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It's game day, Oil Country! Dustin Nielson, Joaquin Gage, and YouTube Trev are back at the desk on The Oil Stream, live on Edmonton Sports Talk!
Dustin Nielson, Joaquin Gage, and Benny Thomson break down a wild opening night at Rogers Place, where the Edmonton Oilers fell 6-5 in overtime to their rival Vancouver Canucks. The fellas dissect every detail of the offensive fireworks and defensive breakdowns... Studs & Duds: Who shined on opening night, and who needs to be much better going into game two? Same Old Story? Is a 6-5 track meet cause for early concern, or just first-game rust before Mike Babcock's systems take hold? Plus, for the very first time this season, it's time to unleash Gagealytics! Former NHL netminder Joaquin Gage breaks down the game tape, goaltending mechanics, and defensive coverage breakdowns with his signature expert analysis! The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
Well... how about that for an opening night thriller?! The NHL season is officially underway, but the Edmonton Oilers fall 6-5 in overtime to the rival Vancouver Canucks. Dustin Nielson and the fellas break down every angle of last night's offensive explosion and defensive collapse. What went wrong in the defensive zone? Who gets the start between the pipes for the next game, and what is the biggest issue Mike Babcock needs to address immediately? We briefly touched on this for Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Short Course. After the break, we got right into The Prolux Lighting Morning After Show! In this segment, we took a deep dive into last night's game. What was the key moment, what the super stat and who were the fourth and 38th stars… We finished hour one with The Fan Zone presented by Northern Gauge.
The wait is officially over—the NHL season is back, and we've got a massive game-day edition of The Nielson Show live on Edmonton Sports Talk! Dustin Nielson and the fellas kick off the show buzzing for tonight's season opener at Rogers Place, as the Edmonton Oilers host the rival Vancouver Canucks! Is tonight shaping up to be an absolute beatdown by the Oil? The first segment we hit on today's show was Morning Announcements for The Haddies Golf Shop to recap the sports action from yesterday. After the break, we dove into The Fan Zone for Northern Gauge! In this segment, Dusty asked the nasties what their predictions are for the upcoming season. This took us to the end of hour one.
Dustin Nielson and The Hustler are back at the desk to kick off another week on The Lock Shop, live on Edmonton Sports Talk! The fellas lead off by recapping a wild weekend across the sports landscape, starting on the Canadian gridiron! The boys break down a thriller-filled CFL slate: The Argos edge out the Bombers in a defensive nail-biter! The Elks pull off a wild overtime victory over the Ti-Cats! The Stamps squeeze past the RedBlacks! The Lions handle business against the Roughriders! Which matchup was your favorite watch of the weekend? The boys give their takes before shifting gears. From there, the fellas dive straight into the NFL! Dusty and Hustler unpack the biggest headlines, surprises, and bad beats coming out of NFL Week 3, before laying down their sharpest best bets, player props, and total plays to cap off the week on Monday Night Football! And finally... it's officially ONE sleep away from NHL puck drop!
We are back with a wild Thursday edition of The Nielson Show, live on Edmonton Sports Talk! Dustin Nielson and the fellas hit the desk to unpack all the drama from yesterday across the sports world. This was Morning Announcements presented by The Haddies Golf Shop. After the break, we got into The Fan Zone for Northern Gauge to discuss what Mark Messier had to say about the hiring of Mike Babcock this summer. Which then led to getting Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces. Dusty was so fired up, he brought back the segment stocking Connor!
Dustin Nielson, Joaquin Gage, and YouTube Trev hit the desk to break down all the fallout from last night's action and dive deep into the biggest questions facing Oil Country! First up, the fellas recap last night's exhibition contest, handing out their game grades. Who looks ready for the regular season grind, and who needs to pick up the pace? Then, the boys tackle a major tactical debate: Can the Oilers truly trust a second line without Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl? If the coaching staff decides to keep #97 and #29 together on the top unit, does Edmonton have the skill and secondary scoring depth to field a legit, line-two threat? Next, all eyes turn to Ike Howard. The fellas debate his path to making the opening night roster: if he doesn't secure a top-six spot, is there value in keeping him in a bottom-six role, or is his development far better served playing top minutes in the AHL with the Bakersfield Condors? Then, the crew broadens the horizon to survey the rest of the nation: Outside of McDavid and Draisaitl, who is the best player on a Canadian NHL team? Is it Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Evan Bouchard, or someone else entirely? Finally, the boys launch a new segment: Mike Babcock Dog House Watch! Which Oilers player is walking on the thinnest ice with the new bench boss heading into the regular season? The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
We are back with another jam-packed edition of The Nielson Show, live on Edmonton Sports Talk! Dustin Nielson and the fellas hit the desk to recap a relatively quiet night across the broader sports landscape, but all eyes in Oil Country were glued to the ice! The first segment we hit on today's show was Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Short Course to recap the action from last night. After the break, we dove into The Fan Zone for The Northern Gauge. The boys broke down the pros and cons from the performance—who stood out on the ice, how the defensive structure looked, and whether the line combinations showed early promise. We capped off hour one with MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre Shop. What's good today is the Prolux Lighting Morning After Show returning next week and Mike Garafolo having nothing but nice things to say about Dusty & Lt. Eric.
