Welcome to episode eleven of The Rig Rant.
This particular Rig Rant is a special New Years Eve edition that features our favourite tweets of the year thus far.
This is also the last article that I (Jackie) will be putting together for The Oilers Rig…
*insert sad emoji here*.
There will be more info on that at the end of the article – please make sure to read it.
For now…let’s get going on the 2016 wrap up 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. This edition is a conglomeration of tweets that shows the 2016 highlights and some of our favourite tweets. It wasn’t easy to choose as there were plenty of tweets to keep us entertained, but we managed.
**DISCLAIMER**
Some of these tweets contain horrible language. We can’t be held responsible if your children read this article and start swearing at your TV (and/or you).
Let’s get started…
Remember that time the Oilers got a scary but somehow still cute mascot?
#Oilers fans, meet Hunter: our first-ever mascot! 😺 pic.twitter.com/T1phDV73P3
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) September 26, 2016
Connor makes everybody happy…some a little too happy…
@JackieDee16
watching McDavid magic!!! #theboysarebackintown pic.twitter.com/I2vZs7ZEmo— 31 (@island_oiler) September 29, 2016
Was this actually a surprise to anyone?
The #Oilers have named @cmcdavid97 the 15th captain in franchise history. @27MilanLucic @ebs_14 & @RNH_93 will serve as alternates. pic.twitter.com/lARVfYozO3
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 5, 2016
Or this??
BREAKING NEWS: #stlblues acquire Nail Yakupov from Edmonton in exchange for Zach Pochiro and a conditional pick. https://t.co/4LyLdQfdYg
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) October 7, 2016
Say what you want about Yak – but he was a charismatic guy that just loves to play the game. Farewell Yak City….farewell
Thank you to the Edmonton Oilers for bringing me into the NHL and the great fans of EDM You always made me feel welcome in your great city
— Nail Yakupov (@Nail10_1993) October 8, 2016
https://twitter.com/KjellIverson/status/784682280501424128
The Oilers managed to sign d-man Kris Russell – and there was a bit of concern about his number choice.
Considering many Oilers fans weren’t (and still aren’t) over the Hall trade, this wasn’t really a popular decision
https://twitter.com/NewWaveOil/status/784769435835965440
https://twitter.com/V2Hero/status/784775171575918592
At least Oilers fans never change…
https://twitter.com/IAmByks/status/786054763561492481
Oilers Season Opener and the official inauguration of Rogers Place…
Goosebumps. 👌 #NHLFaceoff pic.twitter.com/PwyjR0D7KQ
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 12, 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
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
Connor got NHL defensemen all like: pic.twitter.com/nUKyScqQXS
— TheTowelBoy (@TheTowelBoy) February 3, 2016
And then – there was Flygate…
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
Meanwhile in Calgary… pic.twitter.com/YjiqBHEhmR
— Mike Pfeil (@mikeFAIL) October 15, 2016
This happened a few times because…well…Connor is amazing
With three goals & three assists in three games, #Oilers captain @cmcdavid97 is the @NHL's First Star of the Week! pic.twitter.com/uhay7wcq0n
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 17, 2016
Cam Talbot and his wife welcomed twins into the world and has played lights out ever since! We are currently looking into somehow plotting another pregnancy…stay tuned
#Bestweekever for @ctalbot33 twins and wins! @TheRigRant
— UnRetired n Wired (@Tsnivek) October 21, 2016
CAM TALBOT WE SALUTE YOU! -bm #oilers pic.twitter.com/YBLCyMq0SU
— Oilersnation.com, Oily Since ‘07 (@OilersNation) October 19, 2016
Pitlick started off the season with a bang – but unfortunately ended 2016 with a season ending injury
Pitlick scores. Orr would be proud. #Oilers pic.twitter.com/E1bH7Mn6Mk
— x – GoodGoalieFan 🌻 🇺🇦 (@peteroiler11) October 21, 2016
The Heritage Classic in Winnipeg was another highlight of the season so far…so much hockey awesomeness in one place!!
#TheGreatOne holding court this morning. #HeritageClassic pic.twitter.com/sD5VZP9aYH
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 22, 2016
He was messing with us pre-game too! ✌️ #HeritageClassic pic.twitter.com/GWOhXrxmZB
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 22, 2016
Teemu's game-winner. Bravo, sir. #HeritageClassic pic.twitter.com/7LkTE7Pp6l
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 22, 2016
The Jets may have bested the Oilers in the alumni game – but it was a different story in the main event…
Ref cam of McDavid to Nurse. Sick. pic.twitter.com/8fq9qPXNqe
— Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) October 23, 2016
#letsgetwasted pic.twitter.com/DAdPyXoY7I
— Rusty Shackleford (@AdmiralRusty) October 23, 2016
Connor is fast – like really fast
Picture 1: "I've got him!"
