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Old 05-07-2019, 10:42 PM
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Wow, who knew a sinus infection could be life threatening? Never take your health for granted folks.
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Old 05-08-2019, 05:56 AM
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No one upset that Hitch was shown the door?
Could t take them to a place they couldn't get on thier own....unless you are talking about golf season
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Old 05-08-2019, 11:37 AM
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Who do you guys think Holland hires? He has already hinted he wants a younger coach who will around for awhile. I think that eliminates Ruff. I think Holland tries to get Dan Bylsma. He was brought into Detroit as an assistant coach by Holland. At least he has won a cup and managed a team of versatile personalities.
Bylsma is definitely a possibility. A lot of talk about Dave Tippet. I'm not sure about him. I don't know why. As you mention here and others mentioned above, I do think he goes with a younger guy. Todd Nelson circling back?
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Old 05-16-2019, 11:09 AM
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Mactavish has left the Oilers for a 2 year coaching job in the KHL.

Holland is cleaning house!

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Old 05-16-2019, 12:00 PM
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Mactavish has left the Oilers for a 2 year coaching job in the KHL.

Holland is cleaning house!

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Heard this from my son today — I asked if we had to toss in a bag of practice pucks — his response — No Kevin Lowe is still with the Oilers. So part way there. See what happens with KL as he is personal friend of the owner.
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Mactavish has left the Oilers for a 2 year coaching job in the KHL.

Holland is cleaning house!

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MacTavish was a good coach, but management wasn't his forte. He will do well in the proper position once again.
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Old 05-16-2019, 12:26 PM
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MacTavish was a good coach, but management wasn't his forte. He will do well in the proper position once again.
Agreed he was a great coach! I also believe he had a great influence on decisions made by Chia!

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Old 05-16-2019, 05:40 PM
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As you mention here and others mentioned above, I do think he goes with a younger guy. Todd Nelson circling back?


I sure hope so. Lots of free tickets if it happens.

That's the only way I'll attend an Oilers game.
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Old 05-16-2019, 06:34 PM
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Old 05-28-2019, 05:59 PM
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HUH Oilers hire a new coach and it doesn't even move the needle on this thread???? I take it the WOW factor isn't there??? No thoughts from Oiler faithful on the new bench boss??

https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...ew-era-begins/
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Old 05-28-2019, 06:02 PM
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HUH Oilers hire a new coach and it doesn't even move the needle on this thread???? I take it the WOW factor isn't there??? No thoughts from Oiler faithful on the new bench boss??

https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...ew-era-begins/
Bench boss isn’t a wow factor.
Wow factors are player/contract changes to come.
Jesus could be the new coach but the end result would be the same.
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Old 05-28-2019, 06:32 PM
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HUH Oilers hire a new coach and it doesn't even move the needle on this thread???? I take it the WOW factor isn't there??? No thoughts from Oiler faithful on the new bench boss??

https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...ew-era-begins/
Because they have been hiring a lot of coaches in the last 8 years. It’s not new..
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Old 05-28-2019, 06:48 PM
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HUH alright, tough crowd. Seems like a pretty significant position filled to me but alright. Will hold off on any more Oiler chat until you guys cash in on your shinny new LOTO won draft pick I guess..

https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...KMJoWKLVH-NEfE

How about this one?? No? need to hold off till the draft?? OK carry on..
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Old 05-28-2019, 06:56 PM
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Bench boss isn’t a wow factor.
Wow factors are player/contract changes to come.
Jesus could be the new coach but the end result would be the same.
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Old 05-28-2019, 07:31 PM
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General managers and coaches don’t score goals defend or stop the puck. McLellan and Hitch are excellent coaches. Chia was a pizz poor hire. Coaches between MacTavish and McLellan were mediocre.

I want to see the team in October. What KH does this summer and at the draft.

The best part of all of this is that ownership admitted he is responsible for where the team currently sits. He’s given KH full autonomy to Maye his team better and do whatever they is needed to get to the playoffs. Tippet is part of that process.

