Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers closed out the regular season with a convincing 3-0 win over the San Jose Sharks. In the first period, captain Connor McDavid recorded his 100th point of the season, which is the eighth time McDavid reached the milestone joining Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Marcel Dionne as the only others to achieve that feat. With some time off until a fourth straight playoff series again...

NOTE: Recorded before the Western Conference wildcards and WC2 in the East are set Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are talking about the biggest surprises and disappointments of the NHL season, before talking about which first round match-ups could involve an upset… Support U...

The Edmonton Oilers entered the NHL season as betting favorites to capture the Stanley Cup. But an up and down regular season has the Oilers about to start on the road in the playoffs for the first time in the Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl era. With such high expectations, host Nick Zararis explores if they were realistic to begin with, how much they matter in relation to playoff ambitions, wh...

The Edmonton Oilers 5-0 loss to the Los Angeles Kings Monday night raised questions about the team's rest strategy ahead of the NHL playoffs. With key players like Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman, Jake Walman and others all sitting as part of injury management, the team's shorthanded lineup was no match for the Kings who clinched home ice with the win. Host Nick Zararis breaks down the...

Can the Edmonton Oilers maintain their momentum as they gear up for the playoffs? With a recent victory over the Winnipeg Jets, the Oilers are making waves in the NHL. This episode breaks down the team's performance, highlighting the contributions of star players like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Host Nick Zararis provides an in-depth analysis of the Oilers' injury management strategies, foc...

Can the Edmonton Oilers navigate their playoff journey with key players on the mend? As the NHL playoffs loom, the Oilers face critical decisions that could shape their postseason fate. With Leon Draisaitl and Trent Frederic managing injuries, the team must balance player health with competitive edge. Host Nick Zavar explores the Oilers' lineup dynamics, spotlighting the strategic options availabl...

The Edmonton Oilers, led by the returning Connor McDavid, secured a thrilling victory against the formidable St. Louis Blues, showcasing their resilience and heart. Despite facing challenges like playing with only five defensemen and missing key players such as Leon Draisaitl, the Oilers demonstrated their depth with Viktor Arvidsson, and Vasily Podkolzin contributing a goal as well as a pair from...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jess Belmosto (Locked On Flames), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are talking about the playoffs! What are the ideal playoff match-ups this year? Should the format change to 1-8, or keep the Wildcards? Plus, if you could only choose one player to start your franchise with, who...

Can the Edmonton Oilers overcome their injury woes to make a deep playoff run? With key players like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl sidelined, the Oilers face significant challenges in the NHL. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Blues are experiencing a remarkable turnaround, boasting a 96.5% playoff chance, reminiscent of their 2019 Stanley Cup-winning season. Hosts Nick Zararis and Haley Simon explore...

Can the Edmonton Oilers overcome their offensive woes without Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl? Despite outshooting the Anaheim Ducks 48-21, the Oilers fell short in a 3-2 loss, raising questions about their playoff readiness and how good they actually are. Explore the Oilers' challenges as they navigate the absence of their star players, with host Nick Zararis dissecting the team's offensive str...

Can the Edmonton Oilers Overcome Road Playoff Challenges? The Edmonton Oilers, led by stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, face the prospect of starting the playoffs on the road for the first time in their era. With the team trailing the LA Kings in the Pacific Division, the stakes are high. This episode explores the Oilers' playoff position, injury updates for key players like Stuart Skinner,...

Can the Edmonton Oilers overcome their injury woes to make a deep playoff run? With key players like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl facing setbacks, the Oilers' path to the Stanley Cup is fraught with challenges. This episode breaks down the Oilers' recent victory over the San Jose Sharks, highlighting the team's resilience despite significant injuries. Host Nick Zararis analyzes the impact of...

Is Connor McDavid's "down year" really a cause for concern? Despite whispers of a slump, the Edmonton Oilers' star continues to shine in the NHL, boasting 90 points in just 63 games. Explore how McDavid's performance stacks up against other hockey greats like Sidney Crosby and Leon Draisaitl. Discover the impact of injuries on his season and the immense pressure he faces as the league's top player...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah Hockey Club) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) are here to discuss the playoff races in the East and West, whether there are any teams that can make a surprise push, if the wildcard race in the West is set, and whether Ottawa and Montreal can hold on in the East! Support Us By Support...

The Edmonton Oilers pulled out a nail biter 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night in Sin City. The Oilers picked up goals from Jake Walman, Leon Draisaitl's 53rd and one from Viktor Arvidsson. The Oilers picked up their first win of the regular season against the Golden Knights largely due to the team's resilence and ability to withstand a prolonged Vegas onslaught down the back s...

The Edmonton Oilers entered the 2024-2025 NHL season as Stanley Cup favorites. Through the first 73 games, the Oilers have had a series of hot and cold runs, and with the playoffs less than 3 weeks away, the team needs to find its game and fast. How do the Oilers compare to the rest of the west and the team's ahead of them in the standings? How do the Edmonton Oilers stack up against the rest of t...

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl was the first NHL player to reach the 50 goal mark for the 2024-2025 NHL season Saturday night in a 3-2 overtime win against the Calgary Flames in the Battle of Alberta. As the Oilers look to build momentum towards the NHL playoffs, the team needs to find more consistency across the board and not just rely on the team's best players to carry the lion's share...

The Edmonton Oilers lost 6-1 to the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night, the first time in nine tries, that the Oilers have lost to the Kraken. As of now, the Oilers are still safely tucked into a playoff spot and yet another date with the Los Angeles Kings in the first round, but before the Oilers get there, the team desperately needs to get healthy and start playing better hockey, because right now...

The Edmonton Oilers have a new price point for the looming negotiations with Evan Bouchard this summer after the Washington Capitals agreed to an 8 year, $9 million extension with defenseman Jakob Chychrun on Tuesday. The Oilers need to lock up their third most important player and one of the best defensemen in the entire NHL, while the sticker price might seem stark, the rising salary cap will on...

The Edmonton Oilers are almost assuredly locked into a playoff spot but have several decisions to make ahead of the postseason. Chief amongst them is figuring out what permutation of forwards makes the most sense, with too many players for too few of spots, Kris Knoblauch has to find what mix works the best for his idea of what the Oilers can be. Based on recent form, that means Ryan Nugent-Hopkin...

The Edmonton Oilers are firmly entrenched in a NHL playoff spot with a little over a month before the start of the most challenging postseason in all of sports. The Oilers have had a share of ups and downs this season, but the team still has the capacity of reaching a higher level, something other teams can only dream of. An optimistic outlook for the Edmonton Oilers playoff hopes Support Us By Su...

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Seattle Kraken 5-4 Saturday night on the back of a Ryan Nugent-Hopkins hat trick with neither Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl available due to injury. Without either superstar forward for at least a few games, the Oilers have an opportunity before them to see how their forward group responds to adversity and who seizes an opportunity with a larger role. Oilers win...

The Edmonton Oilers are finally perennial Stanley Cup contenders ten years into the respective NHL careers of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Now, the prerogative of the organization is to maintain a contender around the team's two star forwards in pursuit of the organizations first Stanley Cup since 1990. How the Edmonton Oilers maintain a contender in the future around Connor McDavid and Leon...

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah Hockey Club) and Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) are here to discuss the playoff races in the East and West, which teams are falling off, which teams are heating up, and who they think will end up holding the final four wildcard spots in the playoffs! Support Us B...