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 CrusaderPi
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Registered: December 2003
Location: AB Highway 100
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I see the Oilers being in quite the pickle right now, with basically one possible solution.
The off-ice problems and bad solutions
-The GM put together a bad hockey team. It's unlikely he has the time or ability to fix this. It's equally unlikely a new GM could fix this without an offseason or two.
-The last 4ish GMs have done a terrible job of picking coaches over the last quarter century. It's unlikely they have the ability to make a choice who fixes this season during the season
-The coach has failed to adapt to changes in how other team play against the Oilers. This is compounded by him being mentored by a coach who is best known for failing to adapt. It's very possible that no amount of tinkering by the coach can fix the problem here because of the poor job done by the GM in assembling this team. It's equally unlikely that another head coach who happens to be available in season, is willing to come to Edmonton to fix a mess, and is selected by the current managerial regime could fix this.
-A new goalie coach probably doesn't fix the goaltending because of the defensive problems and difficulty in messing with a goalie during the season
The on-ice problems and bad solution
-The Oilers don't have the spare parts or cap space to swap out the 4th line. They've also tried this with very limited success (Gagner's two goals were fun though).
-The Oilers don't have the spare parts or cap space to swap out the 3rd pair. They've also tried this with very limited success.
-The goaltending has been awful. It might improve a little bit over the season, but it's unlikely they get back to league average.
There probably isn't a goaltender available who would do much better than the current duo available. Even if someone is available, the Oilers don't have the flexibility and managerial acumen to find him.
-Nurse and Campbell are simply not good enough for their cap hit. There are reasons they were signed to their numbers, but the truth is they've become boat anchors because of their cap hit. Sending them down doesn't create the cap savings to allow the Oilers to find a replacement.
-McLeod isn't providing enough, but who would trade for him at that price. He could be replaced though
-Ceci and Kulak probably have trade value, but would be difficult to replace in season and even if they are replaced the goal is to grossly improve the team
So what's the solution?
McDavid has to go supernova again... and not be dealing with a nagging injury.
Please do not feed the bears. Feeding the bears creates a dependent population unable to survive on their own. Bears.
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