AFN: Judge Shred
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Post by AFN: Judge Shred on Apr 12, 2015 15:34:57 GMT -5
If the Avs had played their first half as well as their second half, they would have been one of the highest points getters on the year. The defense was fairly weak, but their PK was incredible. Their offense and power play were weak, goaltending was outstanding. They close the year with a 3 game win streak.
Really had they beaten the Jets one of those late games and won one more game they'd likely be int he playoffs. Pretty much two games failed them. Although they constantly got their ass kicked by the Oilers, so they didn't deserve a playoff berth.
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Post by rocket on Apr 12, 2015 18:07:18 GMT -5
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Post by triplethreatmark on Apr 12, 2015 18:22:05 GMT -5
I don't understand why though. Ted came in when they sucked and was working with the young talent on the team. I don't think Scotty f***ing Bowman could have gotten 30 wins out of this roster much less possibly compete for a playoff spot. This firing doesn't feel justified and I feel bad for Ted. It's not like he wasn't trying or just coaching badly.
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Post by Vice honcho room temperature on Apr 12, 2015 18:25:34 GMT -5
I don't understand why though. Ted came in when they sucked and was working with the young talent on the team. I don't think Scotty f***ing Bowman could have gotten 30 wins out of this roster much less possibly compete for a playoff spot. This firing doesn't feel justified and I feel bad for Ted. It's not like he wasn't trying or just coaching badly. Hockey Gms don't seem to like Ted Nolan considering how long between jobs he was.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2015 10:47:18 GMT -5
WTF?! MacTavish made a good move in signing Yakupov in a low salary 2 year bridge contract? I can't wait for Darren Dreger or James Duthie spin the story into a negative to continue their never ending hate boner for Yakupov.
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Apr 13, 2015 11:49:38 GMT -5
The Bruins already shedding weight. Campbell and Pallie aren't coming back next year. Now, let's use some money to bring in some scoring
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Post by Andy Martin on Apr 13, 2015 12:53:38 GMT -5
WTF?! MacTavish made a good move in signing Yakupov in a low salary 2 year bridge contract? I can't wait for Darren Dreger or James Duthie spin the story into a negative to continue their never ending hate boner for Yakupov. Duthie's harmless. Dreger would fit right in to the cesspool that is the Edmonton media, though.(If he didn't have a national platform of course)
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2015 13:19:31 GMT -5
WTF?! MacTavish made a good move in signing Yakupov in a low salary 2 year bridge contract? I can't wait for Darren Dreger or James Duthie spin the story into a negative to continue their never ending hate boner for Yakupov. Duthie's harmless. Dreger would fit right in to the cesspool that is the Edmonton media, though.(If he didn't have a national platform of course) I just remember Duthie went on a hate tirade on Yakupov sometime in the middle of last season calling him lazy and selfish and how stupid Edmonton was for drafting him first overall when they could went with Murray instead like every other team would. It was surreal to see since Duthie is practically Ron Maclean 2.0 I seriously wonder if Yakupov pissed in his cereal because he apparently did a tirade against him during the world juniors during the lockout
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Post by Andy Martin on Apr 13, 2015 13:20:50 GMT -5
MacT and Shanny both with media availability today. Who is going to spew more bullshit today?
Edit: Apparently the clubhouse leader is Damien Cox.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2015 15:51:12 GMT -5
This Craig MacTavish press conference is brutal.
Well at least he's honest that next season is going to be another failure. Thank you.
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Post by Andy Martin on Apr 13, 2015 15:54:43 GMT -5
Well that MacT presser was as expected and yet, was somehow even more frustrating than I thought it'd be.
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Post by Andy Martin on Apr 13, 2015 16:02:05 GMT -5
This Craig MacTavish press conference is brutal. Well at least he's honest that next season is going to be another failure. Thank you. 'Scott Howson is one of the best evaluators of talent there is out there' (barf) 'I want the fans to appreciate the fact that we can put six or seven passes together'(despite the fact that this is a team that STRUGGLES TO BREAK OUT OF THEIR OWN ZONE) 'I don't think it's a good strategy to trade developing players'(But perfectly acceptable to trade them when they hit their prime). This is all on top of the fact that MacTavish doesn't even know how long it's been since the Oilers last made the playoffs(AND HE WAS THE COACH BACK THEN!) The team can't attract free agents and refuse to trade any assets. They're f***ed. Bottom five in the league again next year and a whole lotta new(and likely entertaining) entries under #HereComeTheOilers on twitter.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2015 16:07:48 GMT -5
When asked about Todd Nelson's record versus Dallas Eakins
(Todd Nelson was practically coaching his AHL team with all the injuries he had in the second half of the season and only coached Taylor Hall for 16 games)
When asked about Justin Schultz's shitty year.
