The Edmonton Oilers once again enter an NHL season as the betting favorites to take home the Stanley Cup (+800 on Fanduel) but have a long journey to go. On today's edition of Locked on Oilers, host Nick Zararis walks through the best, worst and most likely scenarios for the Oilers season the day before they hit the ice for the first time. With such high stakes, and so many variables at play, this iteration of the Oilers has real boom or bust potential. Nick explores the potential of Matthew Savoie and Ike Howard and why their early opportunity may end up mattering more than you think. 

0:00 Intro: Hope springs eternal in hockey

 5:08 Best case: Skinner as league average goalie 

10:13 Worst case scenario: Floor, not ceiling 

15:52 Skinner's performance crucial for Oilers' success 

20:59 Analyzing Oilers' lineup questions and uncertainties 

26:13 European free agent Tomasek's potential impact 

Edmonton Oilers 2024-25 Season Preview: Best Case, Worst Case & Realistic Predictions | Locked On Oilers 

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