The Edmonton Oilers goal scoring will define the team's 2025-2026 season

The Edmonton Oilers are entering the new season with more questions about their forwards than their defense. Can they still score enough to make a serious playoff push? Host Nick Zararis breaks down: The Oilers’ 5-on-5 and power play scoring from last year Which scorers are gone—and how many goals they’re taking with them Projected goal regression (good and bad) Who can realistically fill the gap This is a stat-heavy, logic-first deep dive that every Oilers fan should hear. Can McDavid and Draisaitl still carry the load—or will they need help? Locked On Oilers is part of the Locked On Podcast Network—your team, every day. 0:00 Intro: Oilers defense may outperform forwards 5:43 McDavid and Draisaitl's massive goal contributions 11:21 Analyzing player performance within team structure 16:56 Replacing 60-80 goals lost in offseason 22:34 Potential for positive regression in scoring 27:38 Outro: Evaluating roster changes and goals Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get $150 in Bonus Bets if your first $5 bet wins! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.