Jake Walman's Contract, Top 6 Ike Howard, Where Does Evan Bouchard Rank?

The crew dives into the biggest Edmonton Oilers storylines, including whether Jake Walman can bounce back after a difficult season, why his new contract has landed him on a list of the NHL’s “worst contracts,” and what the Oilers should realistically expect from him this season.Plus, the guys debate Evan Bouchard’s place among the NHL’s best defensemen, whether Ike Howard can become a legitimate top-six player, and if Josh Samanski has done enough to earn a spot in the Oilers’ bottom six.They also break down the Edmonton Elks’ upcoming matchup with the Montreal Alouettes, get into the Nation’s donut bracket, and put their hockey knowledge to the test with Reece’s brand-new “I Can Name” game!And, of course, there’s plenty of nonsense along the way — from the worst foods to bring to a summer BBQ to the Ninja Slushie Machine and some very questionable takes.In this episode:🏒 Can Jake Walman bounce back for the Oilers?💰 Is Walman really one of the NHL’s worst contracts?🔥 Where does Evan Bouchard rank among NHL defensemen?🚨 What should we expect from Ike Howard this season?🏆 Can Josh Samanski crack the Oilers’ bottom six?🦌 Edmonton Elks vs. Montreal Alouettes preview🍩 The Nation Donut Bracket🧠 Reese’s “I Can Name” game☀️ The worst things to bring to a summer BBQ🥤 The Ninja Slushie Machine gets a massive endorsementSubscribe to Oilers Nation for more Oilers news, analysis, podcasts, live shows, interviews and plenty of chaos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.