Dustin Nielson and The Hustler hit the desk to break down a action-packed sports card on The Lock Shop, live on Edmonton Sports Talk! The fellas lead off on the ice, recapping last night's NHL preseason clash where the Edmonton Oilers edged the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 in overtime! The boys dissect the exhibition action, digging into Hustler's biggest takeaways: who earned their keep on the roster bubble, who needs to elevate their game, and where the early betting value lies as preseason progresses. Then, the boys shift all attention to the gridiron for an ALL-CFL Week 17 Preview! With the regular season crunch time officially here, Nielson and Hustler scan the board to find the sharpest lines and best bets of the weekend. Which teams are built to cover the spread, and who is looking fraudulent? What is the absolute must-watch matchup of the weekend slate? Can the Edmonton Elks bounce back at Commonwealth Stadium when they take on Hamilton, or will the Tiger-Cats spoil the party? All that, your best bets, live chat locks, and so much more on another edition of The Lock Shop!
Dustin Nielson, Joaquin Gage, and YouTube Trev hit the desk to dissect all the action as Edmonton heads to Winnipeg for a road clash against the Jets. First up, the boys preview tonight's matchup and break down the projected game-night roster—who gets the nod in net, how the forward lines look, and which bubble players are getting another look under the lights! Then, the fellas spark a high-stakes debate on the blue line: Where does Evan Bouchard actually rank among NHL defensemen? Is he firmly top five, top 10, or somewhere in the top 20 tier? The crew spars over his elite offensive production versus his overall defensive impact. Next, the boys examine Edmonton's secondary scoring depth by comparing the Oilers' second line to the rest of the contenders around the NHL. How does Edmonton's #2 unit measure up, and can they provide the balanced attack needed for a long Cup run? Plus, Gager reacts to YouTube Trev & Benny Thomson's Player Importance Countdown (#25-21)! Joaquin offers his expert goalkeeper's perspective on the list, calling out the rankings, snubs, and hot takes. The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
We are back from the weekend with a massive Monday edition of The Oil Stream, live on Edmonton Sports Talk!
We are back with another action-packed Tuesday edition of The Nielson Show, live on Edmonton Sports Talk! Dustin Nielson and the fellas hit the desk to dissect a wild night in sports and get you set for a huge Tuesday lineup. First up, the boys break down Monday Night Football in the NFL, where the Los Angeles Rams gave it to the Giants. We then touched on the Jays absolutely blowing it. This was for Morning Announcements for Haddies Golf Shop. After the break we got into The Fan Zone for Northern Gauge. In this segment we played both McDavid and Babcock's media avails from yesterday… and we shared our thoughts on what they had to say. This brought us to the end of the hour.
Dustin Nielson and The Hustler hit the desk to kick off another big betting day on The Lock Shop, live on Edmonton Sports Talk! The fellas lead off with a deep dive into Monday Night Football, where the Los Angeles Rams put on a clinic to dismantle the New York Giants 28-6. The boys dissect who stood out, who needs to be significantly better, and what the betting takeaways are as we close out NFL Week 2! From the gridiron, the boys shift gears straight to the ice for an Oilers Game Day! Edmonton travels to Winnipeg for a preseason clash against the Jets. Nielson and Hustler break down the projected lineups, expected goaltending matchups, and where the betting value lies on tonight's NHL exhibition slate. Plus, the fellas scan the rest of the league, briefly touching on last night's NHL preseason action, early player trends, and live chat locks! All that, your best bets, and so much more on another edition of The Lock Shop!
We are back with the final edition of The Nielson Show coming your way this fine Friday morning, live on Edmonton Sports Talk! Dave Jamieson steps into the anchor chair for Dustin Nielson today, so you already know it's going to be an absolute gooder! The fellas open up the show by catching up on life and sports after a little time apart before jumping straight into a massive slate of sports talk which was presented by The Rundle Park Short Course. After the first mediocre sports update from Trev, we got into The Fan Zone for Morning Gauge to discuss yesterday's line at day one of skating camp. We finished off hour one like we always do on a Friday's show by Cracking Some Packs powered by Wayne's Sports Cards & Collectables.
