u must be a leafs fan, which is really embarrassing for you to say this. You cheer for a team that blew a 3-1 series lead to the 2022 first overall winners. Now that's embarrassing, not only that, you haven't won a playoff round since sliced bread.

I don't hate them, I just see them for what they are. The Oilers are the same as the Leafs were right after the lock out. Yeah they had Sundin and others. Still good players but they just weren't good enough but their GM's kept acting like they were close when they weren't. The Oilers are hopelessly outclassed by a lot of teams despite having the best player on the ice. Strong teams who have depth and can score just walk over them. It's not going to change anytime soon. Spending too much on Band-Aid FA's and expecting them to be saviours will only wreck the cap and keep spinning the tires. Best case is what happened this season. You finish in the playoffs in the weakest division and get crushed in the conference final. McDavid would likely stick around thinking they are close because all hockey players are proud. Worst case, he gets hurt and you miss the playoffs. Or other teams behind you, (San Jose, LA, Vancouver, maybe even Seattle) have good years and Edmonton regresses just a little and then the Oilers miss the playoffs entirely. If that happens even once, I could see McDavid and Draisaitl both wanting out.

Tell yourself whatever makes you feel better bud. It's crystal clear which team is heading in the right direction. Spoiler alert it's definitely not the Oilers.

oh ya because the Leafs are going in a great direction. JT contract is aging so well for you guys, I agree Oilers have roster flaws but Atleast it isn't an 11 million center that's the problem. Their the laughing stock of the NHL year after year, Atleast McDavid has had success

JT out produced everyone on your team not named McDavid or Draisaitl. He would be your 3rd best player by a massive margin. His contract isn't hardly a problem. And yes McDavid has a lot of trophies but winning a round or two isn't anything important

Only a leafs fan would say winning a round isn't important hahahahaha

I am saying it doesn't matter unless you win it all. Winning a round only to get embarrassed down the road isn't a win. It's a loss. Personally I won't be happy until they win the cup. But good for you for being proud of getting swept by the Avs.

when did I say I was proud they lost? I'm saying Atleast they can actually win something unlike the Leafs, their a regular season team, and it's been proven since Matthews was drafted. Worry about your own team before you talk **** about others, because I wouldn't say blowing a 3-1 lead to the Habs is "going in the right direction". Your so embarrassing lmao.

and 35 million tied into 3 players isn't going in the right direction

At least they lost later. A loss is a loss. Tampa was the 2 time Champs and TO gave them all they could handle. Any other team in the east and I bet TO makes it deep. Put TO in the Pacific and they walk to the conference final.

Just nonsense. Edmonton has a similar pay structure. McDavid, Draisaitl and Nurse are worth 30 million. Sure paying McDavid and Draisaitl their wages is good money spent, but paying Nurse 9+ is ridiculous, he's not worth 7. Then all the other bad contracts on the team? Paying stars isn't a problem, it's when you can't get the depth because you spent too much on secondary players.

u know 5 million is a big difference, right? u sound like you know nothing about hockey but act like u know everything and are always right, typical Leafs fan. Pathetic. Move along now.

Put to here, put TO there, all you make is excuses lmao. Stop talking seriously

Lol, "you disagree with me, and instead of having a rational discussion, I am going to insult you and tell myself I won because it makes me feel like a big boy.". Enjoy your day champ

You realize you are now arguing with only yourself

lol what? No? I don't care what you say lol

Says the guy typing paragraphs over who's teams better when's it's obviously edm

I feel like I am a third wheel here in your own conversation

Obviously eh? Lol

I've never seen a good team lose in the first round 6 years in a row, have you?

I am 100% sure it's happened. St Louis disappointed how many times before winning the cup? How about Washington? It was 10 years into Ovie's career before he saw any success. But you guys need to feel good about something eh?

ovi wasnt trapped in the first round lmao

you do realize teams build off playoff runs right? is this your first time ever watching hockey?

and no, it didnt happen to st. louis, the have not lost in the first round 6 consecutive years

I love how winning a round is now as good as winning the cup for everyone these days. Edmonton isn't a good team and this season is the absolute best they will be able to accomplish. Next season they will be as likely to win their division as they will be to miss the playoffs. My guess is they make the playoffs and depending who they get in round 1 will win again and may even get to the conference final but undoubtedly get destroyed by Colorado again because beating the Pacific isn't hard