Edmonton Oilers face mounting pressure as key roster moves backfire and goaltending woes deepen. Can Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl rally the team before their championship window closes?

Nick Zararis examines why Trent Frederick and Andrew Mangiapane's signings have stalled, the pitfalls of the current goalie tandem, and Brett Kulak's defensive struggles. The conversation spotlights the Oilers' tight salary cap, lack of asset flexibility, and high expectations after back-to-back Stanley Cup Final losses. With the franchise seeking a rare third straight Finals appearance—an NHL feat achieved only once—is a bold trade or shakeup imminent? Locked On Oilers charts the urgency, the historical context, and the slim margins separating contenders from collapse.

06:51 Oilers' Goaltending: Emperor's New Clothes

10:01 "Monarch: Simplify Your Finances"

12:43 Kulak's Decline: End of Line?

15:25 Oilers' Cap Space Constraints

18:32 Oilers' NHL History Pursuit

22:55 The Pursuit and Legacy of Greatness

26:17 Tristan Jari's Decline

PANIC: Edmonton Oilers Stumble—Offseason moves fail to provide early returns Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. Monarch Take control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) 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 #Oilers #EdmontonOilers

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.