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RECORDED MAY 1, 2023 - Andrew and Dave look back at the incredible first round of this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs. They reflect on the Oilers-Kings series and looking ahead to the Vegas-Oilers series. Additional topics include: - Reaction to Boston and Colorado's shocking exits from the playoffs in the first round - Who's in the 2nd round, and can any of them beat the Oilers? - The Florida Panthers and how the Leafs should be worried - Flames firing Daryl Sutter - The dysfunction that is the Winnipeg Jets organization - Round 2 predictions

RECORDED MARCH 29, 2023 - We're back from the busyness of life to talk about how well the Oilers are doing! Andrew and Dave tackle the following topics: - The tight race at the top of the Pacific division - Matthias Ekholm fitting in nicely on ice - The frustration with Oilers squeaking out wins against lower ranked teams - Maintaining our spot in the standings vs. giving Jack Campbell a chance to be more confident - The Nuge pushing 100 points - Injury concerns with Cody Ceci

RECORDED FEBRUARY 1, 2023 We're back, and the Oilers are rising after the Christmas holiday season. As of the NHL All-Star break, the Oilers have a fairly solid wildcard spot in the standings. The crew look back at the Oilers' performance in January 2023, the chance of a lifetime for EBUG Matt Berlin, the weirdness that is the Pacific Division, and more!

RECORDED DECEMBER 6, 2022 - The holidays are upon us, and the only way to celebrate the season is to air our grievances of those who have disappointed us. In this episode, the crew give their hot takes and wonder why the Oilers are regressing compared to the same time last season. - Why is Evan Bouchard being treated as the whipping boy? - Where is the accountability for other players on the team? - Missing Kane and now Hyman to injuries - Special teams not so special - December is still a winnable month

RECORDED OCTOBER 30, 2022 - Nothing spooky about this episode. After a questionable start to the season, the Oilers have completed their first road trip of the 2022-2023 season with a 6-3 record. Here's what Dave and Andrew tackle in this episode: - Battle of Alberta Game #2 review - The first month of the Skinner/Campbell goalie tandem - Living and dying on the Oilers' defence - Oilers/Blackhawks review - Where we are in the standings after the first month - Oilers forwards running on all cylinders

RECORDED SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 - DAVE BEGINS OUR SIXTH SEASON BY GIVING US A QUICK RECAP OF WHAT'S HAPPENED IN THE OFF SEASON, WITH PETE AND ANDREW GIVING THEIR HOT TAKES AND WHAT THEY ARE EXPECTING FROM THE OILERS IN THE SEASON AHEAD.

RECORDED JULY 21, 2022 - We wrap up the 5h season of this podcast by giving our thoughts on the Oilers' upgrades in the goaltending department and the rest of the team's off-season roster changes; and the shock departure of Johnny Gaudreau from the Flames, with Tkachuk possibly the next to leave?

RECORDED JUNE 12, 2022 - Well, we didn't get a chance to talk about what happened in Round 3 with the Avs, and frankly we're not gonna talk about it in this episode! (Other podcasts and blog posts have pretty much covered that stuff.) Instead, we look ahead as Pete, Andrew, and Dave give their hot takes on who the Oilers should be signing and what the team should be doing in this off-season.

RECORDED MAY 28, 2022 - The OilersYYC crew look back at this playoff edition of the Battle of Alberta, where the Oilers' punch their ticket to the Western Conference Finals and eliminate their provincial rivals from Stanley Cup contention. Pete, Dave, and Andrew discuss what went right for the Edmonton Oilers, and what went oh-so wrong for the Calgary Flames.

RECORDED MAY 23, 2022 - Almost through the midway point in Round 2 out of a possible 7 games, and the Oilers are leading the series 2-1 against their provincial rivals. Pete and Jack look back at the series so far, compare the Connor McDavid we've seen in previous playoff runs and the McDavid we're seeing today, and discuss what the team needs to do to win Game 4 and the rest of the series. Plus, some quick takes on the other matches happening in Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

RECORDED MAY 17, 2022 - After 31 years, the Oilers and Flames meet in the post-season, intensifying the storied rivalry between Alberta's two hockey teams and the cities they represent. Dave and Pete look back the final games of Round 1 for both teams, and look ahead to what could happen in Round 2.

