Best Buzzed Pucks Podcasts (2024)

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Locked on crossover: Lessons from the Blues/Oilers successful offer sheets 37:06

3h ago37:06

37:06

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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Analyzing the fallout of the Oilers not matching the Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg offer sheets 27:47

2d ago27:47

27:47

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 Nick breaks down short sighted decisions in pursuit of a Stanley Cup, outdated modes of thinking …

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Why the Oilers will match Philip Broberg's offer sheet 29:10

4h ago29:10

29:10

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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Oilers trade Cody Ceci in first move to solve salary cap woes 27:37

2d ago27:37

27:37

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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Is Evander Kane going on LTIR the solution to the Oilers problems? 28:57

8d ago28:57

28:57

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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Locked on crossover: Blues and Oilers in offer sheet showdown 28:34

8d ago28:34

28:34

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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How will the Oilers respond to Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg being offer-sheeted? 26:32

2h ago26:32

26:32

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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Why Connor McDavid is still the best player in the world 27:36

18h ago27:36

27:36

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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Who ends up better all time: Sydney Crosby or Connor McDavid? 28:16

6d ago28:16

28:16

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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An audit of Stan Bowman's trades with the Chicago Blackhawks 28:24

7d ago28:24

28:24

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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How the Oilers build around McDavid and Draisaitl going forward 26:17

8d ago26:17

26:17

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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The Edmonton Oilers 5 year outlook 28:18

12d ago28:18

28:18

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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An Edmonton Oilers goal scoring deep dive 25:45

13d ago25:45

25:45

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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Olympic fever is real and the Oilers will be well represented in 2026 27:31

14d ago27:31

27:31

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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Ranking the best Oilers second round or later draft picks of the last ten years 25:50

15d ago25:50

25:50

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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Understanding institutional rot in professional hockey 30:40

18d ago30:40

30:40

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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Just how good is Leon Draisaitl? 26:55

19d ago26:55

26:55

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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Oilers hire Stan Bowman as general manager and invite criticism 26:02

20d ago26:02

26:02

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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Ranking Edmonton Oiler General Managers 28:31

21d ago28:31

28:31

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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What makes a good NHL GM in 2024? 27:16

22d ago27:16

27:16

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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10 Burning Edmonton Oilers offseason questions 27:37

28d ago27:37

27:37

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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Understanding Evan Bouchard's restricted free agency 26:10

26d ago26:10

26:10

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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Why Zach Hyman got better last year 26:40

27d ago26:40

26:40

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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Understanding the Oilers roster construction and salary allocation 26:45

28d ago26:45

26:45

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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Why The Oilers should be even better in 2024-2025 27:24

29d ago27:24

27:24

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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How the Oilers should think and use the draft going forward 26:38

1M ago26:38

26:38

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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The Edmonton Oilers summer to-do list 25:19

1M ago25:19

25:19

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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What is the state of the Oilers' defense entering the 2024-2025 season? 27:45

1M ago27:45

27:45

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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Darnell Nurse deep dive | Historical context, player value, micro-stats and long-term outlook 27:56

1M ago27:56

27:56

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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How are Oilers handling salary cap issues? | McLeod for Savoie, Kane, Broberg, Holloway and Bouchard 26:39

2M ago26:39

26:39

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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How the Oilers plan for the Draisaitl and Bouchard extensions 26:07

2M ago26:07

26:07

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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Welcome to Edmonton Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson 27:25

2M ago27:25

27:25

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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Season Finale! 1:40:10

2M ago1:40:10

1:40:10

We recap the moves made at the draft and free agency and we wrap things up for the season! Thank you for listening!By Buzzed Pucks

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Oilers nail first day of free agency with high upside signings 28:17

2M ago28:17

28:17

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 Trailer 0:29

2M ago0:29

0:29

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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Edmonton Oilers Draft Sam O’Reilly in 2024 NHL Draft 4:28

2M ago4:28

4:28

Edmonton Oilers Draft Sam O’Reilly in 2024 NHL Draft The Edmonton Oilers have selected Sam O’Reilly with the thirty-second pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. 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 #Oiler…

