It's one of the things that make Oilers fans so annoying, and why so many call them smug and arrogant.
Anywhere else, and any other fanbase, and people say "hey we're improving, we're heading in the right direction!" As Burke describes it "you have to walk before you can run".
But in Edmonton? Start to improve and everyone is instantly "the dynasty is back!" "McDavid and Draisaitl are Gretzky and Messier!" "It's not if, but how many!" "Look at Pitt and Chicago!" (um, you're not Pitt or Chicago, you clowns)
And yes, every fanbase has a few overzealous fans, but in Edmonton it is an epidemic. And the big difference, the thing that changes everything, is that is isn't just the fans...
In Edmonton, even the media and the organization have the same entitled, "we're destined to win cups!" arrogance. It permeates everything they do. Win a game and - clearly - the cups will start to roll in again!
The arrogance and entitlement are astounding. I mean they are truly astounding to witness.
The idea that an organization could have just climbed out of what was possibly the single worst, most inept decade any professional team has ever stumbled through, and then, after one single playoff appearance, start boastfully thumping their chests about the inevitability of winning cups, is so off the charts ridiculous, that it leaves one speechless.
The only reaction to that kind of blind, arrogant, insecure, lack of self awareness, is pure hate and loathing. Hoping they crumble. Violently.
OK, I need a coffee.
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