RECORDED MAY 8, 2022 - Dave and Pete give their reaction to the Oilers' 4-0 loss to the LA Kings in Game 4 of Round 1 between these two Pacific Division teams, and look ahead to the Oilers returning to Edmonton for Game 5.

RECORDED MAY 4, 2022 - The series is tied 1-1 between the Oilers and the Kings after a heartbreaking loss in game 1, and a dominant Oilers dethroning the Kings in game 2! The Oil are now heading to LA for the next two games. Andrew, Pete, and Dave give their reaction and analysis to the first two games of the series, and look ahead to the next few ahead!

RECORDED MAY 1, 2022 - We're in!! The Oilers are officially in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and we are battling against the LA Kings in Round 1! Dave, Andrew, and Graham look ahead to the upcoming series and also give their spiciest takes on the upcoming post-season.

RECORDED APRIL 10, 2022 - So far so good as the Oilers finish off the last few weeks of the regular season! Andrew and Pete check in on what's happening with the Oilers since we last had our show in March. They also look ahead to the next few games in April.

RECORDED MARCH 12, 2022 - Dave, Andrew, and Graham discuss the Oilers' games vs Calgary and Washington, and their current precarious position in the standings. Also, discussing the impacts of the Russian-Ukraine war on the NHL and its players, the "Daryl Sutter" hockey that the Flames are playing, Josh Archibald's absurd working situation, jersey talk, and more.

RECORDED FEBRUARY 19, 2022 - Dave, Andrew, and Pete discuss the first few games in the Jay Woodcroft era, and reflecting on the firing and the final days of the Dave Tippett era. Plus the crew gives their predictions on how the Pacific Division will shape up leading into the playoffs.

RECORDED FEBRUARY 5, 2022 - Graham Mosimann is back! He joins Dave as they discuss why Dave Tippett STILL has a head coaching job with the Oilers, the first few games with Evander Kane on the roster, how to make the NHL All Star Weekend better, and more!

RECORDED JANUARY 19, 2022 - We are back from our holiday break, and it's looking bleak in Oil Country. Andrew and Pete survey the mess that is the Edmonton Oilers. As of January 19, they are 4 places out of a wild card spot, their goaltending situation is a disaster, and the Oilers' marquee stars are being 'pissy'.

RECORDED DECEMBER 15, 2021 - "The Secret Professor", host of "The Hankerchief Dynasty" podcast joins Pete and Andrew as they give their thoughts on the ongoing saga that is the Oilers' 6-game losing streak (as of December 15). NOTE: This is our final episode of 2021! Unless there is significant breaking Oilers news, our next episode will not be recorded until after January 16, 2022. We hope you all have a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year.

RECORDED DECEMBER 8, 2021 - After the Oilers' 3rd loss in a row, and their lead in the Pacific Division all but evaporated, Pete and Andrew assess the current slump the team is in.

RECORDED NOV 17, 2021 - Dave, Andrew, and Graham take a look back at the Oilers' most recent road trip, including their game against the Winnipeg Jets on November 16. Plus, a Cody Ceci-related hot take from Graham, discussing the attendance woes at Rogers Place, checking in on the Flames, and guessing which NHL coach will be fired next.

RECORDED NOV 7, 2021 - Dan from OilersNation joins us to talk about the Oilers' 9-1 start, and the amazing game that was the Oilers-Rangers game on November 5. Plus, we catch up with Dan on what's new with him and with OilersNation, and who is going to make the national Olympic rosters.

RECORDED OCTOBER 15, 2021 Topics covered in this week's episode: Season opener on-ice observations (VAN-EDM game on Oct 14) Season opener off-ice observations (The pre-game ceremonies & where's the extra entertainment value at Rogers Place?) Checking in on the Flames. Is Jack Eichel actually coming to Calgary? Too early to call the Oilers a Stanley Cup contender? Looking ahead to the first Battle of Alberta of the 2021-2022 season

