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browna · 03-13-2011, 04:27 PM

Although it wasn't directly at the hands of Owen Nolan in 2008,

(http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=3324952)

or Jarome Iginla's 52nd goal in 2003, the worst kept secret in the NHL this year officially occurred this afternoon. The Edmonton Oilers are officially out of this year's NHL playoffs for the 5th straight year.

Sometimes lost in the overabundance of Canucks banter on this site, the city of Edmonton were, are, and will continue to be the perpetual natural hated rivals for Calgary. So no matter the Flames fortune's this year, or any year, its always satisfying to watch the Oilers fail. Epically.

So:

Now that one "Drive for 5" is completed, I have full confidence given the management up there, that the next "Drive for 5" for finishing in the toilet of the league, is well within reach up the QEII.

03-13-2011, 04:27 PM	#1
browna Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Calgary Exp:	The annual rites of spring... Although it wasn't directly at the hands of Owen Nolan in 2008, (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=3324952) or Jarome Iginla's 52nd goal in 2003, the worst kept secret in the NHL this year officially occurred this afternoon. The Edmonton Oilers are officially out of this year's NHL playoffs for the 5th straight year. Sometimes lost in the overabundance of Canucks banter on this site, the city of Edmonton were, are, and will continue to be the perpetual natural hated rivals for Calgary. So no matter the Flames fortune's this year, or any year, its always satisfying to watch the Oilers fail. Epically. So: YouTube Video Now that one "Drive for 5" is completed, I have full confidence given the management up there, that the next "Drive for 5" for finishing in the toilet of the league, is well within reach up the QEII.