A very short time ago, the Edmonton Oilers were the losingest franchise in all of sports. Not only was the NHL team in last place, their AHL affiliate, the Springfield Falcons held up the bottom of the standings. Even the Oilers-owned junior team, the WHL's Edmonton Oil Kings, were in last place.

Fast forward two years and the Oklahoma City Barons are the top team in the entire AHL. The Oilers, though currently playing over their heads, have life. Even the Oil Kings sit comfortably in a playoff spot and have a roster filled with NHL draft picks and sure-fire 2012 picks.


http://www.coppernblue.com/2011/11/2...hise-in-hockey