Podcasts about edmonton sports talk

Today on The Oil Stream, Hernan Salas and Joaquin Gage are back to dive into the biggest storylines surrounding the Edmonton Oilers as the offseason continues to heat up.   Check Marks or Question Marks: Hernan found something that caught his eye about the Oilers' 2026-27 defensive core... One Oilers partisan stated that the Oilers had a top-tier defensive core. Is that true? Nanso gets Gager to dissect their D-core! The Babcock Effect: Mike Babcock is back behind an NHL bench—but what kind of impact will he have? The fellas discuss how his coaching style could influence his new team, whether the game has changed since his last stop, and what expectations should be heading into the season. Jack Campbell Retires: Former Oilers netminder Jack Campbell has announced his retirement from professional hockey after last suiting up in the AHL with the Grand Rapids Griffins in the 2024-25 season. What is he up to now? What do we remember about his time in Oil Country? Bedard Signs In Chi-Town: The Blackhawks locked up Connor Bedard to a massive five-year $75M contract. How does this deal impact Macklin Celebrini's future deal? Does this change things moving forward in the NHL? Who might be the highest-paid player moving forward?   All that and plenty more on another edition of The Oil Stream, right here on Edmonton Sports Talk. The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

Get your bankrolls ready, nasties! The Lock Shop is back with another loaded episode, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk. Matt Iwanyk slides into the host's chair for Dustin Nielson and is joined by The Hustler to recap a busy weekend across the sports world before turning their attention to tonight's MLB betting slate. From Spain's dramatic World Cup triumph to all the action from CFL Week 7, the boys break it all down and search for the best value on the diamond. On Today's Show: World Cup Final Recap: Spain are world champions once again after an extra-time victory over Argentina. Matt and Hustler break down the thrilling final, discuss the biggest moments from the tournament, and look back at how the betting markets played out. CFL Week 7 Recap: Week 7 delivered plenty of storylines across the CFL. The boys recap all the action, highlight the biggest performances, revisit their wagers from the weekend, and discuss what stood out around the league. MLB Best Bets: With another full night of Major League Baseball on tap, Matt and Hustler dive into the pitching matchups, totals, player props, and moneylines to find their favourite plays and best betting value. Presented by Play Alberta.

Today on The Oil Stream, Zach "Koob" Kubusch joins Reid Wilkins as the guys break down the Edmonton Oilers' newly released 2026-27 schedule and the biggest storylines heading into the new season.   Schedule Breakdown: The fellas point out top dates on the Orange & Blue's schedule and how the time change will affect Edmontonians watching their favourite team. Will they have to stay up later? What other changes should you expect? Elks Rematch Lions: It's a beautiful day in Oil Country with the EE playing host to the Lions tonight! Can the Elks improve to 5-1?  World Cup Final Sunday: Argentina and Spain meet from New York/New Jersey Stadium on Sunday to play for the World Cup title. Can Lionel Messi get it done? Will the boys be watching? Any point to tune into the third-place match tomorrow? Reid Will-kins & Won'ts: Reid is a well-respected broadcaster in the Edmonton area and has covered multiple drafts, Stanley Cup runs, Grey Cup pushes and whatever else in Alberta's capital city. Koob asks him a few questions about his career to get inside the seasoned vet's mind!   All that and so much more on another edition of The Oil Stream right here at Edmonton Sports Talk. The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

Get your bankrolls ready, nasties! The Lock Shop is back with another loaded episode, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk. Matt Iwanyk slides into the host's chair for Dustin Nielson and is joined by The Hustler to break down a packed weekend betting slate. From CFL Week 7 and tonight's Elks-Lions matchup to the final weekend of the FIFA World Cup and a full MLB schedule, the boys are searching for the best value on the board. On Today's Show: CFL Week 7 Betting Card: The weekend kicks off tonight with the Edmonton Elks hosting the BC Lions at Commonwealth Stadium. Matt and Hustler dive into the point spread, player props, and total before looking around the league to handicap every Week 7 matchup and build their best bets. World Cup Weekend: The biggest tournament in the world wraps up this weekend with France and England meeting in Saturday's third-place match before Spain and Argentina square off in Sunday's World Cup Final. The boys break down both matches, discuss the betting markets, and reveal where they're putting their money. MLB Best Bets: With a full slate of baseball on deck, Matt and Hustler sift through the pitching matchups, totals, and moneylines to find their favourite plays from around Major League Baseball. As always, expect plenty of picks, betting strategy, and a few long-shot plays as the boys try to cash tickets all weekend long. Hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and let us know your favourite bets for the weekend! Presented by Play Alberta.

