It’s often said comparison is the enemy of joy—but for the Edmonton Oilers, comparing them to recent Stanley Cup winners could reveal the truth about their Cup chances.

On today’s Locked On Oilers:

How Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl stack up against superstar cores of past champions

Why Evan Bouchard is key to Edmonton’s blue line puzzle

The depth question: do the Oilers have enough “Colemans and Gourdes” to win?

Goaltending reality check: can Stuart Skinner be good enough in net?

Are the Oilers finally built like a Cup winner—or are key pieces still missing?

0:00 Intro: Comparing Oilers to recent Cup champions

5:09 Historical context of NHL contenders since 2010

10:48 Request for listeners to complete survey

13:25 Two superstar forwards crucial for Cup contention

18:00 Importance of elite defensemen and depth

21:35 Oilers' need for quality depth players

26:42 Goaltending requirements to win the Cup

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