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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
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).
...The arrogance and entitlement are astounding. I mean they are truly astounding to witness.
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Yep. And people can say "well they have McDavid, how could you not be excited?", but the way they're reacting to this 2016-17 team is basically exactly what they were perennially off-season boasting about with the 2010-13 versions after all those 1st overall picks. Just with Hall playing the McDavid role, RNH or Eberle as Draisaitl, etc. They're always this confident and arrogant that they're dynasty bound, regardless of the roster. The 80s destroyed that fanbase's grasp on reality.
Oilers fans don't even realise how much they sound like Leafs or Cowboys fans. So obnoxious, so much unearned smug.