Stan addresses the media following the Oilers acquisitions of Connor Murphy, Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach from the Blackhawks ahead of the trade deadline.
Oilers have the 2nd highest goals in the league. We don't have a scoring issue, We only have a goalie issue. Dump Nurse. Put an ad out publicly "oilers offer 5 million to any goalie that wants to win a cup for the remainder of this season." just make it public. This back room crap is not working. BUY A GOALIE FOR GAWD SAKES NOW. I realize its more complex than that, but we keep making moves that are not serious to actually win.
Fans are funny. Imagine thinking that if you stomp your feet enough, you can talk other teams into doing trades that aren't in their best interests, make players move to franchises they're not interested in, or even to move at all with NMC/NTC. Imagine making ridiculous claims like "that goalie is available, you're stupid for not getting them, even though the team has $450k in cap and the goalie is $9m/aav. Stuart Skinner was a victim of poor defensive play, Jarry's poor performance is much the same. I'm surprised the Oilers organization allows the "tail to wag the dog" as much as they do. Drunken, boisterous fans are just that. These negotiations are no different that the ones we have in our own lives, we try but eventually we realize that expectations need to be realistic for both sides to get a deal done.
Jarry seems like a very mentally weak individual. The way carries himself and talks doesn’t seem like a very confident dude. Playing in Edmonton as a goalie isn’t for the faint of heart
This should change the complexion of the Team…if they are Player Assets who are used enough the right ways and if the System is tweaked to accommodate them and what they bring optimally. No green Bananas here so someone better get cooking.
The "Greatest" Without a Great Moment? At some point, the conversation has to shift from what he can do to what he actually does when the season is on the line. Being the best "stat-stuffer" in history is one thing; being a winner is another. We are reaching a point where the "supporting cast" excuses—the GM, the goaltending, or Darnell Nurse’s contract—no longer hold water. When you are a generational talent, you are paid to be the difference-maker. The "Zero" Problem in Game 7s The trend is becoming impossible to ignore. In the absolute biggest games of his career, Connor McDavid has gone silent: 2024 Stanley Cup Final (Game 7): Zero points. After a historic run to drag the team back from 3-0, he couldn't find the scoresheet when one single play would have ended the 34-year Canadian cup drought. 2025 Playoffs (Games 5 & 6): Zero points in back-to-back closeout opportunities. While the stats from the earlier rounds look great, the engine stalled when the finish line was in sight. 2026 Olympic Gold Medal Game: Zero points. In a 2-1 overtime loss to the USA, with the entire country watching, the "best player in the world" was held in check while the Americans’ stars found a way. The Stockton & Malone of Hockey There is a growing sentiment that McDavid and Draisaitl are becoming the Stockton and Malone of the NHL. They are a pick-and-roll highlight reel that will end up at the top of every all-time statistical category, but without a ring to show for it. The comparison to Sidney Crosby is becoming lopsided in the only category that matters: Leadership through adversity. * Sid had a Cup by age 21. Sid scored the "Golden Goal" in 2010. Sid has three rings and two Conn Smythes won in years where he prioritized 200-foot grit over 150-point seasons. The Leadership Gap McDavid’s game is built on speed and skill, but critics are starting to point out the "leadership holes." True leadership isn't just leading the league in assists; it’s the ability to impose your will on a game when the space disappears and the checking gets tight. If you remove the individual awards, you’re left with a captain who has overseen multiple deep-run collapses and hasn't scored a goal in a championship-deciding game. At age 29, the "he’s still young" excuse has expired. It’s time to stop looking at the GM and start looking at the C on the jersey.
Chairs on the Titanic because no Canadian team will ever win the cup again anyway – nothing since 1993 the year before Bettman's '"America First" policy. Not a "conspiracy" but a fact. They have never ever let 2 Canadian teams meet in the finals since he took over even though many qualified. This ensures no Canadian team will ever win – Bettman's rules. All through the crooked Referees with their excessive calls against the Canadian team (if they make the finals) and nothing but noncalls against the American team. He started doing this in 94 when he screwed over Vancouver and has been doing it ever since. The NHL playoffs are pure corruption now.
“We are trying to put together a team”. Bowman you dismantled the “team” and brought in ⚓️ contracts which has led to poor asset mgmt and horrendous defensive metrics. I hope you got it right this time because Davo’s clock is dam near expired in Edm.
If he would just admit that he doesn't know hockey as well as he thinks he does, Bowman would salvage the last ounce of dignity and respect anyone is willing to give him.
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God only knows what they were thinking with that Jarry trade.
"Trying to put a team" now? Why didn't you do that in the offseason?
Keeps talking about the playoffs when they might not even get in.
Better get Jarry back in net, going with Ingram won’t get this team into the playoffs, to many things he still needs to work on.
Oilers have the 2nd highest goals in the league. We don't have a scoring issue, We only have a goalie issue. Dump Nurse. Put an ad out publicly "oilers offer 5 million to any goalie that wants to win a cup for the remainder of this season." just make it public. This back room crap is not working. BUY A GOALIE FOR GAWD SAKES NOW. I realize its more complex than that, but we keep making moves that are not serious to actually win.
Fans are funny. Imagine thinking that if you stomp your feet enough, you can talk other teams into doing trades that aren't in their best interests, make players move to franchises they're not interested in, or even to move at all with NMC/NTC. Imagine making ridiculous claims like "that goalie is available, you're stupid for not getting them, even though the team has $450k in cap and the goalie is $9m/aav. Stuart Skinner was a victim of poor defensive play, Jarry's poor performance is much the same. I'm surprised the Oilers organization allows the "tail to wag the dog" as much as they do. Drunken, boisterous fans are just that. These negotiations are no different that the ones we have in our own lives, we try but eventually we realize that expectations need to be realistic for both sides to get a deal done.
McDavid signing with the sharks in a couple years is going to be a generational move
Jarry seems like a very mentally weak individual. The way carries himself and talks doesn’t seem like a very confident dude. Playing in Edmonton as a goalie isn’t for the faint of heart
5:03. Great question Jim. Don’t hear that every day. Actually I don’t think I’ve ever heard that 😂
So ridiculous to not trade for a goalie. Panicked and traded for Jarry way too early. Two goalies with winning pedigree sitting right there for you.
There she is.
Bowman Jackson, complete idiots, wrecking the team. Fire these guys and fire the idiot who hired them. This is a disgrace to 97 & 29. FFS
For you to have players have roles your coach has to learn to set that up and play people other than 5 guys a night haha
This should change the complexion of the Team…if they are Player Assets who are used enough the right ways and if the System is tweaked to accommodate them and what they bring optimally. No green Bananas here so someone better get cooking.
Yankee go home!
Jarry is the key to all this. Trust the Bowmaplan.
This team can turn it up in the playoffs. Let's get it done. LGO!
Get Mcmann
The "Greatest" Without a Great Moment?
At some point, the conversation has to shift from what he can do to what he actually does when the season is on the line. Being the best "stat-stuffer" in history is one thing; being a winner is another. We are reaching a point where the "supporting cast" excuses—the GM, the goaltending, or Darnell Nurse’s contract—no longer hold water. When you are a generational talent, you are paid to be the difference-maker.
The "Zero" Problem in Game 7s
The trend is becoming impossible to ignore. In the absolute biggest games of his career, Connor McDavid has gone silent:
2024 Stanley Cup Final (Game 7): Zero points. After a historic run to drag the team back from 3-0, he couldn't find the scoresheet when one single play would have ended the 34-year Canadian cup drought.
2025 Playoffs (Games 5 & 6): Zero points in back-to-back closeout opportunities. While the stats from the earlier rounds look great, the engine stalled when the finish line was in sight.
2026 Olympic Gold Medal Game: Zero points. In a 2-1 overtime loss to the USA, with the entire country watching, the "best player in the world" was held in check while the Americans’ stars found a way.
The Stockton & Malone of Hockey
There is a growing sentiment that McDavid and Draisaitl are becoming the Stockton and Malone of the NHL. They are a pick-and-roll highlight reel that will end up at the top of every all-time statistical category, but without a ring to show for it.
The comparison to Sidney Crosby is becoming lopsided in the only category that matters: Leadership through adversity. * Sid had a Cup by age 21.
Sid scored the "Golden Goal" in 2010.
Sid has three rings and two Conn Smythes won in years where he prioritized 200-foot grit over 150-point seasons.
The Leadership Gap
McDavid’s game is built on speed and skill, but critics are starting to point out the "leadership holes." True leadership isn't just leading the league in assists; it’s the ability to impose your will on a game when the space disappears and the checking gets tight.
If you remove the individual awards, you’re left with a captain who has overseen multiple deep-run collapses and hasn't scored a goal in a championship-deciding game. At age 29, the "he’s still young" excuse has expired. It’s time to stop looking at the GM and start looking at the C on the jersey.
Chairs on the Titanic because no Canadian team will ever win the cup again anyway – nothing since 1993 the year before Bettman's '"America First" policy. Not a "conspiracy" but a fact. They have never ever let 2 Canadian teams meet in the finals since he took over even though many qualified. This ensures no Canadian team will ever win – Bettman's rules. All through the crooked Referees with their excessive calls against the Canadian team (if they make the finals) and nothing but noncalls against the American team. He started doing this in 94 when he screwed over Vancouver and has been doing it ever since. The NHL playoffs are pure corruption now.
One mistake after another, this team is horrible….Trent fred, Andrew mani, jarry,…. What is it going to cost us to fix the other two? No more 1st.
“We are trying to put together a team”. Bowman you dismantled the “team” and brought in ⚓️ contracts which has led to poor asset mgmt and horrendous defensive metrics. I hope you got it right this time because Davo’s clock is dam near expired in Edm.
If he would just admit that he doesn't know hockey as well as he thinks he does, Bowman would salvage the last ounce of dignity and respect anyone is willing to give him.
He was the only one who thought Mangiapane would be a top 6 forward. No other GM in the league but him.
I can only hope he doesn’t make any more moves 🙏
… listening to the so-called, "FANS"…
… what are the fans going to say when the NHL incorporates A.I. "iRobot" players and ticket prices are going to cost 1500-2000 + a game… 🤣😂🤣