It’s been a slow week for the Edmonton Oilers, despite the start of free agency. The club signed a couple of players — Andrew Mangiapane and Curtis Lazar, as well as added some organizational depth in defenceman Riley Stillman and goaltender Matt Tomkins — but has yet to address goaltending or make any changes on the blue line.

The boys started the show by talking about Eli completing the 9-9-9 challenge, before diving into the Delicious Debate, brought to you by Odd Company. Has general manager Stan Bowman done enough, or is the team still missing a few pieces to truly compete?

Despite the lack of big-name additions, reports linked the Oilers to college standout Isaac Howard. A former first-round pick of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Howard has reportedly declined to sign with the Bolts. Edmonton is rumoured to have made a trade offer for his rights, but their offer of a first-round pick wasn’t enough. Should the Oilers continue to pursue Howard, and would he actually move the needle?

Later in the episode, the guys discuss potential goaltending options, how the roster might shape up next season, and whether Evan Bouchard deserves a spot on Team Canada.

The show wraps up with Ask the Idiots, where the boys talked Evan Bouchard making Team Canada, Trent Frederic’s new eight-year contract, which players they wish the Oilers would’ve signed, and the Hot and Cold Performers segment.

The boys will be back for a new episode next Friday.

Zach Laing is Oilersnation’s associate editor, senior columnist, and The Nation Network’s news director. He also makes up one-half of the DFO DFS Report. He can be followed on Twitter, currently known as X, at @zjlaing, or reached by email at zach.laing@bettercollective.com.