The Edmonton Oilers Infuriate Their Entire Fan Base as They Send a Player Packing

The official tweet from the Oilers stated, 'Oilers roster move: Forward Raphael Lavoie has been sent back down to the Bakersfield Condors.' This announcement triggered a flurry of responses from fans expressing their dissatisfaction with the decision.

One fan voiced frustration, stating, "Lame, he was starting to find his step, and if this is for Janmark, I'm going to lose it." Another puzzled fan questioned the move, specifically regarding another player, commenting, "??? Why not Hamblin?? Lavoie deserves to be here, man."

The sentiment among fans was clearly one of disappointment, with comments like, "I hate y'all" and "Dumb move. Should have given the guy a better opportunity to succeed." The move seemed to strike a chord with the fan base, who had hoped to see Lavoie continue his development at the NHL level.

The decision to send Lavoie to the AHL has sparked a conversation among Oilers supporters, and many are expressing their dissatisfaction with the move, emphasizing their desire to see the young forward given more opportunities to prove himself in the top league.