[News] Oilers Scratch Yakupov... Again

[moon]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

I seem to recall an interview at the World Juniors where I came away thinking he was a punk and I was glad the oilers picked him up. I don't remember Anyone know what I'm talking about?

What if this is mostly on him? What did the oilers do wrong here except fail to do due diligence?

He said he would have to watch himself because the Canadians were dirty and always play a dirty game, but the Russians were used to it because they had played some games in Canada.

[Sainters7]

Originally Posted by Ruttiger

Anyone know what the record is for consecutive seasons out of the playoffs? I've got tickets to the Oilers - Flames game this Saturday with my dad and I sure as hell won't be wearing any Oilers gear.

Just an unmitigated disaster.

Pretty sure its Florida Panthers, 10 seasons. They finally broke it 2 years ago. Oilers have it in their sights.

[stemit14]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

I seem to recall an interview at the World Juniors where I came away thinking he was a punk and I was glad the oilers picked him up. I don't remember Anyone know what I'm talking about?

What if this is mostly on him? What did the oilers do wrong here except fail to do due diligence?

Actually, the story on yakupov at the last world juniors was that he REFUSED to do interviews because he was struggling so much during the tournament. You couldn't keep him away from the cameras during the draft 6 months earlier when the questions were all about how special a player he was and how great it will be to go #1 overall. I remember him even jumping in on interviews with galchenyuk and gurgenson the day before the draft to get more exposure.

But when the questions at the world juniors were about addressing problems in his game and how he was struggling... He refused to do interviews. I knew from day one this kid had an attitude problem and I knew it would blow up in Edmonton's face. Happy to see them struggling with it.

[MissTeeks]

Playoff droughts:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...nce_droughts_2

[Saqe]

Looks like the Oilers are going to be crowned champs in that category too as far Canadien teams go

[nik-]

Originally Posted by MissTeeks

Playoff droughts:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...nce_droughts_2

ehhh ... we better not laugh too hard at this, we're already at 5 again after this year.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by moon

He said he would have to watch himself because the Canadians were dirty and always play a dirty game, but the Russians were used to it because they had played some games in Canada.

That's what it was. So freaking cocky about it too. I just remember thinking thank god we aren't around that draft spot

[Locke]

Ryan Murray must slaughter a calf everyday in in thanks to the hockey gods. Columbus was going to take him whether they drafted first or second. He must be be extremely grateful he didn't end up where careers go to die.

[the2bears]

Originally Posted by nik-

ehhh ... we better not laugh too hard at this, we're already at 5 again after this year.

If it happens, it happens. We'll have either laughed at Edmonton when we could have, enjoying much schadenfreude, or we'll have not. I'd rather laugh now.

[squiggs96]

Originally Posted by TjRhythmic

It's already pretty bad, but I think Yakupov is the player that is ultimately going to bring the ship down.

The spotlight is on him, and he has no interest in playing for the oilers. He's playing for himself now, and he won't listen to anyone. Wouldn't be surprised if after his next goal he celebrates by himself.

If only there was a way we could have seen this coming.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by squiggs96

If only there was a way we could have seen this coming.

oh man ... so much karmic return for this circus.

[PeteMoss]

Pretty clear he wants out of there. Larianov and him are just stirring the pot to make it happen.

[calf]

Originally Posted by Locke

Ryan Murray must slaughter a calf everyday in in thanks to the hockey gods.

I sure hope he doesn't.

[amazing_oilers]

Originally Posted by Flashpoint

This is a really fun season.

We suck, and expected to suck, but are lovable at it.

It's just so fun to be a Calgary Flames fan right now.

Wow you must be a fan of mediocrity! The Flames haven't done squat or made the playoffs for going on what 5 years? Yeah the Oilers suck blah blah blah but it's pretty sad if that's enough to keep a Flames fan happy.

[JiriHrdina]

Originally Posted by amazing_oilers

Wow you must be a fan of mediocrity! The Flames haven't done squat or made the playoffs for going on what 5 years? Yeah the Oilers suck blah blah blah but it's pretty sad if that's enough to keep a Flames fan happy.

Thanks. Part of me was starting to feel sorry for Oiler fans. You showed up just in time!

[sarge]

Originally Posted by amazing_oilers

Wow you must be a fan of mediocrity! The Flames haven't done squat or made the playoffs for going on what 5 years? Yeah the Oilers suck blah blah blah but it's pretty sad if that's enough to keep a Flames fan happy.

Beat it D Bag.........why don't you go blow klowe and the boys on the bus?

[Hockey_Ninja]

Originally Posted by amazing_oilers

Wow you must be a fan of mediocrity! The Flames haven't done squat or made the playoffs for going on what 5 years? Yeah the Oilers suck blah blah blah but it's pretty sad if that's enough to keep a Flames fan happy.

Hated rival for years, annoying fans that rubbed their top picks in our face, even more annoying media that praised the Oilers to no ends even though they showed little to no signs of improvement. Why wouldn't we be enjoying this?

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by amazing_oilers

Wow you must be a fan of mediocrity! The Flames haven't done squat or made the playoffs for going on what 5 years? Yeah the Oilers suck blah blah blah but it's pretty sad if that's enough to keep a Flames fan happy.

Haha. That's an "I know you are, but what am I?" if I've ever heard one!

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by amazing_oilers

Wow you must be a fan of mediocrity! The Flames haven't done squat or made the playoffs for going on what 5 years? Yeah the Oilers suck blah blah blah but it's pretty sad if that's enough to keep a Flames fan happy.

Flames haven't done squat for five years, but its still more than your Oilers and that collection of first overall draft picks! I repeat, that collection of first overall draft picks. That means your team has sucked so hard that you have selected enough first overall draft picks that you've tied a record for futility, only seen once in the history of hockey!

Man, that never gets old!



To make it even more enjoyable, the Flames look to be better positioned in their rebuild than the Oilers have been in any of their, what is it, three or four, iterations of rebuilding. Amazing_flames!

[amazing_oilers]

Originally Posted by New Era

Flames haven't done squat for five years, but its still more than your Oilers and that collection of first overall draft picks! I repeat, that collection of first overall draft picks. That means your team has sucked so hard that you have selected enough first overall draft picks that you've tied a record for futility, only seen once in the history of hockey!

Man, that never gets old!



To make it even more enjoyable, the Flames look to be better positioned in their rebuild than the Oilers have been in any of their, what is it, three or four, iterations of rebuilding. Amazing_flames!

I agree the Oilers have sucked it's not even up for debate. My point is he's saying how it's great to be a Flames fan at this point. I find that hard to believe since I don't think you're anywhere near a playoff spot and no matter how bad Edmonton is that doesn't get you any closer.