... whether that be in despair if you're still rooting on the Oilers, or in joy if you're pulling for a lottery pick. Another game, another loss to a better team. There seem to be an awful lot of those on the sked these days.

Forget analysis, it's time to bring the Armagnac out of the cupboard and get on with the show. Happy New Year to all Copper and Blue readers! May it be better than the last. Way, way better for Oiler fans.