The Toronto Maple Leafs are once again at the center of the hockey world — but is the problem really behind the bench?

Rick sounds off on what he believes is a player-driven issue in Toronto, pushing back on speculation surrounding head coach Craig Berube and explaining why firing the coach would be a huge mistake. The conversation turns heated as Auston Matthews’ leadership, accountability, and media silence come into question.

Then we head west.

The Edmonton Oilers shake things up by trading Stuart Skinner to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Tristan Jarry — and just three games into his Oilers tenure, Jarry suffers an injury. Exactly the concern critics warned about.

Is this bad luck… or a risky gamble coming back to bite Edmonton?

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The Edmonton Oilers made a blockbuster move, sending Stuart Skinner to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Tristan Jarry — and Oilers fans are split.

Was goaltending really the problem, or should Edmonton have focused on fixing their defense instead? We break down the numbers, the injury concerns surrounding Jarry, and whether this move actually makes the Oilers better — or just riskier.

Plus, the Oilers absolutely dismantle the Maple Leafs, leaving Rick questioning everything in Toronto. We also discuss whether the Oilers should give Conor Ingram a shot, Jarry’s strong performance against the Leafs, and whether Edmonton is finally finding its groove at the right time.

Are the Oilers on a roll — and is Tristan Jarry the missing piece to a Stanley Cup run?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing a goaltending crisis, forced to turn to AHL call-ups as injuries continue to mount. The Edmonton Oilers don’t have the same injury issues, but questions remain about consistency in net, even with Stuart Skinner coming off a couple of better performances.

We break down the similarities between both teams, explain why we’re still reserving judgment on Edmonton’s recent wins, and discuss whether the Oilers should continue exploring a move for a goaltender.

We also touch on the Dave Chappelle incident in Edmonton, reacting to reports of heckling during his show and what that could mean for future appearances in the city.

All that and more in Episode 11 of No Pucks Given.