What's up with these oiler trolls?
- A_SteamingLombardi

Inferiority complex .

What's up with these oiler trolls?
- A_SteamingLombardi

Bragging about how great their Defence is?

Inferiority complex .
- Scooby_Doo

I didn't ask for your excuse.

Bragging about how great their Defence is?
- VanHockeyGuy

I'll be looking forward to watching them play what the (frank) am I saying?

It's a stealth rebuild that's hidden under the guise of staying competitive. I see JB signing Eriksson and possibly Lucic and making a play for Stamkos (if only to drive up the price for whoever signs him). The thing is, our fanbase is too fickle to tolerate a total rebuild, and our owner isn't the type to allow us to miss the playoffs for too long.

It comes down to the fact that to pay to see a game at Rogers Arena is far too expensive for the average fan, the type of fan who'd be happy with seeing youth struggle, grow and watch the team slowly become great. Tickets start at $50 for the cheapest seats and that's not including the cost of transportation, parking, food, drinks, etc. Notwithstanding the fact that the average fan lives mostly in the Valley which is the only place that's cheap enough to buy a home.
- DariusKnight

If Vancouver was able to get some good players during free agency then its not really impossible to say they could make a run at the playoffs providing people can stay healthy

If Vancouver was able to get some good players during free agency then its not really impossible to say they could make a run at the playoffs providing people can stay healthy
- RatedR80

No, EDM is much more sound on defence, we will finish behind you.

I'll be looking forward to watching them play what the (frank) am I saying?
- A_SteamingLombardi

Stop trolling Oilers fans

If Vancouver was able to get some good players during free agency then its not really impossible to say they could make a run at the playoffs providing people can stay healthy
- RatedR80

Health is a big issue, we don't have the depth if any of the Sedins, Sutter, Bo, Edler, Tanev or Gudbrandson go down to long term injuries. That's just the reality with the travel schedule.

I'd love for Seattle and Portland to get an NHL team so that we could have a real Pacific Division with the 3 Cali teams, and Edmonton, Calgary, Colorado, Las Vegas, Arizona and Dallas be the Central Division and then have Chicago, Minny, St. Louis, Columbus, Winnipeg be like the Midwest Division.

No, EDM is much more sound on defence, we will finish behind you.
- VanHockeyGuy

Even if I was trolling I couldnt pretend that statement is true

No, EDM is much more sound on defence, we will finish behind you.
- VanHockeyGuy

A healthy klefbom, nurse/Davidson developing Furthur could go a long ways

And a top 4 acquisition ....


But I won't hold my breath

Jesus Christ you 3 have been here long enough now that you should have an avatar. Hell even Vantel has and avatar. He's like 80.(sorry Dad)
- thundachunk

Health is a big issue, we don't have the depth if any of the Sedins, Sutter, Bo, Edler, Tanev or Gudbrandson go down to long term injuries. That's just the reality with the travel schedule.

I'd love for Seattle and Portland to get an NHL team so that we could have a real Pacific Division with the 3 Cali teams, and Edmonton, Calgary, Colorado, Las Vegas, Arizona and Dallas be the Central Division and then have Chicago, Minny, St. Louis, Columbus, Winnipeg be like the Midwest Division.
- DariusKnight

I hate seeing Vegas getting a team how will that end up being any different then the Florida teams? It probably would have worked out better in Seattle tbh but as far as travel goes that would be much better

I hate seeing Vegas getting a team how will that end up being any different then the Florida teams? It probably would have worked out better in Seattle tbh but as far as travel goes that would be much better
- RatedR80

Except Seattle has shown no interest in a hockey team. I'm not sure they are any more of a slam dunk market than Vegas is.

A healthy klefbom, nurse/Davidson developing Furthur could go a long ways

And three top 4s FA ....


But I won't hold my breath
- Ihateallofu

Fixed

You'll get Hamhuis 5x5 nmc and he'll be your top minute eater for 1 year

Except Seattle has shown no interest in a hockey team. I'm not sure they are any more of a slam dunk market than Vegas is.
- CubanBuffet

True enough im just tired of seeing these markets get teams that wont give a damn after a few years....the Panthers playoff attendance was embarassing it shouldnt be that way.....should just relocate current struggling teams before awarding new ones

Fixed

You'll get Hamhuis 5x5 nmc and he'll be your top minute eater for 1 year
- Pres.cup

Stop trolling Oilers fans
- CanuckDon

What did you have for dinner Donna?

Health is a big issue, we don't have the depth if any of the Sedins, Sutter, Bo, Edler, Tanev or Gudbrandson go down to long term injuries. That's just the reality with the travel schedule.

I'd love for Seattle and Portland to get an NHL team so that we could have a real Pacific Division with the 3 Cali teams, and Edmonton, Calgary, Colorado, Las Vegas, Arizona and Dallas be the Central Division and then have Chicago, Minny, St. Louis, Columbus, Winnipeg be like the Midwest Division.
- DariusKnight

Or just one of those northwest markets and keep cbj in the east as it's actually Furthur east than Tennessee


Van, Seattle, 3 cali teams

Edm, cgy, Vegas, Arizona. Colorado

Winnipeg , chi, minny, st loo , Dallas , Nashville


Looks deec.

Thing is, Arizona and Vegas are very close to la and Anaheim . Lot of travel time added by putting them in a different division

True enough im just tired of seeing these markets get teams that wont give a damn after a few years....the Panthers playoff attendance was embarassing it shouldnt be that way.....should just relocate current struggling teams before awarding new ones
- RatedR80

I agree. I don't mind the attempt itself, you never know where hockey will take off, but if it doesn't work it doesn't work. Stop trying to shove it down people's throats and just move on.

What did you have for dinner Donna?
- A_SteamingLombardi

A tear pie, 12 beers and some mushrooms

Or just one of those northwest markets and keep cbj in the east as it's actually Furthur east than Tennessee


Van, Seattle, 3 cali teams

Edm, cgy, Vegas, Arizona. Colorado

Winnipeg , chi, minny, st loo , Dallas , Nashville


Looks deec.

Thing is, Arizona and Vegas are very close to la and Anaheim . Lot of travel time added by putting them in a different division
- Ihateallofu

True enough, but they'd be flying up to Edmonton and Calgary which is the same distance as LA to Vancouver so it would balance out in the long run. What I would love to do is negate the advantage the Metropolitan division has with all it's teams being within a few hours driving distance of each other and being able to literally drive home to sleep at night instead of being forced to stay overnight in a hotel.

A tear pie, 12 beers and some mushrooms
- CanuckDon

You guys hear about how Arizona picked two top ten prospects and is just the best?

True enough, but they'd be flying up to Edmonton and Calgary which is the same distance as LA to Vancouver so it would balance out in the long run. What I would love to do is negate the advantage the Metropolitan division has with all it's teams being within a few hours driving distance of each other and being able to literally drive home to sleep at night instead of being forced to stay overnight in a hotel.
- DariusKnight

It's crazy

You hear the guys say they sleep in their own beds after a huge number of road games

You guys hear about how Arizona picked two top ten prospects and is just the best?
- Pres.cup

I herd Edler is useless and Juolevi is the 5th ranked dman in the draft

You guys hear about how Arizona picked two top ten prospects and is just the best?
- Pres.cup

Why do you think he had the mushrooms?