| Heatley Saga
Posted: 8/4/2009 4:40:57 PM | ok, so one part might be a bit late....
Radio report:
Tambellini was reported as to have officially dropped pursuit of a deal involving Dany Heatly, the price was too high, the player was not happy, etc. etc
anyway
second thought, Radio reports that Charlie Huddy after nine years in the Oiler Organization as a coach has moved on to the Dallas Stars to work under New Coach Marc Crawford.
any thoughts?
I was not sure what Charlie coached so I don't have an opinion as to whether he might be missed or not.
looking forward to the faithful's comments | |
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| Oilers - Looking Forward
Posted: 8/5/2009 11:31:44 AM | Losing out on Dany Heatley kinda sucks because he would be a good addition to the team. He's a goal scorer - something we don't seem to have these days.
That being said, I'm glad we finally stopped waiting. His silence spoke volumes, like the guy who says I'll call you and never does. Yeah right.
I am interested to see how these guys we do have perform under our new coaching regime. I am hoping Penner pulls it together without being publicly thrown under the bus all the time. I am hoping Horcoff looks more like the pre-shoulder surgery Horcoff. I am hoping Gagner and Cogliano keep developing into the fine players they're becoming. I am hoping Nilsson gets his head out of his @ss and realizes he's not good enough to be a prima donna (yet). I am hoping Quinn realizes Hemsky is not a centre.
This all may be too much to ask but even if this list is partially realized, it will be a big improvement. | |
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| Oilers - Looking Forward
Posted: 8/5/2009 12:05:43 PM | | Thumbs up on most of these comments, and regarding Horc, he dang well BETTER provide something notable with the moola he's now raking in. And yup, looking forward to seeing what Quinn can do with this lot and a tad of time to rebuild/restructure the team. (for now, even just as is if need be, though I think we could still use a bit) | |
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| Oilers - Looking Forward
Posted: 9/1/2009 2:20:59 PM | Hmm.... Page 3
anyway
TSN is announcing that Katz has secured land in the Northwest downtown core for a new arena - citing a casino and parking lots ..... Baccarat?
anyway, with only 14 days until preseason starts, wanted to see what the faithful had to say...... | |
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| Oilers - Looking Forward
Posted: 9/1/2009 3:26:36 PM | | Only pretty early hearsay thus far to my knowledge, but it's the Baccarat and around that area that's being bounced around apparently. | |
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Posted: 9/1/2009 5:05:30 PM | Yes, it is where the baccarat casino is, as well as the parking lot between Staples and Greyhound, but there was really a whole lot of nothing to the press conference. It's not even confirmed that that is the final choice for arena locations. All he's done is secure that piece of land. Also, without so much as blueprints, Katz is estimating the cost of the project to be $500M. He has committed to $100M, which leaves another $400M for the city to come up with before anything. Plus, if his vision is a half-billion-dollar complex, you can expect that figure to rise to at least $750M before all is said and done, if history proves anything.
This was really nothing more than political posturing. Not saying it's not going to happen, but it's a long ways away from any sod-turning yet.
Nice signing by TB, getting Tanguay for 2.5M. Wow. You look at their roster, having only spent $52M and compare that to Edmonton's $56M and it gives you a pretty clear picture of how much trouble the Oilers are in. | |
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| Oilers - Looking Forward
Posted: 9/1/2009 5:32:30 PM | | Well I know quite a few higher ups at the Baccarat and they all seem to believe they are going to be a part of the new arena. They have stopped all plans for renos and improvements and long term repairs as they believe that building will not be there much longer. Read into it what you will but I am thrilled hockey will be back soon. I was mesmerized just watching the highlites of the team Canada scrimmage. Sooo good to see hockey highlites again. | |
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| Oilers - Looking Forward
Posted: 9/1/2009 9:34:36 PM | | went to my first exhibition game tonight (jr. A). Somehow didn't feel right when it was 27 degrees outside ha ha | |
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Posted: 9/1/2009 10:16:02 PM | The best part about the new downtown area is they're going to put it in the East side. So if you're an Oil fan, you can get jacked at the box office and while parking your car.
"Mommy, why does that man with a bushy beard have a handgun" | |
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| Oilers - Looking Forward
Posted: 9/2/2009 10:36:58 AM | | That part of the downtown is no worse than where the current building sits. It's only a couple blocks from the Police station too. | |
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Posted: 9/2/2009 11:15:50 AM | | I still think the best location would be the City Centre airport land. There's enough room to build the largest arena you could imagine, as well as parking for 20,000 cars. | |
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| Oilers - Looking Forward
Posted: 9/2/2009 3:00:23 PM | yeah but that is not downtown....... (city center airport)
I for one am having a little difficulty understanding the placement issue.
in a era of travel everyone can get to the current location either by bus, car or train.
is moving it downtown going to be better?
not for those of us from out of town!
but we are not the ones that count.
I am just looking for some clarification on why it must be in the middle of downtown | |
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| Oilers - Looking Forward
Posted: 9/2/2009 3:45:37 PM |
I for one am having a little difficulty understanding the placement issue.
in a era of travel everyone can get to the current location either by bus, car or train.
is moving it downtown going to be better?
It's probably to spur some development in Downtown Edmonton...which (at the risk of offending people..but hey I'm still a part time resident)..is a rundown wasteland, especially on the East side. The area is a prime example of social decay..filled with parking lots, XXX rub n tugs & meth addicts. Not to mention in the whole scheme of things the land probably goes for pretty cheap down that way. And it's not far from the LRT. | |
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| Oilers - Looking Forward
Posted: 9/2/2009 5:19:18 PM | ok, thanks
I live out of town and grew up rural so i tend to drive everywhere - cant' survive with out my wheels! LOL so I don't see that aspect
I only want to see a place with easy access and good (oversize) parking lots for the truck | |
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| Oilers - Looking Forward
Posted: 9/2/2009 9:57:54 PM | Putting it where the casino now stands is an excellent place. For those that think it will be harder to get to than it current location... hmm... 104th ave is three lanes, How many lanes does 118th ave have? Besides... the games will be held after work hours and on weekends. There is a TON of parking downtown during those hours compared to the present location.
