“You know I couldn’t let Edmonton win”

[Buff]

Originally Posted by dino7c

best case scenario is locking in their core to massive raises and then missing the playoffs by a point or losing early in the playoffs for a decade.

it seems close to reality IMO

Either they can set a new record of consecutive years missing the playoffs or start a new record of consecutive years of being swept in the 1st round!

<insert evil laugh here>

[Eric Vail]

I liked it when they finished last overall. When they had nightly jersey tosses. When the Oiler players had the walk of shame through the concourse with angry fans berating them. When the fans rented signs and drove around the city towing them and announcing that Lowe must be fired. When Lowe announces to the world, "I think I know a thing or two about winning" after being in the basement for several years. After all that, they draft Yakapov first overall.

That is the best timeline.

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by midniteowl

In 2006, the Oilers were one game away from winning the Stanley Cup as well. I couldn't recall, did they come back the next season and claimed the holy grail?

remember that team that was touted to score over 300 goals?

Then failed to score even 200?

[Paulie Walnuts]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

remember that team that was touted to score over 300 goals?

Then failed to score even 200?

I remember.

Forget about wins it was about 300 goals. Led by Pisano, Horcoff, Smyth.

[Redrum]

Originally Posted by Eric Vail

I liked it when they finished last overall. When they had nightly jersey tosses. When the Oiler players had the walk of shame through the concourse with angry fans berating them. When the fans rented signs and drove around the city towing them and announcing that Lowe must be fired. When Lowe announces to the world, "I think I know a thing or two about winning" after being in the basement for several years. After all that, they draft Yakapov first overall.

That is the best timeline.

The Heatley trade rejection was one of my favs. Just playing video games, listening to the coverage, and laughing all day. A simpler time. We'll be back there soon though, they know a thing or two about being no good, if there was ever a concern.

[Eubee]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

Treliving left him no choice.

Since he wouldn't/couldn't go long term with him due to his UFA signings, Tkachuk choose the only reasonable option open to him to give himself maximum flexibility and leverage.

How can you blame a player for that?

Troy Brouwer completely selling out after signing his retirement deal begat the overreach for James Neal which begat Tre not having the flexibility to sign Tkachuk long term which begat Tkachuk being traded to Florida.

Bottom line is #### you Troy Brouwer. But after this spring, Ill downgrade that to screw you Troy Brouwer.

[ThisIsAnOutrage]

I think Tkachuk might have inspired the whole league. Even Stuart Skinner.