Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers

• DEBATE: How the Edmonton Oilers should manage Stuart Skinner | Why this is his last chance

  The Edmonton Oilers face an organizational crossroad in net. After this season, both Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard are free agents. Neither Skinner or Pickard has inspired much confidence as a full-time NHL starter, but short of other options, the Oilers are running it back one last time. On this episode, host Nick Zararis lays out the narratives surrounding each goalie and why outside options like Carter Hart and Ilya Samsonov just aren't realistic. 4:08 Stuart Skinner's mediocre stats and expectations 8:42 Last chance for Skinner and Pickard 14:20 Calvin Pickard's unlikely NHL journey continues 19:37 Analyzing potential external goalie options for Oilers 24:45 Ilya Samsonov as a possible alternative DEBATE: How the Edmonton Oilers should manage Stuart Skinner | Why this is his last chance Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOOilers?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL #NHL #Oilers #EdmontonOilers

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• Projecting the Edmonton Oilers defense | Why Darnell Nurse is the x-factor

  Entering the 2025-2026 season, the Edmonton Oilers return all seven of their defenseman from last year's Stanley Cup final team and it presents options for head coach Kris Knoblauch. While Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm are likely to reunite, past the Oilers first pair, there are question marks about who plays with who. Host Nick Zararis makes a case for pairing Darnell Nurse with Jake Walman and why the Oilers should give Ty Emberson a serious chance to stick at the NHL level  0:00 Intro: Oilers defense preview for upcoming season4:39 Core players and building a championship team11:46 Analyzing potential defensive pairings15:51 Ekholm-Bouchard pairing and performance stats20:26 Strengths of Oilers' veteran-laden defense24:29 Key questions for Oilers defense this season28:02 Outro: Preview of next episode on goaltendingProjecting the Edmonton Oilers defense | Why Darnell Nurse is the x-factor Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOOilers?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL #NHL #Oilers #EdmontonOilers

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• Predicting the Edmonton Oilers forward production | Why McDavid and Draisaitl have career years

  The Edmonton Oilers offense underperformed expectations last year. With expectations as high as ever, the Oilers have serious questions in their forward group beyond the regular brilliance of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. On this episde, host Nick Zararis predicts the goal total for each Oilers' forward, how he would deploy the forwards to cope with Zach Hyman missing time and what it all means narrative wise. 4:08 Analyzing career goal averages for Oilers 8:42 Projections for rookies and new additions 12:52 Proposed forward line combinations 19:32 Importance of preseason games 23:36 Oilers shifting to more cycle-based offense Predicting the Edmonton Oilers forward production | Why McDavid and Draisaitl have career years Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOOilers?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL #NHL #Oilers #EdmontonOilers

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• Ike Howard and Matthew Savoie will define the Edmonton Oilers ceiling in 2026

  The Edmonton Oilers have sky high expectations and a lineup full of veterans. The team's one chance at real unknown upside is one of Ike Howard or Matthew Savoie breaking out. Host Nick Zararis explains why for the Oilers to be true Stanley Cup contenders, they need one of Howard or Savoie to look the part of elite prospect. Ike Howard and Matthew Savoie will define the Edmonton Oilers ceiling in 2026 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOOilers?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL #NHL #Oilers #EdmontonOilers

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• Oilers Management DOUBLES DOWN on Struggling Net minders | Does disaster loom?

  EDMONTON OILERS face goaltending dilemma as NHL season looms. Can STUART SKINNER silence doubters and lead the team to victory? Host Nick Zararis analyzes the OILERS' controversial decision to maintain their current goalie tandem despite concerns. The discussion covers SKINNER's performance expectations, salary cap constraints influencing roster choices, and head coach KRIS KNOBLAUCH's strategy for maximizing goaltender potential. Zararis explores how the OILERS' offensive firepower, led by CONNOR MCDAVID and LEON DRAISAITL, might compensate for goaltending uncertainties.  Will the EDMONTON OILERS' gamble on their current net minders pay off, or will it derail their Stanley Cup aspirations? Tune in for expert insights on this high-stakes decision. 0:00 Intro: Oilers' shaky goalie situation 5:16 Why Oilers continue to trust Skinner 15:33 Oilers asking Skinner to be average 24:45 Oilers' offensive style changes 28:49 Outro: Skinner's potential for next season Oilers Management DOUBLES DOWN on Struggling Netminders | Does disaster loom? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOOilers?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL #NHL #Oilers #EdmontonOilers

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