Picture 2: "I think I've got him..?"
Picture 3: ".. I don't have him." pic.twitter.com/vg32VUddkw
— Dimitri Filipovic (@DimFilipovic) October 27, 2016
And it’s not just Oilers fans that notice how awesome McDavid is!
When you're trying to stay positive about the Canucks' future but Connor McDavid exists https://t.co/GRFjJh2UAo
— CanucksArmy (@CanucksArmy) October 29, 2016
@OilersNation pic.twitter.com/1WMRPU33rA
— Cam Lewis (@cooomzy) October 29, 2016
Hey, Toronto. Look how unhappy he is. 😊😊😊😊😊 #oilers #nhl pic.twitter.com/icXymO1Z19
— Baggedmilk, Oily Boy 🍹 (@jsbmbaggedmilk) October 29, 2016
I think a lot of Oilers fans felt this way…
https://twitter.com/maylee9/status/792190290849173504
If Trump does win, I bet he just throws Cam Talbot up at the Mexican border. #Wall #oilers #yeg
— Courtney Theriault (@cspotweet) October 29, 2016
With the Oilers starting off the season with a big win streak, some fans didn’t know how to feel
This Oilers winning doesn't feel right. My life is out of balance. I am going to drive the car through the garage door to even things out.
— Lowetide (@Lowetide) October 29, 2016
…and reffing has been a bit of an issue…specifically against McDavid
So this is the level of leniency defenders have against McDavid. In the refs defense, he is obstructed by that lovely Pizza 73 sign. pic.twitter.com/1a6kFzz1hl
— Ben (@Ben_in_yeg) October 31, 2016
Connor and Nuge make beautiful music together…
So slick. Let's watch it again, shall we? #EDMvsDET pic.twitter.com/iT0eT5PnRx
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) November 6, 2016
Midway through November …
I don't want to alarm anyone, but… pic.twitter.com/BBH0jNwEyA
— Twitch Dot TVs MurtBunch (@JSBMjeanshorts) November 7, 2016
Tonight in America, its Trump vs Clinton. In Canada, its Crosby vs McDavid. #Priorities
— Made In Canada (@MadelnCanada) November 9, 2016
Talbot right now. #Oilers @EdmontonOilers pic.twitter.com/bNfszb2Gg5
— VisuallyBetter (@Isuckatpicking) November 12, 2016
Fights are fun…
https://twitter.com/Oilers1966/status/798743612934660096
So are hits…
https://twitter.com/David___Co/status/800907986940166148
BOOM BOOM BENNING! #EDMvsCOL pic.twitter.com/oyZP6OotPa
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) November 24, 2016
I would love to see a huge hit on Patrick Kane but the only time he has his head down is in court.
— VisuallyBetter (@Isuckatpicking) November 22, 2016
McDavid can fly. pic.twitter.com/Nd8SYNZkQi
— Sean Tierney (@ChartingHockey) November 24, 2016
Anyone see this coming?? (not that we’re complaining)
#Oilers are 12-8-1 & 1st in the Pacific, @cmcdavid97 leads @NHL in scoring & nobody has more wins/saves than @ctalbot33. pic.twitter.com/xEdLZZkaaj
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) November 24, 2016
Bet you saw this coming though…
You're gonna probably want to not let him do that pic.twitter.com/AywoOsE39T
— Twitch Dot TVs MurtBunch (@JSBMjeanshorts) November 26, 2016
GAME WINNER!!!! ….or was it….
Oh, what could've been. #EDMvsARI pic.twitter.com/MnqWdg1HG5
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) November 26, 2016
If the Oilers make the playoffs this year, it'll probably look something like this. pic.twitter.com/65dfT7urtH
— Nuge’s Teddy Bear (@NugeTeddy) November 30, 2016
https://twitter.com/JeffVeillette/status/803813900835782656
Still can’t believe the @NHLJets ended up with Patrick Laine. Some teams have all the luck at the draft lottery.
