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Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers
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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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Send us a text We take a look at all the action leading into the four nations faceoff!By Buzzed Pucks
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Do the Edmonton Oilers have an elite defense this season?
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28:03The Edmonton Oilers have an elite defense by measure of almost all underlying statistical measures, what's worked well this season, what's different from last year and what can the Oilers do to push this group over the top Do the Edmonton Oilers have an elite defense this season? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up y…
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Edmonton Oilers first half analysis episode one: Offense is dangerous but needs fine tuning
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28:58On this episode of Locked on Edmonton Oilers, host Nick Zararis offers an in depth break down of the Oilers offense through the first 55 games of the regular season. Nick explains the Oilers' overall offensive philosophy, how it represents the team's overall strengths, why the underlying numbers offer both optimism and cold water, why the power pla…
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Harry and Brody talk ice hockey!
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How good are the Oilers really? Glass half full, Glass half empty and yes there is a glass
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28:12Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation about the Edmonton Oilers first 54 games of the regular season. Nick explains the cases for a glass half full, half empty and realistic perspective so far and why the Oilers still have so much opportunity in front of them. How good are the Oilers really? Glas…
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Oilers pull out 4-3 OT win in unconvincing fashion against Blackhawks
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28:56Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation about the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 OT win against the Chicago Blackhawks Wednesday night. Nick explains why the Oilers performance against mediocre and bad teams might be cause for concern, why playing Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl separate from each other is …
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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Four Nations, an unofficial trade deadline, and what will Utah HC be called next year?
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31:25Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Jess Belmosto (Locked On Flames), Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) and Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah HC). Today we’re talking about the upcoming four Nations tournament, whether it’s created an unofficial trade deadline, who could be move…
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Connor McDavd and Leon Draisaitl drive furious comeback in 3-2 OT Win
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28:15Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a deep dive into the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 overtime win against the St. Louis Blues Tuesday night. Nick tackles why the Oilers got lulled into a false sense of confidence and allowed the Blues to get back into the game and take the lead, why the Oilers stars, in particular Connor McDavid …
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Revisiting the Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg offer sheets ahead of showdown with Blues
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33:42Join host Nick Zararis and guest host of Locked on Blues, Haley Simon, for a crossover edition of Locked on Oilers ahead of the Edmonton Oilers showdown with the St. Louis Blues Tuesday night. Nick and Haley circle back around on the Philp Broberg and Dylan Holloway offer sheets, Kasperi Kapanen's fit in Edmonton this season, the directions of both…
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Should the Edmonton Oilers consider a goaltender move ahead of the trade deadline?
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27:24Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation about the Edmonton Oilers goaltending depth. Nick makes the case as to why Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard could probably stand to have more depth behind them, why the market might make a move challenging and why it's probably unlikely. Should the Edmonton …
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Send us a text We have fun reviewing four trades this week! Also some games were played.By Buzzed Pucks
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Oilers once again fall behind early, fail in comeback, fall 4-3 to Maple Leafs
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27:51Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation about the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Nick explores the Oilers first period woes in games this season including their 26th ranked first period goal differential, compares the states of the Oilers and Maple Leafs and sets the table for…
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In this episode, Harry and Brody ramble about everything NIHL and EIHL including new signing Tom Palmer. Thank you to our sponsors JFF Security and Valence Groundwork and Paving
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Oilers blow two goal lead, lose 3-2 in shootout to Red Wings
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26:55Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation and deep dive into the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night. Nick explains why the Oilers getting out to an early lead on some ugly goals gave them a false sense of confidence, why the Oilers needed to slow the game down and emb…
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Could the Edmonton Oilers still make a big move ahead of the NHL trade deadline?
