This week on the podcast, I share my thoughts on the Edmonton Oilers latest analytics hire, Leon Draisaitl's chances of scoring 60 goals and what would have to go right for him to do that this upcoming season.
This week, I share my thoughts on the Edmonton Oilers off-season, some of the declining assets that management should be aware of. And the importance of evaluating and projecting Leon Draisaitl's performance as he approaches 30.
Joined by Dennis King to preview the Edmonton Oilers post-season, what to expect against the Los Angeles Kings, who the contenders are in the west. And what has to go right for the Oilers to make a deep run.
Joined by Jeff Chapman (@NewWaveOil) from The Copper & Blue on the show to talk about the Oilers recent success, their activity at the trade deadline and how the new additions can potentially help the team. We talked about the goaltending issues and potential solutions. And we discussed which teams in the western conference have the best odds of making a deep run in the post-season.
Joined by Bruce Curlock (@bcurlock)on the show to talk about the Oilers success heading into the All-star break, the key drivers and how the Oilers have performed differently. Bruce shared his thoughts on the youngsters on the team and in Bakersfield, the key prospects in the system and how he'd like the Oilers to approach the NHL trade deadline.
Joined by Zach Laing from OilersNation to talk about the Edmonton Oilers recent success, the key drivers and the players who have made positive contributions. We talked about the Oilers youngsters who have made some progress, how the defence core could shake out, and the issues to watch for heading into the NHL trade deadline.
Talking all things Edmonton Oilers with Dennis King. We covered the first 45 games of the season, Woodcroft's performance, line combinations, Klim Kostin, the youngsters making a push and Holland's impact on the future of the franchise.
Joined by @OilinGoal to talk about the Edmonton Oilers goaltending heading into the 2022/23 season. We discussed the different goaltending metrics available and how they've evolved over the years. We covered the signing of Jack Campbell and the risks involved, the development of Stuart Skinner and potential prospects in the system.
Joined by Brad McPherson (@BlueBullet1981) from the Blue Bullet Report to talk Oilers, gaining value through the NHL entry draft and some of the key prospects in the system. We discussed the Oilers off-season, where the Oilers might have some challenges and our overall expectations in 2022/23.
Joined by Matt Henderson (@Archaeologuy) on the show to discuss the Edmonton Oilers, the lessons management hopefully learned from the regular season and playoff run, and some of the off-season gossip that's currently out there. We talked about the importance of Jesse Puljujärvi to the team, the youngsters like Holloway and McLeod pushing for bigger roles and the front office changes that are needed to help with their decision-making processes.
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About The SuperFan Podcast
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A podcast series focusing on the Edmonton Oilers and the National Hockey League. Each episode will feature a guest to discuss current events, team performance, player evaluation and roster construction.
You can find my hockey commentary and statistical analysis on my blog at thesuperfan.ca.