The sports train keeps rolling on The Nielson Show, live on Edmonton Sports Talk! Dustin Nielson, Lt. Eric, and YouTube Trev are back on the desk for a jam-packed Thursday edition, starting with Morning Announcements! The boys recap all the wild highlights, scores, and breaking news that went down yesterday across the entire sporting world. After the break, we got The Fan Zone for Northern Gauge. Evan Bouchard has been named the 24th best player in the NHL according to TSN… is that a fair rating? The fellas discussed. We capped off hour one by getting Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces! What are you most fired up about for the upcoming season?
Oilers Training Camp is officially underway at Rogers Place, and GM Stan Bowman took the microphone to kick things off! The boys react to Bowman's media availability and dissect his comments line-by-line. Does the front office actually care about fan sentiment in Oil Country, or is it strictly business at the top? Dustin Nielson, Joaquin Gage, and YouTube Trev debate his tone, roster priorities, and what it means for the organization moving forward. Finally, the fellas step back to analyze the big picture in the NHL landscape heading into camp: What tier of contender are the Edmonton Oilers right now? Are they a lock in Tier 1 alongside the league's elite, sitting in Tier 2 with minor flaws, or slipping into Tier 3 as rivals load up? The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
Barney Shynkaruk hosted your Tuesday Edition of The SportsCage! We talked Foo Fighters, concerts, Riders, CFL, Junior Football, WHL, Blue Jays, PumpJacks Trivia, and more! Today's show featured: Dustin Nielson from Edmonton Sports Talk; Regina Thunder QB Jayden Zelionka; Coast to Coast with Arash Madani; Former MLB pitcher Andrew Albers; Press Coverage with Glen Suitor; and Moose Jaw Warriors voice James Gallo.
The band is officially back together! Dustin Nielson, Lt. Eric, and YouTube Trev are all live on the desk for a jam-packed Tuesday edition of The Nielson Show on Edmonton Sports Talk! The fellas catch up after a minute apart before diving headfirst into a loaded sports slate! We then got right into Morning Announcements for Haddies Golf Shop to recap last nights Monday nighter… who are the biggest frauds in the NFL after week one..? After the break, we got into our final Offseason, What Offseason segment of the year. Today we reminisced on our favourite moments from this segment this past summer. Then we got Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces. Today we're fired up about tonight's ESTY's!
Dustin Nielson and The Hustler are back on the desk for a action-packed Tuesday edition of The Lock Shop, live on Edmonton Sports Talk! The boys lead off by keeping the ESTY's debate alive—who is taking home the crown, who got snubbed, and where is the chat landing on the biggest honors across the network? Then, the fellas break down all the betting fallout from last night's Monday Night Football clash. Matty recaps who covered, where the sharp money hit, and what key takeaways you need to carry into Week 2 on the gridiron. Shifting over to hockey, the NHL hot stove is scorching this morning! Connor Bedard has officially been named the next captain of the Chicago Blackhawks! The boys react to Bedard taking the 'C' at such a young age and analyze the slate of fresh NHL extension contracts handed out across the league earlier today. Finally, we head to the diamond to check on the Toronto Blue Jays. After a tough loss, can Toronto dust themselves off, bounce back, and stay alive in the tight wild card race? The fellas hand out their best bets for tonight's MLB action! All that, your live chat picks, and so much more on another edition of The Lock Shop!
Dustin Nielson, Benny Thomson, and YouTube Trev are live in the studio for another jam-packed edition of The Oil Stream! The boys lead off with a heartfelt tribute to the late Cal Nichols, who passed away at 84. The fellas reflect on his monumental legacy as the former EIG chairman and the leader who spearheaded the drive to save the Oilers from relocation in the 1990s. Without Cal Nichols, there is no Rogers Place, no McDavid era, and no NHL hockey in Edmonton. The boys dive into what he meant to the franchise and the entire city. Shifting to on-ice action, hockey is officially back! The Oilers Rookies head to Calgary tonight to battle the Flames prospects in their first game action of the season. The fellas break down who they're keeping an eye on tonight while looking back at the young guns' weekend team-building retreat—which prompts Nielson, Benny, and Trev to brainstorm what an ultimate EST team-building experience would actually look like! Finally, as Stanley Cup expectations hit an all-time high, the boys debate a hot topic around Oil Country: Should the Oilers embrace being the ultimate NHL villains this season? From media pressure to opposition arenas hating #97 and #29, is it time for Edmonton to fully lean into the dark side on their quest for the Cup? The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
Dustin Nielson and the Hustler are back on the desk for a massive Monday edition of The Lock Shop, live on Edmonton Sports Talk! The NFL season officially launched over the weekend, and the fellas are recapping a wild opening slate! From the Lions surviving an overtime thriller in Motown to high-scoring shootouts, blowout wins, and late-game heroics, Matty breaks down the major storylines, line movements, and cash-in bets from Week 1. Once the weekend recap is locked in, the attention turns to tonight's Monday Night Football showdown between divisional rivals: the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Denver Broncos! Who takes the prime-time battle in Arrowhead, and where is the betting value on the spread, total, and player props? Then, the football chatter stays rolling with a heavy dive into CFL Labour Day Weekend action! The Edmonton Elks look absolutely unstoppable after punching their playoff ticket in dominant fashion, while the Winnipeg Blue Bombers picked up a huge rivalry win over the Roughriders. The boys analyze what these results mean for the playoff picture heading into the home stretch.Finally, we hit the MLB diamond! Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally launched his long-awaited first home run at Rogers Centre this season in an 8-1 blowout win over Baltimore. The fellas touch on Toronto's big weekend and look ahead to tonight's action.All that, your live chat picks, and so much more on another edition of The Lock Shop!
Dustin Nielson, Joaquin Gage and Benny Thomson are in the studio breaking down the latest news, rumours, and storylines surrounding the Edmonton Oilers! The boys kick things off with the Oilers officially announcing their rookie camp roster. Who are the names to watch, and which prospects could make an impression heading into camp? Then, the fellas dive into Alex Formenton and whether he has a legitimate shot at being on the Oilers' opening night roster. What does his path to the NHL lineup look like? The guys also react to what Leon Draisaitl said after today's skate before addressing Connor McDavid's availability from yesterday. Plus, are we ready to see McDavid and Leon Draisaitl together more often? Dustin, Gager, and Benny discuss the possibility and what it could mean for the Oilers this season. And Benny is bringing a brand-new game to the show for Gager and Dusty to play! The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
Dustin Nielson and EST's own "Glue Guy," Jason Milne, are back in the studio for another edition of The Lock Shop on Edmonton Sports Talk! The boys kick things off by recapping last night's Seahawks vs. Patriots matchup, breaking down the biggest storylines, what stood out, and what the result means moving forward. Then, they turn their attention to tonight's NFL matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams. Dustin and the Glue Guy break down the matchup, key players to watch, and where they see the best betting opportunities. Plus, they give their best bets for tonight's game! The CFL also takes centre stage as the boys look ahead to Week 15 across the league. They break down the biggest matchups, key storylines, playoff implications, and the betting angles worth watching heading into another important week of Canadian football. Plus, plenty of betting talk, live chat reactions, and more from Dustin Nielson and the Glue Guy on another edition of The Lock Shop!
Dustin Nielson and EST's own "Glue Guy", Jason Milne, are in the studio for another edition of The Lock Shop on Edmonton Sports Talk! The boys kick things off with the NFL season officially getting underway as they dive into the Seahawks vs. Patriots matchup! Dustin and the Glue Guy preview the game, break down the biggest storylines, and give their best bets heading into kickoff. Then, the guys look ahead to tomorrow's matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams. They'll break down the matchup, key players to watch, and where they see the best betting opportunities. The CFL is also back in the spotlight as we look ahead to Week 15 across the league. The boys break down the biggest matchups, storylines, and playoff implications heading into another important week of Canadian football. Plus, plenty of betting talk, live chat reactions, and more from Dustin Nielson and the Glue Guy on another edition of The Lock Shop!
Dustin Nielson, Joaquin Gage, and Benny Thomson break down the latest news, rumours, and storylines surrounding the Edmonton Oilers! The boys kick things off with a massive rumour surrounding Connor McDavid. Lots of discussion online about McDavid possibly wanting to go to the Leafs. How much should we actually make of the rumour, and could Toronto ever be a realistic destination for the Oilers captain? Then, the Bouch disrespect continues! Why does the criticism of Evan Bouchard keep coming, and will it ever get better? Dustin, Gage, and Benny debate Bouchard's game, his expectations, and whether he's getting the respect he deserves. The fellas also take a closer look at Ike Howard. Does Howard NEED to get a look in Edmonton's top six, and if so, how many games should the Oilers give him to prove he belongs? Plus, Sean Reynolds believes Connor Hellebuyck would consider being traded to Edmonton. Could the Oilers actually be a destination for the Vezina-winning goaltender, and what would it take to make that happen? The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
Dustin Nielson and EST's own "Glue Guy", Jason Milne, are in the studio for another edition of The Lock Shop on Edmonton Sports Talk! The boys kick things off with a full recap of CFL Week 14, including a HUGE comeback by the Edmonton Elks over the Calgary Stampeders in the Labour Day Classic! Dustin and the Glue Guy break down how Edmonton pulled off the comeback, the biggest moments from the game, and what the win means moving forward. They'll also dive into Toronto's big win over Hamilton as the Argonauts took care of the Tiger-Cats, plus a full breakdown of everything that went down across the CFL in Week 14. Then, it's time to turn our attention south of the border as the NFL season officially gets underway this week! The guys look ahead to the opening week of the NFL season, discuss some of the biggest storylines heading into kickoff, and get you ready for another year of football. Plus, plenty of betting talk, live chat reactions, and more from Dustin Nielson and the Glue Guy on another edition of The Lock Shop!
