[OOT] June 6, with one game.

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

If they are going to use the heavyweight analogy then this was Tyson vs Spinks.



If we have learned anything over the years it's that when Spector declares the Oilers have arrived, the truth is 180 degrees apart.

More like Mike Tyson fighting a baby. The Avs pretty much toyed with the Oilers, and got goals on demand.



This was their window.



8 million in cap space with 8 forwards, 6 defensemen and that includes Broberg who looks nowhere close to ready, and Smith as a goalie.


Yamamto, JP and McLeod need new deals as RFA's. Kane is probably looking at 4 to 5 million alone.



Good luck

[looooob]

Originally Posted by Scornfire

The Oilers were drafting first overall literally over a decade ago

Taylor Hall is now 30...Nuge is 29


The 2 Oilers that matter are 25 and 26- they are certainly in their prime, and it is fair to say at an age where they would still be learning by these experiences. The 3rd member of the 'big 3' I suppose Nurse is 27 and same boat




Younger players of note I guess include McLeod (who had a good playoffs at times) age 22, Bouchard 22, Yamamoto 23 and Puju 23 (the latter 2 rumored to be amongst those who could be getting squeezed if Kane re-ups)


notable players playing key roles in the playoffs included Smith- 40, Kane 30, and Hyman turning 30 this week


I'll leave the likes of Keith, Ryan, Kassian out of the conversation



"Young Oilers" it is a confusing narrative. 2 or 3 great players (I'm being generous to Nurse not sure why) in their prime, a smattering of young players that are probably akin to most NHL teams, and a bunch of old to really old guys some in very key roles


to put it another way, Draisaitl will be 27 this fall. Gretzky won his LAST cup at 27. I'm not saying Drai can never win one (somewhere else I hope) but the young thing can't hold much longer

[Reggie Dunlop]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

More like Mike Tyson fighting a baby. The Avs pretty much toyed with the Oilers, and got goals on demand.

Or Tyson fighting drunk guy in airplane.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by OILFAN #81

Posting to show face. Overall a successful season in beating LA and Calgary but tough series loss. Can’t say much except Colorado easily deserved to win. They were the better team and are a powerhouse. Makar is an absolute stud and imo is the best defenseman in the nhl. What a player. Draisaitl especially playing on one leg was maybe the best I’ve seen him play.

Enjoy the summer CP. Stay safe. cheers.

You too, sir.

p.s.
Oilers suck! Do-do dodo dodo
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[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by JBR

I love the narrative on SN last night… “another step for the young Oilers”.

They’re the 6th oldest team in the NHL.

Consider how old the panels are, to them, Oilers are young.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Mean Mr. Mustard

Couldn’t most of those criticisms also be levelled at the Flames. Truthfully the Oilers were completely outmatched in the Colorado series but they still made it to the third round which is more than can be said about 27 other teams.

They will be unlikely to ever repeat this performance and will probably be left thinking the team is better than they are (which is a thin up front bubble team with weak defence/goaltending).

Yes, but the difference, and the point of the post is that, unlike here in Calgary, up North they will be touting a great and historic run. They will sell this as almost making the SCF, when in reality, they only made the third round because the path opened right up for them.

[tvp2003]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

You too, sir.

p.s.
Oilers suck! Do-do dodo dodo
Oilers suck! Do do-dodo dodo
Oilers suck! Do-do dodo dodo
Oilers suck!..

One more time to celebrate Happy Sweepsday:

https://twitter.com/user/status/1526670285822300160

[Azhouse]

Originally Posted by memphusk

So they pulled Cam moon off the radio and put the pirate back on to call playoff games?

I couldn’t believe this other. Jack Michaels sucks.