The most interesting aspect of that article to me is that we get to see
The Oilers Fallacy unfold within a single paragraph. That being, of course, that a bunch of ifs somehow turns into a when without any justification:
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There’s simply no precedent in NHL history for a superstar rookie arriving and turning his team into a contender overnight. (And that assumes that McDavid really will be a Crosby-like franchise player, which seems like a safe enough bet but is no sure thing.) Even given some of the talent the Oilers already have — these guys aren’t the ’85 Penguins by a long shot — they’re unlikely to emerge as a truly elite team for at least two or three more years. But unless McDavid is a bust, or the new management team finds a way to screw up a sure thing, they’ll almost certainly get there well before our five-year window expires. And when that happens, look out.
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No sure thing, no sure thing, almost certain, OH AND WHEN THAT HAPPENS FOR SURE EVERYBODY LOOK OUT.
Sigh.