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Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers

Locked On Podcast Network, Austin Harrison

From reaction inside the locker room to the buzz on the street, join hockey media professional Nick Zararis daily for the Locked On Oilers Podcast. Edmonton bleeds Orange and Blue and Locked On Oilers is the source for the best Oilers content. Nick gives you all the information from every possible angle to get you ready for the next puck drop. Nick brings an open-minded and forward thinking approach to the game rooted in always understanding a little bit more every single day. Locked on Oilers is

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00:28:25

Rumors: Edmonton Oilers poised to shakeup goaltending...

Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers ·

2025/08/29

EDMONTON OILERS face goaltending dilemma as dissatisfaction grows around Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard tandem. Host NICK Zararis analyzes the challenges of acquiring goalies via trade and evaluates potential candidates to bolster the OILERS' crease. The discussion covers the value of elite net minders, the impact of team environment on goalie performance, and whether reducing SKINNER's workload could improve results. Zararis explores how the OILERS' goaltending situation affects their

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00:29:29

CUP OR BUST: Why the Edmonton Oilers must remain...

Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers ·

2025/08/27

The Edmonton Oilers confront a pivotal "all in" decision in their Stanley Cup quest. Can the Oilers sustain championship hopes despite recent roster shifts?Host Nick Zararis examines the Edmonton Oilers' win-now philosophy, analyzing their competitive standing in the National Hockey League. He explores the Oilers' unique edge with superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, while scrutinizing roster-building hurdles under NHL salary cap limits. The episode weighs the risks of regressing and

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00:28:56

Do the Edmonton Oilers Match Up With Stanley Cup...

Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers ·

2025/08/26

It’s often said comparison is the enemy of joy—but for the Edmonton Oilers, comparing them to recent Stanley Cup winners could reveal the truth about their Cup chances.On today’s Locked On Oilers:How Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl stack up against superstar cores of past championsWhy Evan Bouchard is key to Edmonton’s blue line puzzleThe depth question: do the Oilers have enough “Colemans and Gourdes” to win?Goaltending reality check: can Stuart Skinner be good enough in net?Are the Oilers

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00:29:11

Why the Edmonton Oilers Are Betting on Trent Frederic

Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers ·

2025/08/22

Earlier this summer, I was skeptical of the Edmonton Oilers extending forward Trent Frederic. After a deeper dive into his pedigree, underlying numbers, and potential role, my perspective has shifted.On today’s episode of Locked On Oilers:Why Frederic’s usage in Boston limited his productionWhat the stats actually say about his impactHow he could fit alongside Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in EdmontonWhy GM Stan Bowman believes this deal could pay offIs there more upside here than we first

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00:27:57

All Connor McDavid Teammates Edmonton Oilers Team –...

Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers ·

2025/08/20

The All Connor McDavid Teammates fantasy roster challenge reaches its final chapter—goaltending. In this episode of Locked On Oilers, host Nick Zararis builds the ultimate Edmonton Oilers goalie tandem from players who have shared the ice with Connor McDavid, while staying under a strict $71.5 million salary cap and using only one rookie contract (already spent on McDavid).We break down the best netminders of the McDavid era and land on two standouts:Cam Talbot (2016-17 season) — A workhorse starter

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00:27:52

What if you could build the ultimate Edmonton Oilers...

Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers ·

2025/08/19

What if you could build the ultimate Edmonton Oilers roster—but only using players who have played alongside Connor McDavid? In this episode of Locked On Oilers, host Nick Zararis takes on the All Connor McDavid Teammates lineup challenge, with strict rules:Every player must have overlapped with Connor McDavid in EdmontonThe roster must fit under the NHL salary capOnly one player can be on a rookie contractWe reveal the full defense corps for this fantasy Oilers lineup, including Evan Bouchard,

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00:28:21

The All Connor McDavid Edmonton Oilers Episode One:...

Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers ·

2025/08/18

What if you could build the ultimate Edmonton Oilers lineup—but only from players who have shared the ice with Connor McDavid? In this episode, we take on the All Connor McDavid Teammates squad-building challenge. The rules are simple but ruthless: every player must have played with McDavid in Edmonton, the roster must fit under the salary cap, and only one player can be on a rookie contract. From star wingers to unsung depth pieces, we debate every position, make some tough cuts, and see just how

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00:28:09

What the Edmonton Oilers will do at the 2026 NHL...

Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers ·

2025/08/14

The 2026 NHL trade deadline has the potential for league altering moves. With superstars like Jack Eichel, Artemi Panarin and Kirill Kaprizov entering the upcoming season as unrestricted free agents, what does it mean for the Edmonton Oilers?On today's episode, host Nick Zararis explores the motivations of teams ahead of the 2025-2026 NHL season who feature superstars in the last year of contracts. Nick explains why teams would or wouldn't move a star, why GMs don't always act in the best interest

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00:28:24

Why learning from Edmonton Oilers mistakes is so...

Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers ·

2025/08/13

The Edmonton Oilers are still in a window of Stanley Cup contention, but past mistakes are starting to put a squeeze on the team's ability to maintain its status. On today's edition of locked on Oilers, Host Nick Zararis explores why the Darnell Nurse extension and Jack Campbell Free Agency signing failed. Nick explores the environmental factors that led up to both decisions, explains why the deals, at least at the time, made sense, and what can be learned.In addition, Nick takes those lessons and

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00:28:22

How Zach Hyman & Mattias Ekholm Made the Edmonton...

Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers ·

2025/08/12

In this episode of Locked On Oilers, host Nick Zararis breaks down the two franchise-shifting moves that turned the Edmonton Oilers from a solid playoff team into a legitimate Stanley Cup contender the free-agent signing of Zach Hyman and the trade for Mattias Ekholm.We analyze how Zach Hyman’s transition from the Toronto Maple Leafs to playing alongside Connor McDavid transformed his game, doubled his shot totals, and gave the Oilers one of the NHL’s most relentless net-front presences. Then, we

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00:29:17

If I Was GM: How the Edmonton Oilers Could Have Kept...

Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers ·

2025/08/08

What if YOU were the general manager of the Edmonton Oilers? On today’s episode of Locked On Oilers, host Nick Zararis takes you through a detailed “what-if” scenario for the summer of 2024 and how the Oilers could have avoided losing Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg.We break down how poor roster management, offer sheet missteps, and short-term thinking cost Edmonton two young, cost-controlled players. From Ken Holland’s lame-duck final season to Jeff Jackson’s interim stint and Stan Bowman’s

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00:31:43

Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl & the Edmonton Oilers:...

Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers ·

2025/08/07

In this episode of Locked On Oilers, host Nick Zararis answers 20 burning questions about the Edmonton Oilers, Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the team’s path forward. Can the Oilers win a Stanley Cup during the McDavid‑Draisaitl era? Who should Edmonton prioritize adding a first‑line winger or a top‑pairing defenseman? And what is Chris Knoblauch’s biggest weakness as a coach?Nick also dives into key hypotheticals: What if the Oilers had drafted Matthew Tkachuk, Charlie McAvoy, or Jake

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00:28:34

Redefining Success: What Connor McDavid and the...

Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers ·

2025/08/06

Winning isn’t everything at least not in the way most hockey fans think about it. In this episode of Locked On Oilers, Nick Zararis reflects on what truly defines success for players and teams in today’s NHL. From Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl’s chase for the Stanley Cup to the Edmonton Oilers’ roster development, we examine how progress can exist even without a championship.We also highlight growth stories for players like Evan Bouchard, Vasily Podkolzin, and Brett Kulak, and compare how

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00:28:49

How to understand the NHL like a nerd does | Guy who...

Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers ·

2025/08/05

Do you want to understand hockey like a true analyst? In this episode of Locked On Oilers, host Nick Zararis takes a deep dive into advanced hockey analytics breaking down the difference between counting stats, descriptive stats, and predictive stats and why understanding these numbers is essential for evaluating NHL players and teams. We explore how metrics like expected goals (xG), high‑danger scoring chances, and shot quality provide a clearer picture than traditional box‑score stats like goals

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00:29:11

Edmonton Oilers Special Teams Struggles: Why the...

Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers ·

2025/08/01

The Edmonton Oilers are known for having one of the most dangerous power plays in the NHL, led by Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman, Ryan Nugent‑Hopkins, and Evan Bouchard. But in 2024‑25, the Oilers’ power play dropped from top‑five status to 11th in the league. On this episode of Locked On Oilers, host Nick Zararis dives deep into the numbers behind this regression fewer scoring chances, decreased shots on goal, and a notable decline in high‑danger opportunities. Was this simply a case of

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00:29:05

Edmonton Oilers: Lessons From Two Stanley Cup Final...

Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers ·

2025/07/31

The Edmonton Oilers have fallen short in back‑to‑back Stanley Cup Finals, but how different were the 2023‑24 and 2024‑25 teams? Host Nick Zararis examines the numbers behind the Oilers’ regression from Zach Hyman’s scoring drop to the loss of Evander Kane and a less dominant power play to explain why Edmonton couldn’t get over the hump.We also break down playoff performance, penalty kill swings, and goaltending consistency from Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard, plus what roster adjustments could

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00:27:50

The Edmonton Oilers goal scoring will define the...

Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers ·

2025/07/30

The Edmonton Oilers are entering the new season with more questions about their forwards than their defense. Can they still score enough to make a serious playoff push?Host Nick Zararis breaks down:The Oilers’ 5-on-5 and power play scoring from last yearWhich scorers are gone—and how many goals they’re taking with themProjected goal regression (good and bad)Who can realistically fill the gapThis is a stat-heavy, logic-first deep dive that every Oilers fan should hear. Can McDavid and Draisaitl still

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00:27:57

Why Leon Draisaitl deserves more credit across the...

Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers ·

2025/07/29

For as good as Leon Draisaitl is for the Edmonton Oilers, the center fails to get credit for being as good as he is because he's teammates with Connor McDavid. Host Nick Zararis makes a case for Draisaitl being in the same vein as Evgeni Malkin, an equally worthy superstar companion to one of the best to ever play the game. 0:00 Intro: Leon Draisaitl's overlooked superstar status5:51 Draisaitl's impressive Oilers franchise records11:28 Thriving with less-than-ideal linemates16:32 Draisaitl's

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00:28:16

What If the Oilers Lose Connor McDavid? | McDavid...

Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers ·

2025/07/25

The Edmonton Oilers' future hangs in the balance. What happens if Connor McDavid doesn't sign an extension? On today’s episode of Locked On Oilers, Nick Zararis breaks down why failing to extend the best player in the NHL would be an organizational disaster. We dive into potential trade packages, what kind of return Edmonton could even hope for, and the long-term implications of losing McDavid.From the ripple effect on free agency to the psychological impact on the franchise, this episode explores

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00:28:43

Should the Edmonton Oilers Extend Mattias Ekholm or...

Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers ·

2025/07/24

With Mattias Ekholm entering his mid-30s and playing a crucial role in unlocking Evan Bouchard, the Edmonton Oilers face a difficult decision. Host Nick Zararis breaks down the pros and cons of a potential extension, including aging curves, salary cap implications, and comparable contracts for Chris Tanev, Ryan McDonagh, and more.Nick also looks at:Ekholm’s value beyond the box scoreHow defense-first players age in today’s speed-and-skill NHLWhy Jake Walman might be the long-term solution📲

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