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Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers

Locked On Podcast Network, Austin Harrison

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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 Oile ...
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation covering the keys to an optimal Edmonton Oilers lineup ahead of the 2024-2025 NHL season. Nick covers why splitting up Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard will pay off down the road, why Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm may moonlight with other partne…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a deep dive into one of the team's newest forwards, Viktor Arvidsson and what the Edmonton Oilers can realistically expect from the 11th year veteran. Nick dives into his path so far in the NHL, his underlying chance creation metrics, transition stats and who he's best suited to play wi…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging analysis of Edmonton Oiler free agent signing Jeff Skinner ahead of the 2024-2025 season. Coming off of a disappointing contract in Buffalo, how much does the former Calder trophy winner have left in the tank? Can the Oilers' stop Skinner's playoff drought at 14 NHL seaso…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging discussion forecasting the Edmonton Oilers financial future and roster construction. With Leon Draisaitl's raise finalized and Connor McDavid's looming on the horizon, the Oilers have many factors to balance as they attempt to remain a Stanley Cup contender into the near …
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Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation about the Edmonton Oilers and star forward Leon Draisaitl agreeing to a record 8 year $14 million per season contract. Nick covers what it means in the immediate future, why the Oilers couldn't possibly fathom walking away and how far into the future the Oile…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers to pay respect and remember the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Remembering Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau For you next listen, check out out the Locked On NHL podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of th…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a deep dive into Edmonton's presumptive number sixth defenseman, Ty Emberson, ahead of the 2024-2025 season. At 24 years old, Emberson only has 30 career games of NHL experience but manufactured decent results on an abysmal San Jose Sharks team last season. Can Emberson solidify the rig…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation on the state of the PTO market and whether or not the Edmonton Oilers might extend one. With a little over three weeks until the start of NHL training camps, the Oilers still have question marks on the back end which could put them in the market for an insura…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a deep dive into the NHL career of new Edmonton Oilers Vasily Podkolzin. Nick covers his draft pedigree and NHL development, role in Vancouver and why the Russian forward is a solid bet as a reclamation project in the Oilers pursuit of a Stanley Cup. What does Vasily Podkolzin bring to …
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Join host Nick Zararis and host of Locked on Blues Haley Simon on this episode of Locked on Oilers to breakdown the aftermath of the St.Louis Blues successful offer sheets of Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg. The two discuss the perspective of both the Oilers and Blues, what got both teams to this position and where both teams go from here. Locked…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation as to how the Oilers ended up in a position to lose to former first round picks for just second and third round picks. Hint: Ken Holland's tenure won't age well. Nick breaks down short sighted decisions in pursuit of a Stanley Cup, outdated modes of thinking …
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers to unpack why the Oilers almost certainly are going to match Philip Broberg's offer sheet from the St. Louis Blues. Nick dives into the context of the Oilers' defense as a collective, why Broberg is such a risk and why the team likely can't afford to role the dice on replacing him at this p…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of locked on Oilers to break down the Oilers trading Cody Ceci and acquiring Vasily Podkolzin Sunday night. While the Oilers and general manager Stan Bowman began clearing cap space to respond to the dual offer sheets to both Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway, the team still has work to do to become cap compli…
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Join host Nick Zararis for this episode of Locked on Oilers to explore whether or not Evander Kane's lower-body injury could solve the team's salary cap issues. While Kane might indeed need surgery, Kane may not be willing to undergo surgery after rehabbing the entire summer and his contract alone would not clear enough cap space to match the offer…
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Join host Nick Zararis of Locked on Oilers and guest Haley Simon of Locked on Blues for this deep dive covering the St Louis Blues offer sheets of Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg. On the episode, Nick and Haley dive into why the Blues were compelled to make the offers, why the Oilers were susceptible to the maneuver, and what both think will end …
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers reacting to the breaking news that the St.Louis Blues offer-sheeted both Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway Tuesday Morning. Including: Why the Oilers were vulnerable to an offer sheet, why Broberg and Holloway were both inclined to accept it, what the Oilers could do to keep both and whethe…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for an in-depth breakdown of Connor McDavid's game and why it puts him on a level of his own. The breakdown covers counting stats, the NHL's internal player tracking data and a look at his perceived defensive struggles. 00:58 The Context and criteria 10:21 What the NHL's tracking data says …
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation comparing the career arcs and narratives surrounding Connor McDavid and Sydney Crosby's respective NHL careers including: similarities in the state of the teams they were drafted to, their savior status and just how decorated both are as well as answering the…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a look back on Stan Bowman's tenure with the Chicago Blackhawks organization and an analysis of all 106 trades during his time in the second city. The majority of his trades weren't of consequence, but the ones that were, they require a finer tooth comb. Stan Bowman's Blackhawks trades …
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a deep dive into the economics of paying superstar talent in the modern day NHL. With both Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid due for extensions in the next 12 months, the Oilers will need to find the right balance of rewarding performance and maintaining flexibility to improve the roste…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a deep dive on the long-term outlook for the Edmonton Oilers franchise. How well do the Oilers compare to the rest of the NHL in six categories: their odds for 2024-2025, star power, depth, prospects, cap flexibility and average roster age? The Edmonton Oilers 5 year outlook Support Us …
