Today I discuss why Gary Bettman and the NHL HATE the Edmonton Oilers. From pro-rating goals, to forcing Edmonton to forfeit a draft pick, to closing the LTIR loophole, there are many instances of the League looking the other way for other teams but coming down hard on the Oilers to punish them whenever possible. Have YOUR say in the comment section below! #oilers #letsgooilers #nhl
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21 Comments
Can’t believe the season is coming up already ! I just hope the Kings don’t lose to the Oilers AGAIN !!! Aahhh so annoying …
I have a theory it had nothing to do with the LTIR but it was a request by The Panthers following the slash on Tkachuk at the end of the game. Some of these hockey teams have powerful investors, like GOP donors and stuff like that like Virtu Financial.
The Vegas special won’t work no more
Gary Bettman needs to retire. Maybe the next commissioner of the NHL can be someone who won't conspire against Canada? Of course, I'm still hoping to see my Sharks win someday, but that's still a couple years away.
Also, I'm in favor of the seven Canadian teams splitting and forming their own league. But that's just me. I did make a list of cities that would have a team in the new NHL Canada. I just need to find it. Maybe after I finish my newest video.
Stay cool, Austin.
I don't know how it's still up for debate that the NHL likes to pick on the Oilers. Great video 😊
It's because they are canadian cup contenders. Betman doesn't want canadian cup contenders or winners. The NHL obviously favours the US market.
The leagues agenda remains undefeated.
It’s true
it's hilarious that the NHL finally put a end to LTIR playoff loophole but only cause the oilers did it once and it was kane which im sure bettman hates plus the oilers . totally fine look the other way for a couple season if vegas started this bs. Also that bettman does not want the cup to come to canada at any cost it kills the american market .
Katz needs to sue the NHL and then they will fix their act.
*I am typing this BEFORE watching.*
Oh don't get me started.
– Edmonton having to give up picks to San Jose and Boston for hiring McLellan/Chiarelli and then the NHL IMMEDIATELY stopping it.
– Giving up a 3rd rounder to Calgary because James Neal didn't score 21 goals. And no, I don't give a damn if he was on pace to hit he number that was agreed upon. 19 IS NOT 21.
– Kane having to wait a game to come back, even though Vegas was able to put Mark Stone into Game 1 immediate.
– The league investigating Edmonton for holding a practice on the CBA mandated day off. This one, however, I don't mind as much. Edmonton did get blown out 6-3 by Buffalo and Todd was sending a message. And it was well received. Edmonton won 5 of their next 6 games to end the month of October. Funnily enough, I don't think it was ever revealed if anything came from that investigation. I knew Edmonton was being investigated, but I don't recall a ruling being put out.
Absolute fucking bull-shit.
This needs to be gone IMMEDIATELY. You guys have been nothing but obedient to the nhl & have been screwed over in the past 🧡 💙
-Panthers fan
It's definitely McDavid. Remember, they got so pissed off that Edmonton intentionally tanked so much, that they had to change the draft rules to make sure it didn't happen for them. Which, iroinically, happened AFTER they got the one guy Edmonton needed to actually do something of relevance again.
Ltir wasn't a problem until the Oilers benefited from it.
Honestly, I wish all of the Canadian teams would break away from the NHL and form their own league. The NHL is just so obviously crooked that it's hard to watch. When profit overrides the sport of it, you get the NHL. (And NFL and NBA for that matter.)
lol @“ they are taking my eyeglasses and looking over the rules … uh ohhh uh ohh “ baahahaha , good stuff Auzzie
gary bettman 100% hates canadian teams.
Theres just too much coincidence now.
They hate Vancouver WAY more.
The LTIR loophole investigation on Evander Kane is probably because he is extremely hated, and to pick on the Edmonton Oilers. It's kinda crazy that the NHL decided to investigate this after he was traded.
The NHL pro-rating goals and forcing Edmonton to forfeit a draft pick is wild behavior out of Gary Bettman.
They will close the LTIR loophole, and another will be found and exploited.
most pampered team in the NHL
they do no not want the cup to go home!