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27:48Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for an open ended conversation about the Edmonton Oilers trade deadline plans. Nick makes cases for both why the Oilers should add a marquee player and why it might not be the most prudent decision, then gives what he thinks will happen and what he would do in Stan Bowman's shoes. Could the…
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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Mikko Rantanen, trade deadline drama and Vancouver’s pain continues
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31:28Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Chris Micieli (Locked On Avalanche), Eddie Fox (Locked On Kings) and Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators) get together to talk about the surprise Mikko Rantanen blockbuster trade, whether the Eastern wildcard race is going to affect the trade …
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How the Oilers turned their season around in mid-November and rocketed up the standings
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27:29Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation covering the Edmonton Oilers rapid ascension up the NHL standings. Nick covers how much of the Oilers turnaround can be attributed to the team's star players, why special teams improvement was imperative and what realistic expectations rest of the way. How th…
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Oilers pull off yet another come from behind win, 4-2 over Kraken in Connor McDavid's return
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27:42The Edmonton Oilers pulled off another come from behind victory this season against the Seattle Kraken, prevailing 4-2. The Oilers benefitted from center Connor McDavid returning from a 3 game suspension, with the Captain scoring a goal in his return, a penalty kill that went four for four and strong performance form backup goalie Calvin Pickard. O…
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Send us a text We have a blockbuster to discuss and all the games of week 16!By Buzzed Pucks
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Oilers come from behind multiple times in 3-2 win over Sabres | McDavid's looming return
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27:02Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation about the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres. Nick explains why getting key performances from Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Stuart Skinner are signs of quality depth, why the conversation around Skinner needs to be reframed and what the final 6 games b…
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This week, we chat with one of the Scott from JFF Security to hear what it’s really like on game nights. Plus, Brody kicks off his brand-new Elite League section, covering the latest new from the UK’s top hockey league. Thanks to JFF Security for sponsoring GB Puck Drop
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Oilers thump Canucks 6-2 in second game of Connor McDavid's suspension
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28:02Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation about the Edmonton Oilers convincing 6-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks. Nick explains why the Oilers rising above the outside noise of the game is a good sign for the strength of the team, why getting secondary goal scoring was so important and why getting r…
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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Suspensions, Wildcard Races and What Happens With JT Miller?
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32:28NOTE: This was recorded before the McDavid suspension was announced Welcome to the NHL Squad show! Today, Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jay Forster (Locked On Blue Jackets), Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) and Josh Sperber (Locked On Lightning) are hanging out to chat about suspensions in the NHL, the Eastern Conference wildcard race, and wh…
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Do the Edmonton Oilers have scoring issues this season?
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28:41Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a deep dive into the Edmonton Oilers scoring trends against a league wide perspective. Nick explores the environmental changes across the NHL making chance creation more challenging, why teams are shooting the puck less without a significant drop off in goal scoring, who on the Oilers i…
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Oilers struggle in transition without suspended Connor McDavid, fall 3-2 to Capitals
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29:26Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation about the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 loss to the Washington Capitals Tuesday night. Nick explains why the Oilers offense, though it had a majority of the scoring chances lacked the punch needed to find a third goal, why Stuart Skinner wasn't great but isn't worth ge…
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What recent roster moves mean for the Edmonton Oilers' trade deadline plans
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29:18Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation about what the Edmonton Oilers recent roster moves might mean for the NHL trade deadline. Nick explains why the return of Evander Kane, even if it's not until the playoffs likely means forward isn't a priority, why John Klingberg is auditioning for a bigger r…
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Send us a text We recap an interesting week in the NHLBy Buzzed Pucks
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Oilers fall 3-2 to Canucks, McDavid suspension looming, slow starts continue
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27:28Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation about the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks Saturday night. Nick tackles why Connor McDavid will likely be suspended for his cross check on Connor Garland even if he was justified in some form of retaliation, why the Oilers slow starts are a p…
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Oilers sign veteran defenseman John Klingberg, how much does he have left?
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27:37Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a deep dive into the Edmonton Oilers signing of veteran free agent defenseman John Klingberg. Nick explains the perilous return from double hip resurfacing surgery, what Klingberg was pre-injury, the range of potential outcomes and why this move makes sense for the Oilers Oilers sign ve…
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Edmonton Oilers pull off best win of season, erase three goal deficit vs Colorado Avalanche
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29:21Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a deep dive into the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 come from behind victory over the Colorado Avalanche. Nick explores why the Oilers continuing to fall behind at the start of games is both good and bad, why the Oilers stars delivered so heavily tonight and offers thoughts on how to try and make …
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Oilers once again come from behind, this time defeating the Wild 5-3
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28:27Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers breaking down the Edmonton Oilers impressive 5-3 come from behind win against the Minnesota Wild. Nick explains why falling behind early might be a cause for concern, why there are levels to cup contender status and sets the table for a back to back showdown with the Colorado Avalanche. Oil…
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The Oilers Are Safely In Playoff Contention - NHL SQUAD SHOW
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30:33Welcome to the NHL Squad show! Today, Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jack Bushman (Locked On Blackhawks), David Morasutti (Locked On Leafs), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and Josh Sperber (Locked On Lightning) talk about the most disappointing teams in the first half of the season, hopes for the second half of the season, and have some fun disc…
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Pacific Division round table: who emerges from the Oilers, Golden Knights and Kings?
