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Boges · December 9, 2015

Garret Sparks is 4-1 as a Leafs Goalie.

This team may not be "real" contenders but they're a much better fundamental team under Babcock.

Edited December 9, 2015 by Boges

BubberMiley · December 9, 2015

This team may not be "real" contenders but they're a much better fundamental team under Babcock.

They're not even "fake" contenders, but yes, they've probably hit bottom and are on the way back up.

kimmy · December 12, 2015

Could the Oil finnish at the bottom of the league again this year?

Great story with the rookie debut of Garret Sparks.

http://www.tsn.ca/sparks-earns-shutout-in-nhl-debut-as-maple-leafs-blank-oilers-1.402333

The Oilers have 5 straight wins since the loss to the Leafs, and have beaten teams like the Stars, Rangers, Bruins, and Penguins. They have played themselves back into basically a tie with everybody who isn't the Kings in the Pacific Division. And this is with McDavid, Yakupov, and Pouliot all out of the lineup with injuries.

Taylor Hall is completely freaking out right now and Leon Draisaitl has come out of the AHL and put up 26 points in 20 NHL games this year. He has the makings of becoming a monster center.

-k

overthere · December 13, 2015

The Oilers have 5 straight wins since the loss to the Leafs, and have beaten teams like the Stars, Rangers, Bruins, and Penguins. They have played themselves back into basically a tie with everybody who isn't the Kings in the Pacific Division. And this is with McDavid, Yakupov, and Pouliot all out of the lineup with injuries.

Taylor Hall is completely freaking out right now and Leon Draisaitl has come out of the AHL and put up 26 points in 20 NHL games this year. He has the makings of becoming a monster center.

-k

But most of all. they are getting goaltending that does not put them in a giant hole every game.

Black Dog · December 14, 2015

But most of all. they are getting goaltending that does not put them in a giant hole every game.

That's the most important development. I said all along this team just needed league average goaltending to compete.

overthere · December 14, 2015

That's the most important development. I said all along this team just needed league average goaltending to compete.

They need average goaltending to get out of last place.

They need a couple of average defencemen to compete with decent teams.

Black Dog · December 14, 2015

They need average goaltending to get out of last place.

They need a couple of average defencemen to compete with decent teams.

I think in a year they'll be a playoff team without adding to the D. Klefbom and Nurse are bluechippers and Sekera has been solid. If they could pry Hamonic out of the Island they'd be set. That or sign big Buff in the offseason.

Boges · December 14, 2015

Enough Oiler talk.

The Leafs are going to change their logo and Stamkos wants to sign with the them.

kimmy · December 15, 2015

That's fine for the Leafs, but HOW ABOUT THOSE OILERS!! :lol:

-K

-1=e^ipi · December 15, 2015

The NHL is a sexist organization that normalizes violence against men and concussions in society. Shame on all of you for supporting such an organization.

The_Squid · December 15, 2015

The NHL is a sexist organization that normalizes violence against men and concussions in society. Shame on all of you for supporting such an organization.

How is it sexist? Is women's tennis sexist too? Is everything sexist in your skewed view of the world?

How does it "normalize violence against men"? Do you think the same thing of any sport where a fight might break out? Baseball?

It normalizes concussions? Can you provide an example of how concussions have been normalized in society?

-1=e^ipi · December 15, 2015

Is everything sexist in your skewed view of the world?

Well according to Anita Sarkeesian, everything is sexist. And she was at the UN telling people how we need to censor the internet, so she must be right!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA0aKjY8K50

How does it "normalize violence against men"? Do you think the same thing of any sport where a fight might break out? Baseball?

You can play hockey without ramming people into boards, punching each other in the head, slashing each other, etc. Yet the NHL glorifies it and the penalty for such violence is either non-existent or minor (2 minutes in the penalty box for assault). And the fans in their sick twisted desire for violence encourage such aggression. Look at professional soccer, it is a very similar game and strongly discourages violence.

Can you provide an example of how concussions have been normalized in society?

I was assaulted and suffered a concussion. Does that count?

