Congrats once again Oiler fans. The future keeps looking brighter and brighter for your organization. I'm sure there will be people whining about how your team tanks to get all those high draft picks year after year.

Oilers are so lucky to win the lottery. No need for Hemsky now.

You mad bro?
- fudgee_16

No, i was asking a question if i was mad, i'd make fun of the oiler's organization, but since tambo has a reserved spot on the tsn panel for the next few years and toronto will continue muddling along, i won't

The hilarious thing is that you'll pick Yakupov and end up in the lottery again next year because your blueline is no good.

If you somehow manage to end up with Jones in 2013 you might be ok

Oilers here, going to rip the league apart with their team .. Couple years until they go for a cup run. Edmonton looks like chicago in a way, stacked forwards gunna get a hefty paycheck, some good D, just in need of a goalie....

No, i was asking a question if i was mad, i'd make fun of the oiler's organization, but since tambo has a reserved spot on the tsn panel for the next few years and toronto will continue muddling along, i won't
- Conquest

In a few years Burkey will be saying "The Oilers model, my ass."

3 f*cking firsts. You guys have no more excuses for sucking.

Congrats once again Oiler fans. The future keeps looking brighter and brighter for your organization. I'm sure there will be people whining about how your team tanks to get all those high draft picks year after year.
- acdc1206

Just following your guys' model

Taylor Nails Ryan (in the shower) line could be entertaining for sure

Seriously though, congrats. Oilers will be sick in a couple years

Now if only there was a draft for competent management...

Oh....My....Gawd....!!!! 3 1st overall picks in a row!! How many Cups will this team win? Anyone see the look on Howson's face when they picked the Oilers logo?

GO OILERS GO!!!
- eekloond

The look on Burke's face when he got 5 was better.

Oilers are so lucky to win the lottery. No need for Hemsky now.
- zach parise9

What the hell are they going to do with him and that contract? Trade him to the Leafs I guess.

What the hell are they going to do with him and that contract? Trade him to the Leafs I guess.
- duxcup07

Colombus?

Huge congrats to the Oilers. You guys are re-building the proper way. The Leafs could learn a thing or two. Can you say dynasty?!

Pretty far reach to go from moving one slot down in the draft, to resulting in the doom of the franchise. Don't get me wrong, it blows big time, but isn't unrecoverable.
- CBJ18

Hey Hank knows Squat. look at the top 5 picks from the last few drafts. did boston get all gloom and doom in Seguin? Did Colorado get Jack shyte in landeskog? did New Jersey cry over Larrson(spelling)?

Congrats guys. Prepare to be accused of being a bunch of tankers by lots of jealous folks...and wear those accusations like a badge of honor

Wonder how much they paid the commissioner
- Conquest

Obviously more than the LAUGHS... enjoy the downward spiral... as a team that does not draft you did not finish much higher than the oil...

In a few years Burkey will be saying "The Oilers model, my ass."
- hankthetank

He'll be all "Who needs to win draft lotteries anyways, I don't need to draft young skill, I look for truculent players first and foremost. I think it's safe to assume that US colleges produce consistent players just like any draft would, like Bozak for instance."

Hey Hank knows Squat. look at the top 5 picks from the last few drafts. did boston get all gloom and doom in Seguin? Did Colorado get Jack shyte in landeskog? did New Jersey cry over Larrson(spelling)?
- longbottom

Because the Columbus Blue Jackets are as stable a franchise as the Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche and New Jersey Devils.

Congrats guys. Prepare to be accused of being a bunch of tankers by lots of jealous folks...and wear those accusations like a badge of honor
- Emperor Filonius

Oilers haven't threatened to move yet. Though I'm not sure that would make any difference as they're a Canadian team. Not to mention the Oilers were still fans of their teams prior to 2005.

Hey Hank knows Squat. look at the top 5 picks from the last few drafts. did boston get all gloom and doom in Seguin? Did Colorado get Jack shyte in landeskog? did New Jersey cry over Larrson(spelling)?
- longbottom

Hey LB, so this means we're definitely going to get Reinhart now right

This is an embarrassment to the league. The drafting system better be changed in the new CBA.
- flamminghead

I know I know Calgary should have got the 1st overall right?

Hey Hank knows Squat. look at the top 5 picks from the last few drafts. did boston get all gloom and doom in Seguin? Did Colorado get Jack shyte in landeskog? did New Jersey cry over Larrson(spelling)?
- longbottom

Pretty much, the Jackets will still get a good player, just not nail yakupov.

He'll be all "Who needs to win draft lotteries anyways, I don't need to draft young skill, I look for truculent players first and foremost. I think it's safe to assume that US colleges produce consistent players just like any draft would, like Bozak for instance."
- Conquest

Maybe if the Leafs win the lottery he'll package the pick with some other future assets for a 30 goal scorer. You know, to fast forward the rebuild and what not.

Huge congrats to the Oilers. You guys are re-building the proper way. The Leafs could learn a thing or two. Can you say dynasty?!
- Sharks_12

Congrats to the Oilers and I'm not trying to offend but this isn't building the proper way. Detroit builds the proper way. Drafting solid players and actually building through their systems year after year while consistently being in the playoffs. Being at the bottom of the league several years straight isn't the "proper" way to re-build. Notice I didn't say "tank" either lol.