My fast-forward summer also involves super fast healing.
ah-so.... i must learn of this....
glen x is an amazing 4th liner... perfect for this team.
row-bert is a special player
gagner is gonna be money (and he already is more than pocket change)
cogs has some sick skills
brodziak has some definite upside....
stortini is a good 4th liner
grebs.... wow.. evolved before our eyes
gilbert is good, but needs some time to hit his peak
smid.. what a mean streak he's developing
future is indeed bright...
now let's have anahiem go out in the first round and get a good pick!
agreed...anybody else think though that Pitkanen doenst fit here?
For the $ that he probably wants??? I'm probably with you on that one. Deal him and sign a veteran d-man that can play the physical game. Greene can also go, we need to have a balance of skill and toughness on our blueline. If Pitkanen takes a 1-2 year deal for $3-3.5 million per season, sign him, any more, deal him.
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I'd like to thank the boys for their effort through thick and thin, the kids develop by leaps and bounds, emergence of an extremely productive 4th line and everybody stepping up to the plate with all the injuries.
I'm happy with what they've accomplished this season and looking forward to many more great ones! Cheers boys! Playoff would have been nice but I think they've proved many doubters already
For the $ that he probably wants??? I'm probably with you on that one. Deal him and sign a veteran d-man that can play the physical game. Greene can also go, we need to have a balance of skill and toughness on our blueline. If Pitkanen takes a 1-2 year deal for $3-3.5 million per season, sign him, any more, deal him.
I honestly wish Pitkanen could get his head screwed on right... cuz he could be amazing with his skillset.. but as is, I'd rather deal him and pay a vet $4 mil... who knows rfa season is coming up soon... maybe we get four 1sts!
Congratulations to Kevin Lowe for identifying the proper young players to build around. Congratulations to MacT to helping develop this young players. Congratulations to Ales Hemsky and Shawn Horcoff for proving their worth in this league. Congratulations to Denis Grebeshkov for being the most improved player on the team. Congratulations to Sam Gagner for a ridiculous season as an 18 year old. Congratulations to Dustin Penner for building on a poor start and not allowing it to ruin his season. Congratulations to Robert Nilsson for digging down deep, taking a good look in the mirror and doing what he had to do to become an NHL player. Congratulations to Andrew Cogliano and Tom Gilbert for fantastic rookie seasons. Congratulations to Fernando Pisani for overcoming all odds to finish the season on pace to score 20 goals. Congratulations to Geoff Sanderson on a splendid career. Congratulations to Curtis Glencross to playing with his heart on his sleeve and proving his worth in the NHL. Congratulations to Matthieu Garon to proving he can start for an NHL team. Congratulations to Zach Stortini and Marc Pouliot for answering the bell and having the will to carve themselves out an NHL career. Congratulations to Brodziak for a fantastic rookie season. Congratulations to Matt Greene and Ladislav Smid building upon their games immensely this season. Congratulations to Steve Staios for hanging in their and providing much needed veteran leadership on this team. Congratulations to Roli for playing his heart out down the stretch when everyone was counting him out, and making several huge saves to keep the team alive.
Congatulations PDO for being the first to make me feel good since late in the third.
i have never felt dissappointed and proud at the same time. these guys gave all thier hearts and im proud to call myself an oilers fan.....25 games ago, these could have decided that they were done and had no chance, but they didnt....they gave it all they had and i am very very proud of them for that!!!!
these guy are going to be a successful playoff team in the next 1-2 years!!!!!!!
What a great year for what it's worth. These guys showed some true passion towards a game that we all love. They could have keeled over and given up along time ago but showed us something that will make us an exciting team to watch for years to come!!!
Now, lets show Luongo and whoever else plays for Vancouver the way to the links! FORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations to Kevin Lowe for identifying the proper young players to build around. Congratulations to MacT to helping develop this young players. Congratulations to Ales Hemsky and Shawn Horcoff for proving their worth in this league. Congratulations to Denis Grebeshkov for being the most improved player on the team. Congratulations to Sam Gagner for a ridiculous season as an 18 year old. Congratulations to Dustin Penner for building on a poor start and not allowing it to ruin his season. Congratulations to Robert Nilsson for digging down deep, taking a good look in the mirror and doing what he had to do to become an NHL player. Congratulations to Andrew Cogliano and Tom Gilbert for fantastic rookie seasons. Congratulations to Fernando Pisani for overcoming all odds to finish the season on pace to score 20 goals. Congratulations to Geoff Sanderson on a splendid career. Congratulations to Curtis Glencross to playing with his heart on his sleeve and proving his worth in the NHL. Congratulations to Matthieu Garon to proving he can start for an NHL team. Congratulations to Zach Stortini and Marc Pouliot for answering the bell and having the will to carve themselves out an NHL career. Congratulations to Brodziak for a fantastic rookie season. Congratulations to Matt Greene and Ladislav Smid building upon their games immensely this season. Congratulations to Steve Staios for hanging in their and providing much needed veteran leadership on this team. Congratulations to Roli for playing his heart out down the stretch when everyone was counting him out, and making several huge saves to keep the team alive.
Congrats, i'm so proud of the oilers this year, an amazing run, this dissapointment and playoff like hockey has been good for the development of this team!
Congratulations to Kevin Lowe for identifying the proper young players to build around. Congratulations to MacT to helping develop this young players. Congratulations to Ales Hemsky and Shawn Horcoff for proving their worth in this league. Congratulations to Denis Grebeshkov for being the most improved player on the team. Congratulations to Sam Gagner for a ridiculous season as an 18 year old. Congratulations to Dustin Penner for building on a poor start and not allowing it to ruin his season. Congratulations to Robert Nilsson for digging down deep, taking a good look in the mirror and doing what he had to do to become an NHL player. Congratulations to Andrew Cogliano and Tom Gilbert for fantastic rookie seasons. Congratulations to Fernando Pisani for overcoming all odds to finish the season on pace to score 20 goals. Congratulations to Geoff Sanderson on a splendid career. Congratulations to Curtis Glencross to playing with his heart on his sleeve and proving his worth in the NHL. Congratulations to Matthieu Garon to proving he can start for an NHL team. Congratulations to Zach Stortini and Marc Pouliot for answering the bell and having the will to carve themselves out an NHL career. Congratulations to Brodziak for a fantastic rookie season. Congratulations to Matt Greene and Ladislav Smid building upon their games immensely this season. Congratulations to Steve Staios for hanging in their and providing much needed veteran leadership on this team. Congratulations to Roli for playing his heart out down the stretch when everyone was counting him out, and making several huge saves to keep the team alive.
I know it is a tough night for you guys, but your team gave it one Hell of a shot. If you guys would have played like this a few months back you guys would probably be in. You guys might challenge for the division next year if things come together.
I cannot believe how this team came together - I'm sure they are all sorely disappointed that they came so close. However, I had this team written off as a bottom five team two months ago. I am impressed. Thanks Oilers for an entertaining run - so opposite from last year's ending!
I am very proud to be an Oiler fan, especially after seeing them battle tonight.
I know it is a tough night for you guys, but your team gave it one Hell of a shot. If you guys would have played like this a few months back you guys would probably be in. You guys might challenge for the division next year if things come together.
And luckily enough we'll have fewer games against NW opponents
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