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An absolute franchise-altering atomic bomb has just detonated over Oil Country. The Oil Stream is live on Edmonton Sports Talk, and today Reid Wilkins and Hernan Salas are stepping up to lead the charge on what is officially the wildest Friday in recent Oilers history! Grab a beverage and lock in, because the boys are breaking down a massive roster development from every single angle. On Today's Show: The Bombshell: Darnell Nurse Wants Out! It is official. Reports from Elliotte Friedman and Mark Spector confirm that veteran defenseman and alternate captain Darnell Nurse has formally requested a trade out of Edmonton. After 12 seasons and nearly 800 games in the blue and orange, #25 is ready for a fresh start. The boys dive straight into the deep end of the chaos: Where will he go? With early leaks connecting him to teams like the Los Angeles Kings and Pittsburgh Penguins, what does his 3-to-5 team trade list actually look like? What will the return be? How does Stan Bowman navigate trading a massive $9.25M cap hit with four years remaining and a full No-Movement Clause? Will the Oilers be forced to retain salary or give up a major sweetener? Is this good for the Oilers? Does clearing this cap space unlock the financial flexibility management desperately needs to rebuild the blue line, or does losing a core leadership piece create a massive hole? Is it good for Darnell? Does escaping the high-pressure Edmonton media fishbowl allow Nurse to revitalize his game elsewhere? The Ongoing Coaching Carousel: Even with the Nurse news taking over, the head coaching vacancy isn't going anywhere. Reid and Hernan look at where things stand with the ongoing Mike Babcock saga, the public pushback, and whether this sudden roster shakeup changes the front office's blueprint for their next bench boss.

An absolute atomic bomb has just dropped on the City of Edmonton, and the offseason is officially in complete meltdown mode. The Nielson Show is live on Edmonton Sports Talk, and while Dustin Nielson is away today, the powerhouse Wil Fraser steps into the captain's chair alongside Lieutenant Eric and YouTube Trev for a truly wild Friday morning broadcast!   The fellas start the show by catching up as it's been a minute since they've spoke on the EST airwaves. Lt. Eric then laid out the show, then 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 YouTube Trev's trade of the day. Trev would absolutely sign off on this trade, the nasties, not so much.   We capped off hour one like we always do on a Friday's show, by Cracking Some Packs powered by Wayne's Sports Cards & Collectables.

We just witnessed absolute basketball history last night, and the boys are in the studio to break down one of the most unbelievable championship moments of our lifetime! The Nielson Show is live on Edmonton Sports Talk, and Dustin Nielson , Lieutenant Eric, and YouTube Trev are locked and loaded for a massive, jam-packed Thursday morning.   We then got into Morning Announcements to recap all the sports action from last night presented by Haddies Golf Shop!   After the break, it was time for Offseason, What Offseason presented by GCL Diesel! More news broke yesterday involving the Mike Babcock saga which Dusty had a few things to say on this. Do the Oilers even have a plan?   We then got into YouTube Trev's trade of the day. Surprisingly he actually won some nasties over. We capped off hour one by getting Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces. Today, Dusty was fired up about his daughter the muzz making an unreal stop last night in net. A conch to the muzz!

The wait is officially over—the biggest sporting event on the planet kicks off today! The Lock Shop is live on Edmonton Sports Talk, and Matt Iwanyk (Matty) is jumping into the co-pilot seat alongside Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson for a massive Thursday board.It has been a hot minute since these two shared the mic, so the fellas have plenty of catching up to do before unloading a monster betting card that spans from the pitch and the hardwood to the rink and the gridiron. On Today's Show:The World Cup Begins Today! The beautiful game takes over the airwaves. The 2026 World Cup officially gets underway today, and the boys are diving deep into the opening matches, outright tournament futures, and group-stage longshots. If you want to build a soccer bankroll from day one, Matty and Hustler have you locked in. Recapping Last Night's Hardwood History: The boys look back at an absolute jaw-dropper in the NBA Finals. The New York Knicks pulled off the largest comeback in finals history, storming back from 29 points down to stun the San Antonio Spurs 107-106. The guys break down the live betting chaos and what this historic momentum shift means for the rest of the series. Stanley Cup Final Game 5 Best Bets: A critical pivot point tonight in Raleigh! With the series knotted at 2-2 between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights, the boys break down the money lines, puck lines, and their favourite player props to help you cash out on the ice tonight. Oilers Coaching Latest: The noise surrounding Mike Babcock isn't going away. The guys touch on the ongoing drama in Edmonton, dissecting the latest leaks and discussing how the front office is handling the intense public pressure. Teeing it Up at the RBC Canadian Open: The first round is officially in progress at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley! The fellas look at the early leaderboard, discuss the Canadian contingent trying to protect home soil, and give their favourite outright and tournament matchup cards. CFL Week 2 Kicks Off Tonight: Summer football is officially back! Week 2 gets underway tonight with a massive rematch as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats travel to Princess Auto Stadium to battle the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Hustler drops his official spread and total plays for the game.  The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

The Mike Babcock saga continues to loom large over Oil Country, and the questions are only getting deeper. The Nielson Show is live on Edmonton Sports Talk, and Dustin Nielson, Lieutenant Eric, and YouTube Trev are hitting the microphones to unpack the latest developments on a jam-packed Wednesday morning.   You ready? Let's get this party started. Like we always do, plenty of laughs to start the show today. Dusty then laid out the show and then we got right into Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Short Course to recap all the action from last night in the world of sports.   After the break, we got into MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre Shop. What's good today, is actually from last night when Braden Montgomery hit a walk-off bomb in his MLB debut.   We capped off hour one with YouTube Trev's trade of the day for Offseason, What Offseason for GCL Diesel.