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Post by triplethreatmark on Apr 13, 2015 16:14:47 GMT -5
Guys in Edmonton, I don't know how you guys do it. I would have quit on the Oilers by now; would be validated by press conferences like the one today. No one in the front office really gives a f*** and nothing looks like it's going to change anytime soon.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2015 16:18:24 GMT -5
If the Fuel had beaten Reading once more, we'd be in the playoffs. Instead, we finished 6th. Oh, well... this was a fun first season, and I look forward to seeing more of the CHL teams next year when we move to the Western Conference.
Rockford's going to be getting Matt Carruth... an excellent goaltender.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2015 16:20:58 GMT -5
Guys in Edmonton, I don't know how you guys do it. I would have quit on the Oilers by now; would be validated by press conferences like the one today. No one in the front office really gives a f*** and nothing looks like it's going to change anytime soon. Like I said I'm convinced Kevin Lowe has some really incriminating photo of Katz committing murder or double teaming his wife or something to still have a job. Katz is the closest thing to Al Davis in sports right now. Just without the past success. But hey at least Craig MacTavish admitted next season will be a developmental season. Rather then the usual we're going to challenge for a playoff position next season and then holds a press conference in November saying playoffs were never in the gameplan and we're in the right course bullshit. So once again I'm out next season unless both Lowe and MacTavish are fired this off season.
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Post by Andy Martin on Apr 13, 2015 16:27:33 GMT -5
Guys in Edmonton, I don't know how you guys do it. I would have quit on the Oilers by now; would be validated by press conferences like the one today. No one in the front office really gives a f*** and nothing looks like it's going to change anytime soon. Like I said I'm convinced Kevin Lowe has some really incriminating photo of Katz committing murder or double teaming his wife or something to still have a job. Katz is the closest thing to Al Davis in sports right now. Just without the past success. But hey at least Craig MacTavish admitted next season will be a developmental season. Rather then the usual we're going to challenge for a playoff position next season and then holds a press conference in November saying playoffs were never in the gameplan and we're in the right course bullshit. So once again I'm out next season unless both Lowe and MacTavish are fired this off season. Then who am I going to shit on the Oilers with?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2015 16:34:47 GMT -5
Like I said I'm convinced Kevin Lowe has some really incriminating photo of Katz committing murder or double teaming his wife or something to still have a job. Katz is the closest thing to Al Davis in sports right now. Just without the past success. But hey at least Craig MacTavish admitted next season will be a developmental season. Rather then the usual we're going to challenge for a playoff position next season and then holds a press conference in November saying playoffs were never in the gameplan and we're in the right course bullshit. So once again I'm out next season unless both Lowe and MacTavish are fired this off season. Then who am I going to shit on the Oilers with? With me still. I still keep tabs on the team on Oilersnation and Reddit but I'm probably going to not even bother watching them play at all this year (pre-season, opening games, etc) unless I'm invited to a friends place or go out or unless they make a huge turn around which is very doubtful. Like really whats the point? Carey Price, Crosby, and a top pairing of Shea Weber/Roman Josi can't save this team. Edit: MacTavish doesn't even know how many seasons in a row Edmonton missed the playoffs saying 7 instead of 9. Like Jesus
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Post by triplethreatmark on Apr 13, 2015 17:03:31 GMT -5
On a side note, for fans of teams who didn't make the playoffs, what bandwagons are you getting on for the playoffs? Myself, I'm all in with the Lightning, Islanders, Predators, and Jets. I'm also on the bandwagon of whatever team is playing the Ducks and Canucks.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2015 17:21:23 GMT -5
1. Jets 2. Minnesota (Dubnyk for Conn Smythe) 3. Ottawa 4. Tampa Bay 5. NYI 6. Washington
Everyone is cool except for these guys.... 1. Calgary 2. Vancouver 3. Pittsburgh
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