Dustin Nielson, former Oilers netminder Joaquin Gage, and YouTube Trev share the airwaves for the very first time! The boys jump straight into Dusty's Top 3 Biggest Storylines heading into the upcoming Edmonton Oilers season. What key narratives will define the campaign, and how do Gager and Trev view the road ahead? Next, the fellas break down the latest NHL headlines as Eeli Tolvanen inks a killer one-year, $1.5M deal with the New York Rangers. Did the Blueshirts land one of the best bargains of late summer, and what does it mean for middle-six scoring depth across the league? Then, the boys play general manager! Each host brings ONE Unrestricted Free Agent to the table they want the Oilers to invite to training camp on a PTO (Professional Tryout Agreement). Who is the best fit to come in and push for a roster spot on a team with Stanley Cup aspirations? Finally, Dusty dives into Zach Hyman's numbers for today's edition of The Numbers Game, presented by Play Alberta! The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
Dustin Nielson and YouTube Trev are joined by Benny Thomson—and the energy is through the roof! Benny brings his top three biggest storylines heading into the upcoming Edmonton Oilers season, and Dusty and Trev jump in to break down every single one... The Trent Frederic Bounce Back: Can the forward deliver a massive rebound campaign and bring that bite, depth scoring, and physical edge the Oilers need in the bottom six? Trade Deadline Cap Space: How will management manage the cap sheet heading into Spring, and what major moves could the Oilers pull off at the deadline to bolster a Cup run? Under-26 Expectations: What are realistic expectations for the young core? What kind of steps do the under-26 guys need to take to drive this team forward? All that, hot takes from fans, and so much more on another edition of The Oil Stream! The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
The band is back together on The Nielson Show, live on Edmonton Sports Talk! Dustin Nielson, Lt. Eric, and YouTube Trev are all reunited in the studio. The fellas catch up on their long weekends before diving right into a jam-packed Tuesday sports slate. Like we always do, the first segment we hit is Morning Announcements for Haddies Golf Shop to touch on all of yesterday's action in the world of sports. We then briefly touched on the ESTY's, today's category we hit was Hangout Episode of The Year. After the break, we got into a quick Offseason, What Offseason for GCL Diesel and then welcomed in reporter for the Texans, Adam Wexler to tee up what kind of season we should expect for the Texans.
It's a new era for The Oil Stream on Edmonton Sports Talk! The Oil Stream is now a daily show featuring a rotation of hosts including Dustin Nielson, Joaquin Gage, YouTube Trev, and Benny Thomson. It will be a combination of 3 of those 4 hosts with each show which leads to today's lineup of Dusty, Gager, and Benny as they are in the studio from Noon to 1 PM talking everything Oilers as training camp approaches. With the season getting closer, the boys take a look at one of the biggest questions on the Oilers blue line: Could Jake Walman or Ryan Shea take over Mattias Ekholm's role this season? With Ekholm's status creating questions on the back end, who could step up and take on those important minutes? Joaquin Gage also brings his 3 Story Lines heading into Oilers training camp, highlighting the biggest questions, players, and storylines he'll be watching as Edmonton gets set for the new season. The boys also dive into what the Oilers could look like under new head coach Mike Babcock. What will change stylistically? How will the team approach the game under Babcock, and what can Oil Country expect when the puck drops? All that, your live chat reactions, and plenty more Oilers discussion on the first day of the new and improved The Oil Stream! The Oil Stream Is Presented By Boston Pizza!
We are back with another packed Friday morning edition of The Nielson Show, live on Edmonton Sports Talk! Dustin Nielson is out today getting prepped for play-by-play duties for tonight's CFL Friday Night Football clash, which means the legendary Dave Jamieson steps into the host chair! As is Friday tradition, the fellas catch up with Jamo to kick off the broadcast before jumping into a wild sports news cycle. It wasn't long before we got into Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Short Course to recap all the sports action from last night. After the break we got into Offseason, What Offseason presented by GCL Diesel. The Oilers added another body into the coaching staff as Misha Donskov is the team's new coaching consultant. To finish hour one, we Cracked Some Packs like we always do powered by Wayne's Sports Cards & Collectables. And then we also had a ESTY discussion… who is the most committed AM Nasty of the year?
