After a year that saw the Oilers win their division and a playoff round in their first trip to the postseason since 2006, things were looking up in Edmonton.
And why wouldn’t they be?
With Connor McDavid establishing himself as arguably the best player in the world and Leon Draisaitl not far behind, they appeared ready to establish a sustained era of dominance. Instead of looking at draft lottery odds, Oilers fans were looking at Stanley Cup odds this year as one of the favourites to win it all.
Just one problem: they suck again.
The Oilers’ season has been about as pleasant as winter’s day in Edmonton. Past the quarter-poll of the season, they have the third-worst record in the NHL.
You’d feel bad for their long-suffering fanbase if it wasn’t so damn hilarious.
After they were outscored 18-7 in three straight losses, things came to a head after their most lopsided defeat of the season on Tuesday.
#herecometheoilers is now trending in Canadahttps://t.co/uV4lCc9y2i pic.twitter.com/Zb28SHlvE2
— Trendsmap Canada (@TrendsmapCanada) November 22, 2017
An 8-3 loss in St. Louis triggered a hilarious string of sarcastic one-liners, memes, and gifs – all at the Oilers’ expense – as #HereComeTheOilers began trending on Twitter.
Here’s a selection of some of the best ones:
Is there a jersey on the ice yet? #HereComeTheOilers pic.twitter.com/nT8OcDIrVP
— Mike McKinnon (@mikemckinnon) November 22, 2017
A live look at the current destruction of the @EdmontonOilers #HereComeTheOilers #ThanksPete #WeWantRasmus pic.twitter.com/gmvpuL33sX
— Shane Clausing (@ShaneC06) November 22, 2017
#HereComeTheOilers #GeneralDisappointment #Seasonsover pic.twitter.com/ooHYCMTtc3
— Shane Clausing (@ShaneC06) November 22, 2017
#HereComeTheOilers C'mon guys let's get going!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/LaSG48HTV6
— VisuallyBetter (@Isuckatpicking) November 22, 2017
#HereComeTheOilers pic.twitter.com/NX97UAkorH
— Platinum Seat Ghosts (@3rdPeriodSuits) November 22, 2017
#HereComeTheOilers pic.twitter.com/vjkBdXqWmk
— Cam Lewis (@cooom) November 22, 2017
Iām going to save so much š° this spring! #HereComeTheOilers
— Darryl Saban (@DarrylSaban) November 22, 2017
#HereComeTheOilers Playoff broadcast. pic.twitter.com/A9rtQfCcTr
— Active Stick (@oak_leafs) November 22, 2017
Ahh, wonderful. #HereComeTheOilers pic.twitter.com/nNPdaaPxw1
— Mark Gillis (@Mark__Gillis) November 22, 2017
#herecometheoilers pic.twitter.com/bnTJjNKaCY
— LeMule (@TimLeMule) November 22, 2017
#HereComeTheOilers pic.twitter.com/0SKUPki6Ya
— Ian McLaren (@iancmclaren) November 22, 2017
#HereComeTheOilers pic.twitter.com/jJbglAeO7j
— š¦ GobbleGiblits (@Jibblescribbits) November 22, 2017
#HereComeTheOilers! pic.twitter.com/Z9bYL7Z56U
— Casey Jones (@cweber10) November 22, 2017
@EdmontonOilers #HereComeTheOilers pic.twitter.com/27FH4G6IEy
— Andrew J Pahlke (@AJPahlke66) November 22, 2017
#HereComeTheOilers pic.twitter.com/gTTfeqrU9M
— Kerry (@KmasahiroS) November 22, 2017
#HereComeTheOilers #EDMvsSTL pic.twitter.com/oNJfeGinff
— VisuallyBetter (@Isuckatpicking) November 22, 2017
Of course… This will all stop being funny if the Oilers somehow find a way to get the first overall draft pick again.
I've heard rasmus dahlin is the second coming of Nick Lidstrom #HereComeTheOilers pic.twitter.com/9HRnJTcwXT
— Matt Sauve (@mattsauve19) November 22, 2017
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