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This week on The Oil Stream Dusty and Tommy dive into one of the spiciest debates in Oil Country: Who faced more criticism as an Edmonton Oiler — Darnell Nurse or Justin Schultz? We break down the fan perception, media narratives, and on-ice performance that shaped each player's time in Edmonton, and discuss how fair (or unfair) the heat really was.

This week on The Oil Stream

Leon Draisaitl's wedding was the event of the summer — and yes, we're recapping all the photos, star-studded guests, and... the infamous smoke break. On this episode of The Oil Stream, Tommy and Reid take a fun look back at Draisaitl's big day before diving deep into the Oilers' offseason moves (or lack thereof). What's the plan heading into camp? Did the Oilers do enough? And how are fans really feeling about it?

The first guest on today's show was Mo Egger. We had all the questions and he had all the answers. He gave us an in-depth look at what to expect from the Burrow and the Bengals in this upcoming season.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   In the middle of the hour, the boy's dove into MMMMMM That's Good to discuss Victoria Mboko's National Bank Open title. Which then led to previewing tonight's Elks game, which is definitely good.   We finished the hour by listening to what Elks QB Cody Fajardo had to say before returning to Montreal to take on the Als.

The Lock Shop is back with a full recap of last night's CFL showdown between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and BC Lions — who showed up, who let bettors down, and what it means moving forward. Then Matty and Hustler tee up tonight's clash between the Elks and Alouettes, breaking down the key matchups, betting angles, and where the value is ahead of kickoff. Hamilton vs. BC Recap. Elks vs. Alouettes Preview & Best Bets. Player Props, Totals & ATS Picks. Updated CFL Betting Insights. Drop your picks in the comments and don't forget to like & subscribe! The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

What should Oilers fans expect from Stuart Skinner this season? The guys break it all down on this episode of 2 Guys & A Goalie!   Dustin & Tommy dive into Skinner's development, his playoff experience, and whether he can take the next step as the Oilers' No. 1 goalie. Is he ready to carry the load? Should Edmonton fans be confident — or cautious?   ✅ Skinner's ceiling in 2025-26 ✅ Goaltending depth behind him ✅ What the Oilers need to win it all  

To start off hour two, Vikings analyst Matthew Coller joined the show and won us over instantly after his MBT name drop. He gave us all the latest in-depth news from the Vikings. What to expect this season and everything in-between.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   In the middle of hour two, it was then time for I Got Beef presented by Acme Meat Market! Lots of very valid beef from the boy's today.   Reid Wilkins was the final guest on today's show. He shared his beef on the EST Drafts… Which then opened a wormhole of questions. This whole hit was strictly draft talk.

We got the third hour started with Mr Mikes Kind of Easy Trivia.   It was then time for Three Questions Too Many presented by Park Mazda.   It is a Thursday with Dustin Nielson in the house... which means SCALDING HOT TAKES! Who will win the elusive mitt today, probably not YTT.    The boys finished off the show with The Wrap from William Huff!

CFL Week 10 is here, and The Lock Shop crew has you covered from coast to coast! Dusty and Hustler break down every game on the slate, give their best bets, player props, and insights heading into a huge week of Canadian football. Whether you're betting the Bombers, fading the Elks, or riding with the Riders — this is the episode you don't want to miss! Full CFL Week 10 Betting Preview. Picks Against the Spread. Player Props & Parlays. Best Bets of the Week. Like, comment, and drop your locks in the chat below! The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

To start off hour one, we dove into Offseason, What Offseason!? Today, we discussed who should be the in the final spot for Oilers goaltenders in the whipping boy bracket... this then led to another discussion. How do you handle losses as a fan?   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   In the middle of the second hour it was time for Free Advice from Damon Bunting. As always, plenty of good advice from the fellas on today's show.   Eric Macramalla was the first guest on today's show and just in perfect timing. Lots of laughs and intro's as always. But he offered great advice for our current damage deposit situation from the old place. He then shared his thoughts on ESPN potentially owning 10% of the NFL…

We are back with another edition of The Nielson Show! To start off hour one, we went around the room recapping everyone's night's from last night.  Touched on Tommy the buffet bandit, YTT not going to the theatre last night and the land lord controversy. We then briefly touched on Morning Announcements from 100.3 The Bear.   Right after the break, we then determined the draft order in tomorrow's bird draft.   To finish off hour one, it was time for MMMMMM That's Good. Today, we discussed how good it is for Marshall Nielson being involved in his first fantasy draft.

