Sean Maloughney: GD35: Oilers @ Canadiens - Oilers Best In North?

Any word about Yamamoto's return date?

Any word about Yamamoto's return date?
- Yeomra

Nothing yet. Is listed as day to day with an UBI and that remains the only available information.

I find it fascinating that both the Leafs and Oilers began their rebuilds at the same time (late 2000’s), both have had their share of re-rebuilds along with ups and downs. And now both are finally peaking and having success at the same time led by their respective superstars. It would be fun to see both of these teams at their best (healthiest) play each other in the playoff this year.

I find it fascinating that both the Leafs and Oilers began their rebuilds at the same time (late 2000’s), both have had their share of re-rebuilds along with ups and downs. And now both are finally peaking and having success at the same time led by their respective superstars. It would be fun to see both of these teams at their best (healthiest) play each other in the playoff this year.
- Turnitaround

Let's just call that the division finals, so we both get a couple rounds in.

Sean Maloughney: GD35: Oilers @ Canadiens - Oilers Best In North?
- freelancer

Well they aren’t the worst. That’s for certain.

Well they aren’t the worst. That’s for certain.
- Wildschwein

Nope that would be the Calgary Flames.

It seems clear that the Oilers and Maple Leafs are the two elite teams of the North division, each capable of being competitive in the playoffs. Flames and Jets are both good teams, but they fall into a lower tier. Should the Oil and Leafs meet in the second round I would expect a tremendous series.

Nope that would be the Calgary Flames.
- freelancer

Game postponed?

It seems clear that the Oilers and Maple Leafs are the two elite teams of the North division, each capable of being competitive in the playoffs. Flames and Jets are both good teams, but they fall into a lower tier. Should the Oil and Leafs meet in the second round I would expect a tremendous series.
- Jackie Daytona

Both the Oilers and Leafs thought they were elite last year, we all know how that turned out.

Game postponed?
- Wildschwein

Well dang it ..... I even quit work early to watch this one.

To bad the season didn't start at the beginning of February, post some real stats

Both the Oilers and Leafs thought they were elite last year, we all know how that turned out.

- K-man25

I don't think anyone seriously expected the Oilers or Maple Leafs to be elite teams last year. The Oilers were just starting to retool under Ken Holland and the Maple Leafs were still a year or two away from finishing their rebuild. This is the first year the window has opened for these teams.

It seems only fans and management from Vancouver believe rebuilds are complete after one playoff appearance. We know how that turned out. Unlike the Oil and Leafs, the Canucks seem to be years away from being competitive.

Both the Oilers and Leafs thought they were elite last year, we all know how that turned out.

- K-man25

*Checks the scores on NHL.com and notices that the Flames lost to the Senators. Again*

(frank), never plan your day on one (frank)ing game during the COVID era.

Stupid ass Montreal. Couldn't get enough of those strippers.

*Checks the scores on NHL.com and notices that the Flames lost to the Senators. Again*


- Wildschzwein

I don't think anyone seriously expected the Oilers or Maple Leafs to be elite teams last year. The Oilers were just starting to retool under Ken Holland and the Maple Leafs were still a year or two away from finishing their rebuild. This is the first year the window has opened for these teams.

It seems only fans and management from Vancouver believe rebuilds are complete after one playoff appearance. We know how that turned out. Unlike the Oil and Leafs, the Canucks seem to be years away from being competitive.
- Jackie Daytona

Canucks are 4 1st overall picks from being the team that wins it all!

Canucks are 4 1st overall picks from being the team that wins it all!
- K-man25

Yakupov and Hall are both available , would love to see them both in Canucks Jerseys

*Checks the scores on NHL.com and notices that the Flames lost to the Senators. Again*


- Wildschwein

OK, I gotta save that one. It is terrifying.

To bad the season didn't start at the beginning of February, post some real stats
- kkvslayer

How is that not a real stat? It shows a team has been better after a rough start.

How is that not a real stat? It shows a team has been better after a rough start.
- Oilers4Life14

No, it shows a team being thrown on a hot goalies back. Can you base the Leafs season on the past 7 games where Freddie was trash? The Oilers will come back down to earth, You gotta play the Leafs twice this week🤣😝

OK, I gotta save that one. It is terrifying.
- Aetherial

Huge...

No, it shows a team being thrown on a hot goalies back. Can you base the Leafs season on the past 7 games where Freddie was trash? The Oilers will come back down to earth, You gotta play the Leafs twice this week🤣😝
- kkvslayer

The start of Feb til now is 7 weeks, not 7 games. There might be a small subtle difference between the two, if you look closely you might see it. That time frame also includes the 3 games against the leafs where they poop the bed, lets maybe call those 3 games a streak.

Habs games postponed thru Sunday. Looks like we got a week off.