After three long weeks away from the microphones, the boys are finally back! Dustin Nielson, Lieutenant Eric, and YouTube Trev are officially back and better than ever on Edmonton Sports Talk.   The fellas have a massive amount of catching up to do, but there is no time to ease into things because an absolute bombshell is rocking Oil Country this morning, and that's what we started off with.   Morning Announcements for The Haddies Golf Shop was the first segment we hit on today's show to recap all that transpired yesterday in the world of sports, including the Oilers looking to land Mike Babcock as their next head coach.   After the break, Ryan Rishaug was the first guest on today's show. He stopped by to share his thoughts about the Oilers looking to sign Mike Babcock as their new head coach. We had plenty of questions and Rishaug has lots of answers. This brought the boys to the end of hour one.

There is absolutely no shortage of massive headlines ripping through the sports betting world today, and the boys are live to sort through the chaos and find the numbers you need to target. The Lock Shop is live on Edmonton Sports Talk, and Dustin Nielson alongside Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson are locked, loaded, and building their Tuesday cards. From the polarizing fallout of the Oilers' front-office rumors to a critical pivot point on the hardwood and the ice, we've got you completely covered. On Today's Show: The Mike Babcock Talk Continues: Oil Country is still completely divided, and the boys pull no punches. We get The Hustler's definitive thoughts on the reports pointing toward Mike Babcock taking over behind the bench in Edmonton. Is this the exact type of firm, experienced signing needed to get over the ultimate championship hump, or is it a catastrophic risk for management? The fellas debate the long-term locker room impact and look at how the future markets are shifting. Knicks' Streak Snapped in Game 3: What a massive turn of events on the hardwood last night! The San Antonio Spurs protected home court in a thrilling 115-111 victory, snapping the New York Knicks' incredible 11-game postseason winning streak. The boys recap a chaotic betting night at Madison Square Garden. Do the Knicks still have complete control of this series up 2-1, or have Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs officially cracked the code? Stanley Cup Final Game 4 Tonight: A massive night in Sin City! The Vegas Golden Knights protected home ice over the weekend to take a commanding 2-1 series lead after a hard-fought 5-4 win in Game 3. Tonight, the series hits a critical fork in the road at T-Mobile Arena. Can the Carolina Hurricanes claw their way back to square things up, or does Vegas push them to the absolute brink? Matty and Hustler break down the money lines, game totals, and drop their best player prop bets for tonight's battle. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

It's another edition of The Nielson Show with Lt.Eric here on Edmonton Sports Talk! Dusty is back from calling the Memorial Cup and Bombers vs Stamps! TONS to discuss around the sports world. We got right into today's show with Morning Announcements for Rundle Park Golf Course to recap the weekend of sports including the Elks starting their season 1-0. After the break, we got into Benny's trade of the day. Who does he bring to Edmonton? We capped off hour one with The Good, Bad & Ugly for The Seven Eighty.  

The boys are back for another edition of Hello Hockey! Tom Gazzola and Shawn Belle  go around the NHL with the latest storylines and rumours while recapping the first 2 games of the Stanley Cup Final before previewing tonight's game! In the first segment, Grant McNeill joins us for the first hour where we break down some of his fights in the NHL. The second segment has the guys playing Benny's Blind Rankings! Third segment David Pagnotta joins the guys to talk Dylan Larkin requesting a trade and all the rumours around the league. And in the final segment, it's the MDRN PP and Bellezy's Saturday Picks! All of this and so much more on this edition of Hello Hockey here on Edmonton Sports Talk! Today's Guests: Grant McNeill - Former NHLer David Pagnotta - The Fourth Period  

It's another edition of The Nielson Show with Lt.Eric here on Edmonton Sports Talk! Dave Jamieson still in for Dusty, the guys have a TON to discuss with the Carolina Hurricanes taking Game 2 against the Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final! We got right into today's show with Morning Announcements for Rundle Park Golf Course to recap all the action from last night in the world of sport. After the break, we got into Benny's trade of the day. Is his trade better than any of Trev's trades? We capped off hour one with The Crack Pack for Waynes Sports Cards.  

The sports calendar is absolutely loaded this weekend, with CFL action returning, the NBA Finals rolling on, and another big slate of betting opportunities on the board. The Lock Shop is live on Edmonton Sports Talk, and Matt Iwanyk alongside Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson are ready to break it all down. From three-down football to championship basketball, the boys are digging through the numbers and locking in their best bets. On Today's Show: Blue Bombers vs. Stampeders Tonight: The CFL season continues tonight with a marquee West Division matchup as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers travel to Calgary to take on the Stampeders. Matty and Hustler break down the spread, total, and player props while discussing whether the Bombers can start building momentum early in the season or if Calgary can make a statement on home turf. NBA Finals Game 2: After an incredible opening game of the NBA Finals, all eyes turn to Game 2 tonight. The fellas look at the adjustments both teams need to make, where the betting value sits heading into tip-off, and which props they're targeting as the series continues to unfold. Elks vs. Redblacks Tomorrow: The Edmonton Elks are back in action tomorrow as they take on the Ottawa Redblacks. The boys dive into the matchup, discuss what they're expecting from the Green and Gold, and examine the best betting angles heading into another important early-season CFL contest. Weekend Best Bets: With CFL, NBA, MLB, and more on the schedule, Matty and Hustler wrap up the show by building out their favorite plays for the weekend and revealing which wagers have earned official Lock Shop status. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

The championship drama is reaching a fever pitch on the hardwood, and the boys are back to break down an absolute instant classic! The Nielson Show is live on Edmonton Sports Talk, and Dustin Nielson (Jmo) and Lieutenant Eric are steering the ship through a massive Thursday morning loaded with massive national headlines and elite local guests.   We got right into today's show with Morning Announcements for Haddies Golf Shop to recap all the action from last night in the world of sport.   After the break, we got into YouTube Trev's trade of the day. Will he ever get things right? What a goof.   We capped off hour one with Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces. Today we're fired up about the CFL season starting tonight and Lt. Eric is fired up about his season long fantasy team.

