We’re back with the second instalment of The Rig Rant! Every week, we search for the best, worst and most hilarious tweets and compile them all into one amazing article for your viewing pleasure. You can expect to see the latest Rig Rant every Sunday morning for the 2016/17 season.
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Week two of The Rig Rant features a few tweets from the Canucks game last Sunday, the highs of the Oilers home opener and christening of the new arena and back to back games against the Flames. There are also some interesting tweets regarding #Flygate and we also throw in some random game day tweets just to keep it interesting.
Also – get used to seeing a ton of McDavid love because…well because he’s an alien.
**DISCLAIMER**
Many of these tweets contain horrible language. We can’t be held responsible if your children read this article and start swearing at your TV (or you).
And off we go…
The Oilers versus Canucks is always an interesting situation…
Canucks defenders versus Connor McDavid on that last shift. pic.twitter.com/7PesxvQLvW
— VisuallyBetter (@Isuckatpicking) October 9, 2016
https://twitter.com/IAmByks/status/786054763561492481
Somehow the Captain makes it happen. #NHLPreseason pic.twitter.com/OSv9h5XOHR
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 9, 2016
Before the home opener, the Oilers had some roster changes, and there was some anticipation leading up to game one against the Flames. Also – the return of The Great One?? Let’s see the hot takes…
None of the players on waivers were former Oil Kings so why claim them!
— Ken Holland (@FakeOilersGM) October 11, 2016
The #Oilers have signed Eric Gryba to a one-year, two-way contract & placed him on waivers for the purpose of assignment to the @Condors. pic.twitter.com/VmzJw51mHA
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 12, 2016
Don't be sad Oilfans that the Oilers didn't claim Pulkkinen. A lot of flash but not a lot of finish. No pun intended.
— Michael (@EnglishIrishMac) October 11, 2016
Eric Gryba on the verge of getting a one-year, two-way deal with EDM.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) October 11, 2016
Hearing Kris Versteeg's time with the Oilers is over. Sounds like he's closing in on a deal with the Flames.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) October 11, 2016
Breaking: Kevin Lowe blames Versteeg development on Nylander's wife
— Arch (@Archaeologuy) October 11, 2016
When we wake up tomorrow it will be time for hockey. I'm getting drunk so today goes by faster. You should too #1DayAway pic.twitter.com/6hRhVtMy3u
— x-Pete Bauer (@OhYesICanada) October 11, 2016
New season starts tomorrow? Time to bump some old photos π #oilers pic.twitter.com/ClQvTbOTAR
— Kegels McDavid (@ineptflux) October 11, 2016
GAME DAY!! Anticipation for the Oilers home opener was real, as was the controversy surrounding Puljujarvi’s new number choice. This is how Oilers fans (and players) prepared for the game…
Goosebumps. π #NHLFaceoff pic.twitter.com/PwyjR0D7KQ
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/Shanalee1982/status/786182229697310720
https://twitter.com/RousCreative/status/786234612162793472
GUYS!!!! IT'S GAME DAY!!! IT'S FINALLY BACK!!!! Time to douse the Flames!! #hockey #estatic #Oilers #NHL #GoOilersGo #SeasonOpener
— Puck Princess (@SportPrincess89) October 12, 2016
A little housekeeping…Puljujarvi, who wore 39 in preseason, will don 98 (birth year) for the regular season.
— Jack Michaels (@EdmontonJack) October 12, 2016
We're only two years away from NHL rookies wearing 00. I think that'll be awesome.
