I think the Oilers were trying this year, for a while, but the season was a P.O.S. anyway. Throw the fans a few crumbs, and call it good. Craig McTavish stepped in and said this is the way it's gonna be boy's, this is the way it's gonna go down, this is how it's gonna play out, SO BE IT - McTavish is no dummy, he knows that the Oilers still need a couple of pieces to the puzzle. I agree Pete, it is shamefull , but it's business also, and dont think for one second the Oiler's feel any SHAME. See what happens next year i guess, hopefully they try and do better, but dont count on it. The NHL sure isn't what it used to be.