ONR: It’s finally time for the Oilers’ season opener

The latest episode of Oilersnation Radio previewed the Edmonton Oilers' upcoming season opener against the Vancouver Canucks while breaking down substantial early injury issues. The hosts discussed newly formed line combinations necessitated by key absences, alongside confirming that goaltender Tristan Jarry is slated to get the start in net for the matchup.

Edmonton faces multiple setbacks to start the campaign, as Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is sidelined for a couple of weeks and Matt Savoie is upwards of eight weeks away. Forward Jason Dickinson is also not ready to play, forcing the Oilers to adjust their planned top-six forward alignments before the season begins.