Stan Bowman has been the Edmonton Oilers general manager for almost a year and he’s been busy. In this episode of Locked On Oilers, host Nick Zararis breaks down every significant move Bowman has made, from signing Evan Bouchard and trading for Jake Walman to waivers, PTOs, and the big Leon Draisaitl extension. Did the Oilers get better? Did Bowman actually make smart use of limited cap space? This is the full evaluation of Bowman’s first offseason with Edmonton.

0:00 Grading Stan Bowman's job as GM

3:10 Analyzing Vasily Podkolzin and Ty Emerson trades

5:42 Leon Draisaitl extension and performance review

9:48 Game Time app sponsorship message

11:50 Mike Hoffman PTO and Kasperi Kapanen waiver claim

16:54 John Klingberg signing and playoff performance

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21:59 Jake Walman trade and impact on defense

24:32 Trent Frederic trade criticism and concerns

26:35 Free agent signings and European additions

28:37 Upcoming contract decisions for Oilers

Grading Every Stan Bowman Move as Edmonton Oilers GM | Thriving in the bargain bin
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Evan Bouchard just signed a 4-year deal to stay with the Edmonton Oilers, and the numbers prove it’s a bargain. In today’s episode, host Nick Zararis breaks down why Bouchard is one of the best defensemen in the NHL, how his connection with Connor McDavid transforms the Oilers’ offense, and why his postseason numbers are being overlooked. Bouchard is one of the game's best and is integral to the Oilers contender status

0:00 Evan Bouchard signs with Oilers

3:11 Offensive defensemen are valuable inefficiency

7:16 Bouchard's impact outweighs occasional mistakes

11:52 McDavid-Bouchard pairing dominates minutes

16:28 Bouchard's impressive playoff performance stats

21:04 Offense more valuable than defense for defensemen

24:36 Ranking top NHL defensemen, Bouchard 5th-8th

Why Evan Bouchard Is a Top-5 Defenseman in the NHL and the Edmonton Oilers got a steal
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The Edmonton Oilers didn’t have a splashy offseason, but they might still be one of the best teams in the NHL. Host Nick Zararis lays out the three key reasons why Edmonton remains a true Stanley Cup threat: a more stable defensive group led by Jake Walman and Evan Bouchard, the offensive upside of Ike Howard and Matthew Savoie, and the experience gained from two deep playoff runs. Plus: Can Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl elevate this new-look group?

0:00 Intro: Oilers still Stanley Cup contenders

5:17 Jake Walman's impact on Oilers defense

16:57 Balancing proven veterans with rookie talent

22:35 Learning from playoff experience builds contender

28:41 Outro: Oilers among top teams in West

Why the Oilers Are Still Cup Contenders, Even After Losing Key Pieces
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