Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers

Why roster turnover cost Connor McDavid and the Oilers a long window of contention

The Edmonton Oilers enter the 2026–27 NHL season facing massive roster instability that could derail their championship hopes. Host Nick Zararis analyzes the franchise's

Edmonton Oilers 2026 Season Betting Preview: Stanley Cup Odds, Futures & NHL Best Bets

Get ready for the upcoming NHL season with a complete guide to betting on the Edmonton Oilers and the NHL futures market. Host Nick Zararis breaks down how to navigate pl

Are the Edmonton Oilers Deep Enough to Win the Cup? | The Athletic NHL Tier List Reaction

The Athletic has officially released its NHL Player Tiers list, and the Edmonton Oilers find themselves in an alarming spot compared to other Stanley Cup contenders. Whil

How Vasily Podkolzin became the Edmonton Oilers' biggest steal

The Edmonton Oilers found an absolute diamond in the rough when they traded for former 10th overall pick Vasily Podkolzin. After falling out of favor in Vancouver under R

The Edmonton Oilers need Mattias Ekholm to continue defying the aging curve to remain cup contenders

The Edmonton Oilers enter an all-or-nothing season expecting 36-year-old defenseman Mattias Ekholm to carry top-pairing responsibilities alongside Evan Bouchard. While Ek

Why Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Must Move to the Oilers' Third Line | Edmonton Oilers 5-on-5 Breakdown

Is it time for the Edmonton Oilers to rethink Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' role at 5-on-5? On today’s edition of Locked On Oilers, host Nick Zararis dives deep into the underlyin

Edmonton Oilers 5-on-5 Regression: Is Connor McDavid's High Usage Hurting the Defense?

The Edmonton Oilers face a growing challenge at even-strength play, and the underlying analytics show that Connor McDavid's 5-on-5 usage is central to the conversation. D

Why the Edmonton Oilers Are Risking EVERYTHING on Connor McDavid's Potential Last Year

Are the Edmonton Oilers entering the highest-stakes season in modern NHL history? We break down why general manager Stan Bowman and head coach Mike Babcock are going comp

Cale Makar’s $20M Deal Changes EVERYTHING | Evan Bouchard vs Makar Breakdown

Cale Makar has officially made NHL history as the league’s first $20 million per year player, permanently shifting the market for elite NHL defensemen. In this episode of

Did the Edmonton Oilers Miss Their Stanley Cup Window? | Roster Depth & Future Outlook

The Edmonton Oilers are facing tough questions about whether their Stanley Cup window of contention is closing around superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. This d

How long layoffs impact sports decision making | Gruden, Babcock and coming back around

The Edmonton Oilers' decision to hire Mike Babcock brings massive expectations alongside major strategic concerns for the franchise's championship window. On this episode

Why the Oilers might be stuck at good, not great | The Contender Reality Check

The Edmonton Oilers face a massive dilemma heading into the new season as they try to balance immediate Stanley Cup expectations with long-term roster construction. While

Why The Edmonton Oilers Can't Win With Just McDavid & Draisaitl | 5v5 Goal Share Breakdown

The Edmonton Oilers have enjoyed a decade of generational hockey talent with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, yet Stanley Cup glory remains elusive due to a critical ro

Is Zach Hyman the Edmonton Oilers' Best Free Agent Ever? Career Arc, Analytics & Future Outlook

In this episode of Locked On Oilers, host Nick Zararis dives into Zach Hyman’s remarkable NHL trajectory, examining how a former fifth-round pick and four-year NCAA playe

How the NHL's Style Shift Gives the Edmonton Oilers a Major Advantage

The NHL's dominant style of play has fundamentally shifted over the last five years, creating a modern, efficiency-driven landscape that directly benefits high-skill team

Stan Bowman’s Oilers Offseason Ranked: The Best, Worst & Riskiest Moves

The dust has mostly settled on Stan Bowman’s second offseason as general manager of the Edmonton Oilers, and host Nick Zararis breaks down the process and results behind

Oilers Goalie Room Analysis: Tristan Jarry, Freddie Andersen & The Workload Dilemma

Welcome to Monday’s edition of Locked On Oilers, where host Nick Zararis dives deep into the Edmonton Oilers' remade, high-variance goalie room featuring Tristan Jarry, F

Who Will Win Edmonton’s 2nd Pair Defense Spot? | Ryan Shea vs. Jake Walman

Nick Zararis breaks down the major $11 million defensive puzzle facing the Edmonton Oilers heading into the upcoming season: who earns the left-side spot on the second pa

Why the Oilers should trade for Kirill Marchenko | Trade and extension cost

With reports that Columbus Blue Jackets right winger Kirill Marchenko has requested a trade, Nick Zararis breaks down why the Edmonton Oilers should explore a deal. From

Why Mike Babcock's Goalie History could be Bad News for the Edmonton Oilers

Will Mike Babcock's coaching style work with the Edmonton Oilers' current goalie room? In this Tuesday edition of Locked On Oilers, host Nick Zararis dives deep into Mike