— Ryan Batty (@ryan_batty) October 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/iBry83/status/786245057577791488
https://twitter.com/ckrrat/status/786245655794561024
https://twitter.com/DVDVR_DFA/status/786247059221327872
https://twitter.com/OilersNation/status/786245997039017984
#CaptainConnor's first opener tonight. #NHLFaceoff pic.twitter.com/ZCnM7VewRe
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 12, 2016
"There's going to be a lot of energy in the building tonight & as players we have to feed off that." @patmaroon on the #Oilers opener pic.twitter.com/FCAfxLWVmw
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/Sun_Tychkowski/status/786274717225226241
Speculation running rampant 99 could be returning to Oilers in some official capacity, but I should stress no confirmation at this time.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) October 12, 2016
You know what, the Oilers are a gongshow, have been a gongshow, will probably be a gongshow forever, but I'll never not want Gretzky around
— Raider Jesse (@EdmontonRaider) October 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/maylee9/status/786268864787218432
The Oilers never miss a chance to hit us over the head with the 80β²s. After the most forgettable decade ever I guess thatβs all thatβs left.
— Ryan Batty (@ryan_batty) October 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/RedditOilers/status/786272183068729344
Wayne Gretzky will be named Partnet and Vice-Chairman of Oilers' Entertainment Group today.
Ninety-Nine returns to the Oilers!
— John Shannon (@JShannonhl) October 12, 2016
(We’re pretty sure “Partnet” isn’t a legitimate title, but with the Oilers – you just never know)
Now – it’s time for the home opener. The opening ceremony that pushed the puck drop back to 8:45pm, the beauty that is Rogers Place and some very funny in-game tweets. Read on friends…
It's time to shine, @RogersPlace. pic.twitter.com/4KMb89xU1p
— NHL (@NHL) October 13, 2016
Congrats @EdmontonOilers with @RogersPlace hated playing against you guys but it's one the best atmospheres in the NHL..
— Mike Modano (@9modano) October 13, 2016
A couple of the greatest @EdmontonOilers of all time helped officially open @RogersPlace. https://t.co/LSrP1V906W
— NHL (@NHL) October 13, 2016
History is made as @patmaroon scores the first ever goal at @RogersPlace. https://t.co/JPvQCJlhCi
— NHL (@NHL) October 13, 2016
The most intense two minutes of the game @TheRigRant pic.twitter.com/axMwZF7Gtd
— Kris (@WildcardKH) October 13, 2016
(β’_β’)
<) )β―CONNOR
/(β’_β’)
( (> FβN
/(β’_β’)
<) )> MCDAVID
/— Ryan Batty (@ryan_batty) October 13, 2016
Welp, looks like @RogersPlace already needs some repairs because @cmcdavid97 just blew the roof off of it. #CGYvsEDM pic.twitter.com/1aRzyJ64zr
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 13, 2016
This night is like Batman Vs Superman. Except good.
— James Duthie (@tsnjamesduthie) October 13, 2016
https://t.co/r5X1AUVDD2 #OILERS
— Kegels McDavid (@ineptflux) October 13, 2016
If Connor scores again I'm going to rip a hole in me trousers. #oilers
— Baggedmilk, Oily Boy πΉ (@jsbmbaggedmilk) October 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/stace_ofbase/status/786419936910389248
https://twitter.com/Sun_Tychkowski/status/786420047140880384
McDavid must now be spelled with 3 M's. MmmcDavid. Mmm. #Oilers #McDavid @TheRigRant
— Jason Shanoferπ³οΈβπ (@jasonshanofer) October 13, 2016
The 3rd period may be delayed. 2 of the refs stepped outside for a smoke and have just now learned of the no re-entry rule. #Oilers
— Andrew Grose (@GroseAndrew) October 13, 2016
Puljujarvi with his first career goal… on the PP… Elliott's blocker side has been worse than my hair in mid-20s. #badhairline
— Jason Gregor (@JasonGregor) October 13, 2016
More #NHLFirsts! @Jpuljujarvi is our newest goal-scorer. pic.twitter.com/RYkPtlnptf
— NHL (@NHL) October 13, 2016
Lucic looks out of shape. Needs to get on the Pat Maroon workout program. @TheRigRant
— Jeremy (@jer_jitsu) October 13, 2016
What a night.