We are back with another action-packed Thursday morning edition of The Nielson Show, live on Edmonton Sports Talk! Dustin Nielson and the fellas kick off today's program diving right into MLB pennant chase action! The Toronto Blue Jays got right back into the win column yesterday with a clutch 3–0 shutout victory over the Kansas City Royals—snapping KC's 9-game win streak! This was for Morning Announcements presented by The Haddies Golf Shop. We finally have some Oilers news to discuss, several Oilers players are injured and won't be able to play until late October, so the boys discussed this. We then had some more ESTY's discussion to cap off hour one. Today, the boys discussed who should be the show of the year. Can The Nielson Show with Lt. Eric three peat?
Another jam-packed edition of The Nielson Show is coming your way live on Edmonton Sports Talk! Dustin Nielson and the fellas kick off today's show recapping a tough night on the diamond for the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto fell 5–3 last night, dropping consecutive games for the first time in over a month! The boys break down what went wrong, but there's no time to dwell as the Jays hit the field again later today looking to snap the Kansas City Royals' blazing 9-game winning streak! We touched on some CFL & NFL news as well. This was for Morning Announcements presented by The Rundle Park Short Course. After the break, we got into Offseason, What Offseason presented by GCL Diesel! Today we discussed whether or not McDavid should lead more like Cody Fajardo… We then had some more ESTY's discussion to cap off hour one. Today, the boys discussed who should be the potential reoccurring guest of the year.
Welcome to the final episode of 2 Guys and a Goalie... For one last very special edition, the original crew is reunited. Matt Kassian returns to his seat, Hernan Salas is back behind the desk producing just like old times, and Dustin Nielson and Joaquin Gage share the desk one last time. The boys spend the entire show catching up, sharing untold stories, laughing about the chaos over the years, and reminiscing on what made this show so special to all of us. To every single listener, viewer, and Nasty who has tuned in over the years: thank you for being a part of this journey... 2 Guys & A Goalie was presented by GS Construction.
Dustin Nielson and the fellas dive back into the gridiron conversation as they continue to dissect the Edmonton Elks' electrifying comeback win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers! It didn't take long before the fellas dove into Morning Announcements for The Haddies Golf Shop to recap some sports talk from yesterday. After the break, we got into Offseason, What Offseason presented by GCL Diesel to discuss what two Oilers power plays could look like for this season and the state of Canadian goaltending right now… We finished hour one by getting Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces. Dusty made a new song after coach Killam's comments on Commonwealth Stadium being 'The Concrete Castle of The North.' This was a banger!
Another jam-packed Monday edition of The Nielson Show is coming your way live on Edmonton Sports Talk! Dustin Nielson and the fellas are back in the studio after a wild sports weekend, and there is plenty to dig into! First, the boys recap their weekends before diving right into an electrifying Friday night at Commonwealth Stadium, along with the other games in CFL Week 12. We briefly touched on the Jays losing their series to the Yankees as well. This was Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Short Course. After the break we got into Offseason, What Offseason presented by GCL Diesel to discuss some of what Leon Draisaitl had to say about the coaching change over the weekend. And AM nasty listener Johnty in Victoria worked his magic on another Atif original. We finished hour one with our good, bad and ugly from the weekend.
Dustin Nielson has the day off from the morning mic as he gets ready to call tonight's big football matchup at Commonwealth Stadium! Stepping into the captain's chair today is the legendary Dave Jamieson! As always on a Friday, the fellas catch up with Jamo to talk life, sports, and whatever else is on his mind before launching into a packed show! The first segment we hit on today's show was Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Golf Course to recap all the sports action from yesterday. After the break, we got into Offseason, What Offseason for GCL Diesel! With the LPGA currently in Edmonton, we asked the question. If you could golf with any current Oiler who would it be? We then dipped into some ESTY's talk to discuss who the potential Nasty Chatter of the year could be. This award might be the most stacked one yet. Like we always do on a Friday's show, we Cracked Some Packs powered by Wayne's Sports Cards & Collectables.
Dustin Nielson, Lt. Eric, and YouTube Trev are back in studio to lead off your Thursday on The Nielson Show, live on Edmonton Sports Talk! The fellas lead off the morning recapping a fantastic Wednesday night out! Dusty and Trev had an absolute blast hanging out with EST listeners at last night's Feast on the Field event, presented by CapitalCare! The food was incredible, the drinks were flowing, and the company from the EST community was even better! We then got right into Morning Announcements for the Haddies Golf Shop to recap all that transpired yesterday in the world of sports from last night. After the break, we got into Offseason, What Offseason presented by GCL Diesel. The Athletic ranked Ike Howard as the Oilers 4th best prospect… we had to touch on this. We finished hour one by getting Fired Up for Gemco Fireplace. What is your favourite Commonwealth Stadium memory?
Happy Wednesday! Dustin Nielson, Lt. Eric, and YouTube Trev are back in the studio for another packed mid-week edition of The Nielson Show, live on Edmonton Sports Talk! The morning kicks off with a victory lap! The boys cashed yesterday's Early Bird Bet of the Day presented by Play Alberta thanks to Alejandro Kirk coming through with a clutch hit! The crew recaps last night's ball game for Morning Announcements presented by The Rundle Park Golf Course. After the break, we got into Offseason, What Offseason presented by GCL Diesel to discuss what the Oilers blue line will look like for game one. We finished hour one talking ESTY's presented by Mr. Mikes. Today's category that was discussed was who should win text of the year.
Dustin Nielson and Joaquin Gage are FINALLY reunited in the studio for another wild, unscripted edition of 2 Guys and a Goalie, live on Edmonton Sports Talk! When Dusty and Gager share the desk, you never quite know where the conversation is going to lead! The boys break down whatever pops into their heads, starting with pop culture news—the brand-new Avengers: Doomsday trailer dropping Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom! Are the fellas sold on RDJ's Victor von Doom, or is the hype officially outta control? Then, it's back to home base as the boys dive into all things Edmonton Oilers! From offseason roster depth to line combinations and goaltending expectations, Dusty and Gager deliver their unfiltered takes on the Blue and Orange heading into the new campaign. And as always, the boys cap off the show with everyone's favourite signature segment—Hire It or Fire It!
You've got three full hours of The Nielson Show coming at you live on Edmonton Sports Talk! Dustin Nielson, Lt. Eric, and YouTube Trev are back behind the desk to steer you through a massive day in sports! The fellas lead off the show diving right into the recap from everything that went down yesterday across the sporting world, this was presented by Haddies Golf Shop. After the break, we got into Offseason, What Offseason. Today, Dusty revealed another song, a Stan Bowman cover from the Backstreet Boys I Want It That Way. We capped off hour one by getting Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces! Today, Dusty was fired up by receiving a text from Mike Garafolo about the upcoming season.
Dustin Nielson, Lt. Eric, and YouTube Trev are ALL back in the studio together to kick off your week on The Nielson Show, live on Edmonton Sports Talk! The fellas open up Monday's show catching up on their weekends, sharing stories, and dissecting the biggest headlines from across the sports landscape! It wasn't long before we got into Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Short Course to recap all the sports action from the weekend. After the break, we got into Offseason, What Offseason presented GCL Diesel. In this segment we listened to this year's Nasty Bash song that Dusty cheffed up! Nasty listener Hawk also sent in his own Nasty Bash song, which was an absolute banger! We finished hour one, like we always do on a Monday's show. With our good, bad and ugly from the weekend.
Dustin Nielson and Hernan Salas are behind the desk to dive into the biggest questions around Ike Howard, Matt Savoie and the Edmonton Oilers as the new season gets closer. On Today's Show: Starting Strong: The Edmonton Oilers have had sluggish starts to the season in recent years. Will things be different this season? Hernan and Dusty debate the topic! Ike Howard Expectations: What should Oilers fans expect from Ike Howard this season? The guys break down his potential role, how much responsibility he could take on, and what would make for a successful season in Edmonton. How Will Babcock Treat the Young Guys? Mike Babcock has plenty of young talent to work with, but how much trust will he give them? Dustin and Hernan discuss how Babcock could handle players like Matt Savoie and the rest of the Oilers' younger players. What Do Oilers Fans Hate Most? The guys dive into the biggest things that drive Oilers fans mad. Who or what has become the biggest target in Oil Country, and what does it take for a player to go from fan whipping boy to fan favourite? The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
Dustin Nielson is steering the ship alongside Joaquin Gage for another loaded edition of 2 Guys & A Goalie! On Today's Show: Reid's Victory Lap: Reid Wilkins, host of the aptly named Reid Wilkins Show with Jason Milne, joined the fellas in studio fresh off his victory in the EST "On-Screen" Deaths Draft. The boys brush over the results. Did anybody get relegated? Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review: Dustin, Reid and Gage have all seen Spider-Man: Brand New Day and are ready to break down the latest Spidey adventure. What did they think of the movie, which moments stood out, and how does it stack up against the previous Spider-Man films? Penguins Signed Who? 23-year-old Finnish forward Ville Koivunen inked an eight-year $32M extension in Pittsburgh, with the RFA recording just 14 points in 47 career games. Will this be the new norm in the NHL? What if the Oilers did this, say with Ike Howard? Gager and Nielson discuss! 2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!
