Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers14 Jul 2025

Why the Oilers Are Still Cup Contenders, Even After Losing Key Pieces

The Edmonton Oilers didn’t have a splashy offseason, but they might still be one of the best teams in the NHL. Host Nick Zararis lays out the three key reasons why Edmonton remains a true Stanley Cup threat: a more stable defensive group led by Jake Walman and Evan Bouchard, the offensive upside of Ike Howard and Matthew Savoie, and the experience gained from two deep playoff runs. Plus: Can Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl elevate this new-look group?

0:00 Intro: Oilers still Stanley Cup contenders

5:17 Jake Walman's impact on Oilers defense

16:57 Balancing proven veterans with rookie talent

22:35 Learning from playoff experience builds contender

28:41 Outro: Oilers among top teams in West

Why the Oilers Are Still Cup Contenders, Even After Losing Key Pieces
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