Hockey's back. pic.twitter.com/0UPJA7PNmx
— NHL (@NHL) October 13, 2016
So the Oilers managed a 7-4 victory in good old fashioned Battle of Alberta style. Some post game comments and a little bit of trash talking were absolutely necessary.
When you realize you signed long term in the same division as McDavid. pic.twitter.com/DBXnb5didU
— Woodguy (@Woodguy55) October 13, 2016
#Oilers #BattleOfAlberta pic.twitter.com/NTZeuQxcfa
— LordStanley (@ford2nv) October 13, 2016
Did Johnny win? pic.twitter.com/Bq1rcuVg2P
— VisuallyBetter (@Isuckatpicking) October 13, 2016
Plenty to work on, namely giving up scoring chances against on the pp, but a w is a w. #Oilers @TheRigRant
— X – Scrub64 (@Scrub64) October 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/AdamLarsson3/status/786446652345167872
https://twitter.com/drakecaggiula/status/786448882595094528
https://twitter.com/maylee9/status/786574073899999232
ICYMI :: The Jesse Puljujarvi Goal Song. JESSE'S GOAL. https://t.co/FaEKvjQSbC
— Dustin Nielson (@nielsonTSN1260) October 13, 2016
Fans were lit! (See how hip we are? We say lit).
Two days later, the Oilers headed south to visit the Flames for their home opener in the Saddledome. Fans had plenty to say when comparing Edmonton and Calgary’s home openers…
Nice arena, Calgary β looks like something out of the '80s! #eatshitflames #oilers pic.twitter.com/FDA8oHba3R
— Kegels McDavid (@ineptflux) October 15, 2016
Calgary's opening night is adorable.
— Adam McGale (@AdamMcGale) October 15, 2016
Flames trying to dress up a 3 as a ten. The Saddledome is a shit hole
— loc (@loc8ingoil) October 15, 2016
https://twitter.com/DurGallant/status/787097150219956226
Calgary's scoreboard looks like a jumbo Commodore 64
— π (@Oilers_97) October 15, 2016
"sea of red" hahaha πππ β coincidence that your arena is basically always with wings #oilers #eatshitflames
— Kegels McDavid (@ineptflux) October 15, 2016
I'm sorry your intro was as lame as you are, Flames…
— Jenny (she/her) (@ginny_jenny) October 15, 2016
https://twitter.com/ZachBear_/status/787099467740684288
https://twitter.com/KjellIverson/status/787099587169452032
Props to the @NHLFlames for a tribute to Jim Prentice before tonight's Battle of Alberta.
— T-Hup Wants The Cup (@thupka1982) October 15, 2016
PHEW!! Oilers fans are RUTHLESS!! Although we have a brand new, shiny arena and Calgary doesn’t – so it’s just one more excuse for us to mock them.
Now moving on, the Oilers are ready for the second Battle of Alberta in a 48 hour span…so you can only imagine how intense the trash talk was becoming.
I want an @EdmontonOilers win tonight but I'll settle for a bitch slapping on #Tkachuck or a little Jonny/Lucic/maroon sandwich ππ
— Seanπ’π€£ππ’π€£ππ’ (@OilersFanSean) October 15, 2016
Once again ….. Flames pic.twitter.com/SzFqe9xcwC
— Daniela βπ» (@dolcebella68) October 15, 2016
https://twitter.com/JackieDee16/status/787098735197257728
https://twitter.com/Redundant_Lenny/status/787104362594045952
Connor McDavid: Fast pic.twitter.com/BS8ks3CG3E
— Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) October 15, 2016
https://twitter.com/humantorch/status/787104662034022400
https://twitter.com/TravisDakin/status/787105244576612352
Connor is such a great leader. He took it upon himself to show Letestu how to score on a breakaway!!!
— Michael (@MASmith_13) October 15, 2016
Connor got NHL defensemen all like: pic.twitter.com/nUKyScqQXS
— TheTowelBoy (@TheTowelBoy) February 3, 2016
Larsson is such an animal. Don't see many Swedes with an edge like him.
