Edmonton is No Good VI: Chia•den•freu•de

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by DinnerDog

https://twitter.com/user/status/1082718601562312704

Yikes, what is Hitch trying to do with this?

What in the hell? ...

[LWcrowfoot]

Manning, Benning and Gambardella extras

Brandon Manning $2,250,000 $2,250,000

Peter killing the trade here

[Coach]

Originally Posted by GullFoss

There is a 1-in-585 chance the oilers make the playoffs and the flames do not

[shadowlord]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Like that Spector article a few years back revisiting these never gets old.

So many great quotes of Spector putting his foot in his mouth... I thought it was worthy to revisit them again now and bask in the memories...


Oilers leaving Flames behind in Battle of Alberta (January 22, 2017)
https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...attle-alberta/

The Oilers moved nine points ahead of the Flames in the standings and will not be caught by their rivals this season. In the bigger picture, Edmonton is where Calgary was supposed to be by now, well on their way to being a top-10 National Hockey League team with an long and bright future.

Calgary has been the better franchise for many years. They are not anymore, and are firmly in the chase position from this point forward.

The Flames are stalled for now, trying to figure out how to be any good in front of sub-par goaltending, wondering if leaders like Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan are the real deal, truly able to carry this team beyond its current state.

Calgary’s a wild card team at best now, while the Oilers are well in contention for the Pacific Division lead.

It’s a big change in Alberta, and it won’t be changing back soon.

How many of these narratives have completely flipped 180-degrees?

[You Need a Thneed]

The 8 wingers for the Oilers tonight have combined for 30 goals on the season. Chiasson has 16 of them, meaning the other 7 have combined for 14.

[Southside]

Oiler fan friends still counting on Central division teams falling off and claiming a wildcard spot. They dont talk about challenging for the division anymore...

[chemgear]

Originally Posted by shadowlord

How many of these narratives have completely flipped 180-degrees?

I get what you are saying, but they were never flipped to begin with. You'd be hard pressed to realistically make those conclusions about the Oilers in the first place.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by shadowlord

So many great quotes of Spector putting his foot in his mouth... I thought it was worthy to revisit them again now and bask in the memories...


Oilers leaving Flames behind in Battle of Alberta (January 22, 2017)
https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...attle-alberta/







How many of these narratives have completely flipped 180-degrees?

I want him to revisit this article so badly.

I know it would never happen but I would like Francis to write a piece comparing the rebuilds but making sure he cites the Spector piece and how wrong he was.

[Duffalufagus]

Is this where we cheer for the Oilers to win tonight?

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by Ruttiger

There's a special place in hell for people like you!

Yeah. Somebody has to be there to torment all the Oilers fans.

[Sgrath]

Originally Posted by Duffalufagus

Is this where we cheer for the Oilers to win tonight?

You can cheer for SJ to lose, but never ever cheer for the oilers to win.

[Lanny'sDaMan]

I am actively cheering for the Sharks tonight. The Flames destiny is in their own hands so Standings be damned. I will NEVER cheer for the Oilers to win. Never.

[Dion]

Originally Posted by Duffalufagus

Is this where we cheer for the Oilers to win tonight?

Don't do it. You'll regret it later

[CedarMeter]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1082821719268573184

Sounds like a hell of an idea, Bob. Your team is going to be in rebuild mode after this season so this idea makes a whole lot of sense.

The Edmonton media are so desperate to make the 2019 playoffs that they are willing to give up a 1st round pick for help this year. Crazy talk.

[sureLoss]

Stauffer preparing the Oil fan base for Chia's next move?

Bob Stauffer @Bob_Stauffer
IMO the Edmonton Oilers must be exhaustive in their efforts to improve scoring depth up front and should be prepared to move their 2019 #1 if neccessary to acquire a legit top 6 FWD...with term...

[Macindoc]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Stauffer preparing the Oil fan base for Chia's next move?

Bob Stauffer @Bob_Stauffer
IMO the Edmonton Oilers must be exhaustive in their efforts to improve scoring depth up front and should be prepared to move their 2019 #1 if neccessary to acquire a legit top 6 FWD...with term...

Better lottery-protect it!

Edit: may also have to move their 2019 2nd rounder as part of a package to clear some salary if they are acquiring a legit top 6 with term...

[getbak]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Stauffer preparing the Oil fan base for Chia's next move?

Bob Stauffer @Bob_Stauffer
IMO the Edmonton Oilers must be exhaustive in their efforts to improve scoring depth up front and should be prepared to move their 2019 #1 if neccessary to acquire a legit top 6 FWD...with term...

Oh man, imagine if Treliving could move Frolik for the first overall pick.

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by getbak

Oh man, imagine if Treliving could move Frolik for the first overall pick.

What else are the Oilers throwing in to make it worth the Flames' while?

[CedarMeter]

Then again, maybe it is a good idea. The Oilers are so ####ty at drafting.

[ricosuave]

Just wanted to bump to let people know that bc-chris is taking orders for these in the buy/sell forum!