Episode

Why roster turnover cost Connor McDavid and the Oilers a long window of contention

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Locked On Oilers - Daily Podcast On The Edmonton Oilers

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Sep 10, 2026

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1677

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Summary

The Edmonton Oilers enter the 2026–27 NHL season facing massive roster instability that could derail their championship hopes. Host Nick Zararis analyzes the franchise's significant personnel turnover across the past four seasons, pinpointing how self-inflicted depth attrition dismantled the roster support around Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.