— Joey (@_TheIronCowboy) October 15, 2016
The Oilers canβt handle another October with AHL level goaltending. I canβt handle another October with AHL level goaltending.
— Ryan Batty (@ryan_batty) October 15, 2016
Eberle in the defensive zone #Oilers pic.twitter.com/81r26iaKpi
— Parenthesis Brackets III (@Holeinoneboy) October 15, 2016
I'm sure once the Oilers kill off this 20 minute penalty in the first they will be better.
— VisuallyBetter (@Isuckatpicking) October 15, 2016
Versteeg gets stripped of the puck…
….by the linesman#BulletDodged— McDavid Beast ModeπΊπ¦ (@sportsjunkie007) October 15, 2016
https://twitter.com/Sun_Tychkowski/status/787114309901922304
I keep seeing #4 & expect him to fall down, realize it's Russell not Hall! Now what is my excuse to have a drink? @EdmontonOilers #oilers
— Gravity (@ApexRalliart) October 15, 2016
Now here’s a little recap from when fans thought they might be seeing things (or had one too many beers) – #Flygate
Not surprised that the Saddle Dome attracts flies like shit. pic.twitter.com/Y2nsSOliPw
— Woodguy (@Woodguy55) October 15, 2016
For a second, I thought that fly on the camera was Gaudreau goal sucking… pic.twitter.com/f1GxwfNsry
— Ben (@Ben_in_yeg) October 15, 2016
https://twitter.com/AzorcanGlobal/status/787123552604434432
https://twitter.com/SHMcOsta/status/787123706367729664
The Battle of Alberta: Where the Oilers and Flames join forces against gigantic killer flies. pic.twitter.com/769s355ZtU
— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) October 15, 2016
The fly on the lens will replace Pouliot on left wing for the 3rd period.
— RG3 (@rascalgas) October 15, 2016
You know what attracts flies?
Pou⦠pic.twitter.com/DttF3S317h
— BLH (Edmonton Oilers Enthusiast} (@BeerLeagueHeroe) October 15, 2016
Meanwhile in Calgary… pic.twitter.com/YjiqBHEhmR
— Mike Pfeil (@mikeFAIL) October 15, 2016
Exclusive photo in Calgary right now pic.twitter.com/rDVyCkibO5
— Kris (@WildcardKH) October 15, 2016
No way that fly walks on the camera in Edmonton. I deal with that crap ahead of time. Bush league Calgary, bush league.
— Rexall Pigeon (@RexallPigeon) October 15, 2016
I didn't know that Jeff Goldblum was a hockey fan.
— RG3 (@rascalgas) October 15, 2016
The #Oilers are looking fly tonight. #EDMvsCGY pic.twitter.com/XDdOXh16qk
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 15, 2016
I'm famous #EDMvsCGY
— SaddledomeFly (@saddledomefly) October 15, 2016
(Estimated time between the Saddledome Fly appearance and the creation of it’s own twitter account was approximately 97 seconds).
And we’re off to the third and final period of round two of the Battle of Alberta…
Next up, the 3rd period! #Oilers #Flames #BOA pic.twitter.com/B39QxbbBJx
— X – Ztacy Arbone (@ztacy1) October 15, 2016
LOOK WHO FORGOT ABOUT DRAI!!!
— Arch (@Archaeologuy) October 15, 2016
https://twitter.com/deemer1972/status/787129573204959232
Six points in six periods for McDavid.
— Terry Jones (@byterryjones) October 15, 2016
Connor McDavid now atop the NHL scoring chart with six points.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) October 15, 2016
So far this game has had giant flies and terrifying German efficiency. Saw this movie I'm pretty sure.
