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The SuperFan Podcast

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A podcast series focusing on the Edmonton Oilers and the National Hockey League. Each episode will feature a guest to discuss current events, team performance, player evaluation and roster construction. You can find my hockey commentary and statistical analysis on my blog at thesuperfan.ca.

Location:

Canada

Description:

A podcast series focusing on the Edmonton Oilers and the National Hockey League. Each episode will feature a guest to discuss current events, team performance, player evaluation and roster construction. You can find my hockey commentary and statistical analysis on my blog at thesuperfan.ca.

Twitter:

@sunilagni

Language:

English


Episodes

The SuperFan Podcast - Episode 54 - Oilers analytics hire and Draisaitl chasing 60 goals

9/11/2023
This week on the podcast, I share my thoughts on the Edmonton Oilers latest analytics hire, Leon Draisaitl's chances of scoring 60 goals and what would have to go right for him to do that this upcoming season.

Duration:00:15:28

The SuperFan Podcast - Episode 53 - Oilers off-season, declining assets and monitoring Draisaitl

9/4/2023
This week, I share my thoughts on the Edmonton Oilers off-season, some of the declining assets that management should be aware of. And the importance of evaluating and projecting Leon Draisaitl's performance as he approaches 30.

Duration:00:28:26

The SuperFan Podcast - Episode 52 - Previewing the Edmonton Oilers post-season with Dennis King

4/16/2023
Joined by Dennis King to preview the Edmonton Oilers post-season, what to expect against the Los Angeles Kings, who the contenders are in the west. And what has to go right for the Oilers to make a deep run.

Duration:00:39:49

The SuperFan Podcast - Episode 51 - Oilers trade deadline, goaltending and more with Jeff Chapman

3/10/2023
Joined by Jeff Chapman (@NewWaveOil) from The Copper & Blue on the show to talk about the Oilers recent success, their activity at the trade deadline and how the new additions can potentially help the team. We talked about the goaltending issues and potential solutions. And we discussed which teams in the western conference have the best odds of making a deep run in the post-season.

Duration:00:42:42

The SuperFan Podcast - Episode 50 - Talking Oilers and prospects with Bruce Curlock (@bcurlock)

2/6/2023
Joined by Bruce Curlock (@bcurlock)on the show to talk about the Oilers success heading into the All-star break, the key drivers and how the Oilers have performed differently. Bruce shared his thoughts on the youngsters on the team and in Bakersfield, the key prospects in the system and how he'd like the Oilers to approach the NHL trade deadline.

Duration:00:59:36

The SuperFan Podcast - Episode 49 - Talking Oilers recent success with Zach Laing, OilersNation

1/23/2023
Joined by Zach Laing from OilersNation to talk about the Edmonton Oilers recent success, the key drivers and the players who have made positive contributions. We talked about the Oilers youngsters who have made some progress, how the defence core could shake out, and the issues to watch for heading into the NHL trade deadline.

Duration:00:38:28

The SuperFan Podcast - Episode 48 - Checking in on the Edmonton Oilers with Dennis King (@dkingbh)

1/16/2023
Talking all things Edmonton Oilers with Dennis King. We covered the first 45 games of the season, Woodcroft's performance, line combinations, Klim Kostin, the youngsters making a push and Holland's impact on the future of the franchise.

Duration:00:54:08

The SuperFan Podcast - Episode 47 - Oilers goaltending with @OilinGoal

9/13/2022
Joined by @OilinGoal to talk about the Edmonton Oilers goaltending heading into the 2022/23 season. We discussed the different goaltending metrics available and how they've evolved over the years. We covered the signing of Jack Campbell and the risks involved, the development of Stuart Skinner and potential prospects in the system.

Duration:00:35:05

The SuperFan Podcast - Episode 46 - Brad McPherson (@BlueBullet1981)

8/29/2022
Joined by Brad McPherson (@BlueBullet1981) from the Blue Bullet Report to talk Oilers, gaining value through the NHL entry draft and some of the key prospects in the system. We discussed the Oilers off-season, where the Oilers might have some challenges and our overall expectations in 2022/23.

