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A fine Mess
A week late and at least a couple million dollars short, I thought I should comment on David Staples' fine report on the trade SALE of Mark Messier. Here's a link, although the basics are right in the title: Secret cash payment to Pocklington in Mark Messier deal finally comes to light. In it...
A room divided?
In 2006 the Oilers made a thrilling run to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. It was a veteran group: 19 of the 25 players who dressed during the playoff run were aged 27 or older, the other 6 age 25 or younger.Fast forward three years, and just 6 players remain from that Cinderella crew. 5 of them...
The missing link
I know the pieces fit cuz I watched them tumble down No fault, none to blame it doesn't mean I don't desire to Point the finger, blame the other, watch the temple topple over To bring the pieces back together, rediscover communication Tool -- Schism *****I cited this tune over at Lowetide's...
Team Togetherness
Some interesting quotes in today's news cycle: "We need a new voice, we need a new start, we need new expectations, we need a new discipline, and it’s time to look forward here." Steve Tambellini, on expectations***"Mac really thought he couldn’t do any more with the group." Kevin...
The Old Boys Club is Dead. Long Live the Program of Excellence!
Steve Tambellini has returned to his roots, which seem to be as deeply entangled in Hockey Canada as in Vancouver. Yesterday's double-hiring of Pat Quinn and Tom Renney provides the Oilers with a fabulous wealth of coaching experience at both the NHL level and across the international spectrum.Ever...
Summer of 2000
Kevin Lowe was named General Manager of the Edmonton Oilers in the summer of 2000. He inherited a team that had squeaked into the playoffs and lost in 5 games to Dallas. He allowed a number of veterans to leave (Alexander Selivanov, Boyd Devereaux, German Titov, Jim Dowd, and Bert Robertsson). He...
It May Be Time To Bid Lowe
As wretched as the A's offense has been lately and as solid as the pitching has been for years, it is counter-intuitive to think that if the A's plan to contend in 2009 they most urgently need to use their resources to add a starting pitcher, not another hitter, to the current team. But as much as...
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