Major NHL rule changes are here and the Edmonton Oilers could be the biggest losers. The league has officially banned double salary retention in trades and will now enforce a salary cap during the playoffs, sending shockwaves across the NHL.

Host Nick Zararis breaks down:

•Why the Oilers’ 2025 Stanley Cup window is under pressure

•How the playoff salary cap changes trade deadline strategy

• What the double retention ban means for McDavid, Draisaitl & Edmonton’s roster

3:07 Historical context of playoff salary cap

6:41 Impact on roster management and trades

10:51 No more double salary retention in trades

15:28 NHL's motives behind rule changes

19:32 How new rules affect Oilers' strategy

24:06 Changes to trade deadline scouting process

28:11 Outro: Looking ahead to next season The Oilers have lived at the salary cap ceiling for years — but with new CBA rules, can GM Stan Bowman keep Edmonton competitive?

How NHL’s New CBA Rules Impact the Oilers’ Championship Window | Potential Trade Deadline Fallout

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The Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending situation is under the spotlight as the new NHL season approaches. Can Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard get the job done, or will GM Stan Bowman fulfill Oiler fan dream's?

Host Nick Zararis breaks down the Oilers’ goaltending options—from dream targets like Igor Shesterkin and Andrei Vasilevskiy to realistic replacements who could actually be available. The episode dives into trade rumors, contract realities, and what a new net minder could mean for Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the Oilers’ Stanley Cup window.

5:13 Goalies the Oilers absolutely cannot acquire

15:24 Analyzing Jeremy Swayman as potential target

20:32 Exploring more attainable goalie options

25:36 Juuse Saros: A high-risk, high-reward option

30:12 Outro: Thank you to listeners and subscribers

How the Edmonton Oilers could improve their goalie room | Ranking trade candidates

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The Connor McDavid contract drama is heating up and the Edmonton Oilers could be on the verge of a major crisis. With no extension in place, could the NHL’s top superstar actually leave Edmonton? Host Nick Zararis breaks down the high-stakes negotiations, what it means for the Oilers heading into the season, and how McDavid’s uncertain future is affecting team morale, front office strategy, and media pressure. This episode dives into the "doomsday scenario" McDavid walking and what that means for Leon Draisaitl, the fanbase, and the long-term future of the franchise.

5:50 McDavid's leverage and Oilers' efforts

11:27 Implications of no extension before season

17:34 Potential distractions during contract year

23:41 Catastrophic impact if McDavid leaves

28:46 Outro: Hope for long-term McDavid deal

DEFCON 1: Edmonton Oilers Face CRISIS as Connor McDavid Contract Talks lack clarity

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