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Originally Posted by Rising_Oil_Prices

I've been reading this forum for awhile, and while I do agree with much of what you say as a whole, especially about the Flames, you are all blind with hatred when it comes to the Oilers. Yes, I am an Oilers fan, and as an oilers fan, I am not blown away by the off season... however, I also can see how much the team has improved especially on the forward depth, something you guys have mocked for years. Now we sign our best Dman to a multi year contract locking in the core of the team for 4+ years (McD, Drai, Nuge, Hyman, Nurse) and all u hear is criticism of Holland.

You can call me Homer Simpson if you like, but I like the Oilers this year to be a top 10 team at the minimum, maybe top 5. I haven't said that ever in past seasons.

A possible top 5 team with your defence and goalie situation looking like this?

Nurse-Barrie
Ceci-Keith
Russell-Bouchard

Smith
Koskinen