Let's do this! The Oilers just had one of the biggest and most consequential days in team history, re-signing Tyson Barrie, signing Zach Human, trading fan favourite Ethan Bear for Warren Foegele and signing free agent Cody Ceci. What are our first impressions of these moves? Bruce McCurdy and David Staples weigh in for The Cult of Hockey. By the Faithful and for the Faithful.

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The Cult of Hockey's "Tornado of Oilers deals: Hyman, Barrie, Foegele, Ceci in, Bear out" podcast

Let's do this! The Edmonton Oilers have bought out James Neal, freeing up cap space to replace Adam Larsson. Bruce McCurdy and David Staples dig in for the Cult of Hockey. By the Faithful and for the Faithful.

The Cult of Hockey's "How do you replace Adam Larsson and buying out James Neal" podcast

Let's do this! The Oilers have signed veteran Toronto winger Zach Hyman and drafted young attacking winger Xavier Bourgault. Bruce McCurdy and David Staples of the Cult of Hockey dig in. By the Faithful and for the Faithful.

The Cult of Hockey's "Making sense of the Hyman signing and hurrah for Bourgault" podcast

Let's do this! Down day for Oilers fans. Bruce McCurdy and David Staples dig in for the Cult of Hockey. By the Faithful and for the Faithful.

Cult of Hockey's "Gut punch to Edmonton Oilers as Adam Larsson signs with Kraken" podcast

Let's do this! Good-bye to Adam Larsson? Say it ain't so. There's been rumblings all week from Bob Stauffer on Oilers New that a new contract between Larsson, 28, and the Oilers is no sure thing. These rumblings only grew louder over the weekend with first the Cult of Hockey's Kurt Leavins reporting the Oilers may now be looking at signing Tyson Barrie and not Larsson, then U.S. NHL writer Frank Seravalli reporting the same. Bruce McCurdy and David Staples of the Cult of Hockey dig in. By the Faithful and for the Faithful.

The Cult of Hockey's "So long to Adam Larsson? NOOOOOOOOO!!!!" podcast

Let's do this! The Edmonton Oilers have many needs. Several other NHL teams were able to fill similar needs of their own before today’s NHL’s pre-Kraken expansion draft roster freeze kicked in — and to pay only bargain basement prices doing so. The Oilers? No such luck. They came up empty when a few other NHL teams, including the Toronto Maple Leafs, were striking it rich. Bruce McCurdy and David Staples of the Cult of Hockey dig in. By the Faithful and for the Faithful.

Cult of Hockey's "Edmonton Oilers come up empty at moment of Bargain Basement prices" podcast

Let's do this! Kurt Leavins, Bruce McCurdy and David Staples debate the merit of the Duncan Keith trade and Adam Larsson's contract value. For the Cult of Hockey, by the Faithful and for the Faithful.

The Cult of Hockey's "Big debate on Duncan Keith trade and Larsson's contract" podcast

The Edmonton Oilers have traded for Duncan Keith, giving up Caleb Jones and a third round draft pick, with Chicago retaining none of Keith's salary. David Staples and Bruce McCurdy dig in for the Cult of Hockey. By the Faithful and for the Faithful.

The Cult of Hockey's "Edmonton Oilers trade for Duncan Keith at full price" podcast

Let's do this! Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland has some major decisions to make this summer. Will he get them right? Bruce McCurdy and David Staples of the Cult of Hockey weigh in on potential Neal and Koskinen buy-outs, on free agents like Hyman, Tatar and Hall, on a trade for Duncan Keith and on the Tampa Bay model and building from within. By the Faithful and for the Faithful.

The Cult of Hockey's "Will finally Oilers get it right this summer?" podcast

What price, if any, should the Edmonton Oilers pay for Duncan Keith? Bruce McCurdy and David Staples of the Cult of Hockey dig in. By the Faithful and for the Faithful.

The Cult of Hockey's "What price should the Edmonton Oilers pay for Duncan Keith, if any?" podcast

The Edmonton Oilers have signed Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to a long-term deal, 8 years at $5.1 million per season. Bruce McCurdy and David Staples dig in for the Cult of Hockey, by the Faithful and for the Faithful.

The Cult of Hockey's "Edmonton Oilers go long with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins" podcast

Should the Edmonton Oilers bring in Zach Hyman from the Toronto Maple Leafs? What should they do with Kyle Turris, James Neal and Zack Kassian? Bruce McCurdy and David Staples of the Edmonton Journal weigh in for the Cult of Hockey podcast. By the Faithful and for the Faithful.

The Cult Of Hockey's "Hyman For Oilers Plus Neal, Turris, Kassian, Keep, Hold Or Fold?" Podcast

The Edmonton Oilers have had a weak-to-terrible Bottom 6 at forward for years now. Can that change? Can they bring in depth players who will help the team hold its own at even strength? And are those players in the Edmonton farm system? Bruce McCurdy and David Staples of the Cult of Hockey dig in. By the Faithful and for the Faithful.

The Cult of Hockey's "Can Oilers finally get depth outscoring through internal promotion?" podcast

There's no sure road to success in the NHL but drafting well is as good as any, which is why it's so crucial that each entry draft Edmonton Oilers draft bosses Tyler Wright and Bob Green get it right. The Oilers have just five picks this year, the 19th overall pick in the first round, then picks of marginal value in the fourth, sixth (two) and seventh rounds. For Edmonton to be successful, it's got to find at least one Core 12 player in the 2021 draft. That pick is most likely to be the team's first selection, which has four times as much as value than its other four picks combined. Wright and Green have simply got to nail that selection. The Cult of Hockey's Bruce McCurdy and David Staples dig in. For the Faithful and by the Faithful.

The Cult of Hockey's "Can Wright and Green ace it at 2021 draft for the Edmonton Oilers?" podcast

Has Ken Holland moved the needle forward or back for the Edmonton Oilers? Bruce McCurdy and David Staples of the Cult of Hockey dig into the best and worst moves of Holland's two year stint in Edmonton, and discuss two areas that need improvement, pro player scouting and analytics,

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