— Ken Holland (@FakeOilersGM) December 2, 2016
Nice win for the Oilers over the Jets. pic.twitter.com/AveajaQwKx
— VisuallyBetter (@Isuckatpicking) December 2, 2016
I probably shouldnt be, but was still a little surprised to see McDavid 6 points clear of the next guy. 😍👏🏻#Oilers pic.twitter.com/CvjgE5qDHY
— BlacKTaloN (@_BlacKTaloN_) December 2, 2016
This next tweet contains what turned out to be quite controversial. McDavid was removed from the ice due to concussion protocol (after his face hit the ice). Some thought it was ridiculous that he was pulled from the game for over half a period to be looked at, others thought it was better to look him over for 6 minutes instead of finding out that he needed to be out for 6 weeks or longer. Everyone has their opinion, but here’s the replay anyways…
After being accidentally tripped and hitting his chin on the ice @cmcdavid97 has to leave the ice for concussion protocol. pic.twitter.com/8NFkpVthqh
— Gene Principe (@GenePrincipe) December 5, 2016
All of us right now #Oilers #McDavid pic.twitter.com/mORU8A5Glg
— Connor Halley (@ConnorHalley) December 5, 2016
Live view of Gustavsson tonight 🙈 pic.twitter.com/49tRDmfqFI
— Kyla J Lane (@KylaJLane) December 5, 2016
I’d apologize that almost every second tweet is related to Connor McDavid, but – I’m not sorry…
People always say that the day I met my wife was probably the luckiest day of my life. They forget about the day we won the McDavid lottery.
— Ryan M.D. (@RGK_61) December 7, 2016
*Fondly remembers a time when people said Draisaitl would struggle without Hall* pic.twitter.com/ajBd1bSLvj
— Kris (@TheGuyNamedKris) December 7, 2016
The Deutschland Dangler strikes! #EDMvsPHI pic.twitter.com/ccFXFysm0t
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) December 9, 2016
Leon Draisaitl, Summer 2017: pic.twitter.com/vp5v9QKjYe
— Baggedmilk, Oily Boy 🍹 (@jsbmbaggedmilk) December 10, 2016
And then – Connor solidfied himself in our hearts by mastering the hockey and the chirping
Suck this Manning 🚨 pic.twitter.com/9UhduNqOCr
— Braian (@SAOilersFan91) December 9, 2016
#Oilers captain @cmcdavid97 discusses surrendering the lead & other topics following tonight's 6-5 defeat in Philly. pic.twitter.com/VfNbvVFqwE
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) December 9, 2016
I think that last one pretty much highlights 2016 for me! WE LOVE YOU CONNOR!!
Although this next one had me laughing pretty hard
Maroon tearing up in St. Louis because his son was watching makes me respect Pronger knowing he must have felt that way in several towns
— Andrew Grose (@GroseAndrew) December 30, 2016
It looks as though media skate day is going well for the #Oilers #nhl pic.twitter.com/PeQFdFSuI1
— VisuallyBetter (@Isuckatpicking) December 19, 2016
#Teammates
Nah, Kass, I got this. #EDMvsSJS pic.twitter.com/Bx0bnSHdLg
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) December 24, 2016
Heading into 2017 like…
https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/811763350841524224
That’s it for the 2o16 Rig Rant! What’s to come in 2017? You’ll have to wait and see. One thing is for sure, there will never be a lack of Oilers fan entertainment on Twitter!
Remember to tag @TheRigRant when you use (or see) memes, gifs, or just overall hilarity. Now – you don’t have to tag us in YOUR tweets if you’re feeling all self conscious, but if you do see something that cracks you up, send it our way! Tagging us in tweets helps wrangle in the awesomeness (it’s totally a word), and we can’t be everywhere so make sure you do!!
*Note from Jackie*
As mentioned in the beginning of the article, this serves as my last piece for The Oilers Rig. I have been writing with this wonderful group for over 3 years and it’s hard to let it go, however, life has gotten in the way and something had to give. While I’ll miss writing, I’m looking forward to just being a fan for awhile and don’t worry, I’ll still be interacting on Twitter (@jackiedee16), so I won’t be going too far.
I’d like to thank everyone at The Oilers Rig for bringing me in and allowing me free reign to write my opinion pieces whilst stirring up controversy and trouble. I had a blast through it all and I wish you all the best. I know you’ll do great things in the future.
I’ll conclude with a very special thank you to the readers. Without you, I’m just some crazy lady that throws random thoughts out into the interwebz galaxy. Thank you for reading, your feedback and your support.
Jackie
REMEMBER – The Oilers Rig is having their annual #OilersRigLive4MS fundraiser on January 21 at The Pint downtown during the Battle of Alberta. BE THERE!!
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