Number That Should Interest Everyone: 1
by Derek Zona on Jan 22, 2012 10:30 AM MST
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The Edmonton Oilers have improved by one win in the standings in two years.
Through all of the buster and blather, the fluster and dither, the Oilers are still flat-lining. The President has talked about restoring the franchise to it's former glory for six years. He's on his third rebuild The General Manager has talked about changing something for three years. He's overhauled the roster in his own image and he's on his second coach.
It doesn't matter if this is rebuild v 1.5, (rebuild by trading Pronger and Smyth) v 2.3 (rebuild by spending to the cap and remake the team in Steve Tambellini's image), or v. 3.2 (rebuild with first overall picks because the first two methodologies failed), one win isn't good enough. The Oilers need change, but not in the way of a new coach and another draft pick in exchange for Ales Hemsky. The Oilers need to clear out the front offices at Rexall Place and do so before the trade deadline.
That's the episode of Oil Change fans of this team deserve to see.
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At this point I’m of the opinion that every single person in the front office should be gone. Lowe, Tambellini, all the AGMs and every single pro scout. Stu MacGregor and his guys can stay because they seem to know what they’re doing.
If Darryl Katz wants to rebuild this organization then let’s do it right.
by melancholyculkin on Jan 22, 2012 11:15 AM MST reply actions
I’m not sure MacGregor’s really that good given the tremendous opportunity afforded him, but he’s at least competent.
by RiversQ on Jan 22, 2012 11:55 AM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
I was going to comment along the same lines. We won’t really know if he’s good for a couple of years.
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I love it when the prospophiles (enemies to hockey, frankly. See WJC and tank rebuilds everywhere) suggest Stu as GM. We don’t even know if he can do his current job!!!! And it’s way more straightforward than running the club!!!
by RiversQ on Jan 22, 2012 2:44 PM MST via iPhone app up reply actions
That’s a fair point. Basically I was saying that if I was Katz and this summer I decided that enough is enough and I’m going to clean house in the organization, the amateur scouting department seems to be the one area where a case could be made that a wholesale purge would not be in order.
by melancholyculkin on Jan 22, 2012 4:01 PM MST up reply actions
I don’t know much about cars, but generally when you change the oil, aren’t you supposed to get rid of the old, broken-down stuff?
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Oilers look after their own? Its time to clean the attic!
As a long time Oiler fan i am totally tired of the political decisions that have been made over the last 10 years. i.e, Mac T, K Lowe, and the deligated assistants over the years. Our new GM is great. Let him manage. Our coach is great and with the right support will suceed.
Turning Point
Hemsky returning to the lineup at the beginning of the season totally upset chemistry of a winning team, In his absence, even Horcoff played his best hockey since his big year that landed his mega deal. The Smyth/Horcoff/Jones line was an awesome shutdown line and adding offense in the process. The kid line was holding there own. The D was playing exceptional considering their age and the goal tending was great.
I totally understand that making Hemsky worth more than a broken hockey stick was the objective but it upset the chemistry of the room. He has not been happy since the spotlight went away from him. Good luck getting rid of him now.
Some hard decisions have to be made. Gagner, Hemsky, Horcoff, Smythe, Whitney, Habby, Hordichuk, Belanger and Eager. These are supposed to be our veterans? I thought Gagner was in great position to break out this year as he came into camp in great shape, best ever, but has not returned to the way he looked at the beginning of year previous to the ankle injury,
Our young core is looking great. Potter and Petry have surprised. Both are great on PP to compliment Gilbert or Eberle.
By the way Green looked great on his return. Let him stay. He successfully played PP,PK won faceoffs and balanced any llne he played on.
Wow, this is a joke right?
I suppose Green did balance his lines, much the same way that a boat anchor can provide some stability/balance.
Seriously, Edmonton is so fucked with this fan base.
by RiversQ on Jan 23, 2012 7:32 AM MST via iPhone app up reply actions 2 recs
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