The long winter is officially over, and we are adding a brand-new league to the betting board today! The Lock Shop is live on Edmonton Sports Talk, and Matt Iwanyk alongside Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson are ready to feast on a massive Thursday board. From three-down football returning to our television screens to high-stakes championship adjustments on the ice and the hardwood, the boys are breaking down the numbers and locking in their best bets. On Today's Show: CFL Week 1 Day 1: Football is back! The 2026 CFL regular season kicks off tonight with a massive East Division clash as the Montreal Alouettes visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The fellas break down the opening point spreads, total lines, and give their definitive thoughts on how to handle the board for Week 1. NBA Finals Game 1 Post-Mortem: Holy crap, what a game to open up the championship series! The New York Knicks protected Madison Square Garden and drew first blood against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, led by a 30-point masterclass from Jalen Brunson. The boys recap the wildest betting sequences of the night, look at the live series adjustments, and talk about where the value lies moving toward Game 2. Stanley Cup Final Game 2 Tonight: Back to the ice in Raleigh! After a wild 5-4 track meet in Game 1, the Carolina Hurricanes look to stabilize their elite defensive structure and square up the series, while the Vegas Golden Knights look to head back west with a commanding 2-0 lead. Matty and Hustler dive into the game props, money lines, and lock in their official best bets for tonight's game. PGA Memorial Tournament Tee-Off: Jack's place is open for business! The 50th edition of the Memorial Tournament gets underway today at Muirfield Village, featuring a loaded Signature Event field including Scottie Scheffler hunting a three-peat, Masters champion Rory McIlroy, and Xander Schauffele. The fellas shift through the outright board, top-10 and top-20 lines, and share their ultimate betting cards for the weekend. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

The big stage delivered in a massive way, and the boys are back to break down an absolute track meet to open up the championship series! The Nielson Show is live on Edmonton Sports Talk, and Dustin Nielson (Jmo) and Lieutenant Eric are firing on all cylinders for a packed Wednesday morning.   We got right into Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Short Course to recap all the action from last night in the world of sport.   After the break we got into YouTube Trev's trade of the day. Another miserable trade for YouTube Trev, a tradition unlike any other. This was for Offseason, What Offseason!   We capped off hour one with MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Shop. What's good today is the CFL season starting tomorrow.

What an absolutely breathless start to the Stanley Cup Final! Game 1 delivered pure chaos on the ice, and the boys are live to break down a wild opening board and search for the sharpest lines on the market. Matt Iwanyk and Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson are back together on Edmonton Sports Talk to dive deep into a massive mid-week slate of championship action. From a nine-goal thriller in Raleigh to locking in the ultimate championship cards on the hardwood tonight, we've got you completely covered on this Wednesday edition of The Lock Shop. On Today's Show: Vegas Draws First Blood: Holy crap, what a game! The Carolina Hurricanes flew out of the gate with an electric start, but the Vegas Golden Knights completely weathered the storm, roaring back to take Game 1 in a wild 5-4 thriller. The boys dissect exactly what happened to Carolina's elite defensive structure, how Vegas found the soft spots, and whether this opening track meet is proof we are headed for a grueling seven-game war. NBA Finals Tip-Off Tonight: The wait is finally over on the hardwood! Game 1 between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks gets underway tonight. The fellas break down the opening point spreads, look at the total lines, and deliver their definitive series predictions. Who sets the tone tonight, how far will this series go, and where is the sharp money moving? The Wednesday Lock Card: To wrap it all up, Matty and Hustler build their ultimate betting slips for the week, tracking live MLB lines, look-ahead values for Canada's soccer friendly against Ireland on Friday, and wherever else the gambling board takes them! The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

We are back with a fresh, jam-packed edition of The Nielson Show on Edmonton Sports Talk, but the studio looks a little different today! With Lieutenant Eric away, the one and only Tom Gazzola steps into the co-host chair alongside Dustin Nielson (Jmo).   It's been a hot minute since Tommy and Jmo shared the airwaves together, so the fellas have plenty of catching up to do after a wild, historic Monday in the sports world.   The first segment we hit on today's show was Morning Announcements for Haddies Golf Shop to recap all the action from last night in the sports world.   When we returned from the break, we quickly touched on the resurgence of Taylor Hall and touched on the career that he's had. Which then brought us to YouTube Trev's trade of the day. Another swing and a miss from the young buck.   We capped off hour with by getting Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces. In this segment, Tommy read some texts from nasties that were fired up about YouTube Trev's trade of the day.