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Old 05-28-2019, 08:48 PM
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The past 2 coaches were STELLAR pedigree, it's not a coaching issue, it's the total LACK OF HEART in that dressing room
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Old 05-28-2019, 08:57 PM
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The past 2 coaches were STELLAR pedigree, it's not a coaching issue, it's the total LACK OF HEART in that dressing room
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Old 05-29-2019, 07:53 AM
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The moves are significant, like them or not. As others have said, it's mostly what's put on the ice that will make a difference. So we wait.

Don't let the absence of chatter tell you that we don't care. We've just seen a lot, heard a lot. Besides, fishing is really heating up. We've got stuff to do.
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Old 06-12-2019, 01:24 PM
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I think this would be a perfect fit, and at a good price. I don't know Oilers I say GO FOR IT!!!!

https://www.hockeyfeed.com/nhl-news/...o1fNX742_8-jCA
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Old 06-12-2019, 11:23 PM
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Now that the silly June hockey is over, lets focus on what's up for next year?

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Old 06-12-2019, 11:34 PM
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Now that the silly June hockey is over, lets focus on what's up for next year?

Go Oil Go!
You should do the honours..... 2019/2020 Oiler thread.
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Old 06-27-2019, 08:35 PM
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GEEZ, why so quiet about the Mike Smith-Oilers chat?? Talbot to Flames chat?? Smith has hot streaks then cools off ...Koskanin has hot streaks and cools off, with proper timing, Oilers could have some good goal tending, unless both of them cool off at the same time
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Old 06-27-2019, 08:36 PM
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Old 06-27-2019, 09:33 PM
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GEEZ, why so quiet about the Mike Smith-Oilers chat?? Talbot to Flames chat?? Smith has hot streaks then cools off ...Koskanin has hot streaks and cools off, with proper timing, Oilers could have some good goal tending, unless both of them cool off at the same time
Tried talking hockey in here, but kept being reminded it's June and hockey is over. So why bother.

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Old 06-27-2019, 09:43 PM
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Ooooohh baby!!!

We gon dominate!!!



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Old 06-27-2019, 09:43 PM
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I am actually interested in the Over/Under on the date the 2019/20 Oilers thread gets locked down.

I say DEC 14 is the exact date when they implode. Thoughts? Call the over under Christmas day?

Seriously, what are the oilers doing to get better? I don't see any trades. I know about the new GM. I hope for the sake of the fans that major changes are coming.
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Old 06-27-2019, 09:44 PM
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Hockey was over for Edmonton around the middle of Nov? You would think they would want to be talking?
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Old 06-27-2019, 09:44 PM
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GEEZ, why so quiet about the Mike Smith-Oilers chat?? Talbot to Flames chat?? Smith has hot streaks then cools off ...Koskanin has hot streaks and cools off, with proper timing, Oilers could have some good goal tending, unless both of them cool off at the same time
I'd be cautions of Smith if I was you guys. He only excels in the playoffs, so I don't think he'd be a good fit in Edmonton.
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Old 06-27-2019, 10:40 PM
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On a more serious note though, for forwards, I think Dzingel and Zuccarello would be good fits. Possibly Anders Lee as well...

Dzinglel is pretty quick, might be able to keep up with Conner better than anyone else on the team, almost put up 60 pts last year, and leaving Kassian there, first line becomes:

Dzingel-McDavd-Kassian

Leon obviously bumps down to the 2nd line in an attempt to distribute the scoring and have more of a 1-2 punch. Playing with Zuccarello, Leon would still have lots of scoring opportunities, so second line:

Draisaitl-Hopkins-Zuccarello

3rd line:

Lucic-Gagner-Chassion

4th line:

Khaira-Brodziak-Yamamoto

Zuccarello put up 40 pts last season and Dzingel put up 56. Their combined cap hit right now is $6.3M, the Oil have about $8.3M in space, they are likely getting raises above the $8.3M, so Holland would have to get creative (buyout, trade, etc.).
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Old 06-27-2019, 10:42 PM
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I'd be cautions of Smith if I was you guys. He only excels in the playoffs.
Yes we noticed......(DEEP sarcasm)
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