We got the third hour started with Mr Mikes Kind of Easy Trivia.   It was then time for Three Questions Too Many presented by Park Mazda.   Sean Campbell was the final guest on today's show. He stopped by to tee up this weeks matchup between the Elks and Alouettes. Can the Elks get the job done against their former QB in MBT?    Because it is draft week, it was time for Lt. Eric's weekly rankings of power. Today, he ranked the best tit's on Earth.   The boys finished off the show with The Wrap from William Huff! We learned a lot today, including YTT's beef with Snoop Dogg. 

We are back with another edition of The Nielson Show coming your way this fine Tuesday morning! Lots of laughs to start off today's show. We started off by recapping everyone's weekends.   Like we always do, Morning Announcements was the first segment we hit on today's show! Lot's to recap this weekend!   After the first update, it was time for Fired Up from Gemco Fireplaces! Lots to be fired up for this week as we do have the nasty bash on Friday... but this week marks the first draft in the new EST Global Geadquarters. This week, the bird draft.   To finish off hour one, we gave our good, our bad and our ugly from the weekend from The Seven Eighty. 

To start off hour two, it was time for Offseason, What Offseason! Today we discussed Matthew Tkachuk being named as the NHL 26 cover athlete…   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   In the middle of the hour, it was time for Weekly Confessions presented by Spectrum Rent All! These confessions will truly blow you away…   Dave Naylor finished off hour two with all sorts of CFL talk. He gave his thoughts on all the games that were played over the weekend and touched on how close the Edmonton Elks actually are…

We got the third hour started with Mr Mikes Kind of Easy Trivia.   It was then time for Three Questions Too Many presented by Park Mazda.   Joaquin Gage was the final guest on today's show. He came by to talk all things Stuart Skinner and F1.   The boys finished off the show with The Wrap from William Huff! We learned a lot today. 

We are back with the final episode of The Nielson Show this week!   Like we always do, morning announcements was the first segment we hit on today's show. We recapped and touched on all the major storylines from last night.   After the update, a brief discussion was had with Oil Kings officially announcing their new Head Coach Jason Smith!   It was time to Crack Some Packs from Wayne's Sports Cards & Collectables… some decent pulls from the boys today and a trade was had.

To start off hour two, ROCKSTAR Tim Hauraney joined the show! He gave us a quick update on all the latest news in the world of F1! Touched on his work schedule… and finished with his thoughts on Max Verstappen choosing not to leave RedBull.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   In the middle of the second hour, it was time for MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre Shop! Today, we discussed just how good Summer McIntosh has been at the World Championships!   To finish off hour two, Jaguars analyst, Mark Long joined the show. He gave his thoughts on what he expects from the team this season, what the vibe has been like early on in camp and gave us an update on all the changes they made in the offseason.

We got the third hour started with Mr Mikes Kind of Easy Trivia.   It was then time for Three Questions Too Many presented by Park Mazda.   It's Friday, which means it's the fan favourite Sobeys & Safeway Liquor Beer of The Week! No beer this week, instead a cocktail! This weeks cocktail of the week was provided by Jacques from Tide Cocktails! He joined the fellas virtually to showcase this weeks cocktail of the week, which is the Vodka Cocktails Variety Pack. You can purchase a 12-pack for $29.99, saving $8.00 when you buy one!   The boys finished off the show with The Wrap from William Huff! 

Big news out of Edmonton — the Oil Kings have named Jason Smith their new head coach, the sixth in franchise history!   On this episode of 2 Guys & A Goalie, Reid, Gager, and Kass dive into the hiring of the former Oilers captain and longtime WHL/NHL blueliner. What does Smith bring behind the bench? How will his leadership style translate to a young Oil Kings roster? And is this the move that can help turn the program back into a contender?   - Coaching fit & experience - What this means for the Oil Kings' future - Insights from former players who know what it takes   2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!

