Oh noes, since Schremp is injured, who do we call up to replace him? Oh wait, he's not an Oiler anymore, who cares? are we ever going to stop talking about this guy and why is Tencer reporting this? Sorry for the rant, i'm burnt out on Schremp talk
Do Ranger fans keep talking about Montoya? Oh wait, he's still a Ranger, my bad.
I can't believe you just made another Schremp post. Am I the only person here who doesn't post in Schremp threads anymore?
That cup run contributed to the downfall that we are now experiencing. We would have been better off in the long run if we missed the playoffs that year or went out in the first round.
That's pretty difficult to prove; especially considering Pronger, Spacek, Samsonov, and whoever else would still have left leaving the organization in a bit of disarray.
Even if what you were saying is true, I don't think you'll find many Oiler fans that would trade that Cup run for anything. As a younger fan who hasn't experienced that before, it was something that will be etched in my memory like it was yesterday until the day we win our next Cup.
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That cup run contributed to the downfall that we are now experiencing. We would have been better off in the long run if we missed the playoffs that year or went out in the first round.
That's a bunch of crap! I wouldn't trade that cup run for a first round exit ever.
Anyways, about Schremp's injury, that'll teach him about trying to grind it out on the boards, he should just stick to "schremp" hockey.
Yup, and Schremp's success at least shows that the Oilers drafting wasn't that bad, but their developmental system SUCKED!
Yeah, if Schremp was drafted in the 5th round. Back to Earth buddy.
You add so much humor when you still insist Schremp is a 30 goal scorer. Don't lie, I saw it just a little while ago. Problem is you have brought shame to all Oiler fans, one way or another with your love affair. Why should anyone expect it to stop. Time for Schrempoholics anonymous, me thinks.
And their coach was an asshat who almost drove Smid and Penner out of town.
Ah yes.
We do live in the nanny state, where it is never on the player for being wretched.
Sure didnt see MacT running Gilbert, Cogliano, Horcoff, Grebs, ...etc out of town.
And dont ya just think its a possibilty that Smid simply wanted more ice time, but he wasnt ready.
Nah, that couldnt be it.
That's pretty difficult to prove; especially considering Pronger, Spacek, Samsonov, and whoever else would still have left leaving the organization in a bit of disarray.
Even if what you were saying is true, I don't think you'll find many Oiler fans that would trade that Cup run for anything. As a younger fan who hasn't experienced that before, it was something that will be etched in my memory like it was yesterday until the day we win our next Cup.
Not really. Its actually quite easy. The players you mentioned all left, leaving Lowe in a panic, so he started throwing money around, overpaying a bunch of mediocre players that overachieved in the playoffs and now we are mired in the mess of bad contracts, trying to get rid of any players that are making a dollar, regardless what the return may be. Set this team back at least five years, probably more.
As far as Shremp goes, Im sure he is thankful for a second chance and he seems to be making the most of it. Hopefully he isnt hurt too bad.
Not really. Its actually quite easy. The players you mentioned all left, leaving Lowe in a panic, so he started throwing money around, overpaying a bunch of mediocre players that overachieved in the playoffs and now we are mired in the mess of bad contracts, trying to get rid of any players that are making a dollar, regardless what the return may be. Set this team back at least five years, probably more.
As far as Shremp goes, Im sure he is thankful for a second chance and he seems to be making the most of it. Hopefully he isnt hurt too bad.
I agree with what you say. If it wasn't for the playoff run we wouldn't be saddled with all these ****** contracts. But in reality I would still take that playoff run anyday of the week and then live through these past 4 years.
Not really. Its actually quite easy. The players you mentioned all left, leaving Lowe in a panic, so he started throwing money around, overpaying a bunch of mediocre players that overachieved in the playoffs and now we are mired in the mess of bad contracts, trying to get rid of any players that are making a dollar, regardless what the return may be. Set this team back at least five years, probably more.
As far as Shremp goes, Im sure he is thankful for a second chance and he seems to be making the most of it. Hopefully he isnt hurt too bad.
That's pretty much what I said in my previous post. Those players left and would have regardless of what happened down the stretch of that season. Lowe panicked, and would have either way. The only difference is that he handed out a few contracts based on playoff performances like you said (ie. Pisani and Moreau, although Roloson's contract was pretty good). For better or worse - and I emphasize worse - Lowe's competitiveness is/was his downfall; thinking with his heart and not his brain. My point is that you made it sound as though the Cup run wasn't worth it because of those managerial decisions, but I believe that the incompetent management was the real issue regardless of what happened in 2006.
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That's pretty much what I said in my previous post. Those players left and would have regardless of what happened down the stretch of that season. Lowe panicked, and would have either way. The only difference is that he handed out a few contracts based on playoff performances like you said (ie. Pisani and Moreau, although Roloson's contract was pretty good). For better or worse - and I emphasize worse - Lowe's competitiveness is/was his downfall; thinking with his heart and not his brain. My point is that you made it sound as though the Cup run wasn't worth it because of those managerial decisions, but I believe that the incompetent management was the real issue regardless of what happened in 2006.
That was the starting point. Go back and look for any Lowe dissention that was present pre-cup run. Other than the Comrie situation which was handled poorly, everyone was happy with the job he was doing. Most of us recognized that it was a futile situation pre cap.
That was the starting point. Go back and look for any Lowe dissention that was present pre-cup run. Other than the Comrie situation which was handled poorly, everyone was happy with the job he was doing. Most of us recognized that it was a futile situation pre cap.
Oh, I absolutely agree that was the starting point. Looking pre-lockout would be fruitless in many ways. Just given what we've seen since then, I'm not entirely sure that Lowe could have rebounded well after the mass exodus in the summer of 2006 - especially after potentially missing the playoffs, considering how much hype and pressure was built for that season. That's all I'm getting at. That, and like Reimer said, that I wouldn't trade that spring.
Yeah, if Schremp was drafted in the 5th round. Back to Earth buddy.
You add so much humor when you still insist Schremp is a 30 goal scorer. Don't lie, I saw it just a little while ago. Problem is you have brought shame to all Oiler fans, one way or another with your love affair. Why should anyone expect it to stop. Time for Schrempoholics anonymous, me thinks.
Yes, late 1st rounders are expected to be Sidney Crosby. I'm glad that I have brought shame to you because it sounds like your ego needs to be brought down a notch or fifty.
Yes, late 1st rounders are expected to be Sidney Crosby. I'm glad that I have brought shame to you because it sounds like your ego needs to be brought down a notch or fifty.
If the draft were to be held again tomorrow, Schremp would be drafted around the same spot or lower. What does that tell you?
Yes, late 1st rounders are expected to be Sidney Crosby. I'm glad that I have brought shame to you because it sounds like your ego needs to be brought down a notch or fifty.
Wow. How did I ever give the impression that I expected Schremp in any way shape or forum to be anything like Crosby. Schremp is what he is, a Jason Williams clone. Only Jason Williams works harder and is a better skater. Schremp is a poor man's, Jason Williams. Jason Williams light if you must. If he is lucky he will have a similar career to Jason Williams.
As for the ego thing, I'm not the one with 10 thousand posts dedicated to Schremp. You go on and on and on and on. People literally have quotes from you in their signatures to mock Oiler fans. There are people who base the entire Oiler's fan base on your exuberance. Your ego is just fine, so keep it up.
From Tencer's Tweeter: Rob Schremp is out for the remainder of the season with a torn meniscus that will require surgery.
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