From the dross is more file…and I only post the link respectfully for CP linking rules…
https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article...on-backburner/
It’s the inability of the media hacks like Spector to recognize that the grievances against players is their own making. Emberson is blamed for the failure of his team in his 40 minute cameo on the second pair with nurse. Did Emberson at any time anoint himself as the great saviour of Nurse? Skinner (media appointment as the new fuhr, ranford or moog) is also blamed for not being those players and for not giving his team a chance. And the gratuitous use of “right now” to somehow suggest a parallel between the hack cheerleaders and actual hockey people… Throw in a quote from Mavi about big mistakes made by the team with zero personal awareness, accountability, or perspective that he himself blew backchecks, and couldn’t get a shot on net, never mind a goal or assist that everyone is reminded of that he’s the best ever at. Maybe that’s why Mavi is so unlikable; zero accountability or personal awareness.
Edmonton media are bullies; look at the quotes from Emberson and Skinner, the accusations from media, coaches, Mavi…it’s clear that the accountability falls onto the players that are deemed unworthy.
An obligatory Spector quote about Chicago and Calgary being bottom feeders, and you’ve got your Saturday morning column for mouth breathers, written by mouth breathers.
And the angst “right now” about the possibility of last year’s oilers start repeating itself is delicious.