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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The Edmonton Oilers have acquired NCAA standout and Hobey Baker winner Isaac “Ike” Howard. On today’s episode of Locked On Oilers, Nick Zararis explains why this low-risk, high-upside bet makes sense for a contending team, what Howard brings as a scorer, and how Edmonton can create the right development runway to help him thrive next to Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl. With limited cap space, the Oilers are betting on youth now it’s up to them to build the right environment.

0:00 Intro: Ike Howard joins Edmonton Oilers

3:13 Oilers' creative approach to roster building

7:50 Importance of taking chances with superstars

11:24 Breaking down Ike Howard's skill set

15:32 College hockey vs NHL transition challenges

19:36 Where Howard fits in Oilers lineup

24:11 Player development and opportunity importance

28:46 Outro: Expectations for Howard's rookie season

Edmonton Oilers add Isaac (Ike) Howard in prospect trade | Why the gamble is worth the risk

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The Edmonton Oilers didn’t ask Ryan Nugent-Hopkins or Adam Henrique to waive their no-trade clauses this offseason, but should they have? In today’s episode of Locked On Oilers, host Nick Zararis explores what aging curves, usage rates, and cap space realities mean for both veteran forwards. Is there still value left in Nugent-Hopkins and Henrique? Or is Edmonton holding on too long during a tight Stanley Cup window with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl?

0:00 Intro: Oilers offseason player consultations

4:47 Aging curves and player performance peaks

10:54 Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' value to the Oilers

15:59 Potential lineup changes for Nugent-Hopkins

20:04 Adam Henrique's role and playoff performance

24:39 Concerns about Oilers' bottom six next season

Should the Edmonton Oilers Have Tried to Trade Ryan Nugent-Hopkins or Adam Henrique?
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