10 Big Questions for the Edmonton Oilers Ahead of the 2025–26 NHL Season

With free agency slowing down, the Edmonton Oilers enter the summer with major questions. On today’s episode of Locked On Oilers, host Nick Zararis dives deep into 10 pressing questions about the franchise: What kind of deal will Connor McDavid sign? Can Matthew Savoie or Ike Howard crack the lineup? Is this team wasting another Cup window by running it back with Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard? Plus: Bouchard’s extension, Andrew Mangiapane’s role, and where the Oilers still need help if they want to win the Stanley Cup.

0:00 Intro: Oilers' biggest questions this summer

5:08 Connor McDavid's next contract speculation

15:49 Goaltending situation and potential upgrades

20:26 Analyzing Oilers' depth, especially on wings

25:31 How close are Oilers to Cup contention?

10 Big Questions for the Edmonton Oilers Ahead of the 2025–26 NHL Season
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