Funny how no one on the panel brings up any of the Oilers issues that exist mainly on the back end. How do they get a championship defence with zero assets to upgrade.
That’s not rly true. They got lots of 2nd and 3rd picks from bad teams. If they accrue cap till the deadline they will have 4.1 mil in space, if Kane goes on LTIR until playoffs which is probably a 50/50 of happening they will have 9.6mil to spend at the deadline. Plenty of room to make moves for a top 4 d man and probably a depth D man too
I’m not a Canadian but I was in Vancouver as a student. And this is exactly how my Canadian friends argue about hockey. So intense but so polite at the same time.
Bob, presidents trophy winner has won the cup in how many of the last 10 years? Pacing your self and finishing the season strong has been the Oilers modus operendi for the last several seasons and it has generated great results. Playing meaningful hockey in April, May and losing is just as important as winning.
No regression allowed and no pre-emptory excuses either,its cup or bust till its over now, nobody cares about winning the Division. No less than a SC and Connor accepting the MVP Award will do.Big Bob sounds a little Hangry.
It would be nice to have a better start through to the end but I dont see they will be as good as people think till the trade deadline. Like the last year. I do think the pacific division isnt as good as it was the last 2 years. We know the Oilers issues. Nurse and the young guy is not a great 2nd line. Serious growing pains there. And the 3rd line d-pair isnt as good as last year. I do think our forwards are better to start. Considering mcleod didnt really improve as much as we thought it was good to let him go. I still think we would have been better with broberg and holloway. In our system Holloway was gonna have a breakout season. Who knows in st louis. I just dont see the Oilers in 1st place by new year. Maybe by end of the year.
Sounds like the bickering marriage phase of Bob and Jack have started ! 😂
Bob is getting lawyered up.
I don’t want to hear about the Stanley Cup unless we are getting ready for Game 1 of the Finals. Other than that it’s too early.
Yup
Jack n’ Bob gettin’ worked up early. Love it! Start well. Get better. Finish strong! Go Oil.
This convo is getting me pumped up!!
Funny how no one on the panel brings up any of the Oilers issues that exist mainly on the back end. How do they get a championship defence with zero assets to upgrade.
That’s not rly true. They got lots of 2nd and 3rd picks from bad teams. If they accrue cap till the deadline they will have 4.1 mil in space, if Kane goes on LTIR until playoffs which is probably a 50/50 of happening they will have 9.6mil to spend at the deadline. Plenty of room to make moves for a top 4 d man and probably a depth D man too
😂 I love the banter!
I’m not a Canadian but I was in Vancouver as a student. And this is exactly how my Canadian friends argue about hockey. So intense but so polite at the same time.
Love the banter is back!! Jack and Bob with Paige keeping them under control. lol. The only thing left is to win the cup.
Love this trio. Hockey smarts, yes but entertaining as well. Looking great Bob. Keep up the good work.
Bob, presidents trophy winner has won the cup in how many of the last 10 years? Pacing your self and finishing the season strong has been the Oilers modus operendi for the last several seasons and it has generated great results. Playing meaningful hockey in April, May and losing is just as important as winning.
Paige Jack Bob thanks for your updates projections. Let's GO OILERS
Get him Bob, Get him. Great points by both, but Bob wins my vote. Home ice makes a huge difference in staying rested for the playoff grind.
Bob has a good point. We need to have some more home ice advantage. Maybe not conference winning but close.
It's a Whole New Season ! Buckle in and Nod your Head ! Open the Chute . Here we Go.
No regression allowed and no pre-emptory excuses either,its cup or bust till its over now, nobody cares about winning the Division. No less than a SC and Connor accepting the MVP Award will do.Big Bob sounds a little Hangry.
How do the Oilers start off strong with
Ekholm Bouchard
Nurse Emberson
Kulak Stetcher
That is NOT Cup worthy
2 gals one cup worthy.
Where is Travis Dermott?
Heard he was getting doughnuts in Penhold.
It would be nice to have a better start through to the end but I dont see they will be as good as people think till the trade deadline. Like the last year. I do think the pacific division isnt as good as it was the last 2 years. We know the Oilers issues. Nurse and the young guy is not a great 2nd line. Serious growing pains there. And the 3rd line d-pair isnt as good as last year.
I do think our forwards are better to start. Considering mcleod didnt really improve as much as we thought it was good to let him go.
I still think we would have been better with broberg and holloway. In our system Holloway was gonna have a breakout season. Who knows in st louis.
I just dont see the Oilers in 1st place by new year. Maybe by end of the year.
They all have to focus on being defensive ogres (including forecheck, backcheck, tracking)...the offence will be there.
Emberson is going to have to carry Nurse….Yikes !
Oilers season will hinge on Skinner
what growth bob ? we have away everyone
Bring back Tony Braar! Please!
Paige is the boss
As it should be. You do know women rule, right!!! LOL
Old slow soft and small team is how it's looking to me,very disappointing