Edmonton is No Good XI: Mud, Sweatpants and Tiers

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Oh, did the locker room time bomb finally go off?

Who could've seen that coming..

Almost like there are side effects that come with fishing in the league's doghouse.

Can't imagine how toxic the off ice atmosphere is with Perry thrown into the mix as well. If those two butt heads? Yikes

You love to see it.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

The sum of Draisaitl and McDavid would still come up short of the average NHLer's personality. I've never seen two guys sulk and look so miserable over their playing careers. I get that they are in Edmonton but man it's no wonder that team can never put things together when those are the two players looked at for inspiration.

They look like two guys that take their privileged lifestyles completely for granted.

That was never lost on players like Crosby.

[Yeah_Baby]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

They look like two guys that take their privileged lifestyles completely for granted.

That was never lost on players like Crosby.

The more time goes on, and the more anecdotal stories I hear, I really think Connor is out of there as soon as possible.

[Sofa GM]

Kenny needs to step up right now for this playoff run, it could unravel there as soon as this summer. The rise in cap does absolutely nothing to help them since they have bonuses to Brown and etc that offset any gain.

The Oilers are on a verge of a very dark dark time, they will be do naive and proud to actually deal Draisaitl or Mavi for any assets............ because how could they not want to be part of the Oilers.....

They can't get it done and will be back dumpster diving and lottery living as early as next season.

[GFG#1]

Originally Posted by direwolf

It's so hilariously obvious, and the refs fall for it every time. I'm totally convinced now that the league has mandated for the officials look the other way whenever he does the stick grab thing. It's the only explanation. I mean, the refs have to know what he's doing at this point, right? It's clear as day.

Notice how the gang at Sportsnet have never commented on it either. It's ridiculous. I figured Bieksa would be the one guy who might actually call it out once in a while, but I've never heard him do it.

Players need to drop the stick when he grabs on to it. It is a penalty to participate in the play with 2 sticks. So if he is driving to the net and grabs the defenders stick and the defender lets go, it should be an automatic 2 minute penalty.

Even if the ref missed it that instance, I think his actions doing that would be much more scrutinized going forward, especially if he scored on that play.

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by Yeah_Baby

The more time goes on, and the more anecdotal stories I hear, I really think Connor is out of there as soon as possible.

I'm less sold on it.

Treliving doesn't have the foresight to keep cap space open to be able to potentially sign McDavid as a UFA in 2 seasons.

[Yeah_Baby]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

I'm less sold on it.

Treliving doesn't have the foresight to keep cap space open to be able to potentially sign McDavid as a UFA in 2 seasons.

by then he may have picks again to trade with contracts

[Heavy Jack]

Not with that attitude lol… I want McDavid jettisoned into the sun but I’ll settle for him going east. Please hockey gods, we beg of you.

[SuperMatt18]

To me the only team he would walk as a UFA for would be the Leafs.

Oilers will throw a max contract at him to try to get him to stay if needed.

So if he's going to leave it will have to be to the Leafs.

[Sofa GM]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

To me the only team he would walk as a UFA for would be the Leafs.

Oilers will throw a max contract at him to try to get him to stay if needed.

So if he's going to leave it will have to be to the Leafs.

Could see Rangers as well. He loves attention and that is one of the biggest stages (along with Toronto).

Also aligns with Panarin's contract coming off their books.

[Yeah_Baby]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

To me the only team he would walk as a UFA for would be the Leafs.

Oilers will throw a max contract at him to try to get him to stay if needed.

So if he's going to leave it will have to be to the Leafs.

The Oilers would probably offer to build him a Howard Huges type suite in the JW Marriott so he never has to see anyone in sweatpants and good shoes on his off day again.

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by Wastedyouth

McDavid's diving is shameless. He's so hard to root for, even if he wasn't on the Oilers.

The victim complex of this franchise knows no bounds.

It's funny how strong he is on his skates and hard to knock down when he wants to be, but then falls with even the slightest of contact when he is losing a battle or giving the puck away.

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

To me the only team he would walk as a UFA for would be the Leafs.

Oilers will throw a max contract at him to try to get him to stay if needed.

So if he's going to leave it will have to be to the Leafs.

I'd love to see what contract Leafs have to move out to fit McDiver in.

[Robbob]

With the Leafs that threat is very real. Going into that 26-27 season, they only have around 36M committed (Matthews, Nylander, Kampf, Rielly). They will extend Marner after next season to near what Nylander is, so say around 47M.

Although, full panic mode will settle in up North if one of Marner or Nylander are traded or not on the roster going into McDavid's last year.

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by Yeah_Baby

The Oilers would probably offer to build him a Howard Huges type suite in the JW Marriott so he never has to see anyone in sweatpants and good shoes on his off day again.

But will they build him a basketball court in a room with a ridiculously low ceiling? That could be the deciding factor, you know.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Jay Random

But will they build him a basketball court in a room with a ridiculously low ceiling? That could be the deciding factor, you know.

They might build him his own institute for kids who can’t read good.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

I'm less sold on it.

Treliving doesn't have the foresight to keep cap space open to be able to potentially sign McDavid as a UFA in 2 seasons.

That's ok, he'll just settle for a beach mansion in south Florida.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

That's ok, he'll just settle for a beach mansion in south Florida.

League is going to need to look into putting more teams in Florida to accommodate all the players that want to play there.

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

League is going to need to look into putting more teams in Florida to accommodate all the players that want to play there.

Easy peasy.

Put a bill through the Florida legislature, proclaiming that for the purposes of hockey only, Florida is annexing Canada. Then all the Canadian teams will be technically located in Florida, and players will be required to want to play here.

For bonus points, Tkachuk can tool around Winnipeg in a golf cart, wearing a Hawaiian shirt and shorts – in January.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by Jay Random

Easy peasy.

Put a bill through the Florida legislature, proclaiming that for the purposes of hockey only, Florida is annexing Canada. Then all the Canadian teams will be technically located in Florida, and players will be required to want to play here.

For bonus points, Tkachuk can tool around Winnipeg in a golf cart, wearing a Hawaiian shirt and shorts – in January.

Global warming may be of benefit when Florida is 70 degrees.