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The Oil Rig Podcast is the official Edmonton Oilers outlet of The Oil Rig (theoilrig.ca). Hosted by TOR’s Faiz Virji and Greg Babinski, this isn’t your average Oilers show. This is for the fans who live for the pursuit of the Stanley Cup; those who recognize that for this version of the Oilers, true greatness is the only acceptable standard. Join Faiz and Greg for unfiltered analysis, deep dives into roster construction, and the high-stakes passion that defines Oil Country. If you believe that Edmonton's window is wide open and refuse to settle for anything less than glory, you’re in the right place.

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The Astronomical Rise of the Edmonton Oilers' Defence Corps

2026/01/29

In this episode of The Oil Rig Podcast, Faiz and Greg dive into how the Edmonton Oilers defence core has changed with with both top and depth players rising up to the occasion, turning it into a position of strength. Beyond the blueline, they discuss how Stuart Skinner's been in Pittsburgh, more trade rumours, and expectations for the Oilers as they look to secure playoff seeding. Subscribe to our channel! Follow all our socials! Edmonton Oilers coverage 🛢️ Website: https://theoilrig.ca 🛢️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/oilrigEDM 🛢️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/oilrigedm 🛢️ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oilrigedm.bsky.social 🛢️ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/oilrigEDM 🛢️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oilrigedm

Oilers Can't Win Three In A Row

2026/01/23

The Edmonton Oilers continue to perplex as they have yet to win three games in a row so far in 2025–26. With the changes made to their roster, player usage, and the emergence of new players, what should be expected from the team for the second half of the season? Oh, also, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is the best. Subscribe to our channel! Follow all our socials! Edmonton Oilers coverage 🛢️ Website: https://theoilrig.ca 🛢️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/oilrigEDM 🛢️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/oilrigedm 🛢️ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oilrigedm.bsky.social 🛢️ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/oilrigEDM 🛢️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oilrigedm

A Deeper Look at Where The Edmonton Oilers Stand in 2026

2026/01/15

Welcome to the first episode of The Oil Rig Podcast! Faiz and Greg discuss where the Edmonton Oilers stand as they head into 2026, including the team's goaltending situation, the bottom-six and player usage, Edmonton's penalty kill, and what to expect during the 2026 Winter Olympics. Subscribe to our channel! Follow all our socials! Edmonton Oilers coverage 🛢️ Website: https://theoilrig.ca 🛢️ Facebook: https://facebook.com/oilrigEDM 🛢️ Instagram: https://instagram.com/oilrigedm 🛢️ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oilrigedm.bsky.social 🛢️ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/oilrigEDM 🛢️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oilrigedm