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Join host Nick Zararis on this Episode of Locked on Oilers for a deep dive into the Oilers goal scoring this past season and what it likely means for 2024-2025. With goal scoring the most essential component of success in today's NHL, it's imperative to understand what's sticky year over year and what players can be depended on to repeat their perf…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation about international hockey against the backdrop of the Paris' Games. While the Winter games in Milan are more than a year and a half away, the excitement is very real and the Oilers will send several players and likely the best player in the entire tournament…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a deep dive on the Oilers draft picks over the last ten years. While draft picks represent hope, they often provide stock for the organization and set the direction for what traits and values the team prioritizes. Ranking the best Oilers second round or later draft picks of the last ten…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oiler for a deep dive into the state of culture within professional hockey. Nick draws comparisons between the 2010 Blackhawks, Jerry Sandusky at Penn State and the Catholic Church scandal and why authority figures are so inclined to protect those within the system as opposed to being forced to ac…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a deep dive and wide ranging conversation about Edmonton Oilers superstar forward Leon Draisaitl. One year away from unrestricted free agency, Draisaitl is expected to reset the market for star talent in the NHL, on this episode Nick breaks down just why Draisaitl is so gifted, how he's…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation questioning the Edmonton Oilers hiring of Stan Bowman to fill the vacant general manager role. While Bowman might have three Stanley Cup championships to his name, he also carries the stain of Brad Aldrich's sexual assault and his inaction. Throw in a spotty …
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Join host Nick Zararis for this deep dive into Edmonton Oilers history at the general manager position. Five different men have held the Oilers GM job on a full time basis since the 2004-2005 lockout canceled season to varying degrees of success with incredible volatility. Ranking Edmonton Oiler GMs since the lockout Support Us By Supporting Our Sp…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation on the role of an NHL general manager in 2024. Nick dives into execution of philosophy, salary cap management and when it's time for a GM to take a risk as well as why risk taking ultimately defines executives. What makes a good NHL GM in 2024? Support Us By …
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation about the current state of the Edmonton Oilers including areas where the team might be able to improve on from last year, what's going on in the Pacific division, who might be a defenseman to target at the NHL trade deadline and the best and worst case scenar…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a deep dive into the mechanics of NHL free agency as it pertains to Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard including: Why the Leon Draisaitl contract aged so well, contemporaries Bouchard might compare himself to on his next contract and why Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway fall into a differ…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a deep dive into Zach Hyman's record breaking 54 goal 2023-2024 campaign including what changed year over year, why a massive uptick in shots on goal only tells part of the story and why Hyman very well could come close in 2024-2025 Why Zach Hyman got better this season Support Us By Su…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a deep dive into the Oilers salary cap including overall philosophies, spending on goal scoring, why defense is hard to value properly and why the mid-tier of goaltender salary isn't the worst place in the world to be. Understanding the Oilers roster construction and salary allocation S…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a deep dive into the team's potential outcomes for this upcoming season including why having the oldest average age on the opening night roster doesn't really matter, why Stuart Skinner needs to take a slight step forward and why the recipe is in place for a second consecutive strong re…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a philosophical discussion on the utility of the draft as a Stanley Cup contender, why the Ken Holland era bore so little fruit at the NHL level and how to think about the draft going forward as the Oilers seek to maintain their contender status into the late 20s and early 30s of Connor…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a look at the work the organization still has to put in this season including: why Jeff Jackson should remain general manager in addition to president, why the team should try to sign Philip Broberg as soon as possible and why we aren't hearing any news about directions the team might b…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a deep dive into defense in the contemporary NHL. With the game trending more towards offense and skill every year, how are teams mitigating poor goaltending and higher quality shooters every single season? How does the Oilers current defensive core function and what could be better abo…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers diving into the career of Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse. The veteran was selected 7th overall way back in 2013 and has a track record of inconsistent play. What isn't working for Nurse in the present and how might the Oilers salvage some value from his more than $9 million per season cont…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a deep dive into the Edmonton Oilers current salary cap crunch and steps the team is taking to become cap compliant. Cap considerations were the driving force of the Ryan McLeod for Matthew Savoie trade, it may put Evander Kane on LTIR to start the season and it means playing hard ball …
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a deep dive into contract management for both Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard plus a conversation as to whether or not the Oilers might be able to move on from Evander Kane's contract to come up with more cap space for the team's long-term plans. How the Oilers plan for the Draisaitl a…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a deep dive into the two newest Edmonton Oilers, Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson. Both forwards represent an upgrade to the Oilers top six and two of the best line mates Leon Draisaitl potentially has played with up in Alberta. Welcome to Edmonton Jeff Skinner and Victor Arvidsson Sup…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a deep dive into the Edmonton Oilers' free agent shopping spree. The team retaining familiar faces like Adam Henrique and Mattias Janmark at fair prices while taking swings on new pieces like Jeff Skinner and Victor Arvidsson is a perfect marriage of continuity and improvement simultane…
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Locked On Oilers podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Edmonton Oilers and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Austin Harrison, the Locked On Oilers podcast provides your daily fix of the Orange and Blue with expert opinions, local…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a full retrospective on the Ken Holland era in Edmonton upon the news of Holland leaving the organization. Holland took over a team that had a recent history of struggling, no playoff success and a top heavy roster with minimal depth. While the Oilers ultimately came up one win short of…
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Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked On Oilers to set the table for the upcoming NHL offseason and all the work the Edmonton Oilers have to do to maintain their contender status. First of all, the Oilers need clarification if Ken Holland will continue running the team into the future, then, it has 10 different unrestricted free agents t…
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Join Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a full scale processing of the stages of grief for the Edmonton Oilers failing to capture the Stanley Cup after coming so painfully close. Unpack the complicated feelings with Nick as he walks through the various frustrations and missed opportunities within game 7 and the razor thin margin o…
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