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Originally Posted by IgiTang
If the Oilers don't lose out in the first round then it's going to be unbearable for years to come, no matter who they beat. We are either going to hear about how they came from nowhere on the shoulders of McDavid and Talbot to become a powerhouse and perennial cup contender for years... regardless of who they beat, Flames or not.
Another thing is, as a Flames fan, get used to it.. there's no denying that the Oilers are trending upwards and if you're already not wanting to play the Oilers cause of the potential ridicule, then the next decade of hockey is going to be really tough for you.
Just play them and hopefully beat them while they are still fragile, cause all indicators are is that they won't necessarily be that way for ever.
The losses the Flames have to the Oilers this year like it was a completely different team that the Oil played. The Flames are much more of a unit and battle tested.
Have the Backlund line on duty for the McDavid line, maybe McDavid eats and elbow from Tkachuck and that hopefully frees up the Gaudreau or Bennett line.
Hopefully Brouwer finds his jam too as I feel he's the answer for Lucic, Engalland the answer for Maroon and then hit everything and kick anyone she ass if they slash Johnny.
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We shall see...what kind of a team are they gonna ice with McDavid and Lucic earning 19M plus in two seasons. I honestly think the Oilers might have a two year window