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The Ken Holland era in Edmonton Comes to an end | The good the bad and the history 27:57

2M ago27:57

27:57

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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Edmonton Oilers offseason preparation | Free Agents, extensions and who's gonna be GM? 28:03

2M ago28:03

28:03

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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Processing the Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup loss stages of Grief 28:54

2M ago28:54

28:54

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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Stanley Cup Final Recap 1:30:39

2M ago1:30:39

1:30:39

The finals are mercifully over, but that didn't stop some teams from getting some work done in this past week! Join us as we recap all the news and the finals!By Buzzed Pucks

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Final Offseason Outlooks 1:40:34

2M ago1:40:34

1:40:34

We wrap up our offseason outlooks for the remaining and start to get ready for a crazy week ahead.By Buzzed Pucks

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Oilers come up agonizingly short in pursuit of historic comeback | Game 7 reaction and analysis 28:28

2M ago28:28

28:28

Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers recapping the Oilers heartbreaking loss to the Florida Panthers in game 7 of the Stanley Cup final. Lament the missed opportunities in an agonizingly close game where a single bounce going the other way could've swung the game in Edmonton's favor. While coming up just short and coming so fa…

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Edmonton Oilers face game 7 to cement team in NHL history as all time great 29:27

2M ago29:27

29:27

Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers contextualizing the Oilers place in game 7 of the Stanley Cup final against the Florida Panthers. The Oilers have invigorated Alberta with a run for the ages to just get to game 7 of the Stanley Cup final. But, with the opportunity to put the team amongst the all time great stories, can Edm…

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Edmonton Oilers move within one win of Stanley Cup and immortality 29:38

2M ago29:38

29:38

Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers breaking down the Oilers heart racing game six victory to force a climactic game 7 against the Florida Panthers Monday night down in Sunrise. With Edmonton's home crowd behind them, the Oilers got out to a multi-goal lead and used their speed to make Florida uncomfortable for large stretche…

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An ode to McDavid's greatness | Calculated Risks to get here | what Game six looks like 27:00

2M ago27:00

27:00

Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers where he dives into just how incredible Edmonton Oilers' captain Connor McDavid's playoffs at large and Stanley cup final have been including all of the records he's broken, a recount of the risky moves Ken Holland made over the last few years that have paid off to get the Oilers this far a…

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Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup final deep dive | Star Power, Florida's weakness and score effects 27:08

2M ago27:08

27:08

Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for an in depth breakdown of the first five games of the Stanley Cup final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. Starting off, Nick dives into the matchup between Connor McDavid and Alex Barkov, and why the minutes they aren't pitted head to head are defining this series. Then, …

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Connor McDavid explodes, Oilers force game 6 on legendary performance 28:34

2M ago28:34

28:34

Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers recapping the Oilers exhilarating game 5 win against the Florida Panthers on the back of a legendary Connor McDavid playoff performance to force the series for at least one more game back in Edmonton. With so much stacked up against the Oilers, they've shown incredible resolve to force a ga…

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Oilers attempt to force game 6 | Stanley Cup final series analysis featuring Armando Velez 30:08

2M ago30:08

30:08

Join host Nick Zararis and guest Armando Velez on this episode of Locked on Oilers breaking down the Stanley Cup final between the Oilers and Florida Panthers. Starting with series wide trends including the high variance between games and key performers. Then, the conversation shifts to game five and how the series can continue for the Oilers or th…

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Playoffs Week 8 1:02:12

2M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

We review a little news and do some more offseason outlooks as we wait for the Stanley Cup finals to end and the offseason to begin.By Buzzed Pucks

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Oilers stave off elimination and explode for 8 goals | Game 4 Reaction and analysis 26:52

2M ago26:52

26:52

Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a breakdown of the Oilers' eight goal explosion Saturday night to stave off elimination and force the Stanley Cup final back down to Florida. The Oilers' combination of power play goals, strong goaltending from Stuart Skinner and finally getting some bounces to go their way was enough t…

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