Duration:00:33:31

The SuperFan Podcast – Episode 45 – Matt Henderson (@Archaeologuy)

7/4/2022
Joined by Matt Henderson (@Archaeologuy) on the show to discuss the Edmonton Oilers, the lessons management hopefully learned from the regular season and playoff run, and some of the off-season gossip that's currently out there. We talked about the importance of Jesse Puljujärvi to the team, the youngsters like Holloway and McLeod pushing for bigger roles and the front office changes that are needed to help with their decision-making processes.

Duration:00:35:06

The SuperFan Podcast - Episode 44 - Romulus' Apotheosis (@RomulusNotNuma)

6/6/2022
Joined by Romulus' Apotheosis (@RomulusNotNuma) on the show to talk about the Oilers playoff run, what's gone well, what the key drivers have been, and what the weak spots are. We talked about the impact this playoff run will have on the decision-making process in the off-season and if management learned the right lessons.

Duration:00:54:10

The SuperFan Podcast - Episode 43 - Dennis King (@dkingbh)

5/7/2022
Joined by Dennis King to discuss the Oilers first round series against the Los Angeles Kings, what's gone well and what to keep an eye on. We also shared our thoughts on the Oilers upcoming off-season, what to do with Evander Kane and how the Oilers might handle Jesse Puljujärvi's next contract. We also discussed the potential roster options for next season, including the prospects that could push for spots and which free agents the Oilers might be targeting.

Duration:00:38:35

The SuperFan Podcast - Episode 42 - Rob Soria (@Oil_Drop)

4/25/2022
Joined by Rob Soria, author of Connor McDavid: Hockey's Next Great One, and writer for The Copper & Blue, We discussed the Edmonton Oilers, the improvements since the coaching change, and the key drivers for their success. We discussed the Oilers chances in the playoffs, what the areas of concern are and what will need to go right for them to win a round. We also covered the roster construction issues that management is facing this off-season and what areas we would prioritize.

Duration:00:48:13

The SuperFan Podcast - Episode 41 - Dennis King (@dkingbh)

4/1/2022
Joined by Dennis King on the show to talk Oilers, the impact Jay Woodcroft has had on the team, how best to handle Jesse Puljujärvi's upcoming contract and some of the other key decisions Ken Holland is facing this coming off-season.

Duration:00:42:35

The SuperFan Podcast - Episode 40 - Raider Jesse (@EdmontonRaider)

3/22/2022
Joined by Raider Jesse (@EdmontonRaider) to re-cap the Edmonton Oilers trade deadline activities, Ken Holland's approach constructing the roster, where the deficiencies are and what the top priorities should be this upcoming off-season.

Duration:00:31:20

The SuperFan Podcast - Episode 39 - Bruce Curlock (@bcurlock)

2/13/2022
Joined by Bruce Curlock (@bcurlock) to talk about the Edmonton Oilers coaching change and what to expect from the team with Jay Woodcroft and Dave Manson behind the bench. Bruce shared some great insight on the Bakersfield Condors development program and which prospects to keep an eye on. We also discussed the current needs of the team, what they need to do to make the playoffs and why analytics needs to be part of the decision-making process this off-season.

Duration:00:46:11

The SuperFan Podcast - Episode 38 - Michael Parkatti (@mparkatti)

2/8/2022
Joined by Michael Parkatti (@mparkatti) to talk analytics, the Oilers history of dabbling into it and how they can integrate some of the best-practices out there into their decision-making processes.

Duration:00:45:19

The SuperFan Podcast - Episode 37 - Daniel Nugent-Bowman (@DNBSports), The Athletic

1/17/2022
Joined by Daniel Nugent-Bowman from The Athletic to talk Oilers, his day-to-day coverage of the team and his interactions with the players and managers. We discussed the Oilers season, what the on-ice issues have been and the overall issues with the roster construction.

Duration:00:42:47

The SuperFan Podcast - Episode 36 - Brian King (@kinger999)

1/10/2022
Joined by Brian King (@kinger999) on the show to talk about the Oilers major issues this season, the problems with Ken Holland's roster construction and how Dave Tippett has performed as head coach.

Duration:00:43:34

The SuperFan Podcast - Episode 35 - Weebo (@OilersPain)

1/3/2022
Joined by Weebo (@OilersPain) to talk Oilers, their poor results in December and the team's underlying issues - both on and off the ice.

Duration:00:39:54