Quote:Originally posted by Dooley@Oct 2 2013, 11:06 PM


See while I dont think this happens, I can see it happening. If they put everything together this season they are an elite team no doubt about it. There's just a lot of question marks there. But if Bobby Lu returns to form, Kesler is healthy and Tort's system works, they could win the conference for sure.

Also Hallsy, while you overrate the Oilers as a fan, and I underrate them to play devil's advocate, how are they in the "Should make th eplayoffs group when healthy"? This team has major defensive questions and is banking on breakout seasons from so many different players. They're in the hunt but far from a guarantee even fully healthy.

And Ryan was a passenger last season. He scored 11 goals. 11. His numbers are replacable, the Ducks are built on depth scoring.

Edmonton has one of the most lethal power-plays in the league and Top sixs(when healthy). Last night their third line was amazing a lot better than before. Joensuu might be the biggest steal of FA. Gordon has been great, Then you have Yakupov who is the most offensive talented hockey player on Edmonton. He can produce offence on his own and is why he plays with Gordon and Joensuu.

Defence i think has been an upgrade. Ference>>N.Schultz, Belov>>>Whitney, N.Schultz>>>Potter/Fistric. I don't think this group as a whole is in the bottom ten anymore which is a big plus.

Edmonton has never played a system game since Mact. This team should be better.