Edmonton Oilers

[lobo1969]

Hah... I'm not calling home about anything. Beating the Oil definitely isn't something to be proud of.

I just find it amusing that doulos seems to believe that the top team in the eastern conference is apparently "a good team to beat up on" for the worst team in the entire league. Someone please explain that logic to me

Leafs won the scoreboard but were outshot, lost faceoffs and played in their own zone most of the game. Can't have Reimer/Bernier stand on their head every night. I find it bizarre luck the Leafs can play this way most games and find a way to win. That will change.

[doulos]

Still at it with the Leafs bashing huh? I suppose that makes the result tonight that much sweeter

Turns out my good feeling was just gas I suppose. I didn't even watch the game as I was at a Dixie Chicks concert tonight. Natalie Maines put in more effort into Goodbye Earl than the whole Oilers from what it looks like. Awesome stuff...haha.

[doulos]

Hah... I'm not calling home about anything. Beating the Oil definitely isn't something to be proud of.

I just find it amusing that doulos seems to believe that the top team in the eastern conference is apparently "a good team to beat up on" for the worst team in the entire league. Someone please explain that logic to me

Leafs fans have all the leverage since they are getting wins, and that's all that counts. However, most of the people who watch them play (and are not Leafs fans) seem to agree that they have way more points than they should. I'm hardly alone in this belief.

But if I was in the same position as Leaf fanbase I would be saying the same things. All that matters is wins, and Toronto is getting those in spades right now.

Leaf fans can gloat all they want while the wins keep rolling in. I would expect nothing less, and would do nothing less if it was the Oilers. Congrats on the win tonight.

[Big Ev]

Probably because the top team in the conference means very little right about now. Look at Colorado.

[horrorfan]

Stephen King played very well in regulation and overtime, will definitely get the next start.

This reminds me of what happened to me while I was watching the game last night. My wife comes downstairs after putting our daughter back to bed and says who is that in net for the Oilers. I reply, "Richard Bachman". She asks, "is that his real name?" So I say, "no. His real name is Stephen King but people get him mixed up with someone else all the time."

Stephen King gets the start tonight against the Leafs. Maybe they'll bring CUJO out of retirement for this one......

as long as he doesn't pull a Carrie (Jim Carey, that is)

Stephen King is one hit wonder.............

Well played, everyone.

[blayze]

I never said the Leafs will finish atop the standings - in fact that would blow my mind. I was just pointing out the facts based on today's standings.

I watch all the games, and despite the boxscore last night, I never ONCE felt the Leafs were ever threatened in this game. The oilers had about 20 shots after the end of the 2nd period... the game was already done by the third after 4-0, and the Leafs let off the gas. Anyone who's saying the Leafs were "outplayed" last night obviously did NOT watch the game.

Like I said before... this is a team with speed and elite offensive skill that buries it's chances. Yes - it helps their goaltending duo is solid right now, but they've also found ways to win games where their goaltending has been shit.

Leafs may not finish atop the conference (I'd be shocked if they do) but they definitely deserve more respect than they're getting today from the majority of those on this forum. I think this goes beyond looking the facts and being objective - I think people outside of Toronto generally just really want to see Leafs Nation to fail.

[blayze]

Probably because the top team in the conference means very little right about now. Look at Colorado.

Your energy would probably be better served worrying about your Sens... clearly not living up to the monumental expectations you laid out for them at the start of the season and that "locker room meeting" Spezza held resulted in 6 goals against last night

[Big Ev]

Your energy would probably be better served worrying about your Sens... clearly not living up to the monumental expectations you laid out for them at the start of the season and that "locker room meeting" Spezza held resulted in 6 goals against last night

How about you stop trolling other team boards? Just a thought. I don't see other people doing that.

[blayze]

How about you stop trolling other team boards? Just a thought. I don't see other people doing that.

How am I trolling? I can go to any forum and comment wherever I want. I saw a comment directed against the Leafs that I thought was unfair and responded accordingly - nothing off side there.

Do you realize how rich that comment is coming from you?

[Big Ev]

How am I trolling? I can go to any forum and comment wherever I want.

You're not wrong...

[havanablast21]

I never said the Leafs will finish atop the standings - in fact that would blow my mind. I was just pointing out the facts based on today's standings.

I watch all the games, and despite the boxscore last night, I never ONCE felt the Leafs were ever threatened in this game. The oilers had about 20 shots after the end of the 2nd period... the game was already done by the third after 4-0, and the Leafs let off the gas. Anyone who's saying the Leafs were "outplayed" last night obviously did NOT watch the game.

Like I said before... this is a team with speed and elite offensive skill that buries it's chances. Yes - it helps their goaltending duo is solid right now, but they've also found ways to win games where their goaltending has been shit.

Leafs may not finish atop the conference (I'd be shocked if they do) but they definitely deserve more respect than they're getting today from the majority of those on this forum. I think this goes beyond looking the facts and being objective - I think people outside of Toronto generally just really want to see Leafs Nation to fail.

I agree Blayze, I watched the game from puck drop to end whistle. I NEVER felt threatened by the Oilers. But what I did find alarming was how off Reimer seemed. Always seemed to be out of position and solely reactive. Just looked off to me. Now he kept the puck out which is what matters, but I'm starting to like the idea of having both Reim's and Bernier maning the net this year. But the Oil Kids where peppering him with shots and his rebound control (Or lack there of) was making things way more entertaining than it needed to be.

As for the Oilers...I think they're far enough into the season to realize that unless they want to try and get another 1st over all pick...it's time for McTavish to quit talking bold and start being bold. This team looks juvy (oops) and lacking direction and leadership. Eakins looks awkward too.

MAKE A CHANGE NOW!!! (stated from my armchair!) lol

[SeaDawg]

Well played, everyone.

I thought you might like those, buddy

[doulos]

How am I trolling? I can go to any forum and comment wherever I want. I saw a comment directed against the Leafs that I thought was unfair and responded accordingly - nothing off side there.

Do you realize how rich that comment is coming from you?

I don't find you coming in here to throw a little trash talk around that big of a deal, particularly since I threw the lob ball into the air for you to hit earlier yesterday...haha.

[SeaDawg]

I don't find you coming in here to throw a little trash talk around that big of a deal, particularly since I threw the lob ball into the air for you to hit earlier yesterday...haha.

Toronto fans can suck it...at least we can always remind them that they traded Seguin for Kessel...


...oh, wait a minute. Damn, now we can't even tease them about that any longer.

Screw you Leaf fans!

[SeaDawg]

I'm going to find some Buffalo fans to mock...they are about the only other fans that can even somewhat understand our pain.

Bomm, where are you?!