup in 5 years.
- Brian Huddle

I dont expect them to win the cup in 5 years, but at least be contenders, they are still missing some big D and a goalie. Should have drafted them 1st in a perfect world, but its the draft and you have to take the best player available and not try and fill the holes in your lineup. That can be done through FA and trades.

Colborne is to good, we ripped boston off to much in that deal. I feel bad for them, atleast they got a cup.
- yea-ok-buddy

I dont expect them to win the cup in 5 years, but at least be contenders, they are still missing some big D and a goalie. Should have drafted them 1st in a perfect world, but its the draft and you have to take the best player available and not try and fill the holes in your lineup. That can be done through FA and trades.
- shinebox

I agree-- not arguing with logic. I just don't think anyone should ever guarantee that. For all we know, Eberle could get a massive concussion and Hall could succumb to drugs and then they suck all of a sudden.

Things were looking up for them with Gagner, Cogliano, Hemsky, Horcoff at one point as an up-and-coming team, and injuries/poor development derailed that.

Well here's hoping. I'm a Leafs fan but I do like to see Canadian teams suceed (Habs and Senators aside). Edmonton has had a rough go of things for several years. It would be great to see them enjoy some success.
- Kinger34

I agree-- not arguing with logic. I just don't think anyone should ever guarantee that. For all we know, Eberle could get a massive concussion and Hall could succumb to drugs and then they suck all of a sudden.

Things were looking up for them with Gagner, Cogliano, Hemsky, Horcoff at one point as an up-and-coming team, and injuries/poor development derailed that.
- Brian Huddle

agrEEd. Also, you remember when Schenn was the next Lidstrom? Great times....

agrEEd. Also, you remember when Schenn was the next Lidstrom? Great times....
- shinebox

Never heard Lidstrom, but Foote yes.

agrEEd. Also, you remember when Schenn was the next Lidstrom? Great times....
- shinebox

You're the first to say that B.I.G.

PS. Stralman was the correct answer.
PPS. what happened to your B.I.G account?

Anyone see Hamill got put on waivers today? And to think the Leafs almost got him for Kaberle instead of Colborne. Another bust from the 07 draft
- Leafzrulez123

no, that's what Boston FANS said... there was nothing to suggest he was ever the main piece coming back.

agrEEd. Also, you remember when Schenn was the next Lidstrom? Great times....
- shinebox

SCOTT STEVENS, female dog!!



But seriously, he's more likely a Robyn Regehr type. And that's fine by me.

SCOTT STEVENS, female dog!!



But seriously, he's more likely a Robyn Regehr type. And that's fine by me.
- Brian Huddle

I'm hoping Marc Staal like. He's got more offense then Robyn

no, that's what Boston FANS said... there was nothing to suggest he was ever the main piece coming back.
- Feeling Glucky?

Dreger suggested that Chia was pushing him and Caron and Nonis was pushing for Joe.

SCOTT STEVENS, female dog!!



But seriously, he's more likely a Robyn Regehr type. And that's fine by me.
- Brian Huddle

Fine by me too. What happens in two years if he isnt even a RR type?

You're the first to say that B.I.G.

PS. Stralman was the correct answer.
PPS. what happened to your B.I.G account?
- mykokes

B.I.G.?

Fine by me too. What happens in two years if he isnt even a RR type?
- shinebox

Then I cry