Recorded week of September 27 - Pete, Andrew, and Dave give their thoughts on the first few games of the pre-season for the Oilers, and Reid Wilkins 630 CHED gives us his perspective of the Oilers from inside the rink, 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:45 - The first pre-season game between the Flames and the Oilers 0:09:29 - The Kraken-Oilers pre-season game 0:11:45 - It's an Olympic year, who's playing where? 0:16:58 - Brandon Perlini, the rest of the top line, and the team is "out for blood" 0:25:32 - This is Connor's Team. Get on board, or get out of the way. 0:32:44 - Oilers' depth in front of the net 0:34:23 - "No news is good news" on defence 0:42:29 - Duncan Keith talk 0:45:43 - The competition for jobs 0:50:00 - Anyone we should worry about? (Kassian, Benson, et al) 0:55:49 - Is Josh Archibald done as an Oiler? 1:05:35 - Briefly mentioning the Jets-Oilers pre-season game 1:07:22 - Interview with 630 CHED's Reid Wilkins

RECORDED SEPT 24, 2021 To start our fifth season of this podcast, Pete and Andrew get together with Trevor and Sean from the Left Coast Leafs podcast. We talk about Zach Hyman's move to the Oilers, analysing the off-season moves made by both the Leafs and the Oilers, and looking ahead at the season to come.

RECORDED JULY 17, 2021 On this episode of the podcast, we give our complete reaction to the Duncan Keith deal, we talk about the upcoming expansion draft, and more.

We are back after an extended break, recovering from the disappointing playoff run the Edmonton Oilers had this year. This episode's topics: - Who stays who goes - What can the Oilers learn from this playoff run? - Free agent targets - Tradezzzzzz

RECORDED MAY 18, 2021 It's a full house on this episode as Graham, Dave, Andrew, and Jack look ahead to the Jets-Oilers playoff series! They give us their analysis and predictions on this first round between the two teams, and they also look ahead to the other Canadian playoff series, the Leafs & the Habs.

RECORDED MAY 11, 2021 Breathe, Oilers fans! Things are falling into the place for the Oilers, so now is the perfect time for our crew to FINALLY look ahead to the playoffs. Dave and Andrew discuss all the right things that are going on for the Oilers, as well as the situation with the Habs, Jets, and Leafs leading up to their respective cup runs.

RECORDED APRIL 24, 2021 Since our last podcast episode on April 15, the Oilers have won 3-0 against the Jets, 4-1 against Montreal, and lost 4-3 to Montreal. We do a quick review of these games, plus: - Bill C-218 and the NHL's refereeing situation - Flames' playoff outlook? - North Division's top 3 race - 97's road to 100 points - Mike Smith injury reaction - Big Graham Mosimann news

RECORDED APRIL 15, 2021 - Dave, Andrew, and Pete discuss the Oilers latest pickup in defenseman Dmitry Kulikov, as well as other deals made leading up to the Trade Deadline. Plus, discussing the week that wasn't in Oil Country due to the Canucks' COVID woes.

The crew looks ahead to this Saturday's surprise Battle of Alberta matchup, plus Graham, Dave, Andrew, and Pete give their hot takes as the trade deadline approaches.

- EDM-MTL March 30 post-mortem - Koskinen and the Oilers' goaltending situation - Dave Tippett's roster decisions - The upcoming 'meaningless' games? - Trashing the Flames - Other trade talk

We review the Oilers' loss against Calgary on March 15 at the Saddledome. Also: - Officiating is a joke - Sutter hockey - Oilers are sleepy - Do the Oil need to make a trade? - Stalock talk

Recorded March 5, 2021 - Graham, Dave, and Andrew review any lessons learned from the terrible 3-game series between the Oilers and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Also, Daryl Sutter is back with the Flames! Plus, looking ahead to the Oilers/Flames game on Saturday. And, remembering Canada's hockey dad, Walter Gretzky.

Graham, Andrew, Pete, and Dave look back at the Oilers' wins vs the Calgary Flames on Feb 19 & 20, and also tackle the following topics: - Battle of Alberta positives - Fixing the Flames - Can you even make trades? (Willy Nylander) - Look ahead to next few Oilers games (VANx2 & TOR) - Poor refereeing in the NHL

Graham and Pete review the Oilers' 3-0 win against the Montreal Canadiens on February 11, as well as what's going right with our goaltending situation, our depth scoring, and more.