Dustin Nielson and Hernan Salas are behind the desk to dive into the biggest decisions facing Mike Babcock and what the Edmonton Oilers could look like when the season gets underway. On Today's Show: Oilers Headlines: OEGSE has named Hugh Weber as the new Chief Executive Officer of the company. What does that entail? What will he look after? Exciting Season On The Horizon: Where are the question marks on this team currently? What is the most exciting part of the upcoming season? Which players need to step up and improve their game, and who falls off? Oilers Whipping Boys: Every year in Oil Country, players are put under the spotlight for their mistakes... Which players are the "whipping boys" for the Orange and Blue at this point? Could they shake it off and get into the good books of the fans? What Does a Blown-Up Oilers Lineup Look Like? If Babcock decides to shake things up, what could a completely revamped Oilers lineup look like? The guys build out different combinations and debate which players could see bigger roles, new linemates, or changes in the lineup. The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
Dustin Nielson is steering the ship today alongside Joaquin Gage for a loaded edition of 2 Guys & A Goalie. The boys have plenty to dive into, with the big question surrounding the Edmonton Oilers: who will score 15 goals this season? On Today's Show: Who Will Score 15 Goals for the Oilers? Dustin and Gage break down the Oilers roster and debate which players can reach the 15-goal mark this season. From established stars to potential breakout candidates, who can find the back of the net consistently? Oilers Offseason Talk: With the season getting closer, Dustin and Gage continue their offseason discussion, looking at the Oilers' roster, potential line combinations, and what the team could look like when the puck drops. Spider-Man All-Time: Dusty and Gager gab about a new Spider-Man movie that hit theatres late last week. During their chat, Dusty gets Gager to list his favourite Spider-Man movies. Will Tobey Maguire's films rank above all the rest, or could Tom Holland's saga take the cake? Draft History: The boys highlight some big picks and the best players from a few of the NHL's past draft years. Two hockey nerds go back and forth to discuss who they would've picked first in a fun hockey debate! 2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!
Dustin Nielson and YouTube Trev are live on location at Boston Pizza for a Wing Wednesday edition of The Oil Stream! Tune in as we digest a massive contract drop that sent shockwaves across the entire NHL before diving into some rapid-fire Oilers talk! On Today's Show: BREAKING NEWS — Macklin Celebrini Gets THE BAG! Holy crap! News broke earlier this morning that San Jose Sharks superstar Macklin Celebrini has re-signed on a staggering five-year, $94 million extension boasting a record-shattering $18.8 million AAV! Is he worth the biggest cap hit in NHL history? Did he leave any money on the table for future stars? What is his absolute point ceiling in San Jose? The fellas debate the massive deal from all angles. 10 Oilers Questions for YouTube Trev: Once the Celebrini chaos settles, Dusty puts Trev in the hot seat with 10 prepped questions about the Edmonton Oilers heading into the upcoming season. Roster depth, line combinations, and hot takes—Trev gives his unfiltered answers! The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
Mid-week vibes are high in the studio! The usual suspects—Dustin Nielson, Lt. Eric, and YouTube Trev—are back at the desk for a jam-packed Wednesday edition of The Nielson Show, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk! From breaking down a struggling ball club in Toronto to getting an inside look at an NFL contender and handing out some much-needed life advice, the boys have a loaded broadcast ready to go! We got into last night's storm, Dusty then laid out the show. We briefly discussed next week's draft, which is the on screen death's draft and then got into Morning Announcements for the Rundle Park Short Course to recap some of the sports action form last night. After the break, it was time for The Weekly Bugle presented by the Edmonton Elks. In this segment, the boys dove into the most anticipated game the Elks have had in over sever years. We finished hour one with some Offseason, What Offseason presented by GCL Diesel. Why hasn't Connor Ingram signed anywhere yet and what's everyones thoughts on the Sportsnet & Prime partnership?!
Dustin Nielson and Benny bring you a loaded Monday edition of The Oil Stream! The fellas make some massive programming announcements for the upcoming hockey season before diving into an elite Western Conference debate! On Today's Show: BIG EST PROGRAMMING ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Oil Stream and our Oilers game day coverage are changing next season! Dusty lays out the upcoming changes to the show, along with the brand-new pre/postgame show lineup... Tune in to find out what we're doing! NHL Power Rankings — Best of the West: Dusty and Benny put their analyst hats on to power rank the Western Conference. From the powerhouse Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars to the heavyweights in the Pacific Division, which team holds the title of "Best in the West" entering the 2026-27 campaign? Where do the Oilers fit into the mix? The fellas debate the entire Western board! The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
The whole squad is reunited and back in the studio to kick off a brand new week! Dustin Nielson, Lt. Eric, and YouTube Trev are all together at the desk after a wild weekend, and there is a mountain of local sports and party stories to unpack on today's edition of The Nielson Show, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk! From an unforgettable 4th Annual Nasty Bash to a high-flying first-place football club, the boys cover it all! The boys started by recapping the nasty bash, the fellas touched on their most favourite moments from the Nasty Bash! After the break, we then got into Offseason, What Offseason presented by GCL Diesel to discuss some of the announcements that Dusty made at this year's Nasty Bash. To cap off hour one like we always do on a Monday's show, we gave our good, bad and ugly from the weekend.