It’s Tuesday afternoon, and there’s a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio set, which means the boys were back in the studio to recap the week that was. On today’s episode, the guys discussed the Oilers’ record against the best teams, Connor McDavid’s Players’ Tribune article, Calvin Pickard clearing waivers, and much more.

We kicked off the Tuesday episode of ONR with a delicious debate about how concerned everyone is that the Oilers can’t seem to beat the best teams in the Western Conference. If you look at the six games played against Colorado, Dallas, and Minnesota, the Oilers earned only a single point out of a possible 12. As you’ll hear, some of the boys are more concerned about the trend than others, but the reality is that the numbers are the numbers, and right now they’re not very good.

Changing gears, we looked at Connor McDavid’s Players’ Tribune article and noted that the title “Dear Canada” could have been a love letter to Edmonton. Turning back to the Oilers, we looked at Calvin Pickard clearing waivers this week, and what that means for the team’s goaltending depth going forward. The guys also discussed the Artemi Panarin rumours after David Pagnotta reported on Oilersnation Everyday that the Oilers could be in the mix for the sniper.

Finally, we wrapped up the episode of ONR with another round of Baggedmilk’s Trivia. With none of the other boys coming up with anything new, the guys went back to old faithful with a round of Devils-related Baggedmilk Trivia questions. Think you know your Toronto Maple Leafs history? This game was for you. Did the quizmaster have to step in? Did Baggedmilk get his questions right? You’ll have to listen to find out for sure.

DELICIOUS DEBATE –

How concerned are you that the Oilers struggle against the Western Conference’s best teams? 0-3 against Minnesota, 0-1 against Colorado, 0-1-1 against the Stars

THE NEWS –

The Connor McDavid Player’s Tribune article:

“11 years into my career. Of coruse I think about my legacy. I want to be remembered as a winner. But not just anywhere. Here in Edmonton. To be in this city during a Cup run, to feel that buzz… it just wouldn’t be the same anywhere else.”

Calvin Pickard cleared waivers

“It’s not fun,” Draisaitl said on Monday. “I think I speak for everyone in here that he’s one of the greatest teammates all of us have had, did a lot of great things for this organization. Played a lot of big games, a lot of big wins. So, that part of the business is always tough. To see people go, or leave for a little bit. Not easy certainly, but whatever happens, he’s a great goalie and a great human being, so he’s going to be okay.”

No the Oilers aren’t going to recall Connor Ungar right now, even with the .949 in the AHL.

Are the Oilers actually in on Artemi Panarin? How could this work?

Oilers signed Atro Leppanen to a one-year extension: D-man has 3G, 17A for 20 points in 28 games with the Condors

No they’re not going to recall

Sam Bennett replaces Anthony Cirelli at the Olympics

Moneyline: Oilers -180, Leafs +150 ->> Puck Line: Oilers -1.5 +125, Leafs +1.5 -150 ->> O/U 6.5: O-150, U+125

Kapanen 3 shots -130

Connor Ingram over 21.5 -130

First turnover in the game: Interception +150, Fumble +175, Downs +300, No Turnovers +1600

Total 3rd down conversations: Over 11.5 +140, Under 11.5 -180 (average last season was around 9.5)

Total Punts 7.5: Under -130, Over +100 (average last season was 7)

Answer: 6

Answer: 4-5-1

Answer: 74 (64 skaters, 10 goalies)

Auston Matthews (47) or Ryan Nugent-Hopkins? (44)

Zach Hyman (36) or Matthew Knies (44)

William Nylander (51) or Evan Bouchard (60)

Mattias Ekholm (27) or (Morgan Rielly) 31