Loyal to the Oil

Justin Holowath
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For Oilers fans, by an Oilers fan. Just a show where I talk about all things Oilers. And bit of NHL on the side.

Episodes

  1. Jun 30

    Episode 2: A Nurse in a Haystack: Finding a Taker for the $9M Anchor

    No filters. No management excuses. Just the raw, uncut truth from the heart of Oil Country. On this episode of Loyal to the Oil, we are tackling a certified offseason disaster. Just days after the controversial Mike Babcock hiring, the Edmonton Oilers are trapped in what insiders are calling a "desperation phase." Darnell Nurse has officially requested a trade, but with a massive $9.25 million cap hit and a strict list of only three approved teams, General Manager Stan Bowman is completely backed into a corner. What we break down today: The Buffalo Draft Bore: Why standing pat and picking project players like Rudolfs Berzkalns doesn't help Connor McDavid win a Stanley Cup right now. The RFA Safety Nets: Dissecting today's qualifying offers to Spencer Stastney and others while walking away from depth pieces. The Darnell Nurse Standoff: Why trade talks with Boston, Philly, and Pittsburgh have stalled, and why Nurse won't waive his NMC for San Jose or Anaheim. The Perfect World vs. Reality: Who the Oilers should be hunting on July 1st if Bowman hadn't completely choked our cap space down to $6.4 million. The Bowman Report Card: Issuing an official offseason rating for our General Manager (Spoiler: It’s ugly). Get Involved: What grade are you giving Stan Bowman's offseason? Would you trade Darnell Nurse even if it means retaining 30% of his salary? Drop your thoughts in the reviews! Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a minute of the rawest Oilers coverage on the web. Stay loud, stay passionate, and stay loyal to the blue and orange!

    22 min

  2. Jun 24

    Episode 1: Fixing What Ain't Broken: The Knoblauch Mistake

    About This Episode: No filters. No management excuses. Just the raw truth from the heart of Oil Country. On the inaugural episode of Loyal to the Oil, we tackle the massive hockey universe fracture: the hiring of Mike Babcock. While front offices polish up old resumes, we dive into why trading Kris Knoblauch for a controversial, old-school taskmaster is a dangerous mistake. We unpack the introductory press conference, explore what Connor McDavid and the leadership group allegedly said behind closed doors, and look at the brutal stats proving the modern game has passed Babcock by. Don't let corporate PR gaslight you—hit play and get the real breakdown. Follow & Subscribe so you never miss an episode of the rawest Oilers coverage on the web. Stay loyal to the blue and orange!

    23 min
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About

For Oilers fans, by an Oilers fan. Just a show where I talk about all things Oilers. And bit of NHL on the side.

Information

  • Creator
    Justin Holowath
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Justin Holowath
  • Show Website
    Loyal to the Oil