Edmonton's Lineup CHAOS Exposed as Playoffs Loom | Can Knoblauch Solve the LEFT WING Puzzle?

11/04/2025 28 min Episodio 967
Edmonton's Lineup CHAOS Exposed as Playoffs Loom | Can Knoblauch Solve the LEFT WING Puzzle?

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Can the Edmonton Oilers navigate their playoff journey with key players on the mend? As the NHL playoffs loom, the Oilers face critical decisions that could shape their postseason fate. With Leon Draisaitl and Trent Frederic managing injuries, the team must balance player health with competitive edge. Host Nick Zavar explores the Oilers' lineup dynamics, spotlighting the strategic options available to coach Chris Knoblauch. The potential goalie controversy between Calvin Pickard and Stuart Skinner adds another layer of intrigue, as the team weighs experience against current form.Nick also examines the offensive strategies of Connor McDavid and Mattias Ekholm, emphasizing the need for efficiency in a cycle-heavy game. With players like Jeff Skinner and Evander Kane poised to make an impact, the Oilers' depth could be their greatest asset.Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the Oilers' playoff prospects and discover how they plan to overcome these challenges.0:00 Intro: Three burning Oilers storylines4:05 Injury management for Draisaitl and Frederick9:41 Lineup logjam and forward group options15:49 Skinner vs. Podkolzin for lineup spot24:30 Weighing Skinner vs. Pickard for playoffs Edmonton's Lineup CHAOS Exposed as Playoffs Loom | Can Knoblauch Solve the LEFT WING Puzzle?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.Wonderful PistachiosGet snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more!GametimeDownload 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.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR 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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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