Hurry up and wait.

It’s easier said than done for an Edmonton Oilers fan base whose expectations have been pushing the pedal to the metal on the way to back-to-back appearances in the Stanley Cup Final.

But appearances aren’t banners. And — unfortunately or not — banners are how success is measured in this city.

Stanley Cup windows don’t stay open forever. Superstar contracts run out eventually. And this roster core has represented the Oilers’ best chance to win it all for the first time in over 30 years.

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And if there is one rule in NHL playoffs, it’s that a team won’t go anywhere without solid dependable goaltending. It’s an area that’s been the biggest sticking point among the fan base, or at least the most vocal minority, f

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