— Lord_Bob (@Lord_Bob) October 15, 2016
https://twitter.com/OilersFan04/status/787131874376192002
Connor heads to the room and sphincters everywhere tighten
— π₯ Derek Blasutti π₯ (@dawgbone98) October 15, 2016
https://twitter.com/maylee9/status/787132149447036928
https://twitter.com/alanvbedmonton/status/787131891711225857
— Oil In My Veins (@OilInMyVeins) October 15, 2016
https://twitter.com/CopyDarryl/status/787132997950595072
Our dear friend Wanye Gretz from OilersNation was especially disturbed to see his new man-crush, Connor McDavid, take a stick to the face…he had a few special tweets for the captain…
CONNOR YOUR LIP HERE TAKE MINE *flicks open switchblade*
— Wanye (@WanyeGretz) October 15, 2016
CONNOR YOUR BLOOD LOSS HERE TAKE MINE
— Wanye (@WanyeGretz) October 15, 2016
CONNOR YOUR UNDERWEAR HERE TAKE MINE
— Wanye (@WanyeGretz) October 15, 2016
(Too far Wanye – too far)
I have been laughing like a Bond Villain this entire game
— Wanye (@WanyeGretz) October 15, 2016
Does anyone know where you can get a quote on a 500 foot statue of a 19 year old that shoots flames out the eyes every 15 minutes?
— Wanye (@WanyeGretz) October 15, 2016
We understand the love you have for Connor Wanye – we’re right there with you (although I’m not sure how many people are willing to lend out body parts….yet)
And now – post game reaction after the Oilers took BOTH games against the Flames and are literally in first place…in the NHL…for real…
HEY – it might not seem like a big deal, but this is the Oilers we’re talking about here. We HAVE to celebrate it before it disappears completely!
Connor McDavid is the first player in @EdmontonOilers history to start a season with back-to-back 3-point games (@EliasSports). pic.twitter.com/Ozk2k1eWIo
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 15, 2016
https://twitter.com/BuhlerDoug/status/787137545830141952
Good thing the Flames gave those hankies to their fans for their home opener. π#CGYvsEDM #oilers
— Trudy (@trudyi8) October 15, 2016
Looks like the Flames have a bad case of Connorrhea……. #CGYvsEDM
— Matt McQueen (@mattmcqueen) October 15, 2016
https://twitter.com/Alex_Thomas14/status/787138014195675136
The BOA belongs to us. Muahahahaha! #TwoAndOhhhh #EatShitFlames #Oilers
— MamaB #CrazyOilersOma (@Smyth94ever) October 15, 2016
Winning! So great to beat Calgary! π#Oilers #BOA pic.twitter.com/UZ6PT8T4Qj
— PJ (@pammyJ79) October 15, 2016
Two things: McDavid is π₯π₯π₯ and I'm all about Kris Russell thus far, he's been excellent. ππ»ππ» #Oilers #EDMvsCGY
— Amanda (@Miss_AmandaE) October 15, 2016
Behind on watching the game… #Wideman thinking he will get a call on the blindside cross check is freakin hilarious! #Oilers #Flames
— X – Scrub64 (@Scrub64) October 15, 2016
This just in Versteeg asks #Flames to void contract so he can sign with the #Oilers
— Cam Penner (@camrpenner) October 15, 2016
Happy Oilers Twitter is the best Twitter.
— Dr. McDrai (@Pandamonium97) October 15, 2016
https://twitter.com/David___Co/status/787140936836886528
We've suffered through way too many "moral victories" over the last 10 years to not be ecstatic over getting some actual victories #Oilers
— Justin Ouellette (@J_Ouellette1808) October 15, 2016
We’re with you on that one Justin!
The Oilers managed 12 goals in two games. We’re fairly certain that it was November (maybe December) last year when the Oilers finally hit twelve goals. All we know is that we live in a world where Connor McDavid is an Oiler, and the Captain to boot! What a time to be alive!
Now if you’ll excuse us…
https://twitter.com/loc8ingoil/status/694723424136998912
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