Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Steve Tambellini: State of the Organization


Steve Tambellini had his end of the season review with the Edmonton media today. He seems to be setting the tone for the rebuild process. That Management wants to see the organization undertake from top to bottom. Especially with what he wants to see with Oklahoma City next season. He calls the move of their Triple A affiliate to Oklahoma City, "A Significant Step" in the rebuild process. So they can control the players development, and get a core group developed for the future. Tambellini has stated before, that Management want the players to see "Transparency" when going from Oklahoma City to Edmonton.



In the 2nd Clip, Tambellini talks about Eberle's chances of making the club next season. Also on how he wants to see the Oilers' Swedish prospects signed during the summer. So that Management can determine the development status for placement in the organization. Linus Omark has already signed a 2 year entry level contract starting next season. Chris VandeVelde and Jeff Petry have already signed for next season.



In the Final Clip, Tambellini talks about how he wants to hear from Coaches Pat Quinn and Rob Daum about their assessments of both their teams this past season.



Tuesday, April 13, 2010

The Edmonton Oilers will have the 1st overall pick in the 2010 NHL draft.

The Edmonton Oilers will have the 1st overall pick in the 2010 NHL draft.

What an exciting time in Oil Country.

Now the big question. Taylor Hall or Tyler Seguin?

2010 NHL Draft Lottery **LIVE TweetCast/Blog** 6:00 pm MDT


On Tuesday, April 13 at 6:00 p.m. MDT, the NHL Draft Lottery will take place and we here at Oilers Jambalaya are going to cover every minute of it.

It's the moment we have all been waiting for.

Do the Edmonton Oilers get that elusive 1st overall pick at this years NHL draft?

Do they pick 2nd? Today, we are going to find out.

Thanks for joining us at this LIVE *TweetCast* of the NHL Draft Lottery.

Monday, April 12, 2010

Our Playoff Picks And The Season Prediction


Here is our playoff predictions from the start of the season.  Let's just see how stupid we really are around here. lol.

Actual West Standings:
Sharks
Blackhawks
Canucks
Coyotes
Red Wings
Kings
Predators
Avalanche
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Blues
Flames
Ducks
Stars
Wild
Blue Jackets
Oilers

 
Actual East Standings:
Capitals
Sabres
Devils
Penguins
Senators
Bruins
Flyers
Canadiens
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Rangers
Thrashers
Hurricanes
Lightning
Islanders
Panthers
Leafs
Boy were we wrong. Colorado in 14th? Phoenix in 15th? Edmonton in 6th? Calgary in 3rd?

*face in palm*

So here are my 2009/10 Stanley Cup NHL Playoff Predicitons for this year.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

(1) Washington vs. (8) Montreal (Game One: 4/15 at 4 p.m. PST) WASHINGTON WINS IN 4

(2) New Jersey vs. (7) Philadelphia (Game One: 4/14 at 4:30 p.m. PST) DEVILS WIN IN 7

(3) Buffalo vs. (6) Boston (Game One: 4/15 at 4 p.m. PST) BRUINS WIN IN 6

(4) Pittsburgh vs. (5) Ottawa (Game One: 4/14 at 4 p.m. PST) PENGUINS WIN IN 5

WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1) San Jose vs. (8) Colorado (Game One: 4/14 at 7:30 p.m. PST) COLORADO WINS IN 6

(2) Chicago vs. (7) Nashville (Game One: 4/16 at 5:30 p.m. PST) CHICAGO WINS IN 5

(3) Vancouver vs. (6) Los Angeles (Game One: 4/15 at 7 p.m. PST) CANUCKS WIN IN 6

(4) Phoenix vs. (5) Detroit (Game One: 4/14 at 7 p.m. PST) DETROIT WINS IN 6

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Who's in the 2009-10 Stanley Cup Finals?

Smokin' Ray - Chicago vs. Washington

Paq Twinn - San Jose vs. Washington.

-Smokin' Ray-

Thank You Springfield Falcons!


Just like that, the Springfield Falcons are now under control of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Check out the website. It's changed. No more Edmonton Oilers.

I want to thank the Springfield Falcons for working with us at Oilers Jambalaya this season. Your hospitality was greatly appreciated. Good luck to your team next year.

-Smokin' Ray-

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