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		|  03-06-2024, 12:25 PM | #121 |  
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					Originally Posted by dissentowner  Everything points to them being an Oilers fan, I can point that out if I like. If you think everybody should be waiving pom poms for the Oilers go peddle that #### on a Canucks board. See how that goes. |  
Canucks don't have a board because their fans are too ridiculous
		 
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		|  03-06-2024, 12:26 PM | #122 |  
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			The Oilers really are the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked.
		 
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		|  03-06-2024, 12:29 PM | #123 |  
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			So the Oilers get even older
		 
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		|  03-06-2024, 12:30 PM | #124 |  
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					Originally Posted by Blaster86  The Oilers are being talked about as the #1 threat coming out of the West by almost everyone but people on this forum. Someone giving them their flowers, even a negative Flames fan, doesn't make them an Oilers fan. Stop gate keeping fandom. |  
Let's put it this way:
 
If the Oilers had the record they deserved based on how they were playing during the 16 game win streak - they would have a similar overall record as the Flames right now.
 
They aren't good.  They have the same weaknesses that they have always had.
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		|  03-06-2024, 12:35 PM | #125 |  
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					Originally Posted by Sofa GM  Over the top of what?  Carrick does over significant improvement over Derek Ryan. The Oilers problem is 5v5 and overall team defense.  Sam Carrick and his 10 mins a game aren't going to move the needle and Henrique is a redundant asset for them.  This is a pointless trade for a team that is a complete train wreck on defense. |  
Not really this year. 
 
They are currently 5th in GF% at 5v5.  
They are 8th in ga/60 5v5. 
 
They are 15th on the PK, which seems like their biggest issue currently. 
 
Defense deoth is an issue. Broberg is the only non starting D man with NHL experience. Probably need at least one more depth D.
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		|  03-06-2024, 12:36 PM | #126 |  
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					Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed  They aren't good.  They have the same weaknesses that they have always had. |  
I am on this forum. I am in the "OILERS ARE OVERRATED!" camp.
 
But outside of us... Oilers are highly thought of. That someone here has the opinion they might be junk shouldn't make you start saying they can't be a fan of another team while saying Oilers might not suck.
		 
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		|  03-06-2024, 12:36 PM | #127 |  
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			My favourite is that idiot Ryan Whitney saying that the best 5 on 5 team in the NHL gets stronger.....I mean, he's joking with that right?
		 
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		|  03-06-2024, 12:37 PM | #128 |  
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					Originally Posted by zukes  My favourite is that idiot Ryan Whitney saying that the best 5 on 5 team in the NHL gets stronger.....I mean, he's joking with that right? |  
People take Whitney seriously?
		 
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		|  03-06-2024, 12:38 PM | #129 |  
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					Originally Posted by zukes  My favourite is that idiot Ryan Whitney saying that the best 5 on 5 team in the NHL gets stronger.....I mean, he's joking with that right? |  
All the oilers ever have are hot take tweets/headlines.
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		|  03-06-2024, 12:39 PM | #130 |  
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					Originally Posted by dissentowner  Everything points to them being an Oilers  fan, I can point that out if I like. If you think everybody should be  waiving pom poms for the Oilers go peddle that #### on a Canucks board.  See how that goes. |  
Stick to insider information. Your personal thoughts and opinions aren't as joyful.
		 
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		|  03-06-2024, 12:40 PM | #131 |  
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					Originally Posted by zukes  My favourite is that idiot Ryan Whitney saying that the best 5 on 5 team in the NHL gets stronger.....I mean, he's joking with that right? |  
Well they are 5th in GF% and 1st in XGF% 5v5, so they are definitely a contender for that crown.
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		|  03-06-2024, 12:42 PM | #132 |  
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		|  03-06-2024, 12:43 PM | #133 |  
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Now send that 4th in the Hanifin trade just because.
		 
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		|  03-06-2024, 12:44 PM | #134 |  
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			Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard are going to backstop this Oilers team to the Cup??? 
 LMAO. That is all.
 
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		|  03-06-2024, 12:45 PM | #135 |  
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					Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus  Jeff Skinner and Calvin Pickard are going to backstop this Oilers team to the Cup??? 
 LMAO. That is all.
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		|  03-06-2024, 12:45 PM | #136 |  
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					Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus  Jeff Skinner and Calvin Pickard are going to backstop this Oilers team to the Cup??? 
 LMAO. That is all.
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They do need more scoring from their goaltending than they've been getting if they're going to compete so they better put Jeff Skinner in net.
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		|  03-06-2024, 12:46 PM | #137 |  
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					Originally Posted by undercoverbrother  People take Whitney seriously? |  
I thought he said he was going to stop cheering for the Oilers if they lost that game to the Sharks earlier in the season? What happened to that?
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		|  03-06-2024, 12:48 PM | #138 |  
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					Originally Posted by Blaster86  I am on this forum. I am in the "OILERS ARE OVERRATED!" camp.
 
 But outside of us... Oilers are highly thought of. That someone here has the opinion they might be junk shouldn't make you start saying they can't be a fan of another team while saying Oilers might not suck.
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There's lots of eastern (and all) media that just see a team that won 16 games in a row and assume that it means something, without looking at how they got those wins.
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		|  03-06-2024, 12:53 PM | #139 |  
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			We were supposed to be all scared of the Oilers last year too
 Colorado and Dallas have improved more than them and were better to begin with, other teams still with improving left to do.  Heck even the Jets with Monahan and 7 goals so far.
 
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		|  03-06-2024, 12:54 PM | #140 |  
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			No one can save the Oilers.  Not Henrique or Carrick.
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