Inside Sports with Reid Wilkins

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First, it's the weekly Bears and Pandas Report, which checks in on Golden Bears and Pandas curling with coach Rob Krepps ahead of this weekend's Canada West curling championships. Then, with the NLL's Unboxed Series set to take over Rogers Place with a tilt between the Calgary Roughnecks and Georgia Swarm, we chat with Roughnecks defenceman and Edmontonian Bennett Smith to discuss the significance of the game in our city. More info on the Unboxed Series game is available at NLL.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Edmonton Oilers are set to host the New York Islanders in their second meeting of the season. Hear how things have gone for Patrick Roy's team since they last clashed back in mid-October, all about rookie sensation Matthew Schaefer and much more. Find Andrew on X (@AGrossNewsday). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott is joined by David Pagnotta from The Fourth Period for a rip around the NHL headlines and rumors from the week that was. Hear about the situations in Columbus, New Jersey, Calgary, Vancouver and of course Edmonton as well. It's the latest info on trades and other moves that we need to keep our eyes on. Find Dave's work at TheFourthPeriod.com and hear him regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the January 14 show with some exciting news about soccer in Edmonton and analysis of recent Oilers action. Don't forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Juniors have come and gone and so too has the junior hockey trade deadline up here in Canada. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino joins the show to gives his assessment of Canada's performance at the World Juniors, how other countries have grown and become much more competitive over the years, draft eligible players like Gavin McKenna and Keaton Verhoeff and how their stock rose or fell at the tournament and much more. Then, a look at the massive deals we see across the CHL as teams push for league championships and a Memorial Cup birth. Read Sam's work at Sportsnet.ca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers have met four consecutive times in the playoffs and now they're set to lift the lid on the season series in 2025-26. To get caught up on all things Kings hockey, Brenden is joined on Inside Sports by The Fourth Period's Dennis Bernstein. Find Dennis work at on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio, at TheFourthPeriod.com and on X (@DennisTFP). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott and Adam Manah are back with another Minor Hockey Spotlight for Lexus South Pointe in Edmonton. This week, discussion surrounds a scenario where a U13 player finds themselves on a team where winning is prioritized over development. Coach Manah explains how to deal with that as a hockey parent and brings a coach's perspective to the conversation. Find more information at any time on Adam's website, ManahsHockeyDevelopment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the January 9 show with a look back at Edmonton's win on the road over the Winnipeg Jets. Don't forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TGL golf is back for another season and Brenden Escott is joined by Sportsnet's golf reporter Adam Stanley to get a feel for what the league is, what it's done for golf and other headlines from the golf world. Find Adam's work on Sportsnet.ca and follow him on X (@Adam_Stanley). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Winnipeg Jets have lost 10 games in a row as they get set to host the Oilers in a Thursday night affair. Get the complete lowdown on what's been ailing Central Canada's team, get an update on Hadyn Fleury after he was stretchered off the ice and much more from friend of the show Jamie Thomas from the Winnipeg Jets. Find Jamie on X (@JamieThomasTV). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott and David Pagnotta link up to go around the NHL's rumor mill and address everything that's generating headlines in the National Hockey league. Hear about Andrew Mangiapane's future with the team and what other teams may be a better fit for the disgruntled forward, New Jersey's 9-0 loss to the New York Islanders and everything else in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the January 7 show with a recap of the Edmonton Oilers win over Nashville on home ice and a look at their next game against the Winnipeg Jets out on the road. Don't forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a battle of the top-two teams in the country this weekend at the Saville Community Sports Centre with the Saskatchewan Huskies coming to town to visit the Pandas basketball team in a two-pack of games. Head Coach Scott Edwards joins the show to discuss the first half of the season, the rivalry with the Huskies and much more in a conversation with our Brenden Escott. Find Scott on X (@UAPandasCoach) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott and Dalton Wasserman discuss the 2025 NFL regular season now that it's officially in the books. Hear about the teams and players that made the biggest impact in 2025, from QBs who excelled to players who regressed. Plus, a look at the coaching carousel and the powerhouse that Indiana has become in college football with projected no.1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza having helped elevate their status this season. Follow Dalton on X (@PFF_Dalton). