Darnell Nurse Wants OUT & Mike Babcock under investigation

Welcome back to Locked On Oilers with your host, Nick Zararis! In today’s episode, we are breaking down why the Edmonton Oilers have officially become the most dramatic, compelling, and narrative-driven team in the NHL entering the 2026 offseason. From a highly activated, die-hard fan base to consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearances, the media circus surrounding Edmonton is reaching a boiling point. In This Episode: The Darnell Nurse Bombshell: Elliot Friedman dropped a massive report revealing that Darnell Nurse has officially submitted a trade list to Stan Bowman and the Oilers front office. We dive into how the organization used local media to launder his exit, the stark contrast between his $9.25M cap hit and locker room reputation, and what this fallout means for the team moving forward. The Mike Babcock Watch: Is Mike Babcock really in the running for the Oilers head coaching job? We address Frank Seravalli's latest reporting regarding a potential NHL Players Association (NHLPA) investigation into Babcock's time with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Why are the Oilers even considering this hire given his controversial track record? 04:36 Discussing Oilers' fan engagement 07:34 Superstar player trade speculations 10:02 Discount code and Stanley Cup chat 13:16 Darnell Nurse's contract debate 16:33 Understanding no trade clauses 21:38 NHL investigation and Babcock controversy 26:36 Skeptical of Bowman and Quinville's efforts 28:01 Addressing bullying in hockey coaching Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOOilers?sid=Y... Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL #NHL #Oilers #EdmontonOilers