The present location is a place where you are more likely to run into some stabby meth addict that you could ever encounter in the planned location.
And yes... the plans have been done. I am a courier and have personally delivered them to the Katz group from Synergy engineering.
My company also delivers for the Oilers and Rexall... tons of stuff being delivered lately between the four.
From what I have seen... the casino will be located in the new building and there will also be a large Pharmacy. Along with several other Katz group owned businesses. | |
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| Oilers - Looking Forward
Posted: 9/2/2009 10:01:24 PM |
There is a TON of parking downtown during those hours compared to the present location.
I've never quite understood the parking issue. Northlands has more parking than all the lots in downtown combined. | |
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Posted: 9/2/2009 10:11:27 PM | | You don't spend a lot of time downtown after hours do you? Seriously. I live and work downtown. | |
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| Oilers - Looking Forward
Posted: 9/2/2009 11:45:20 PM | What does that have to do with anything? Where you live and work?
Northlands has 7,000 parking stalls. That's all I was saying.
As far as I am concerned, parking is the least of the issues with Rexall Place as it is. The building is far past its prime. The concourse walkway is so narrow, you cannot make a complete loop around the concourse level during an intermission. There are not enough washroom facilities, lighting isn't great, and a host of other issues. Parking certainly isn't one of them. | |
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| Oilers - Looking Forward
Posted: 9/3/2009 12:06:46 AM | Sorry, you posted something that was wrong and I corrected you. Can you please provide links that shows Northlands has 7000 parking stalls?
I do think we are both agreeing on moving the arena?
But yes... ask many who go to rexall about parking... they have nothing good to say... you must tell me about those hidden spots.
There are far more than 7000 parking spots within walking distance to where they want to build the new arena.
and yes... parking is an issue at rexal at the present time.
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| Oilers - Looking Forward
Posted: 9/3/2009 5:17:54 PM |
There are far more than 7000 parking spots within walking distance to where they want to build the new arena.
How many more parking stalls do you need for an 18,000-seat arena?
Can you please provide links that shows Northlands has 7000 parking stalls?
http://www.northlands.com/trade-consumer-shows-0
This number (6,500) does not include the parking available on the north end of Rexall Place.
Parking at Northlands has never been an issue, other than the misconception that it takes too long to get out of there. It's actually quicker than parking right in front of Rexall.
The reason people don't like parking at Northlands is because of the walk to the arena. They will have that same walk, if not further, downtown. In fact, I've never had to park beyond the Sportex building. Walk across the 118th ave overpass and I'm there. THAT'S when the problems start. You end up standing outside those south doors for 15 minutes or longer, waiting to get in, if you aren't there 30 minutes before game time. Just another of Rexall Place's downfalls.
Absolutely a change is needed. I like the downtown idea mostly because of the options it would provide before and after a game, without getting into a vehicle.
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On another note... any opinions about Mike Comrie coming back?
One thing I can say about it, if Tambellini does bring him back, it sure shows who's running the house now, in regards to team acquisitions. I can't imagine Kevin Lowe ever wanting to reacquire him. | |
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| Oilers - Looking Forward
Posted: 9/3/2009 6:12:33 PM | I agree that while it sometimes seems like a pain parking and walking to the game, that's minor (or at very least comparable) to the walks being lauded as "available if the arena goes downtown" (Baccaratish)
Regarding Comrie, I always thought he was decent enough meat'n taters material but not someboby to attempt building a competitive team around | |
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| Oilers - Looking Forward
Posted: 9/3/2009 8:37:49 PM | Are we there yet?
How about now?
Are we there yet?
Has it started yet?
Now? NOW?
I'm more than ready for the new season, can you tell? College football just started and it's everywhere.
From the hockey-free land of Oregon, where no one cares... I MISS ALBERTA!! | |
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| Oilers - Looking Forward
Posted: 9/3/2009 10:57:14 PM | | Ahh,,, Comrie... I am glad there hasn't been a huge outrage... he is a good player. I agree he is a meat and taters kinda guy... but don't we have those players already? | |
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| Oilers - Looking Forward
Posted: 9/3/2009 11:35:32 PM | Yeah I gotta agree, I don't think we need him. I'd just as soon someone like Gilbert Brule get the a real good look at training camp.
I'll say this about the Comrie thing. The fans will just be waiting to boo him off the ice. It could be the motivation he needs to really play to his full potential. But if he were ever to go 10 games without a point, the hate part of the fans' love/hate relationship with him would come out in droves. | |
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| Oilers - Looking Forward
Posted: 9/4/2009 10:24:32 AM | He's going to skate with them from all accounts but hasn't been signed yet. There will have to be some other moves made I think to sign Comrie. At 1.5M he would be a steal of a deal but would that mean moving Horcs to the 3rd line? How many more small forwards do we need?
There really isn't a spot for him. His return would do a lot for the image of Edmonton though. He was the leader of the "Edmonton Sucks" parade.
I am looking for Penner to have a great year and Cogs too - I think Cogs is the most underrated Oiler. If Quinn can't motivate Penner and Nilsson, no one can.
As far as the parking at Northlands, does that take into account how many were lost when the expansion of the Agricom happened?
I think moving the arena downtown is a great idea. They should have park n ride in addition to the trains like they do for football games. | |
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