Graham, Andrew, and Pete look back at the Oilers' recent matchups against the Jets, Leafs, and Senators, and look ahead to the first Battle of Alberta of the season. Topics this week: - How much do you take away from the Ottawa series? - Is Jesse gonna get pulled for Saturday after scoring 2 goals? - Is Bouchard the real deal? - Is the NHL gonna be Canadian only with how many teams are Covid shut down?

Recorded January 25, 2021 Graham, Andrew, and Pete discuss whether the panic fans are feeling with the Oilers is subsiding, the improvement we've seen with Puljujarvi so far, and looking ahead to the 2nd game in the double header vs. the Jets on January 26.

Jack, Dave, Andrew, Graham, and Pete are back at it, analyzing the first 3 games of the season for the Oilers. Topics include: - Review of the first 2 games against Vancouver, and their 3rd game against Montreal on January 16 - Does the incredible game against Vancouver offset the terrible first and second games? - Who of the new players is showing the best (Barrie, Koekkoek, Turris, Poolparty) - is Aaron Dell "The Answer" - Weakest returning team players

Sean Holmes-Smith (a Canucks fan) and Devin Holmes-Smith (a Leafs & Flames fan) from The Hockey Podcast join the OilersYYC crew this week! We look back at this year's World Juniors, remembering former Oilers head coach John Muckler, and looking ahead to the start of the 2021 NHL season! SHOW RUNDOWN: 0:00 - Introductions 3:24 - World Juniors Debrief 28:14 - Remembering John Muckler 39:36 - The 2021 NHL season begins 46:53 - Flames talk 58:34 - Canucks talk 1:09:34 - Jets talk 1:18:51 - Leafs talk 1:27:32 - Habs talk 1:32:06 - Sens talk 1:44:16 - Finally talking about the Oilers 2:04:54 - What are you most excited for in this weird hockey season? 2:13:08 - Conclusion

One last episode to end off this terrible year that is 2020, and the first episode of Season 4 as we look ahead to the 2021 NHL season and Oilers training camp. Topics include: - The Oilers have depth? - Slater Koekkoek/Ethan Bear signings - Devin Shore's PTO - Taxi Squad make-up - Lookaround the NHL, including PTOs for Chara, Toews, and Hoffman

Graham, Dave, Andrew, Jack, and Pete are together again in a socially distant manner (OK, it's Skype) to sling out their hot takes on the latest developments in Oil Country and the NHL. IN THIS EPISODE: - NHL Return to Play: February? - Burnt trust between players and league - Jesse Pullujarvi cold streak - The ugly new jerseys throughout the league And more!

The gang is back at the Pig and Duke for the first time since late 2019! We discuss the latest happenings with the Edmonton Oilers and the NHL since the end of the bubble playoffs.

Pete, Dave, and Andrew give their final thoughts as we wrap up Season 3 of the podcast.

A roller coaster of emotions for Oilers fans as the team takes a glorious victory in Game 2, and a painful gut-punch of a loss in game 3 against Chicago in the Stanley Cup Qualifiers. Ganesh a.k.a. @OilersNerdAlert on Twitter join Andrew, Pete, and Dave as we look back at the two games, and discuss whether the Oilers can get back from the brink of elimination. Plus, a few thoughts on Sportsnet's on-air production, and the eye-popping 50/50 game night raffles.

Reid Wilkins from the Oilers Radio Network and 630 CHED in Edmonton joins Pete to discuss the stinker that was Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Qualifying Round against the Chicago Blackhawks. We also look back on a couple of predictions for the season that Reid and Pete made back in September.

Dave, Pete, Andrew, and Graham review the Oilers/Flames exhibition match, and look ahead to Game 1 of the qualifying round against the Chicago Blackhawks. Also: thoughts on the NHL's new style of game in this COVID era, some lingering questions regarding Andreas Athanasiou, and more!

NHL Hockey is back, and so are we! After a long absence due to that stupid pandemic, the gang is back to talk all things Oilers and NHL hockey. Pete, Dave, Andrew, and Graham give their thoughts on the modified playoff format, what they hope to see from the Oilers as they look to face off the Blackhawks in the first round, and more!

It's our 100th episode, it's April, but there's no hockey to be watched. So the boys, with guest The Nation Dan, talks about their list of the best and the worst team logos.