[Erick Estrada]

Another thing that Oilers fans need to realize when addressing fans of other organizations is that outside of Edmonton the rest of North America has moved on from 30 years ago. Nobody talks about the Maple Leafs today and discusses their 13 Stanley Cups. When we think of the Leafs we think of the Harold Ballard years and futility that has ensued up to now. Whether you believe it or not when fans of other teams discuss the Oilers they are thinking only about the Kevin Lowe years and following decade of historic futility that even tops the Leafs. This thread's existence has more to do with Flames fans marveling at the history that has been created up north than is has to do with any inferiority complex as most of us will never, ever see anything like this again in our lifetimes. I can see myself talking to my grandson one day in the future;

Grandson; "Grandpa can you believe those stupid Canucks are picking first overall two years in a row!"

Me: "Well young fella, that's nothing compared to the Oilers who managed to pick 1st overall three years in a row an four times in six years."

Grandson:"No way! How could a team be that bad?"

Me: "Well it's a long story and I must warn you its full of details that are all no good."

This is how the Oilers are discussed in the present and future as the memory of those 80's cups have long faded. The Oilers are now entrenched in history as the worst organization in the history of the NHL and possibly professional sports. It matters not to us if you choose to be oblivious to the truth because the facts speak for themselves.