Edmonton Oilers fans making petty plans to boo former players
The Edmonton Oilers are gearing up to play the St. Louis Blues tomorrow night, and tensions are already running high.
It's no secret that former Edmonton Oilers Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg are making their highly anticipated return to Rogers Place, and fans have taken to social media to decide what kind of treatment their their former players will receive.
According to Liam McCormick of Oilers Daily, Oilers fans online are divided as to the reception they'll be giving Broberg and Holloway in a few ways. One Oilers fan is currently running a poll to determine how to react, with over 50% voting to bring out the boo birds.
-Oilers Daily
The fact that this has become relevant on social media emphasizes the unresolved feelings between the fanbase and their former players.
Recently, Philip Broberg threw some shade at the Oilers organization, expressing how happy he is to be playing in St. Louis and relishing in his newfound ice-time.
-Liam McCormick
In contrast, Dylan Holloway has been extremely vocal about his time in Edmonton, frequently praising Connor McDavid and the strong culture within the Oilers organization.
Regardless, tomorrow's matchup will be a game fans won't want to miss. Will the fanbase rally behind their former players with unconditional support? Or will the boo birds fill Rogers Place? Time will tell.
| POLL | ||
DECEMBRE 6 | 176 ANSWERS Edmonton Oilers fans making petty plans to boo former players Do you think fans will boo Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway? | ||
| Yes | 140 | 79.5 % |
| No | 36 | 20.5 % |
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