Set the alarms and grab a fresh coffee—we are back with another massive, high-velocity edition of The Nielson Show, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk!   The band is back in the studio and firing on all cylinders. Today, the fellas are diving headfirst into the fallout of a massive international soccer match, plotting the path to the World Cup Final, and getting you completely set for a huge division battle on the Canadian gridiron. Plus, we've got a couple of heavy-hitting guests dropping by the desk to give us the absolute latest from Winnipeg and the local scene.   We start off the show today by recapping everyone's nights from last night then by diving into Morning Announcements for The Haddies Gold Shop to recap all the action from last night in the world of sports.   After the break, the fellas dove into Offseason, What Offseason presented by GCL Diesel. Cole Perfetti resigned with the Jets yesterday… is that what a Matt Savoie contract could potentially look like? The boys discussed.   We then heard an absolute banger from nasty The Hawk about Mike Babcock… right before the boys got Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces about a call a radio station got from Detroit yesterday. This was pretty hilarious.

Get your bankrolls ready, nasties! We are back with another high-stakes, absolute heater of an edition of The Lock Shop, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk. Dustin Nielson is once again joined by the one and only The Hustler to tackle a massive Thursday board. The boys have zero time to waste as they recap a soul-crushing global football semifinal, preview the ultimate championship clash, check in on the links at Royal Birkdale, and set the stage for a critical divisional battle on the Canadian gridiron. On Today's Show: Argentina Stuns the Three Lions: The boys dive straight into yesterday's absolute chaos in Atlanta. England was minutes away from booking their ticket to the dance, but Lionel Messi proved once again why he is the gift that keeps on giving. The guys dissect the late-game tactical collapse from England and look at Messi's masterclass to orchestrate the Albiceleste's comeback. The World Cup Final Is Set: Spain vs. Argentina. A true trans-Atlantic heavyweight collision this Sunday at MetLife Stadium. The Hustler breaks down the early line movements, dissects the matchups, and tells you exactly where the smart money is landing. Who raises the trophy on Sunday? Live from Royal Birkdale – The Open Championship: The final men's Major of the year got underway this morning in Southport, England! The boys check in on the live leaderboard where Englishman Dan Brown and Sungjae Im have set the early pace at 4-under. Plus, they react to a strong start from Canadian Nick Taylor, who sits right in the hunt at 2-under. Who is the front-runner to hold the Claret Jug come Sunday? CFL Week 7 Tee Up: The Canadian gridiron action fires up tomorrow night right here in Edmonton as the Elks host the BC Lions! Can the Green and Gold keep their momentum rolling at Commonwealth, or will the Leos spoil the party? Dusty and The Hustler map out the spreads, the totals, and their definitive betting card for the weekend.

Today on The Oil Stream, YouTube Trev joins Dustin Nielson to talk all things NHL and Oilers...   Now that's a description.    On a serious note, the NHL released its opening night schedule, with the Oilers opening their season against the Vancouver Canucks. Dusty and the Trevmeister hash out their thoughts on the Oilers/Canucks home-and-home series. Should Oilers fans be worried... or is this exactly the start they need? Oilers Over/Under: With Mike Babcock in charge, might the Oilers take a different approach to their man advantage? Will we see the introduction of a real PP2 unit in Oil Country, or will Connor McDavid and co. play over 90 seconds on the power play? Wings Fly Elsewhere: Some news and notes from around the league broke today, as Steve Yzerman officially stepped down as GM of the Detroit Red Wings. Is this the right move? Where did the 'Yzerplan' go wrong? What about Dylan Larkin? The Great Movie Debate: Dusty, Trev and Hernan Salas are ALL big movie fans... They start the show with a heated movie discussion: Is Point Break a good film? Where does it rank in Patrick Swayze's top performances on the big screen?   All that and so much more on another edition of The Oil Stream right here at Edmonton Sports Talk.   The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

The fellas are back with another jam-packed edition of The Nielson Show!   Join Dusty, Wil, and YouTube Trev as they bring you your ultimate Wednesday morning sports fix, live on Edmonton Sports Talk. From global soccer drama to local gridiron grinding, we've got it all covered.   The fellas started by recapping everyone's night's from last night and then dove into Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Short Course to recap all the sports action from yesterday.   After the break, we got into Offseason, What Offseason presented by GCL Diesel. What does Matt Savoie's next contract look like? The fellas discuss.   We finished the hour with Dusty's Weekly Rankings of Power presented by The Ranch Golf & Country. Today, he ranked the best sports movie villains of all time.