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get set for the Edmonton Oilers and Nashville Predators as Brenden Escott sits down with Willy Danuic from the FanDuel Sports Network down in Nashville to bring you all the information on the Preds. Hear about Jusse Saros, Ryan O'Reilly, Filip Forsberg, Roman Josi and more and get a visitor's perspective on what challenges the Oilers present. Find Willy on X (@WillyD1025). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the January 5 show with a look at Edmonton's 5-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers and Hockey Canada's World Junior program only managing bronze at the U20 championship. Don't forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Olympic hockey rosters have been named and we take a look at who made the cut and who got the snip from Team Canada, Team USA, Finland and Sweden. Then we open it up for discussion as to who you think is the tournament favourite. Don't forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Pagnotta, the Editor-in-Chief of the Fourth Period, joins Brenden Escott to review the Olympic hockey roster selections for Team Canada, Team USA, Finland and Sweden and to discuss Andrew Mangiapane's future in Edmonton and other trade rumors from the NHL. Find David's work online at theFourthPeriod.com and follow him on X (@TheFourthPeriod). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All your insight on life as a minor hockey parent is right here in the Minor Hockey Spotlight for our friends at Lexus South Pointe in Edmonton. Coach Adam Manah is here to discuss common mistakes hockey parents make that ultimately undermine the minor hockey experience for young players. More information on Adam's program is always available at www.ManahsHockeyDevelopment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the January 2 show with thoughts on the Oilers loss to Boston and the recall of Ike Howard and Quinn Hutson from AHL Bakersfield. Don't forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Team Canada's Olympic roster will be unveiled the morning of New Year's Eve and in advance of that, we give our roster projection and discuss the most intriguing roster battles with players vying for the opportunity to wear the maple leaf on their chest. Who made the cut? Who just missed? And who on Earth is going to play goal for Canada? We open it up for discussion. Don't forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Brenden Escott connects with Boston Bruins radio play-by-play voice Ryan Johnston to tee up the New Year's Eve showdown between the B's and the Oilers. Get Ryan's thoughts on the team's recent six-game losing skid, Marco Sturm's impact behind the bench, quality seasons from Jeremy Swayman and Morgan Geekie and much more. Find Ryan on X (@Johnston985) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Brenden Escott is joined by Oilers play-by-play voice Cam Moon to discuss the team's recent run of games. Get thoughts on McDavid's hot streak, their lethal power play and Connor Ingram and the goaltending situation as it stands right now. Hear Cam on the call when the Oilers take on the Boston Bruins on New Year's Eve live at Rogers Place on 880 CHED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Brenden Escott opens the December 30 show with a look back at Edmonton's win over Winnipeg on Monday night thanks largely in part to Calvin Pickard's 41-save performance. Don't forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Juniors are set to unfold in Minnesota and our man on the ground, Steven Ellis from Daily Faceoff, is back on the show with all the info you need ahead of this year's tournament. Learn about Team Canada and how they project to finish, Edmonton Oil Kings defenceman Ethan Mackenzie and where he fits on the roster and other teams that will provide a challenge for the Canadians. Find a bevy of pre-tournament content from Steven at DailyFaceoff.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott is joined by Logan Gordon from Sportsnet 960 in Calgary to preview the pre-Christmas Battle of Alberta. Learn about Calgary's season so far, Zayne Parekh and what to expect from him at the World Juniors as he suits up for Canada and much more. Follow Logan on X (@Fan960Logan). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott is joined by NHL insider David Pagnotta from the Fourth Period and SiriusXM NHL Network Radio to discuss the latest trades in the NHL, Tristan Jarry's injury, labour unrest in the ECHL and all the other hockey headlines from the last week. It's a can't-miss segment with one of the most trusted voices in the game today. Find David's work at theFourthPeriod.com and follow him on X (@TheFourthPeriod). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the December 22 show by reviewing Connor Ingram's Oilers debut in a win over the Vegas Golden Knights. Hear audio from Ingram, Zach Hyman and Kris Knoblauch. Don't forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

