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Every Edmonton Oilers conversation from the day's podcasts. One playlist.

The Cutdown listens to leading NHL podcasts every morning, keeps only the parts about your team, the Oilers, and cuts them into one playlist.

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This week in Oilers talk

The talk around Edmonton this week centers on a roster that's completely dependent on McDavid and Draisaitl. While those two are putting up historic numbers, the shows have dug into troubling depth issues, particularly a third line that keeps getting scored on and questions about why some healthy scratches aren't getting into the lineup during an injury crisis. Toronto and Detroit both beat the Oilers at home, and the shows are wondering whether the team can actually win without McDavid carrying the load.

Written by The Cutdown's reader from this week's clips.

12 clips · 54 min. Some clips only play in the app.

In this week's clips: Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard, Vasily Podkolzin, Shakir Mukhamadullin, Michal Postava, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Alex Formenton.

How it works

Only the Oilers talk. Every morning.

5 shows this morning669 minutes listened. 15 minutes kept.

1We listen to the NHL's biggest podcasts
What Chaos!Spittin' ChicletsThe Athletic Hockey ShowPuck SoupThe Sheet with Jeff Marek32 Thoughts
2We find the Oilers conversations
DucksWestern Conference bubble teams: Seattle and Anaheim
OilersOilers lose back to back at home, roster imbalance exposed
FlamesFlames four-game win streak and Gridin gritty celebration
FlamesFlames home love and the James Reimer jari
OilersMichal Postava's remarkable debut against the Oilers
OilersOilers third line woes and Zach Hyman injury

Scanned 5 shows · Cut 10h 54m · Kept 15m

Everything that isn't Oilers talk gets cut. Sorry, Ducks, Flames.

3We create one Oilers playlist for you every morning
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Wednesday, October 28
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  • Oilers lose back to back at home, roster imbalance exposedWhat Chaos! · 4 min
  • Michal Postava's remarkable debut against the OilersWhat Chaos! · 7 min
  • Oilers third line woes and Zach Hyman injuryWhat Chaos! · 3 min
  • Babcock's handling of Isaac Howard questionedWhat Chaos! · 2 min
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6 NHL shows monitored/ seven mornings a week/ you pick the shows and the minutes

Talked Oilers most this week: What Chaos! (5), The Athletic Hockey Show (2), Spittin' Chiclets (2).

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Common questions

Which podcasts get reviewed for Oilers conversations?

32 Thoughts, Spittin' Chiclets, The Sheet with Jeff Marek, What Chaos!, The Athletic Hockey Show, Puck Soup. Any time one of them has a substantive Oilers conversation, it becomes a clip.

What are the best Oilers podcasts right now?

Going by who actually talked about the Oilers this week: What Chaos! (5), The Athletic Hockey Show (2), Spittin' Chiclets (2). The Cutdown reads all of the big national shows every morning and pulls the Oilers parts into one playlist, so you get the best of every one of them.

What are people saying about the Oilers today?

Lately: Oilers lose back to back at home, roster imbalance exposed, Michal Postava's remarkable debut against the Oilers, Oilers third line woes and Zach Hyman injury. Press play at the top of this page to hear it, or get the app for the full playlist every morning.

When is it ready?

By about 6:30am Eastern, seven mornings a week.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

Free, and no account. Your follows and history stay on your phone.

Is this an official Edmonton Oilers app?

No. The Cutdown is independent and not affiliated with the Edmonton Oilers or the NHL. We just listen to the podcasts so you don't have to skip around.

Is there an Android version?

iPhone only for now.

Do you rehost the audio?

No. Every clip plays from the show's own servers, exactly like a podcast app, and credits the show, with a link to the full episode when we have one. We send listeners to shows.

Can I follow other teams too?

Yes, in the app. Follow as many teams as you want, NBA, NFL, and college football included, plus individual players, and every morning they all land in one playlist.

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