out witted by a oil's fan again....... with so many man games lost .......
- derm10

You saw the fight, thats why hes fighting. Cause he demolished that dude.

Nice pissing contest on ON there Matt.
- McSavioursPupil

Not much of a contest

How does it feel to have the future face of the NHL, playing for your team, Edmonton?

McDavid is pretty good at hockey.
- MidnightMarauder

After being the at the bottom for about 9 years and with all the crap that has gone on in the organization, I'm going to need at least a year seeing him go without catching Sars, ebola, having his face stepped on by a teammate in warm ups etc. Before I get too excited. But I did move my jersey and hats to the front of the closet on Tuesday night.

Not much of a contest
- Matt_Henderson

You stirring the pot on another site hendo? If so link.

How does it feel to have the future face of the NHL, playing for your team, Edmonton?

McDavid is pretty good at hockey.
- MidnightMarauder

It feels like unicorn sex

just watching the morning highlights....... one question... why is nurse fighting?
- derm10

Why would he not be? Team toughness is something that has been lacking for a long long time.

After being the at the bottom for about 9 years and with all the crap that has gone on in the organization, I'm going to need at least a year seeing him go without catching Sars, ebola, having his face stepped on by a teammate in warm ups etc. Before I get too excited. But I did move my jersey and hats to the front of the closet on Tuesday night.
- leonkennedy

Don't lie, you're already excited.
I'm as cynical and pessimistic as they come, and I totally understand as an oiler fan feeling like something horrible like a piano falling on Connors head could happen at any moment. but it's impossible to not be super amped after watching what that kid does for our lineup.

Not only does he have jaw dropping speed, smarts and talent, but now he's got another supremely talented snipe in eberle goin. Plus, he's keeping opposing defences honest and hanging back which eases the pressure on our porous defence.
And even better, Connor being keyed on allows Leon/hall to not be a focal point and get easier matchups. Which they can dominate

Easy there. Lets focus on getting out of the bottom 5 before you dream of a playoff push. We need to see how these guys play against our division, and we still spend way to much time in our own zone.

6 teams to jump over is a massive mountain to climb.
- nanook82

This


Anaheim and Phoenix play tonight. Depending on the outcome, We're either gonna be 9 or 10 points out and Anaheim will still have a game in hand.
And forget how many teams we need to leapfrog, but we'd also have go like 22-8 at bare minimum.

It's over. We are not making the playoffs


We should be focusing on getting out of the bottom 5 and gaining confidence for these kids going into next season. Which is entirely possible

This


Anaheim and Phoenix play tonight. Depending on the outcome, We're either gonna 9 or 10 points out and Anaheim will still have a game in hand.
And forget how many teams we need to leapfrog, but we'd have go like 22-8 at bare minimum.

It's over. We are not making the playoffs


We should be focusing on getting out of the bottom 5 and gaining confidence for these kids going into next season
- HB77

I agree, the goal should be to be the best canadian team at this point.

I agree, the goal should be to be the best canadian team at this point.
- Oilfan19

Agree

Realistic goals that will still go a long way towards improving this teams confidence and taking the next step

Saw it abit last night. Instead of tight and unsure, when These kids are playing loose, having fun and with confidence, their talent level in unbelievable

Agree

Realistic goals that will still go a long way towards improving this teams confidence and taking the next step

Saw it abit last night. Instead of tight and unsure, when These kids are playing loose, having fun and with confidence, their talent level in unbelievable
- HB77

They are also playing physical and like a team. Nice to see Kassian make sure Neil wasnt going to do anything when Schultz hit that guy..

^also cant believe I wrote that sentence

I didn't notice, now that you say it he might be a solid depth forward eventually
- Oilfan19

One day perhaps.

After being the at the bottom for about 9 years and with all the crap that has gone on in the organization, I'm going to need at least a year seeing him go without catching Sars, ebola, having his face stepped on by a teammate in warm ups etc. Before I get too excited. But I did move my jersey and hats to the front of the closet on Tuesday night.
- leonkennedy

He's as close to a sure thing as one individual athlete can be.

That goal against Columbus, good god almighty.

It feels like unicorn sex
- Ihatebrianburke

That's a cool nickname, Connor "Unicorn Sex" McDavid.

I can see the billboards now.

I agree, the goal should be to be the best canadian team at this point.
- Oilfan19

- geta02it

In all honesty I just want to surpass Montreal and Toronto so those (frank)ers can shut it for a while

In all honesty I just want to surpass Montreal and Toronto so those (frank)ers can shut it for a while
- Oilfan19

Finishing ahead of Montreal would make me very happy


I've got a lot riding on tomorrow's game.
Obviously the fate of the world, but more importantly, bragging rights with my overbearing pompous douchebag best bud Hab fans. It's been wonderful watching the Habs disintegrate. Their silence and lack of sh1t talk has been deafening. In a good way

Finishing ahead of Montreal would make me very happy


I've got a lot riding on tomorrow's game.
Obviously the fate of the world, but more importantly, bragging rights with my overbearing pompous douchebag best bud Hab fans. It's been wonderful watching the Habs disintegrate. Their silence and lack of sh1t talk has been deafening. In a good way
- HB77

I love it It makes me feel so great when I said that team was awful. All they had was Price. This proves it.

In all honesty I just want to surpass Montreal and Toronto so those (frank)ers can shut it for a while
- Oilfan19

if you need a couple depth pieces for that run, we'll be happy to help you out.

Finishing ahead of Montreal would make me very happy


I've got a lot riding on tomorrow's game.
Obviously the fate of the world, but more importantly, bragging rights with my overbearing pompous douchebag best bud Hab fans. It's been wonderful watching the Habs disintegrate. Their silence and lack of sh1t talk has been deafening. In a good way
- HB77

Don't want to get set on making the playoffs but there is a chance. The wildcard is up for grabs just as much as 3rd in the pacific. Even in Anaheim keeps it going we might be able to beat someone out of that position

In all honesty I just want to surpass Montreal and Toronto so those (frank)ers can shut it for a while
- Oilfan19

I know I'm resigned to the fact its not going to happen for us this year.
The Leafs blow and reality has set in for the Habs.
Honestly I don't see a Canadian team in this year...

if you need a couple depth pieces for that run, we'll be happy to help you out.
- Tumbleweed

Let them know when you have those pieces...

Let them know when you have those pieces...
- geta02it

touche

touche
- Tumbleweed

its a sad state of hockey in Canada this year...

I know I'm resigned to the fact its not going to happen for us this year.
The Leafs blow and reality has set in for the Habs.
Honestly I don't see a Canadian team in this year...
- geta02it

At least you guys had last year..