Michael Hardner · December 15, 2015

Is hockey sexist ? An interesting question, perhaps, but it needs its own thread. Please don't post it on here moving forward as it's thread drift.

overthere · December 15, 2015

I think in a year they'll be a playoff team without adding to the D. Klefbom and Nurse are bluechippers and Sekera has been solid. If they could pry Hamonic out of the Island they'd be set. That or sign big Buff in the offseason.

except to sign Hamonic they'd have to give up either Nurse or Klefbom plus a forward plus perhaps a draft pick.

That is why Snow has not managed to trade Hamonic yet- he wants a Hamonic in return.

The OIlers goal this year should be 80 points.

Boges · December 15, 2015

I love that talking about how hockey contributes to rape culture is thread drift but not the Oilers chat.

Black Dog · December 15, 2015

except to sign Hamonic they'd have to give up either Nurse or Klefbom plus a forward plus perhaps a draft pick.

That is why Snow has not managed to trade Hamonic yet- he wants a Hamonic in return.

Snow is nuts if he thinks he's going to get the return he wants. He'll have to settle for a lot less, book it.

I love that talking about how hockey contributes to rape culture is thread drift but not the Oilers chat.

Oh boo hoo. It's not our fault the Oilers are interesting and the Leafs irrelevant.

The_Squid · December 15, 2015

I love that talking about how hockey contributes to rape culture is thread drift but not the Oilers chat.

Man-rape though... and concussion-culture.... Hockey is oppressing the white man, apparently...

The_Squid · December 15, 2015

Oh boo hoo. It's not our fault the Oilers are interesting and the Leafs irrelevant.

6 wins in a row! Flames with 5 in a row.

2 hottest teams in the NHL right now.... What the hell is going on???

overthere · December 15, 2015

6 wins in a row! Flames with 5 in a row.

2 hottest teams in the NHL right now.... What the hell is going on???

The Oilers stumbled around last night in a fashion very similar to their worst moments . The y won because their goalie stood on his head, and the Oilers had 3 scoring chances total and scored on all of them.

They better not play like that tonight against the Rangers.

kimmy · December 16, 2015

I love that talking about how hockey contributes to rape culture is thread drift but not the Oilers chat.

I think this has been the "general hockey chat" thread for a long time, kind of like how "Tim Tebow WTF" became the "general NFL chat" thread.

-k

Shady · December 16, 2015

I love how the Oilers at 30 points are interesting, and the Leafs at 26 points are irrelevant. Not to mention that the Leafs have played 3 less games.

Black Dog · December 16, 2015

I love how the Oilers at 30 points are interesting, and the Leafs at 26 points are irrelevant. Not to mention that the Leafs have played 3 less games.

It's not about the standings, it's about the trajectory. Oilers finally look like a team that's poised to take the next step and have been winning games without their entire second line, including McDavid (remember him) and with their patchwork D. They have one of the best players in the game in Taylor Hall. The Leafs have...some guys? Matt Hunwick? The most exciting things about the Leafs is the possibility they'll win the lottery or sign Stamkos (it's going to be funny when he signs in Montreal instead). No buzz.

kimmy · December 16, 2015

I love how the Oilers at 30 points are interesting, and the Leafs at 26 points are irrelevant. Not to mention that the Leafs have played 3 less games.

Welcome back, Shade-Man!

-k

Boges · December 16, 2015

It's not about the standings, it's about the trajectory. Oilers finally look like a team that's poised to take the next step and have been winning games without their entire second line, including McDavid (remember him) and with their patchwork D. They have one of the best players in the game in Taylor Hall. The Leafs have...some guys? Matt Hunwick? The most exciting things about the Leafs is the possibility they'll win the lottery or sign Stamkos (it's going to be funny when he signs in Montreal instead). No buzz.

Then it's interesting that the Leafs are being competitive without top players. It seems they only really lose games when Bernier plays. This is the first year of the rebuild and they appear ahead of schedule.

The Oilers have to be competitive this year. Having them be basement dwellers again would be an embarrassment.

overthere · December 16, 2015

I love how the Oilers at 30 points are interesting, and the Leafs at 26 points are irrelevant.

Me too.

The Oilers occupied a playoff spot in December for several hours! Sunny ways!

I look forward to celebrating the Leafs achievement soon of 50 consecutive years without reaching a final. It is a remarkable record that will bring many Canadians together.