The Oil Rig Podcast

Oilers rounding into playoff shape

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0600

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Oilers Deadline Additions Poised for Key Roles

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0600

This episode of TORP sees Faiz and Greg discuss some new Oilers added at the deadline, big wins against top Western Conference competition, and the playoff push ahead.

Oilers Back in Action After Their Coffey Break

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0700

Pun intended.

This episode of TORP sees Faiz and Greg discuss the Olympics, the upcoming NHL Trade Deadline and what the Oilers may do, the return of Paul Coffey, and the legacies of Connor McDavid and more.

How The Edmonton Oilers Desperately Needed The Olympic Break

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0700

In this episode of The Oil Rig Podcast, Faiz and Greg discuss the current state of the Oilers, focusing on the recent Olympic break, Leon Draisaitl's candid interview, the team's coaching strategies, and the team's overall identity.

They also get into player utilization, Edmonton's trade deadline considerations, and the potential impact of the Olympic break on the team, and the set the stage for Olympics hockey expectations for the Oilers and the teams they are playing on.

The Astronomical Rise of the Edmonton Oilers' Defence Corps

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0700

In this episode of The Oil Rig Podcast, Faiz and Greg dive into how the Edmonton Oilers defence core has changed with with both top and depth players rising up to the occasion, turning it into a position of strength. Beyond the blueline, they discuss how Stuart Skinner's been in Pittsburgh, more trade rumours, and expectations for the Oilers as they look to secure playoff seeding.

Oilers Can't Win Three In A Row

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0700

The Edmonton Oilers continue to perplex as they have yet to win three games in a row so far in 2025–26. With the changes made to their roster, player usage, and the emergence of new players, what should be expected from the team for the second half of the season?

Oh, also, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is the best.

A Deeper Look at Where The Edmonton Oilers Stand in 2026

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the first episode of The Oil Rig Podcast! Faiz and Greg discuss where the Edmonton Oilers stand as they head into 2026, including the team's goaltending situation, the bottom-six and player usage, Edmonton's penalty kill, and what to expect during the 2026 Winter Olympics.