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Back to SearchEdmonton Oilers 5-on-5 Regression: Is Connor McDavid's High Usage Hurting the Defense?
Episode 1337
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 t…
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Why the Edmonton Oilers Are Risking EVERYTHING on Connor McDavid's Potential Last Year
Episode 1336
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 B…
1 day, 3 hours ago
Cale Makar’s $20M Deal Changes EVERYTHING | Evan Bouchard vs Makar Breakdown
Episode 1335
Cale Makar has officially made NHL history as the league’s first $20 million per year player, permanently shifting the market for elite NHL defenseme…
2 days, 3 hours ago
Did the Edmonton Oilers Miss Their Stanley Cup Window? | Roster Depth & Future Outlook
Episode 1334
The Edmonton Oilers are facing tough questions about whether their Stanley Cup window of contention is closing around superstars Connor McDavid and L…
6 days, 3 hours ago
How long layoffs impact sports decision making | Gruden, Babcock and coming back around
Episode 1332
The Edmonton Oilers' decision to hire Mike Babcock brings massive expectations alongside major strategic concerns for the franchise's championship wi…
1 week, 1 day ago
Why the Oilers might be stuck at good, not great | The Contender Reality Check
Episode 1331
The Edmonton Oilers face a massive dilemma heading into the new season as they try to balance immediate Stanley Cup expectations with long-term roste…
1 week, 2 days ago
Why The Edmonton Oilers Can't Win With Just McDavid & Draisaitl | 5v5 Goal Share Breakdown
Episode 1330
The Edmonton Oilers have enjoyed a decade of generational hockey talent with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, yet Stanley Cup glory remains elusive…
1 week, 5 days ago
Is Zach Hyman the Edmonton Oilers' Best Free Agent Ever? Career Arc, Analytics & Future Outlook
Episode 1329
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…
2 weeks, 1 day ago
How the NHL's Style Shift Gives the Edmonton Oilers a Major Advantage
Episode 1328
The NHL's dominant style of play has fundamentally shifted over the last five years, creating a modern, efficiency-driven landscape that directly ben…
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Stan Bowman’s Oilers Offseason Ranked: The Best, Worst & Riskiest Moves
Episode 1326
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 proces…
3 weeks, 1 day ago