04-11-2014, 12:29 PM
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#61
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Franchise Player
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Only Oiler player willing to work hard and I respect. Unfortunately the age and some of his old injuries caught up to him. I respect him for his willingness to stand in front of the net every game. You don't see a lot of NHL players willing to do that anymore.
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04-11-2014, 12:30 PM
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#62
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: SW Ontario
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Wonder what they'll spend the money saved on his contract this time around? That dressing room upgrade has done wonders.
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04-11-2014, 12:31 PM
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#63
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by puckluck2
Damn wish I could score 350 goals and 850 points in the NHL while holding a shovel in my hands.
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Eakins had it totally wrong with his "Chop Wood, Carry Water". It should have been "Dig Holes, Score Goals"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MisterJoji
Johnny eats garbage and isn’t 100% committed.
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04-11-2014, 12:31 PM
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#64
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SW Ontario
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Sorry but I have always hated the guy, probably because of his long term loyalty to an organization I hate.
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04-11-2014, 12:38 PM
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#65
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: On the Bandwagon
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He can join Bucky behind the bench as guys who worked their asses off night in and night out , and made a career out of little skill lots of heart
but can't teach any of the current batch of players how to work shift to shift
respect the warrior hate the jersey he wore
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04-11-2014, 12:38 PM
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#66
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Crowsnest Pass
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He became a complete goal-suck in his later years. Cherry-picking, never passing, and shooting from ridiculous angles.
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04-11-2014, 12:40 PM
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#67
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: SW Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by troutman
He became a complete goal-suck in his later years. Cherry-picking, never passing, and shooting from ridiculous angles.
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So the perfect Oiler?
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04-11-2014, 12:45 PM
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#68
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Franchise Player
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Dammit wrong thread. Anyway, I don't hate Ryan Smyth. Very good career carved out of zero physical tools.
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04-11-2014, 12:47 PM
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#69
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814
Dammit wrong thread. Anyway, I don't hate Ryan Smyth. Very good career carved out of zero physical tools.
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bah!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MisterJoji
Johnny eats garbage and isn’t 100% committed.
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04-11-2014, 01:14 PM
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#70
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Vancouver
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Good guy, decent player, horrendous team. Being considered an Oilers legend in that era must be really bitter sweet. Probably more bitter than sweet.
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04-11-2014, 01:18 PM
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#71
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Uncle Chester
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Didn't like him and didn't hate him. Total meh of a hockey player.
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04-11-2014, 01:25 PM
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#72
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Lifetime Suspension
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I remember watching him stand in front of the net eeeeevery single game during his prime for eeeevery single shift being a stupid stupid head and stuffing loose pucks into the back of the net while pretty much interfering with every goalie in the league BUT HEY GUYS ITS COOL OILERS.
One of my least favourite players, but carved himself out a decent career and wasn't a total twat while doing it. Good riddance? I guess, I don't know, I don't even think I care anymore. I forgot he was still playing.
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04-11-2014, 01:30 PM
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#73
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Franchise Player
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did a lot with little skill...its not a knock the guy was all heart. If the young turks had half his heart the Oilers wouldn't be in last place every year
all this being said it is time for him to hang em' up and get a lifetime position in the Oilers front office
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04-11-2014, 01:54 PM
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#74
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Franchise Player
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the irony of the oilers situation....
they won more with this average talent, all heart, player steering their 1st line than they have with 3 all-skill 1st round hype players.
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04-11-2014, 02:16 PM
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#75
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: wearing raccoons for boots
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Cryan' Smyth is still playing?
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04-11-2014, 02:51 PM
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#76
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: F*** me. We're so f***ing good, you check the f***ing standings? Lets f***ing go! F***ing practice!
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One of the cheapest players in hockey. Always resorted to cheap tactics and acted like they were accidents.
No respect for the guy from me, good riddance.
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04-11-2014, 03:01 PM
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#77
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CsInMyBlood
One of the cheapest players in hockey. Always resorted to cheap tactics and acted like they were accidents.
No respect for the guy from me, good riddance.
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Master of the 'Who? Me?' vacant stare right after cross-checking people in the back.
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04-11-2014, 03:06 PM
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#78
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Here come the tears...
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04-11-2014, 03:09 PM
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#79
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Good God. Is he just naming everyone he ever met in 20 years of hockey? We're going to be here all day. By nickname no less. Kill me.
He doesnt even know how to pronounce Dallas Eakins' name? Thats somewhat telling.
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The Beatings Shall Continue Until Morale Improves!
This Post Has Been Distilled for the Eradication of Seemingly Incurable Sadness.
The World Ends when you're dead. Until then, you've got more punishment in store. - Flames Fans
If you thought this season would have a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.
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04-11-2014, 03:15 PM
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#80
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Powerplay Quarterback
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couldnt they spring for a teleprompter?
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