880 CHED's Inside Sports continues with guest host Dave Campbell as he's joined by John Hodge of 3DownNation for a wide-ranging conversation on all things CFL. From league storylines and team outlooks to off-field headlines, they cover it all—plus a fun detour into the world of curling. Insightful, informative, and a little unexpected, it's another must-listen edition of Inside Sports.

880 CHED's Inside Sports features guest host Dave Campbell as he welcomes Joe O'Donnell, the play-by-play voice of the Minnesota Wild, for a preview of tomorrow's Oilers vs. Wild matchup in St. Paul. The two break down the key storylines heading into the game and look ahead to St. Paul hosting the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship, including what it means for the city and hockey fans alike. Insight, perspective, and plenty of puck talk on Inside Sports.

880 CHED's Inside Sports continues with guest host Dave Campbell as he welcomes Adam Manah, owner and lead skill coach of Manah Hockey Development, for this week's Minor Hockey Spotlight. Together, they dive into the topic of favoritism in minor hockey, exploring where it exists, why it happens, and which levels of the game are most affected. An honest, thoughtful conversation every hockey parent, player, and coach should hear.

880 CHED's Inside Sports features guest host Dave Campbell alongside technical producer Kellen Kennedy as they break down the Oilers' statement win in Boston. The duo also dig into the Tristan Jarry injury, the subsequent call-up of Connor Ingram, and what it all means heading into the Oilers' afternoon matchup tomorrow in Minnesota. Insight, analysis, and everything Oilers fans need to know—right here on Inside Sports.

The pre-Christmas schedule is now complete for the Edmonton Oil Kings. Now it's time to hear from their general manager, Kirt Hill, about what he's noticed in the first portion of the season, the strengths and weaknesses of his team and what lies ahead when play resumes next week. All your Oil Kings info is available at chl.ca/whl-oilkings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott connects with Fluto Shinzawa from the Athletic in Boston for an in-depth look at the Bruins ahead of their matchup with the Edmonton Oilers. Hear about Morgan Geekie and his Olympic chances for Team Canada, Charlie McAvoy and his meaning to the Bruins franchise and much more. Find Fluto's work on the Athletic and follow him on X (@FlutoShinzawa). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott is joined by NHL insider David Pagnotta from the Fourth Period and SiriusXM NHL Network Radio to discuss two major trades in the NHL, a GM change in Buffalo, new ownership in Nashville and more. It's a can't-miss segment with one of the most trusted voices in the game today. Find David's work at theFourthPeriod.com and follow him on X (@TheFourthPeriod). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the December 17 show recapping the game between the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins, which saw the two goalies traded for one another starting for the team they previously represented. Thoughts on Stuart Skinner and Tristan Jarry, Don't forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Open talk time with your thoughts on the Oilers back-to-back set over the weekend and upcoming game against Pittsburgh. Also, an assessment of John Cena's last match with show technical producer and host of NITROSTAKE on Nitromaniac TV's Wrestling Unlimited Kellen "Nitro" Kennedy. You can follow Kellen on X (@KellenNitro). Don't forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott and Taylor Haase from DK Pittsburgh Sports look at the other side of the Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins matchup coming up on Tuesday that features two goaltenders who were just traded for one another days beforehand. Plus, thoughts on Sidney Crosby's pursuit of Mario Lemieux's franchise points record, Coach Dan Muse's impact in his first year and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott is joined by the play-by-play voice Ryan Holt for insight into recent Oilers recall Quinn Hutson's explosive offensive season on the farm. Find out everything you need to know about Hutson, Howard, Marjala, Samanski and all the other Oilers farmhands from the man who calls their games each and every night. For more, follow the Condors on X (@Condors). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the December 15 show with reaction to Edmonton's two-game weekend set against Toronto and Montreal, which featured the Oilers debut of goaltender Tristan Jarry. Don't forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More open talk time with your thoughts and reaction to the trade that sent Stuart Skinner to Pittsburgh and brought Tristan Jarry to town. Don't forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Bukauskas from NHL Hockey on Rogers joins the show to react to the two major trades broken on this Friday in the National Hockey League. Quinn Hughes is a Minnesota Wild defenceman and Tristan Jarry is an Oilers goaltender. Get reaction to that and the latest news on the rink set for Olympic action in Milano-Cortina. Find Kyle's work on Sportsnet and download the 32 Thoughts podcast anywhere you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott and Coach Adam Manah link up for Lexus South Pointe to answer your questions about the minor hockey world and life as a hockey parent. This week, looking at maximizing cost-effectiveness with respect to extra training, gear and trying to keep pace with peers. For more information, visit ManahsHockeyDevelopment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the call lines for your reaction to the Stuart Skinner trade that brings former Edmonton Oil Kings netminder Tristan Jarry to town in return. Don't forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn more about the Detroit Red Wings from Ryan Hana out of the Detroit media circuit. They're a good team in a tough Eastern division who already beat Edmonton once this year. The Oilers will be in search of revenge when the rematch goes down on Thursday. Search for the Winged Wheel Pod anywhere you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In their weekly catch up, Brenden Escott and David Pagnotta discuss the Oilers recent homestand, goaltending rumors and whether Tristan Jarry is a likely candidate to don Orange and Blue before season's end. That and much more from around the NHL, courtesy of one of the game's most trusted insiders. Find David's work on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio or at theFourthPeriod.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott is joined by Edmonton Elks QB Cody Fajardo after he signed a one-year contract extension with the Green and Gold—a deal he negotiated without an agent. We dive into why he chose to handle the process himself, what the talks revealed about his value to the organization and why returning to Edmonton was the right move at this stage of his career. Cody opens up about the culture inside the Elks locker room and the unfinished business that's driving him into 2026. Whether you're an Elks fan, a CFL diehard, or just love hearing the inside story from the people who live it, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices