The SuperFan Podcast: Recent Episodes
Sunil Agnihotri
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Joined by Weebo (@OilersPain) to talk Oilers, their poor results in December and the team's underlying issues - both on and off the ice.
Joined by Dennis King (@dkingbh) on the show to discuss the current state of the Edmonton Oilers who are on a five-game losing and are struggling at even-strength (5v5). We talked about the impact head coach Dave Tippett has had on the on-ice results and the issues general manager Ken Holland still needs to address to make the Oilers an elite team.
A little deep-dive on the Calgary Flames with Mike Pfeil (@mikefail) from The ScorchStack. We talked about their great start, what the key factors have been and if their success at even-strength (5v5) and special teams is sustainable or not. Mike also shared his thoughts on the Flames roster construction, where they could make improvements, and what the club is doing well tactic-wise this season.
Joined by Avry Lewis-McDougall (@avrysports) from Avry's Sports Show to talk all things Oilers, their recent success and how things might shake out in the Pacific division. We also talked about fan experience and how the Oilers and the NHL can do a better job growing and promoting their product. We also shared our thoughts on Kyle Beach’s bravery and what impact he’ll have on the game and society.
Joined by Dennis King (@dkingbh) on the show to discuss the Oilers start to the 2021/22 regular season, what they've done well and where they need to improve. We focused on the players that have stood out, positively and negatively, and the impacts of Holland's approach when it comes to building and optimizing a roster.
Joined by Jason Adams (@adamsonhockey) on the show to discuss the Oilers start to the 2021/22 regular season, what they've done well and where they need to improve. We talked about Holland's off-season moves on the blueline and some of the early struggles there. We also talked about Jesse Puljujärvi, how important he is today and going forward, plus lots more.
Joined by Alex Thomas (@Alex_Thomas14) to discuss the Oilers off-season activities, the changes up front and the defence core and Holland's overall approach to constructing the roster.
Joined by Dennis King to talk about the acquisition of Duncan Keith, Ken Holland's limitations as a general manager and what to expect this off-season from the Edmonton Oilers.
Joined by Ganesh Murdeshwar (@oilersnerdalert) from Puck IQ to talk Oilers and how they can integrate and use analytics as part of their overall strategy and decision-making processes.
Joined by Dennis King to talk Oilers, their playoff series against the Winnipeg Jets and where things might go this upcoming off-season. We discussed the roster construction that Holland has done, how the lines were developed and deployed by the coaching staff, and what areas they'll need to improve on for things to turn around.
Daniel Wagner (@passittobulis) joined me to discuss the Vancouver Canucks season, what the warning signs were and where things have gone wrong. We discussed management's approach to building the Canucks roster, what they'll need to do differently to be competitive next season, and if Travis Green is the right coach for the team.
Joined by Zach Laing, news director for OilersNation and the Nation Network. We talked about our experiences covering the Edmonton Oilers and how the league can reach more communities and improve the fan experience. We discussed the Oilers season, which players have been the key drivers and who we want to see more from. We also covered the upcoming off-season, how to approach Nugent-Hopkins contract and how the defence core could potentially look next year.
Joined by Dennis King to talk Oilers, the trade deadline and the direction the club appears to be headed under this management group and with Ken Holland as general manager. We looked at the current roster construction, where the deficiencies have been, and what we're expecting to happen this coming off-season. We also looked at the North division, how the Oilers compare with the Leafs, Canadiens and Jets and how things could shake out in the playoffs. Pretty packed show with lots of great insight from Dennis who even took some listener questions.
Ryan Batty (ryan_batty) joined me on the podcast to talk Oilers, the trade deadline and expectations for the Oilers in the North division as they head towards the playoffs. We discussed the acquisition of Kulikov, how it impacts the current roster and how he could help the club. We also shared our thoughts on the current management group and their short term and long approach to building the roster.
Nate (@nkb121), managing editor of the Silver Seven Sens blog joined me this week to talk about the Ottawa Senators, their struggles out of the gate, and the key issues the club is dealing with. Nate shared his thoughts on the Senators roster construction, their play at even-strength and special teams, and some realistic goals for the club.
Joined by Preston Hodgkinson from The Copper & Blue and the St. Albert Gazette to talk Oilers and their performance so far this season, We discussed which players have stood out, positively and negatively, and how things could shake out in the North division.
Jason Paul, an analytics freelancer behind WaveIntel.org (@waveintel), joined me to share his insights on the Montreal Canadiens, their off-season changes and how they might fare in the North division. We talked about how their roster has been constructed this season, what improvements they’ll need to be competitive at even-strength and special teams, and which players could have the biggest impact.
Omar Rawji (@omarcanuck) joins me to talk Vancouver Canucks, expectations for the upcoming regular season, how they compare against the Edmonton Oilers and how things might shake out in the North division.
Joined by Kevin Papetti from Maple Leafs Hotstove to get some insight on the Toronto Maple Leafs, the changes they've made this off-season and what their strengths and weaknesses are. We talked about how the Leafs could deploy their forwards and defence pairings to handle the skilled players of the North division. Kevin also shared his thoughts on Tyson Barrie, what led to his departure from Toronto and where he could fit in on the Oilers blueline.
My guess this episode: Ira Cooper (@coopsie39/OriginalPouzar)from The Copper & Blue.
We discussed the Edmonton Oilers off-season activities, what our expectations were following their loss to Chicago in the play-in round and managements approach to re-tooling the roster. We gave our thoughts on which players will have the biggest impact the upcoming season, and how the roster might shake out including the reserve/taxi squad - check out Ira's recent article at The Copper & Blue. We also touched on the All-Canadian division and where we see the Oilers finishing.
My guest this week: Scott Powers, senior writer for The Athletic! Scott has been covering the Chicago's sports scene for a long time and joins me to preview the upcoming qualifier series between the Oilers and Blackhawks. We discussed the strengths and weaknesses of the Hawks, key drivers on their roster, how they can match up with the Oilers and what to expect from the series.
My guest this week: Cameron Thomson! We discussed the Oilers progress this season, how they did at the trade deadline and how we see the Pacific division and western conference shaking out. We also dug into the roster construction, areas that need to be addressed and how the Oilers should approach the off-season.
To dig into the Vancouver Canucks and the Pacific division, I was joined this week by Thomas Drance from The Athletic Vancouver!
Thomas shared his thoughts on the Canucks' season, including how they stack up against the Pacific and what their short-term and long-term plans could potentially look like. We discussed the play of Elias Pettersson who has driven a lot of the Canucks success this season and what areas of the roster the Canucks might need to address to remain competitive.
Joined by my friend Rex Codex Libris (@CodexRex) to talk all things Oilers, their recent winning streak and what some of the key drivers have been. We touched on the current roster composition, the emergence of prospects this season and how best to approach the trade deadline and the upcoming off-season. Rex also shared his insights on the NHL's officiating standards and the issues the NHL faces due to their lack of rule enforcement.
Joined by Catherine Silverman of InGoal Magazine and The Athletic to talk about the Arizona Coyotes and how they've been doing in a tight Pacific division. We talked about the Coyotes young core, how the roster has been constructed and what their key drivers have been so far. We also chatted about the Oilers goaltending tandem of Mikko Koskinen and Mike Smith, and how we expect the Pacific division to shake out by season's end.
This week on the podcast, I was joined by Keith Anthony (@keyantonyo) to discuss the Bakersfield Condors and the Oilers prospect pool. Keith shared his thoughts on the Oilers approach to developing players, and his observations from watching and closely tracking the Condors. We also discussed specific players who'll be critical to the Oilers long-term success including Caleb Jones, Kailer Yamamoto, Tyler Benson and William Lagesson.
This week on the podcast, I was joined by Minnia Feng from The Athletic. We talked about the Oilers progress this season, and reasons for optimism and skepticism, We chatted about the NHL fan experience compared to other leagues, including Minnia's experiences writing about other sports. We also discussed player-coaching relationships and the abuse that's come to light in hockey.
Joining me on the podcast is Darcy McLeod (aka Woodguy) to talk about the Edmonton Oilers progress this season, the goaltending and prospect development and deployment. We also talked about some of the insightful work being done online by hockey fans, including the PuckIQ web site that Darcy and his team have developed.
This week I was joined by Murat Ates, Jets beat reporter for The Athletic Winnipeg. Murat shared his experiences getting into hockey and writing, and his approach to hockey analysis. We talked about the Jets current state and what area of the team's performance and roster construction are worth following this season.
This week, I was joined by Reid Wilkins, host of Inside Sports and Oilers hockey on 630 CHED. Reid shared his experiences covering the Oilers, his approach to social media and fan engagement. We talked about the early start to the 2019/20 season and some of the key storylines worth following, including prospect development, goaltending, coaching impact and more.
Joined by WheatNOil to discuss the Oilers pre-season, the roster as it stands today and what to expect this upcoming season. We also got to learn about Wheat's experiences as an Oilers fan, including how and why he began participating within the online fan community.
This week on the podcast, Dennis King joined me to talk Oilers and their off-season management and roster changes. We also discussed the blue line and the young players pushing for roster spots in Edmonton this upcoming year.
Joined by Bruce McCurdy, writer at The Cult of Hockey at the Edmonton Journal, to talk about the Oilers, off-season transactions and expectations for the upcoming season. We also discussed how and why we got into blogging and some of the methods behind hockey analysis.
I chatted with Jeff Chapman (@NewWaveOil) from the Copper & Blue about his experiences blogging, the growth of the online fan community, as well as his thoughts on the the Oilers off-season.
In this podcast, I'll be talking to Allan Mitchell (@Lowetide) to discuss the growth and development of the Oilers fan community, as well as the Oilers off-season.