The betting board is sizzling, and we are bringing in the heavy artillery! We are kicking off a massive mid-week edition of The Lock Shop, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk. Dustin Nielson is back at the helm, and today he's joined by none other than The Hustler! The boys have a jam-packed board to dissect, starting with some pitching mastery on the diamond, leading into a massive global soccer showdown, and finishing with a flurry of franchise-altering news from the ice. On Today's Show: MLB All-Star Post-Mortem: The American League absolutely put the handcuffs on the National League last night in Philly, grinding out a clinical 4-0 shutout. World Cup Semifinal Part II: Yesterday, Spain put on a absolute clinic to punch their ticket to the World Cup Final. Today, the world stops for the second heavyweight clash to see who will meet them there. Is it Lionel Messi and Argentina, or is football finally coming home for England? The Hustler lays out his ultimate match locks, total cards, and corner kick props for today's massive fixture. Seismic Shifts in Hockeytown: The NHL news cycle is absolutely spinning. The legendary Steve Yzerman has officially stepped down as General Manager of the Detroit Red Wings to transition into an advisory role. The guys discuss what this means for the "Yzer-plan" and who is in line to take over the rebuild. The Anthony Mantha Value Play: The New Jersey Devils just made a highly calculated splash, locking up top-six winger Anthony Mantha to a highly reasonable two-year, $9.5 million deal. Fresh off a 33-goal campaign, is this the ultimate value grab of the late-summer free agency market? The NHL Opening Night Schedule Drop: Circle September 29th in sharpie! The NHL has officially released its opening night matchups for the expanded 84-game season. The boys react to a massive double-header, headlined by the Toronto Maple Leafs hosting the Montreal Canadiens, followed by our very own Edmonton Oilers hosting the Vancouver Canucks! The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

Set the alarms, fire up the coffee maker, and welcome the big man back! We are back with a highly anticipated Tuesday morning edition of The Nielson Show, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk.The band is officially back together as Dusty Nielson steps right back into the captain's chair after his time away calling live CFL games.   The boys have a ton of catching up to do after a wild week apart, and they are wasting zero time throwing down on the massive sports headlines that dominated the weekend. From our surging hometown football squad to local hockey operations and global championship drama, the mics are wide open.   We then got right into Morning Announcements for The Haddies Golf Shop to recap last nights Home Run Derby.   After the break we got into Offseason, What Offseason presented by GCL Diesel. Dusty asked the boys what a potential energy line could look like for the Oilers this year. The fellas discussed.   We then got Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces to discuss some potential half time shows at this years Grey Cup

The big man is officially back in the driver's seat! We are kicking off a massive Tuesday edition of The Lock Shop, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk. Dustin Nielson returns to the main desk to reunite with the fellas after his time away. The boys have a massive backlog of sports betting data to sort through, and they are wasting zero time handicapping a wild, multi-sport board. From a defining weekend on the Canadian gridiron to a historic home run display and a massive shift in the global soccer markets, the window is wide open and the sharp money is moving. On Today's Show: The Fellas Catch Up & Reset: Dusty and the boys open up the mic to recap a crazy couple of days apart. They'll review the weekend betting damage, track the shifting public money, and lay out the plan to attack a high-stakes Tuesday card. CFL Week 6 Ledger Review: Canadian football market adjustments are live! The boys break down the full slate from Week 6—unpacking the Edmonton Elks' continued dominance, evaluating who covered their spreads, and looking at how the bookmakers are shifting future lines as the West Division heats up. Home Run Derby Post-Mortem: Last night at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia was absolute theater under the brand-new swing-limit rules. The boys react to Jordan Walker completely spoiling the party for the hometown faithful, edging out Kyle Schwarber 12-to-11 on his final swings. Who cashed big on the underdog props, and what did we learn about formatting strategy? MLB All-Star Game Card: Baseball's Midsummer Classic takes center stage tonight in Philly. With Phillies southpaw Cristopher Sánchez getting the starting nod on his home mound and Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease countering for the American League, the boys dive into the props, total runs, and moneyline value for tonight's exhibition. World Cup Final Four Launch: The international soccer party hits a fever pitch later today! The Semifinals are officially locked, and the boys break down the ultimate heavyweight betting board. With France battling Spain this afternoon and England locking horns with Argentina tomorrow, the fellas lay out their official match predictions, total card locks, and updated tournament futures. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

