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CBC Radio Active: Oilers rookie camp has wrapped up and main camp is about to begin

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I joined Rod Kurtz on CBC Radio Active to discuss some of the Oilers off-season activities ahead of training camp opening this week. Topics we covered: the disappointment with the Virtanen PTO, Holloway's performance at the Young Stars tournament and what to watch for at training camp.

Edmonton Oilers playoff run opening eyes around the NHL

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It’s no secret that things are getting a little easier for the Oilers general manager in the wake of Edmonton’s push to the Western Conference final

Edmonton Oilers’ Mistake of Overpaying Zack Kassian Proved to Be Costly

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The Edmonton Oilers and Zack Kassian’s relationship came to an on June 7 when the team traded him to the Arizona Coyotes. The Oilers needed to clear cap space and Kassian, who mostly underperformed the last couple of seasons, was one of the most likely candidates to be moved to free up an additional $3.2 million in average annual value (AAV). World Juniors Live Free

What we’re hearing on Edmonton Oilers’ Puljujarvi, Smith, Keith, coaches, more

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The Oilers are still waiting on answers from veterans Mike Smith and Duncan Keith as free agency approaches. So, don’t miss a single moment of the NFR LIVE action. Don’t worry, If you can’t attend in Las Vegas NFR, we’ll discuss here how to watch NFR 2022 live streaming online real-time TV coverage.

CBC Radio Active: Re-cap of the Oilers season

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I joined Rod Kurtz on CBC Radio Active in Edmonton to talk about the Oilers series against the Avalanche and where they stuggled. We talked about the impact Jay Woodcroft and Dave Manson have had since being hired and how they were able to find so much success. And we talked about the top priorities this summer, including integrating analytics into their decision-making process and better managing the cap to ensure long-term success.

CBC Radio Active: Re-cap of game one between the Oilers and Avalanche

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Joined Rod Kurtz on CBC Radio Active to re-cap game one between the Oilers and Avalanche. We discussed the Cale Makar off-side goal, where the Oilers struggled, what roster tweaks they could potentially make to find an edge, and more.

Reviewing the Oilers series against the Flames

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Couple thoughts on the Oilers series against the Calgary Flames, the on-ice numbers and which players stood out.

Reviewing the Oilers vs Kings

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A quick recap of the Oilers series vs the Kings, where they thrived and where they struggled.

CBC Radio Active: Oilers, Kings, goaltending, Kane and more

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I joined Rod Kurtz on CBC Radio Active to preview games 3 and 4 of the Oilers series against the Kings. We also touched on the play of Mike Smith, and the depth players. We also discussed Evander Kane's performance and if the Oilers should consider signing him to a long term contract.

Previewing the Oilers vs Kings

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With the first round of the playoffs set to begin, a look into how both teams finished the season, what their key drivers were and how individual players performed.