Dave Feschuk

They are the Athletics because they don't want to admit it because they're playing in a AAA park in Sacramento.

You've been to Sacramento?

I've been.

What's Sacramento like?

It's so unremarkable that I can't tell you anything about it.

What did Phil Jackson used to call it back in the day?

Cowtown, I believe.

Cowtown.

All right.

That's not very complimentary.

It's nothing like L.A.

It's in California, but it's got nothing to do with L.A.

MJ, you were correct on the fact check, by the way.

The Calgary Flames last year had 96 points, which tied the mark for most points without reaching the playoffs, and there were a few other teams that had done that.

But the Edmonton Oilers this year are not going to be getting 96 points, but they still have a...

Decent shot to get in, MJ, despite losing last night to the Florida Panthers, who, as AK and I have been pointing out, got two points that put them one point ahead of the Maple Leafs in the standings.

Probably much to the chagrin of their management because they're trying to do the same thing the Leafs should be doing.

But what do you make of the level of frustration with the Oilers getting shut out against a team that really has no business even winning games right now?

Yes.

Well, aren't you a little... If I'm a fan, MJ, I'm a little disturbed that I'm not seeing more Marlies in the lineup.