The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta

Editor-in-Chief of The Fourth Period, David Pagnotta, joins host Brenden Escott to break down the Edmonton Oilers’ early moves in NHL free agency. Get insight into how the Oilers performed relative to expectations, which targets slipped away and what the club’s strategy suggests about their direction heading into the 2025–26 season. Pagnotta also shares his analysis of the biggest headlines from around the league during a busy opening stretch of free agency. Read more of David’s work at thefourthperiod.com and follow him on X @TheFourthPeriod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices