Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 5, 2014 I just watched the presser......holy mother of God. Basically a bunch of "it's not my fault", and even compared their young guys to Stamkos who "took a few years to develop too". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelchairsuperhero 1,453 Report post Posted December 5, 2014 What were they expecting to accomplish here? I feel like anyone with a brain would realize that this wasn't exactly going to placate the fans. 1 haroldsnepsts reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 5, 2014 That's the thing. Apparently, they think the fans are too dumb. I half expected Lowe to be there with his Cup rings in a shiny display case to prove he knows about winning. MacT said the team was visually better and that they've just been inconsistent. I'd say that 11 straight losses and finishing 25th-30th in the NHL for nearly a decade now is pretty consistent. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsAlways 486 Report post Posted December 5, 2014 The Oilers make me sick, it seems like season after season they tank in hopes of the next Gretzky. Stop dreaming about the glory days and build a team right, so much talent going to waste/wasted already. 1 hillbillywingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Playmaker Report post Posted December 5, 2014 It may not have been to appease the fans, but the players and the coaches. It may have been to send a message that no one is getting fired or traded right now, so suck it up and play and get the job done. I don't get the impression that the Oilers are making a concerted effort to tank. I think it just goes to show how difficult it is to rebuild. As much as Wings fans complain about getting free agents, imagine how tough it is in Edmonton? Trading isn't so easy nowadays with so many having NTC's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted December 5, 2014 If the oilers ever get to be a top 10 team again they will all be talking about how they built the team through drafting and patience like Detroit LOL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted December 5, 2014 It may not have been to appease the fans, but the players and the coaches. It may have been to send a message that no one is getting fired or traded right now, so suck it up and play and get the job done. I don't get the impression that the Oilers are making a concerted effort to tank. I think it just goes to show how difficult it is to rebuild. As much as Wings fans complain about getting free agents, imagine how tough it is in Edmonton? Trading isn't so easy nowadays with so many having NTC's. I could see that, for sure, but for a guy who talked quite a bit about bad execution, everything about the press conference screamed "BAD EXECUTION! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted December 5, 2014 DON'T WORRY GUYS WE'LL START WINNING AS LONG AS THE PLAYERS JUST PLAY BETTER 1 haroldsnepsts reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted December 6, 2014 Yeah, why didn't they think of that? Fire everyone and trade everyone. Running a professional hockey team is so easy. Why doesn't everyone do it? A little over dramatic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted December 6, 2014 A little over dramatic?No one here is over dramatic.Come on. Oh yeah. TANK IT!!! 1 Mckinley25 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Wing 1,521 Report post Posted December 6, 2014 (edited) I found out what it is from Peter Puck. They are selling the statue of Wayne Gretzky out front of the 'Northlands Coliseum' to LA for 30 million in cash and the rights to Jimmy Carson's cousin, Larson. E5 Edited December 6, 2014 by Jersey Wing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted December 6, 2014 I found out what it is from Peter Puck. They are selling the statue of Wayne Gretzky out front of the 'Northlands Coliseum' to LA for 30 million in cash and the rights to Jimmy Carson's cousin, Larson. E5 Seriously?Holy hell man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Playmaker Report post Posted December 6, 2014 A bunch off****** morons that don't know how to manage an NHL hockey team. Fire all!!!! Trade some guys, i.e. Hall, Nugent-Hopkins. Sheesh how hard is it? Yeah, this is a little over dramatic. What specific (realistic) moves would you all make that would drastically improve this team? Get a goalie (who?) Get defensemen. (which ones?) Add experienced forwards...like? Get new management? Name some names. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted December 6, 2014 Yeah, this is a little over dramatic. What specific (realistic) moves would you all make that would drastically improve this team? Get a goalie (who?) Get defensemen. (which ones?) Add experienced forwards...like? Get new management? Name some names. funny thing is they have made moves at D and goalie. Have they been blockbuster? No. But they've tried. I agree that this presser was dumb and probably a bad idea, but I hope MacT grits his teeth, stays the course, and keeps on building. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buppy 1,720 Report post Posted December 6, 2014 Yeah, this is a little over dramatic. What specific (realistic) moves would you all make that would drastically improve this team? ... Take off and nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure. 2 WingsAlways and TheXym reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted December 6, 2014 Yeah, this is a little over dramatic. What specific (realistic) moves would you all make that would drastically improve this team? Get a goalie (who?) Get defensemen. (which ones?) Add experienced forwards...like? Get new management? Name some names. I think they make trades at some point hoping to get lucky at positions they know will never pay off.I just don't understand them from the stand point of statues. Unless they happen from teams that have had that great on their team for periods of time that were going for strictly revenue stand points.(Edmonton) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted December 6, 2014 5 derblaueClaus, WingsAlways, sputman and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 6, 2014 I'm embarrassed that this "management" is allowed to continue to run this once proud NHL team. And I don't even like the Oilers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,755 Report post Posted December 8, 2014 (edited) I hope the Oilers get McDavid and not Buffalo orFlorida. Last thing I want is a franchise player helping turn around a team in our division. With Tampa Bay, Montreal, Boston and Toronto our division is hard enough. Edited December 8, 2014 by kliq 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,755 Report post Posted December 8, 2014 I'd rather see the Oilers land 3rd, or higher in the draft order...Those morons have had more than their fair share of high-end draft picks...It's time for another franchise to get an opportunity to get outta the basement regardless what conference they're in. Mind you - that's just my humble opinion. I agree with you, they have had top pick after top pick. Its not that I want Edmonton to necessarily get that pick, I just don't want it to be Florida or Buffalo (though Florida is surprising me this year, and don't seem to be in the basement). Edmonton just seems like the most likely team to take it away from them. I guess I'll hope for Carolina lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted December 8, 2014 I agree with you, they have had top pick after top pick. Its not that I want Edmonton to necessarily get that pick, I just don't want it to be Florida or Buffalo (though Florida is surprising me this year, and don't seem to be in the basement). Edmonton just seems like the most likely team to take it away from them. I guess I'll hope for Carolina lol. I have no hate for Buffalo and I would love seeing them getting McDavid. Finally the team has a great owner, the fan-support is still huge - given on where the team is ! - and they are doing this rebuild thing right. The Oilers in my mind have had more than enough first overalls and still couldn't get the job done that's on their management. Also I don't want to see McDavid in a soon to be relocated/sold market the guy should focus on hockey because he is incredible fun to watch and ridiculously talented. 1 F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted December 8, 2014 Really hope buffalo gets him so I have something to watch here in buffalo other than grirgensons lol 1 F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,963 Report post Posted December 8, 2014 ...so do we know what the presser was for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 8, 2014 ...so do we know what the presser was for? To call for more patience, it's all part of the long-term plan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,755 Report post Posted December 9, 2014 I have no hate for Buffalo and I would love seeing them getting McDavid. Finally the team has a great owner, the fan-support is still huge - given on where the team is ! - and they are doing this rebuild thing right. The Oilers in my mind have had more than enough first overalls and still couldn't get the job done that's on their management. Also I don't want to see McDavid in a soon to be relocated/sold market the guy should focus on hockey because he is incredible fun to watch and ridiculously talented. I have no hate for Buffalo either, but I guess I look at everything in a "how does this effect the Wings" way. 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites