Fanshots

Vibe check

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Couple thoughts on the Oilers upcoming season, and the lack of confidence in the management group and coaching staff.

CBC Radio Active: Fans back at Rogers Place

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I joined Rod Kurtz on CBC Radio Active to talk Oilers and their first home game in front of fans since March 2020. We talked about management’s off-season approach of adding veterans to the roster, where the strengths are in the roster and the weaknesses. We also talked about which youngsters the Oilers will need to emerge as regular options. And we discussed what we're watching for this upcoming season including the Oilers even-strength play without McDavid, as well as the penalty kill.

CBC Radio Active: Oilers busy on day one of NHL free agency

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I joined Rod Kurtz on CBC Radio Active to talk about the Oilers and their free agency activities. We covered the signing of Zach Hyman, what he brings to the team and the risks associated with the contract. Discussed trading away Ethan Bear to make room for veteran defencemen, and what to expect from forward Warren Foegele. We talked about Tyson Barrie's actual impact to the team, and signing Cody Ceci, and if he can fill Adam Larsson’s role (short answer: nope). Also covered Evan Bouchard's role next year and the barriers in place. And we closed off with my thoughts on the outstanding roster issues and how the front office remains the Oilers biggest deficiency.

North division review

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A final look into the North division and how the Oilers did against each team at even-strength (5v5) and on special teams.

CBC Radio Active: Oilers, playoffs, goaltending, depth and more

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I joined Rod Kurtz on CBC Radio Active to talk Oilers, Mike Smith's season, team depth, underlying issues and potential playoff matchups.

CBC Radio Active: Oilers' season will begin today

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Joined Rod Kurtz on CBC Edmonton Radio Active this evening to talk Oilers and preview tonight's game against the Vancouver Canucks. We discussed the Oilers powerplay, what to expect from Tyson Barrie and how things could shake out in the North division.

CBC Radio Active: Oilers and the upcoming, condensed season

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I joined Ken Dawson on CBC Radio Active on Tuesday to talk Oilers and the upcoming season that’s scheduled to begin on January 13th. We discussed how the North, All-Canadian division might shake out and the Oilers chances of making the playoffs, We also touched on the Oilers off-season activities and areas for concern like goaltending and defence.

Measuring up

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Looked into how the 2019/20 Oilers compared against previous 100-point teams.

Re-connecting

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Thoughts on the Edmonton Oilers 2019/20 regular season and the areas that management will need to address this off-season.

Talking trade deadline on CBC Radio Active

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I joined Adrienne Pan on CBC Radio Active on Monday evening to talk Oilers and the moves they made at the trade deadline. Link is above or you can click here: CBC Radio Active (2020, February 24)