We are back with another jam packed edition of The Nielson Show coming your way this fine Wednesday morning. Lots of laughs to start today's show.   We started off with some Morning Announcements from 100.3 The Bear to recap yesterday's Jays victory against the Orioles, and the Riverhawks shutting out the Night Owls!   Before the update, we got into a discussion regarding which NHL fan base is the most toxic…   After the update, it was time to get Fired Up from Gemco Fireplaces! We all went around the room discussing what we are most Fired Up about!

We got the third hour started with the first Mr Mikes Kind of Easy Trivia.   It was then time for Three Questions Too Many presented by Park Mazda. Great answers as always in this segment!   After the sports update, we then dove into Offseason, What Offseason!? Today we discussed which Oilers will be the biggest surprise in the upcoming season... good and bad!     The boys finished off the show with The Wrap from William Huff!

It's a different kind of big day for the Oilers' superstar — and we're breaking it all down on this special edition of The Oil Stream! Tommy and Glue Guy take a lighthearted look ahead to Leon Draisaitl's upcoming wedding, with all the buzz, speculation, and Oil Country excitement surrounding the event.   From the guest list to potential best man picks, and even some power play potential on the dance floor — the guys have fun previewing what's sure to be one of the most talked-about off-ice events of the summer.   - Draisaitl wedding hype  - Oilers teammates in tuxes - Predictions, hot takes & maybe a few laughs   The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

We are back with another edition of The Nielson Show coming your way this fine Wednesday morning! The fellas caught up as it's been a minute since they shared the airwaves together.   We hit Morning Announcements from 100.3 The Bear to recap all the action in the world of sport from yesterday. Also touched on last night's Riverhawks game as YTT was in attendance for that one.   After the first sports update, the boys dove right into some Edmonton Elks discussion! What's going on? Are they better with Cody Fajardo? All this was discussed between Lt. Eric and the wrench.   We then gave some love to our Bus Trip down to Calgary for the Labour Day Classic! We cannot wait for this.

Hour one was followed up with a legendary hour two! At the top of the second hour, we dove into Offseason, What Offseason!? Today, we discussed whether or not the Oilers should or will need to re-sign Ekholm, Walman and Kulak next summer.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   In the middle of the hour, it was time for Weekly Confessions. As always, some great confessions from the boys today.   To finish off hour two, local basketball expert Paul Sir joined the fellas to highlight the FIBA's 3x3 World Tour! He then touched on the Edmonton Stingers and how well they've been this season! Paul finished with his thoughts on Luka Doncic's offseason thus far…

We are back with our first edition of The Nielson Show at the new EST Headquarters! Lights, camera and action!   We spent the first chunk of the show, showing the nasties the new studio! We discussed the move, how it all went and still what needs to be done.   In the middle of the first hour, we touched on this years Nasty Bash, how to sign up and what to all expect…   It was then time to get Fired Up! Lots of discussion about the CFL on social media these days… which has Dusty FIRED UP!

In this episode of The Oil Stream, Dusty and Tommy take a walk down memory lane — but not the kind with highlight reels and glory days. We're diving into the most criticized Edmonton Oilers of all time. From high draft picks who never panned out, to scapegoats during playoff collapses, and even some surprise names that sparked debate in Oil Country — who makes the list, and why?   Controversial takes Fan-fueled frustration Honest, unfiltered Oilers talk   Whether you agreed with the hate or thought it was way overblown, this is a can't-miss episode for true Oilers fans. Subscribe now and let us know who your most criticized Oiler is in the comments! The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

We got the third hour started with the final Mr Mikes Kind of Easy Trivia in the original EST Global Head Quarters!    As today marks the day that we relocate stations... Dusty made and played a few moving themed AI generated songs.   It was then time for Three Questions Too Many presented by Park Mazda. Great answers as always in this segment!   We then revisited the voting polls we launched in hour one and discussed who are the most criticized defenseman in Oilers history.   The boys finished off the show with The Wrap from William Huff!

