[Groot]

Great article.

https://syndication.bleacherreport.c...l-era.amp.html

It's the sixth time the Dynamic Duo has fallen short of a parade limo's jump seat, following first-round losses to Chicago and Winnipeg, previous second-rounders against Anaheim and Vegas, and a blissful albeit fruitless trip to the third round against Colorado that ended in a sweep two springs ago.

We can definitively say here, though, that there won't be a seventh.

There's no chance.

But probably not for a reason that'll make the "City of (Long-Ago) Champions" smile.

But let's face it, there's a great chance Draisaitl won't want to stay anyway.

That's why it'll feel more like rebranding than retooling for the Oilers next winter (or sooner) when they come to grips with his imminent exit and try to recoup pennies on the dollar in return, effectively ending the most maddening era in franchise history

Meanwhile, the best one-two punch in hockey—certainly lately and maybe ever—shakes hands, offers cliches and makes plans for a midweek locker-cleaning.

No Cup.

Just busted.