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32:00Join hosts Nick Zararis of Locked on Oilers, Eddie Garcia of Locked on Kings and Chris Gawlik of Locked on Golden Knights for a wide ranging conversation about the pacific division. The guys hit the key storylines from the first half of the season, team MVPs, biggest surprises of both good and bad, deadline acquisitions and if any team outside of a…
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Oilers pull out a 1-0 shutout win over the Kings for Connor McDavid's 28th birthday
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28:54Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a deep dive into the Edmonton Oilers 1-0 Shutout win over the Los Angeles Kings Monday night. Nick tackles why the playoff style environment was so challenging for what the Oilers typically do offensively, highlights Stuart Skinner's strong night and waxes poetic about Connor McDavid on…
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Send us a text Join us as we recap the games of week 14!By Buzzed Pucks
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Oilers pull off 4-3 come from behind victory against Blackhawks, depth proves its resilience
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29:17Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation about the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 come from behind victory against the Chicago Blackhawks Saturday night. Nick explains why even if the Blackhawks are the league's worst team, the win shows guts, why the team's depth meeting the moment is an encouraging sign and …
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Edmonton Oilers can't overcome slow start, fall 5-3 on the road to Pittsburgh Penguins
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31:07Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of locked on Oilers and special guest, co-host of Locked on Penguins, Hunter Hodies, to breakdown the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The guys breakdown the Penguins fast start, the Oilers surge to get back into the game and why watching Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid go head to head is …
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Who should the Edmonton Oilers be worried about in the Western Conference this year?
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28:27Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation about the Edmonton Oilers main competition to come out of the western conference in this year's NHL playoffs. Nick explains why the team's at the top of the central like the Winnipeg Jets, Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars are all quality regular season teams b…
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Edmonton Oilers shutout Boston Bruins 4-0 in convincing fashion and survive Skinner injury scare
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27:57Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation about the Edmonton Oilers 4-0 win over the Boston Bruins Tuesday night. Nick explains why the supporting cast, including the new look Adam Henrique, Jeff Skinner and Zach Hyman line chipping in a pair of goals means so much, why Stuart Skinner's injury scare …
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Kasperi Kapanen making most of second lease on life | New look third line and Bruins game preview
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27:40Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation about Kasperi Kapanen's second chance at life in the NHL, the new look third line and why these aren't the same old Boston Bruins. Nick explains why Kapanen getting a chance on a contender could prolong his NHL career, why the combination of Zach Hyman, Adam …
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Send us a text We are half way through the NHL season, join us as we discuss the comings and goings.By Buzzed Pucks
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New look Edmonton Oilers lineup finds 4-2 win over Kraken on second half of back to back
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27:16Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation about the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 win over the Seattle Kraken Saturday night. Nick explains why the Oilers weird forward combinations might be a means of keeping the lineup fresh, why the goaltending tandem deserves kudos for turning their collective seasons arou…
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Leon Draisaitl leads Edmonton Oilers in 3-2 win over Anaheim Ducks
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27:40Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a deep dive into the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night. Nick tackles why the Oilers are having a hard time putting teams away, why Leon Draisaitl's season is all the more remarkable and the quick turnaround to playing the Seattle Kraken on a back to back. Le…
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Why Jonathan Toews doesn't make sense for the Edmonton Oilers in 2025
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26:57Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation about free agent forward who's expressed an interest in returning to the NHL, Jonathan Toews. Nick explores Toews' complicated connections to the 2010 Chicago Blackhawks scandal, why Toews might not necessarily help the room and how much does the 36 year old …
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Is Adam Henrique showing signs of age related decline or having bad luck?
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27:41Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a deep dive into the season of Edmonton Oilers forward Adam Henrique. Nick explores the context of Henrique's deployment in comparison to his career results, the underlying numbers driving his play and his working theory for as to how to explain Henrique's poor counting stats. Is Adam H…
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Send us a text Join us as we come out of the Christmas Break and recap the week!By Buzzed Pucks
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Do the Oilers have an issue in their forward group?
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27:13Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation about the Edmonton Oilers forward group through the first three months of the 2024-2025 NHL season. Nick tackles why the Oilers are keeping Connor McDavid/Zach Hyman and Vasily Podkolzin/Leon Draisaitl together, who the candidates to slide in with both tandem…
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Edmonton Oilers drop a pair of games in California: blip or cause for concern?
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27:56Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation about the Edmonton Oilers losses to the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks over the weekend. Nick explains why the Kings game wasn't particularly concerning, why losing to the Ducks was so frustrating and why it might be a sign of struggling to put games awa…
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Edmonton Oilers trade deadline targets list 1.0
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29:50Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for a wide ranging conversation around potential Edmonton Oilers trade deadline targets. Nick tackles why defense has to be the Oilers top priority and why it'd be helpful to add said defenseman sooner rather than later, why Evander Kane might end up being the Oilers trade deadline addition…
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Comparing the Edmonton Oilers year over year
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28:11Join host Nick Zararis on this edition of Locked on Oilers for an in depth discussion comparing the Edmonton Oilers on December 26th of 2023 vs December 26th of 2024. While the record is several games better, as Nick explains, it's the better goaltending and defense driving the team so far this season. Comparing the Edmonton Oilers year over year S…
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