Jeff Hamilton was the first guest on today's show. He gave us an update on the movie he saw over the weekend… but then we dove right into some CFL discussion. He gave a quick recap from everything that transpired in CFL week 8 and touched on all the big storylines from every game that was played.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day. We're riding with them Blue Jays.   In the middle of the second hour, it was time for MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre Shop. Today, we discussed whether or not Happy Gilmore 2 was good or not…   Marshall Ferguson was the final guest on today's show. He gave us some big props before sharing his thoughts on CFL Week 8. He touched on all the games, then finished with his thoughts on Cody Fajardo getting his first start of the season against the Roughriders.

It's a Monday installment of the EST Hangout! Matthew Iwanyk is joined by Tom Gazzola and Jasmine Sidhu! Presented by Sentinel Storage!

The Oil Stream returns with a heated debate — who are the biggest villains in Oilers history?   In this episode, Reid and Hernan dig into the all-time discussions of players, coaches, and teams that Oilers fans have loved to hate. From playoff heartbreakers to regular-season thorns in the side, they explore the names that still get a rise out of Edmonton to this day. Was it a rival goaltender who always stood on his head? A superstar who torched the Oilers year after year? Or maybe a former Oiler who came back to haunt them?   The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

In the final hour, we start it off with Kinda Easy Trivia for our friends at Mr. Mikes! We follow that up with 3 Questions Too Many for Park Mazda. Favourite Hulk Hogan Moment? More to come with that! After the break we get into Sobeys & Safeway Beer Of The Week then of course to wrap the show, we got The Wrap for William Huff!

To kick off Hour 2, Gabe Lacques joins the show to talk about the Blue Jays and what they might look for at the deadline. After that we get into the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet before we get an update from Benny! Following the break, Justin Dunk hops on the show to help setup the Elks and Roughriders game tonight! Then to wrap up Hour 2, Wil gives a couple more Nacho reviews!

The final edition of the Nielson Show this week is here for you on this friday morning! Wil Fraser in for Dusty, He and Lt.Eric lay out the show and get into the Elks vs Roughriders game tonight. We transition into the Morning Announcements for 100.3 The Bear where we talk the Blue Jays beating up on the Tigers. Then for MMMM That's Good for the Italian Centre, Wil gives us his Nacho reviews from his road trip he had last week! And to end the hour we got The Crack Pack for Wayne's Sports Cards.

On this off-season episode of 2 Guys & A Goalie, the crew takes a detour from the usual playbook to dive into a unique angle: the secretive world of football coaches and their paranoia around letting decisions leak to the media. How does that level of control compare to NHL bench bosses, who tend to play things a bit cooler, even when the stakes are just as high? And in a moment of reflection, we tip our caps to a legend, sharing a few thoughts on the recent passing of Hulk Hogan. The Hulkster was larger than life in and out of the ring, and his impact on sports entertainment won't be forgotten.  

To kick off Hour 2, Glen Suitor joins the show talk some CFL and his call with Dusty tonight. The talk continues with previewing the Riders vs Elks game that will go down on Friday then we transition to the Play Alberta Eary Bird Bet! After the break, we get into I Got Beef for Acme Meats! Reid Wilkins then joins the show talk Elks, Oilers and his beefs!

We start off Hour 3 with Kinda Easy Trivia for our friends at Mr.Mikes! Following that we get into 3 Questions Too many for Park Mazda. What's the best nacho plate? more questions to come with that! After the break, Tim Hauraney joins the show to talk some F1. And of coure, to end the show e have The Wrap for William Huff!

We have a fantastic Thursday edition of the show for you! Will Fraser is in for for Dustin Nielson with Lt. Eric. We start the show with talk about how great Baseball is right now! Lt. Eric then gets into Fired Up for Napoleon to talk the red hot Blue Jays. After the break,  we get into Off-Season, What Off-Season? Who is the most overated Oiler of all time? All of this and more in Hour 1 of the Nielson Show!

The Oil Stream returns with a fiery debate — who's the most criticized Oiler of all time? In this episode, Dusty and Hernan dive deep into Oilers history to spotlight the player who's taken the most heat from fans and media alike. Is it a former high draft pick who didn't pan out? A goalie who couldn't make the big save? Or a veteran whose contract never lived up to expectations? The guys break down the candidates, the context, and why certain players drew so much ire, fair or not.  

Hour 3 starts with Kinda Easy Triva for our friends at Mr.Mikes! Following that we get to 3 Questions Too Many for Park Mazda, then before the break we are joined by Elks GM Ed Hervey to talk the Elks season so far. After the break, Lt.Eric gives us is Ranking Of Power. Whats the best Fast Food Jingle? And ofcourse, The Wrap for William Huff to end the show!

We start Hour 2 with It's Off-Season, What Off-Season? Who is the most critized Oiler of all time? Following that we play Benny's Blind Rankings with ranking Will Smith movies! After the break, we get into Free Advice for Damon Bunting. We are joined by Legal Analyst, Eric Macramalla after that!

We are back for a Wednesday edition of the show this morning! Dusty kicks off the show giving us a story about his son and how alike they are. We get into the Morning Announcements for 100.3 The Bear with Kappo Kakko extending in Seattle. After the update, We get into MMMMM That's Good with the Italian Centre for the Quaterback decision the Elks have to make on Friday. We also discuss who's to blame for the Elks season so far.

On this off-season episode of 2 Guys & A Goalie, the crew dives into a spirited Oilers debate — breaking down the roster, off-season moves, and what the team needs to get over the hump. From McDavid's dominance to Draisaitl's future, we take a closer look at key players, potential trades, and whether this team has what it takes to return stronger next season. Plus, a few laughs along the way, as always.  

Hour 3 starts with Kinda Easy Trivia for Mr.Mikes! We head over to Park Mazda for 3 Questions Too Many, make or break year for Knoblauch? Early Super Bowl pick? Who gets baptized in 6'oclocker Lager at the Nasty Bash? After the update, Joaquin Gage joins the show to talk some F1, Superheroes and more. And to end the show we got The Wrap for William Huff.

In the 2nd hour, Dave Thomas joins the show to talk his journey to being the voice of the Roughriders including working at the McDonalds Drive-Thru! After that, we transition to fast food all you can eat buffets? How much would it cost? Then before the update, Dusty gives out his Early Bird Bet on Play Alberta! Following the break we got the Weekly Confessions for Spectrum Rentall. To end the 2nd hour, we got It's Off-Season, What Off-Season? Is Pacioretty a fit for the Oilers?

We are back with a Tuesday edition of the show this morning! Dusty abd Lt.Eric start the show talking the red hot Blue Jays. We got the Morning Announcements for 100.3 The Bear where we discuss the Quaterback decision in Edmonton. After the update, Dusty brags about his Fantasy Football victory with Fired Up for Napoleon. He follows that up by giving his Top 12 Fantasy Football Players heading into the NFL season!

The Oil Stream is back and looking ahead to the upcoming season! In this episode, Dusty and Reid tackle bold predictions for the upcoming Oilers season. How will Connor McDavid respond after last year's playoff heartbreak? Is this the year Leon Draisaitl finally hits the 60-goal mark? The guys also debate whether Evan Bouchard is ready to become a true Norris contender. Plus, with key depth players stepping up and the goaltending situation still uncertain, what are the realistic expectations for the Oilers this season? All that and more in this loaded episode.  

In the 3rd hour of the show, We play Kinda Easy Trivia for Mr.Mikes! After that we got 3 Questions Too Many presented by Park Kazda. What team in the CFL has been the most disappointing? Go to junk food? all of this and much more!  After the update we go into What Off-season? Does Erik Karlsson make sense for the Oilers? And to wrap the show, we go to WIlliam Huff for The Wrap to end the show!

The Oil Stream is back and looking ahead to the upcoming season!   In this episode, Hernan and Tommy dive into point predictions for key Oilers players — how many points will McDavid and Draisaitl put up? Will Evan Bouchard take another big step? Can Mattias Ekholm bounce back? Plus, the guys break down season expectations for the team: