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Originally Posted by Vinny01
I thought so too but Edmonton did more of a re-tool post Smyth IMO. They tossed out huge offer sheets on Vanek and then Penner. Rebuilding teams don't do that. They made win now trades and signings up until they started they tank model. The difference is where the teams were when they decided to call it a rebuild. Calgary knew these old veterans were not going to get it done. Edmonton realized their re-tooled lineup that looked promising in 2008 was never going to get it done.
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Don't forget the Heatley and Nylander fiasco's. The Oilers have had their share of embarrassments.