The international soccer party took over our backyard last night, and the boys are locked and loaded to recap a massive Monday on the pitch and on the board! Matt Iwanyk is joined by the one and only Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson to break down a legendary night at Commonwealth Stadium and hunt down the sharpest lines for a massive week in sports betting. From the electric, rain-soaked atmosphere in Edmonton to the drop of the puck on hockey's ultimate prize, we've got you completely covered on a packed Tuesday edition of The Lock Shop right here on Edmonton Sports Talk. On Today's Show: Canada Dominates in the Edmonton Rain: The weather didn't damper the mood one bit! 45,000 screaming fans packed into Commonwealth Stadium last night to watch Team Canada secure a brilliant 2-0 victory over Uzbekistan. Matty and Hustler recap the entire match, the incredible stadium experience despite the weather, and what this victory means for the program moving forward. What's Next for the Canucks? The international window keeps rolling! The boys look ahead to Friday, where Canada is set to square off against Ireland in another massive friendly match. The fellas check out the opening look-ahead lines, total projections, and where the early betting value lies. Stanley Cup Final Game 1 Tonight: The wait is finally over! The Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights clash tonight in Raleigh to open up a heavyweight, star-studded battle for the Cup. The boys share their definitive thoughts on the matchup, break down the opening series prices, and lock in their official predictions and prop bets for Game 1. The Tuesday Lock Card: To wrap it all up, the boys build their ultimate betting slips for the week, tracking early MLB interleague lines, French Open tennis values after Félix Auger-Aliassime's historic win, and wherever else the gambling board takes them! The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

The board is officially set for the two biggest championships in sports, and the boys are back together to hunt down the sharpest lines on the market! Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson makes his triumphant return from holiday to slide right back into the co-host chair alongside Matt Iwanyk. Hustler picked a wild week to unplug, so the fellas have a massive amount of catching up to do after a legendary weekend of sports drama. From the ultimate championship matchups to major international action hitting our local backyard tonight, it's a packed Monday edition of The Lock Shop right here on Edmonton Sports Talk. On Today's Show: Hustler's Holiday Catch-Up: The boys welcome the Hustler back to the studio and get him caught up on a chaotic week in the sports world. They'll recap everything he missed, from high-stakes playoff eliminations to major sports betting shifts. The Stanley Cup Final is Set: It all starts tomorrow night! The Carolina Hurricanes handled business in five games to punch their ticket, and now they clash with the Vegas Golden Knights for hockey's ultimate prize. Matty and Hustler break down the opening series prices, look at the Conn Smythe favorites, and drop their official predictions for Game 1 and the series. The NBA Finals Board: The drama is officially locked in for Wednesday night. The San Antonio Spurs dethroned the Thunder in an epic Game 7 showdown, setting up a heavyweight championship battle against the New York Knicks. The guys dissect the opening point spreads, total lines, and where the early public money is moving. International Soccer in Edmonton: Major international soccer takes over our backyard tonight! Team Canada is officially at Commonwealth Stadium to host Uzbekistan in a massive friendly match. The fellas check out the match lines, goal totals, and prop bets for the 7:00 PM kickoff right here in town. The Monday Lock Card: To wrap it all up, the boys build their ultimate betting slips for the week, tracking early MLB lines, French Open tennis value, and wherever else the gambling board takes them! H The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

The boys are back for another edition of Hello Hockey! Tom Gazzola and Shawn Belle go around the NHL with the latest storylines and rumours while recapping the Conference Finals and previewing the Stanley Cup Final! In the first segment, the boys recap the Conference Finals and how those series played out. Second segment has the guys giving their Stanley Cup Final predictions before getting into the MDRN PP. David Pagnotta joins us for the third segment where he gives his preview of the Cup Final and all the latest rumours around the league. And to end the show, it's Benny's Blind Rankings and Bellezy's Saturday Picks! All of this and so much more on this edition of Hello Hockey here on Edmonton Sports Talk!  Today's Guests: David Pagnotta - The Fourth Period

The front-office blueprint is officially changing in Oil Country. The Oil Stream is live right here on Edmonton Sports Talk as the fellas react to a massive wave of executive promotions, dissect major coaching friction down in Sin City, and break down a devastating, landscape-shifting piece of injury news that has completely shut down an elite Oilers blueliner's season.   On Today's Show: Stan Bowman Reshapes the Front Office: The Edmonton Oilers got a major head start on restructuring their executive food chain yesterday afternoon, announcing a massive sweep of promotions within hockey operations. Headlining the changes is data guru Michael Parkatti, who gets elevated to Vice President of Analytics and Technology, signalling a massive analytical push for the franchise. Plus, a very familiar local face joins the big club's upper management, with former Edmonton Oil Kings President and GM Kirt Hill being named Assistant General Manager of Player Procurement. The boys break down what this sweeping executive remodel means for the organization's summer philosophy.   The Cassidy & McCrimmon Standoff: Massive waves coming out of Nevada that have major ripple effects right here in Edmonton. Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy didn't hold back during his appearance on Spittin' Chiclets, voicing serious frustration over the organization blocking him from interviewing for open jobs—including the vacancy in Edmonton. Vegas GM Kelly McCrimmon fired back with some strong words of his own, and the fellas dive directly into the drama. Does this put Cassidy on the radar for the Oilers down the road, and what does it say about the stability in Vegas? Evan Bouchard   Ruled Out at Worlds: An absolute disaster scenario has been confirmed for the Oilers. Following a terrifying, illegal hit to the head from American defender Ryan Lindgren that left him briefly unconscious on Thursday, Evan Bouchard has officially been ruled out for the remainder of the World Championships. While Stan Bowman provided some comfort by stating the injury isn't as bad as it initially looked, the boys discuss the massive anxiety gripping Oil Country regarding Bouchard's long-term health and his critical recovery timeline ahead of training camp.   NHL ECF Game 5 Tonight: Playoff hockey returns to Raleigh tonight with a trip to the Stanley Cup Final on the line. The Carolina Hurricanes hold a commanding 3-1 series stranglehold and are looking to finish off the Montreal Canadiens on home ice. Can the Habs conjure up some road magic to stave off elimination, or is Carolina punching their ticket to meet Vegas?   So much to dive into in just a single hour! It's a jam-packed edition of The Oil Stream, presented by Boston Pizza!

