[Cali Panthers Fan]

My Oiler fans friends are starting already. Here are some quotes from our conversations today.

"We have more elite players than the Flames at this tournament"

Hmm...maybe true, but the drop off from the best 3 Oilers to the rest may as well be the Grand Canyon

"I would compare Nurse to Chris Pronger"

I have no words for that one.

"Oh well be better for sure, not sure just how much but definitely better"

Pretty hard to be worse, but the Oilers always find a way. Also, I've heard that line many times before.

"McDavid alone is worth an increase in the standings of 10 points. Talbot another 10. McLellan another 10."

The hype is strong with this one.

Me: "I see McDavid at least eclipsing the 50 point plateau this year. Just not sure it'll be much higher."

Him: "Oh he'll easily eclipse the 70 point mark."

Me: "That would put him in the top 20 in scoring for last season."

Him: "And?"


See this is why I never feel bad for Oilers fans. They are always ready to boast before their team has ever done anything, and set completely unrealistic expectations for their team. I always enjoy the schadenfreude when they lose over and over again.