It is Friday, Edmonton! The weekend has officially arrived, and while Dusty is away, Lt. Eric and Dave Jamieson are teaming up to guide you through the final Nielson Show of the week right here on Edmonton Sports Talk.   Like we always do, we started today with Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Short Course to recap all the sports action from last night.   After the first sports update, it was time for YouTube Trev's final McDavid trade of the week. Who's he trading for today?   We capped off hour one on a Friday's show like we always do by Cracking Some Packs powered by Wayne's Sports Cards & Collectables.

The lines are shifting, the weekend is officially here, and the boys are ready to hunt for massive value! Lt. Eric is sliding into the co-host chair alongside Matt Iwanyk for a packed Friday edition of The Lock Shop right here on Edmonton Sports Talk. It was an absolute bloodbath for the favorites on the hardwood last night, and with a massive weekend slate on deck across the NHL, CFL, and the international pitch, the fellas have you completely dialed in. On Today's Show: Spurs Force an Epic Game 7: Absolute madness in the NBA Western Conference Finals! Facing total elimination on their home floor last night, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs completely blew the doors off the Oklahoma City Thunder in a dominant 118-91 blowout. The boys recap the massive point-spread cash, look at how the series price has flipped, and start handicapping the ultimate winner-take-all Game 7. Habs Fight to Stay Alive in Raleigh: The Eastern Conference Final shifts back to North Carolina tonight for Game 5. Down 3-1 after getting blanked at the Bell Centre, the Montreal Canadiens are officially playing for their lives against a relentless Carolina Hurricanes team looking to punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final. Matty and Eric check the moneylines, puck lines, and totals to see if the value lies with a desperate Montreal squad or if the Canes close the book tonight. The Battle of Alberta Preseason Finale: Gridiron action returns to the province tonight! The Edmonton Elks welcome the Calgary Stampeders to Clarke Stadium for their highly anticipated preseason finale before final cuts are made this weekend. The fellas talk about what they need to see from the Elks' depth chart and where the smart money is moving on the domestic lines. World Cup Roster Announcement: The countdown to the ultimate soccer tournament is officially on, and the roster drop is happening later today. The guys set the stage for the announcement, debate the final bubble spots, and take a look at the early futures board to hunt out early tournament value. The Friday Lock Card: To wrap it all up, the boys construct their ultimate weekend betting slips—tracking MLB totals, player props, and wherever else the gambling board takes them! 

Grab your coffee and settle in — Tom Gazzola and Joaquin Gage are back in the studio for a high-stakes Thursday edition of 2 Guys and a Goalie right here on Edmonton Sports Talk! The sports world is dealing with massive playoff elimination drama, but all eyes in Edmonton are focused on a terrifying piece of news coming out of Switzerland this morning. An absolute nightmare scenario has unfolded overseas at the men's World Hockey Championship... Suiting up for Team Canada in a premier quarterfinal showdown against the United States, elite Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard was forced to leave the game early in the first period. Bouchard was caught by a brutal, high hit to the head from American defender Ryan Lindgren, leaving Bouchard visibly shaken and knocked out on the ice before being helped to the locker room. Lindgren was tossed with a five-minute major and a game misconduct, but the real concern is right here in Oil Country. Coming off a career-high 95-point season, what does an injury of this magnitude mean for Bouchard, Team Canada's gold medal hopes, and the Oilers' critical offseason plans? Tommy and Gager react to the hit and break down the major organizational fallout.   On Today's Show:   The Evan Bouchard Injury Fallout: The guys pull no punches, reacting to the scary hit on Bouchard at the Worlds. Gager gives the athlete's perspective on returning from heavy head contact, and the boys discuss how this sudden injury news completely changes the temperature of the Oilers' summer. Habs on the Brink of Elimination: The Eastern Conference Final is officially on life support in Montreal. Andersen completely shut the door last night, backstopping the Carolina Hurricanes to a dominant 4-0 shutout win at the Bell Centre. Down 3-1, are the Canadiens completely cooked, or is there a path for a miraculous Game 5 comeback? The Oilers Coaching Carousel: The waiting game continues. Tommy and Gager check back in on Stan Bowman's deliberate head-coaching search. What is the holdup? Who is currently leading the internal shortlist, and when can fans finally expect white smoke out of the front office?   2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!

The weekend is in sight, and the AM Nasty is back to kickstart your Thursday morning! The Nielson Show is live right here on Edmonton Sports Talk with a packed edition sorting through an absolute whirlwind of sports headlines.   Lt. Eric laid out the show we then got right into Morning Announcements for Haddies Golf Shop to recap everything that transpired last night in the world of sport.   After the break, it was then time for YouTube Trev's trade of the day. Who's he fleecing today?   To cap off hour one, we got Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces! Today, we're fired up about the CFL's announcement this morning regarding broadcasting rights going forward…

The lines are locked, the boards are moving, and the fellas are back to secure the bag on a massive Thursday! Matty and Glue Guy are live inside the studio for another absolute heater of an edition of The Lock Shop right here on Edmonton Sports Talk. Today, the boys are sifting through a wild night of playoff hockey, handicapping a massive NBA elimination game, and reacting to a scary, landscape-shifting piece of injury news directly impacting Oil Country. On Today's Show: Evan Bouchard Rocked at the Worlds: Absolute disaster scenario for the Edmonton Oilers overseas. Suiting up for Team Canada in a high-stakes quarterfinal matchup against the USA, star defenseman Evan Bouchard was knocked out cold and forced to leave the game following a brutal, illegal check to the head by American blue-liner Ryan Lindgren. Matty and Glue Guy react to the terrifying hit, look at the potential fallout for Edmonton's offseason, and dive into what this means for Canada's gold medal futures market. Canes Shut Down the Bell Centre: Over in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Carolina Hurricanes put on a masterclass last night, silencing Montreal with a commanding 4-0 shutout win in Game 4. Carolina is now officially just one win away from punching their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final against Vegas. The fellas talk about what the heck happened to the Habs on home ice and see if there's any value left in backing Montreal to survive Game 5. NBA West Finals Game 6: The San Antonio Spurs are officially on the brink of elimination. Back on their home floor tonight down 3-2, can Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs stave off the red-hot Oklahoma City Thunder, or is OKC closing the door and stamping their ticket to the Finals? The boys break down the point spread, handle the totals, and lock in their sharpest player props. PGA Tour Best Bets: The fellas switch gears to the links, tracking the early leaderboard movement, searching for live value, and laying down their ultimate head-to-head tournament matchups for the weekend card.  The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

It is a beautiful Wednesday morning in Edmonton, and the A.M. Nasty is back live to bring you another massive edition of The Nielson Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk! Grab your coffee and turn the volume up, because the sports world dropped an absolute landscape-shifting bomb on us last night—and the fellas have plenty to say about it.   We started with Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Shortcourse to recap all that transpired yesterday in the world of sports.   After the break we got into YouTube Trev's trade of the day… what is Trev getting up to today…?   We capped off hour one with MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre Shop. What's good today is the Edmonton Riverhawks season getting underway this Sunday.

The betting board completely shattered last night, and the boys are back in the studio to pick up the pieces! The Lock Shop is live right here on Edmonton Sports Talk to recap a Tuesday night that featured a historic playoff sweep, shifting championship futures, and high-stakes drama on the hardwood. The fellas break down the major line movements from yesterday's results, track how the active championship odds have adjusted, and lock in their best sharp bets for tonight's wide-open sports slate. On Today's Show: Vegas Completes the Clean Sweep! Break out the brooms, because absolutely nobody had this on their bingo card. The Vegas Golden Knights ground out a tight 2-1 Game 4 victory last night to officially finish off a four-game sweep of the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche. Vegas is heading straight back to the Stanley Cup Final, leaving the Avs completely left for dead. The boys look at the betting fallout—what the heck is next for Colorado, and where do you look for value on Vegas futures now? Habs Look to Defend Home Ice: The Eastern Conference Final takes center stage tonight for Game 4 at the Bell Centre. Down 2-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes, the Montreal Canadiens are desperate to even up the series on home ice. The fellas check the point spread, moneylines, and totals to see if the value lies with the desperate home underdogs or the rolling Canes. Thunder Take Control: Over in the NBA, the pendulum swung back to OKC. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put on an absolute clinic with 32 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 127-114 victory over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, securing a crucial 3-2 series lead. The boys recap the point-spread cash and start handicapping a massive Game 6 back in San Antonio. Can the Spurs stave off elimination, or is OKC punching their ticket to the Finals? The Daily Lock Card: To wrap it all up, the fellas lay out their ultimate Wednesday night card, including player props, MLB totals, and wherever else the gambling conversation takes them! The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

The A.M. Nasty is back live in the studio for another jam-packed edition of The Nielson Show on Edmonton Sports Talk! The sports landscape cooked up an absolute masterpiece last night, and the fellas are diving headfirst into crucial playoff momentum shifts, historic hoops dominance, and all the tournament action you can handle.   We recapped everyone's nights and then dove into Morning Announcements for Haddies Golf Shop!   After the break, it was then time for YTT's trade of the day. This was part of Offseason, What Offseason for GCL Diesel! The boys discussed the trade to cap off hour two and also touched on the signing of Aku Raty and what the Oilers have in mind with him…

The board never stops moving, and the boys are back in the studio to unpack an absolute massive Monday of sports betting action! The Lock Shop is live right here on Edmonton Sports Talk to recap yesterday's high-stakes drama and look ahead to tonight's massive playoff slates. We had an absolute masterpiece on the hardwood last night, a tight tactical battle in Montreal, and a betting market that has been completely flipped on its head heading into Tuesday. The fellas track the line movements, look at futures value, and lock in their best bets for a loaded evening card. On Today's Show: Knicks Headed to the Finals: History over on the hardwood! The New York Knicks completely took care of business, dominating the Cleveland Cavaliers in a massive 130-93 blowout win to secure the clean 4-0 sweep. The boys look at what's next for the Eastern Conference champions and how their futures odds are looking ahead of the NBA Finals. Hurricanes Reclaim the Lead: What a battle at the Bell Centre. The Montreal Canadiens brought the home-ice energy for Game 3, but the Carolina Hurricanes weathered the storm, grinding out a tight 3-2 victory on the road to silence the crowd and take a 2-1 series lead. The fellas discuss if the Habs can bounce back or if Carolina has officially figured them out. Can Colorado Stave Off Elimination?: Huge slate tonight as the Western Conference Finals take center stage. The Vegas Golden Knights have a dominant 3-0 stranglehold on the series, leaving the Colorado Avalanche completely left for dead. Do you back the Avs to fight off the sweep on home ice, or do you lay the money on Vegas to close it out? Spurs vs. Thunder Game 5: The West Finals shift back to Oklahoma City tonight tied deadlocked at 2-2. After Victor Wembanyama's 33-point masterclass evened the series, the bookies have this one razor-thin. The fellas break down the point spread, totals, and their favorite player props for tonight's pivotal Game 5 matchup. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

We are back with another massive Monday morning edition of The Nielson Show, streaming live right here on Edmonton Sports Talk! Hopefully you all had a fantastic weekend, because the sports world absolutely did not sleep. The fellas are back in the studio to recap their weekends and unpack a wild few days of playoff sweeps, continuous baseball heartbreaks, and major tournament updates.   We caught up like we always do, Lt. Eric then laid out the show and then we got right into Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Short Course to recap all the action from the weekend.   After the break, it was then time for YouTube Trev's trade of the day. This week's theme for sure ruffled a few feathers…   We then capped off hour one like we always do on a Monday's show, by sharing our good, bad and ugly from the weekend.

The boys are back for another edition of Hello Hockey! Tom Gazzola and Ben Thomson go around the NHL with the latest storylines and rumours while recapping the first week of the Conference Finals! In the first segment the boys discuss the Memorial Cup and the NHL action we saw through the week while being joined by Bellezy to end the segment. The second segment sees Jessica Blaylock joining us to talk about the Florida Panthers and the NHL Playoffs! Third segment has David Pagnotta giving us an update on the coaching market and what the off season could look like for Free Agents. And to end the show it's Benny's Blind Rankings, the MDRN PP and Bellezy's Saturday Picks! All of this and so much more on this edition of Hello Hockey here on Edmonton Sports Talk!  Today's Guests: Jessica Blaylock - Panthers Reporter David Pagnotta - The Fourth Period

The weekend is finally in sight, and the fellas are back to wrap up the week with a massive Friday edition of The Nielson Show, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk! The sports world cooked up an absolute masterpiece last night, and we are diving headfirst into dominant playoff statement wins, gridiron returns, and our favourite Friday tradition.   Like we always do, Lt. Eric laid out the show, the boys touched on their nights, we then hit Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Short Course to recap all the action from last night.   In the middle of hour one we got into YouTube Trev's trade of the day. Another great trade he assembled that got taken down by the nasties. A tradition unlike any other.   We capped off hour one on a Friday's show like we always do by Cracking Some Packs powered by Wayne's Sports Cards & Collectables.

The fellas are back with another massive Thursday morning edition of The Nielson Show, streaming live right here on Edmonton Sports Talk! The sports world was firing on all cylinders last night, and we are unpacking a wild mix of playoff upsets, bounce-back performances, and ongoing off-ice drama.   Like we always do first, the fellas caught up and then Lt. Eric laid out the show.   The first segment we hit was Morning Announcements for Rundle Park Short Course to recap all the sports action from last night.   After the break, it was time for YouTube Trev's trade of the day. Yesterday the nasties spoke, and YTT listened. This trade was for the nasties.   To cap off hour one, the boys got Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces! Today we're fired up about a certain article making its rounds right here in Edmonton.

The Bowman Audit: A Disaster in the Making? | The McDavid Clock | The Oil Stream Is the championship window in Edmonton being slammed shut from the inside? Today on The Oil Stream, Dusty and Tommy are taking a flamethrower to the last two seasons as we conduct a full forensic audit of the Stan Bowman era. From the moment he took the keys to a Stanley Cup finalist, many argue the trajectory has been a straight line down—and the data is starting to back it up. On today's show: Peter Chiarelli 2.0?: We take a look down memory lane to analyze how we got here. Was the "patient" approach actually just a cover for a lack of vision? We compare Bowman's tenure to the darkest days of the Chiarelli era and ask if the Oilers are repeating the same catastrophic mistakes. The Hall of Shame (Worst Moves): We break down the moves that have set this franchise back, including: The Goaltending Gamble: Trading away Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak for Tristan Jarry—a move that has backfired spectacularly as Jarry struggled to an .858 save percentage while Skinner flourished in Pittsburgh. The Offer Sheet Fiasco: Revisiting the loss of Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway to St. Louis. Did Bowman's hesitation cost the Oilers two vital young pillars? The Deadline Depletion: Discussing the trades that sent away 2026 and 2027/28 first-round picks for rentals and aging veterans like Jason Dickinson and Connor Murphy. The "Concerned" Core: We revisit the chilling exit interviews from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. With the superstars calling the team "average" and expressing genuine concern, we ask if management has already lost the room. Offseason Crossroads: What happens now? With rumors of a rift between Bowman and Kris Knoblauch reaching a breaking point, we debate who survives the summer. Can the Oilers afford to let the same man who "messed up the trajectory" be the one to lead the free agent frenzy? On-Ice Needs: From the desperate search for a starting goalie (is Connor Ingram the answer?) to the impossible task of moving Darnell Nurse's contract, we map out the "must-haves" for a successful summer. The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza! Find more on our website: https://edmontonsportstalk.com/ Edmonton Sports Talk socials: X: https://twitter.com/yegsportstalk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edmontonsportstalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edmontonsportstalk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EdmontonSportsTalk MERCH: https://edmontonsportstalk.com/shop-est/ Tom Gazzola: X: https://x.com/TomGazzola Dustin Nielson: X: https://twitter.com/nielsonTSN1260 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dnielson81/

The boys are back for another episode of Hello Hockey! Tom and Bellezy go around the NHL with recapping the 1st round of the NHL Playoffs while also taking a look ahead to the 2nd round! In segment 1, the boys discuss the some of the 1st round series matchups and how they went down. Segment 2 has David Pagnotta on to talk the lastest rumours including possible BIG moves coming in Oil Country. Segment 3 had the boys playing Benny's Blind Rankings and Bellezy's Saturday Picks. And in the final segment, Reid Wilkins joins the show to give some thought and reaction to the Oilers exit interviews! All of this and much more on this week's episode of Hello Hockey right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!  Today's Guests: Reid Wilkins - The Reid Wilkins Show with Jay Milne  David Pagnotta - The Fourth Period

The Oilers are elimanted by the Anaheim Ducks in 6 games. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Shawn Belle & Reid Wilkins break this one down as the Oilers head into the off-season with disappointment. Were the Oilers not healthy enough? Who's to blame? Is Knoblauch on the hot seat? All of this discussed and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The Oilers take care of the Ducks in Game 5 with a 4-1 win! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Shawn Belle & Reid Wilkins break this one down as the Oilers head to Orange County for Game 6! How big of a win was this? Did the Oilers up their physicality? How did Ingram look? All of this discussion and so much more on The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The Oilers let one slip as they fall 4-3 in OT in Game 4 to the Ducks. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Shawn Belle and Reid Wilkins break this one down as the Oilers now head back home down 3-1. Was the goal called correctly in OT? How did Jarry play? Do you have faith in the Oilers to comeback in this series? All of this discussed and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

It is a somber Monday morning in Oil Country. After a grueling weekend in Anaheim, the Edmonton Oilers find themselves in a 3-1 series hole following two straight losses to the Ducks. We are live on Edmonton Sports Talk to perform the post-mortem on the weekend and figure out if there is any magic left for a comeback.    We got right into everyone's weekends, recapping all the action from the past few days. This was presented by 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 then capped off hour one with our good, bad and ugly from the weekend. 

The Oilers are handed a 7-4 loss to the Ducks in Game 3. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Joaquin Gage and Reid Wilkins break this one down as the Oilers get bullied into going down 2-1 in the series. What's going on with Edmonton? How was the defence? How was Ingram? All of this discussed and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

It is a massive Friday Finale on Edmonton Sports Talk! After splitting the first two games at home, the Edmonton Oilers are taking the show on the road. We're live this Friday morning to break down a pivotal Game 3 and recap a wild 24 hours in the sports world.   The fellas were all over the place to start the show this morning. For the first time in Dusty's 16 year broadcasting career, his wife, Tammy called him on air to address their current water situation.   There was also a bit of a controversy yesterday as YTT took home the elusive mitt in hot takes. This was a good bit.   After the break, we got into Morning Announcements for Rundle Park Short Course to breakdown everything that happened last night in the world of sports.   Like we always do on a Friday's show to finish hour one, we Cracked Some Packs for Wayne's Sports Cards & Collectables.

The Oilers with a sloppy loss to the Ducks as they lose 6-4 in Game 2. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Joaquin Gage and Reid Wilkins break this one down as the Oilers head to Orange County with a ties 1-1 series. What's wrong with McDavid? How was Ingram tonight? How much concern do you have for the Oilers in this series? All of this discussed and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

It is a massive Winning Wednesday in Edmonton! The quest for the Cup continues tonight at Rogers Place as the Oilers look to take a commanding series lead. We are live on Edmonton Sports Talk to break down everything from a heavy night of NHL action and set the stage for tonight's battle.   We start off by laying out the show and then diving into Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Short Course. In this segment we dove into all of the sports action from last night.   After the break, we got into another legendary playoff edition of Tales of The North to setup tonight's massive game two in Edmonton. We touched on the Oilers lineup heading into tonight's game.   We finished off hour one with MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre Shop. LeBron James keeps making history. How good is that.

The Oilers with some 3rd period heroics to take a 1-0 series lead with the 4-3 win over the Ducks! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Shawn Belle & Reid Wilkins break this one down as the Oilers get their first win of the season with McDavid being pointless in the game! How good was Dickinson and Kapanen? How did Ingram look? How much concern is there for the 2nd period from the Oilers? All of this discussed and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

Oil Country, how are we feeling?! The postseason is officially underway, and the Edmonton Oilers have secured a massive Game 1 victory to kick off Round 1. We are breaking down every angle of the win right here on Edmonton Sports Talk.   We start off by going around the room and getting a quick vibe check from everyone. We then dipped into Morning Announcements for Haddies Golf Shop to recap everything that transpired yesterday in the world of sport.   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…   To cap off hour one we pealed off the first piece of clothing on our Wayne Gretzky cutout.

The Oilers with a dominant win over the Canucks to lock up 2nd in the Pacific Division! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Shawn Belle & Reid Wilkins break this one down as the Oilers will look to play the Ducks in their 1st round series starting monday night! How about Savoie!? Frederic-Samanski-Dach gaining chemistry? How do the Oilers matchup against the Ducks? All of this discusssion and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The Oilers fail to beat the Avalanche in the skills competition as they drop the decision 2-1. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Shawn Belle & Reid Wilkins break this one down as the Oilers look like they are letting the Pacific Division title slip. How did the Oilers play? How did Ingram look? Any concern for the playoffs? All of this discussion and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The Oilers are left scoreless against the Kings by the score of 1-0. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Shawn Belle are break this one down as the Oilers fail to get past Forsberg. How was Ingram tonight? How badly did the Oilers miss Draisaitl and Hyman? Is the Pacific title in jeopardy? All of this discussion and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The Oilers shutdown the Sharks by the score of 5-2! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Shawn Belle and Derek Van Diest break it down as the Oilers stregthen their chance at winning the Pacific Division! How good was McDavid tonight? Any concern for Ingram and Dickinson injuries? Is the powerplay back? all of this discussed and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The Oilers let one slip against the Mammoth as they lose 6-5 in OT. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson & Shawn Belle break this one down as the Oilers manage to hold on to 1st place in the Pacific Division with the point gained tonight. How was Jarry? Should we be concered about the Oilers? Can the Oilers bounce back tomorrow? All of this and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!