History has officially been made inside the laboratory, Nasties! For the first time ever on Edmonton Sports Talk, a brand-new hosting duo is locking down the studio. Step inside a historic edition of The Oil Stream anchored entirely by YouTube Trev and Matt Iwanyk! The boys kick off a loaded Friday show by tipping their caps to the local gridiron squad after a massive night at Commonwealth Stadium. But once the pigskin talk is put to bed, the fellas grab the dry-erase markers and shift entirely into full-blown hockey mode, drawing up early tactical blueprints and debating the future of the NHL's elite young crown jewels. On Today's Show: Elks Victory Lap & The Justin Rankin Phenomenon: The Green and Gold have officially charged to a 4-1 record after absolutely punishing the Ottawa Redblacks 40-17 last night. The boys spend a few minutes breaking down the film, marveling at the unstoppable force that is Justin Rankin, and evaluating what this blazing start means for Edmonton's season outlook. The Roster Anticipation Game: Roster construction is hitting maximum velocity, and everyone has a different focal point. Matty and Trev look ahead to the upcoming campaign and open up the lines: Which Oiler are you looking forward to seeing on the ice the most? Are you locked onto one of the young guns stepping into bigger minutes, one of the high-profile new acquisitions, or are you pulling for one of the established, grizzled veterans to hit another gear? Trev's Day One Forward Matrix: YouTube Trev takes complete control of the whiteboard to project exactly how the Oilers will look when they skate out for game one of the regular season. He maps out his definitive forward combinations, drawing up lines one through four from the star-studded top six down to the depth pieces on the checking lines. The Next-Gen Megastars — Bedard vs. Celebrini: The boys stretch the lens out across the rest of the National Hockey League to tackle a fascinating debate between the league's newest franchise pillars. When it's all said and done, who puts together the superior NHL career—Chicago's sophomore phenom Connor Bedard, or San Jose's newly minted number-one overall selection Macklin Celebrini? The 84-0 Ultimate Challenge: If the clock behaves and the internet gods cooperate, the guys hope to wrap up this Friday broadcast by firing up the viral, hyper-addictive hockey simulator 84-0. Can Matty and Trev successfully draft a flawless, unbeatable historical roster, or will the simulation deal them a heartbreaking reality check? Hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and fire your opening night line projections or your Bedard vs. Celebrini takes straight into the live chat or text board! Presented by Boston Pizza. The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

History has officially been made inside the laboratory, Nasties! For the first time ever on Edmonton Sports Talk, we are hitting the airwaves with a monumental, franchise-first hosting duo. Clear your schedules and welcome to a legendary edition of The Nielson Show anchored entirely by Hernan Salas and Wil Fraser!   It has been a hot minute since these two heavyweights shared the same digital airspace, so the boys open the morning by catching up on summer life before ripping right into a massive post-game sports whiteboard.   We then got right into Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Short Course to recap all the major headlines from yesterday in the world of sports.   After the break, we then hit The Weekly Bugle for The Edmonton Elks to really take a deep dive into last night's dominating performance from the Edmonton Elks.   We finished hour one by Cracking Some Packs powered by Wayne's Sports Cards & Collectables. Some decent pulls from the boys today.

The lines are moving, the game-day board is locked, and we are hunting down the ultimate Friday value! Welcome inside a massive edition of The Lock Shop, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk.We've got the heavy-hitting team of Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson and Matt Iwanyk steering the ship today. The boys are walking into the laboratory with serious swagger after a legendary Thursday night in YEG, and they've got a loaded multi-sport card to break down. From a total changing of the guard in the CFL West to massive international knockout soccer and a historic weekend in the UFC Octagon, the fellas are ready to map out your winning tickets. On Today's Show: Elks Victory Lap — Is Justin Rankin the MOP?: The conversation starts with the absolute masterclass that took place at Commonwealth Stadium last night. The Edmonton Elks completely embarrassed the Ottawa Redblacks in a 40-17 blowout! The guys react to the sheer dominance of Justin Rankin, who shredded Ottawa for 107 yards and three scores. The boys ask the big question: Is Rankin playing like the clear-cut Most Outstanding Player in the CFL right now? Friday Night Lights — Bombers vs. Argos: The gridiron action keeps rolling tonight as the 2-2 Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the 2-2 Toronto Argonauts. The Hustler and Matty break down the betting angles, track the point total overlays, and preview how both coaching staffs are game-planning for this high-stakes cross-division battle. CFL Week 6 Slate Mapping: With tonight's game setting the tone, the boys stretch out the whiteboard to handicap the rest of the weekend football card, identifying the sharp sides, the trap lines, and where you should look to place your money. World Cup Match Center — Belgium vs. Spain: Turning our eyes to the global pitch, a massive European heavyweight clash is underway in the World Cup Quarterfinals. The boys give their live reactions to Spain vs. Belgium, checking in on the updated tournament futures and spotting the line values for the upcoming knockout schedule. UFC 329 Briefing — McGregor's Return: To close things out, the guys look ahead to tomorrow night's massive pay-per-view card in Las Vegas. After five long years away from the sport, Conor McGregor makes his highly anticipated return to the Octagon against Max Holloway. The boys drop their early leans, prop value picks, and main card projections. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

Welcome inside a full-throttle, post-tournament edition of The Nielson Show, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk! The carts have been put away, the divots have been replaced, and the trophies have been handed out. What an absolutely unreal day it was at the 3rd Annual EST Golf Classic! We kick off the morning by recapping an incredible day out on the course with the absolute best community in sports. The boys swap stories from the fairways, crowning the best tournament team, breaking down the finest shots of the day, and laughing at the absolute worst hacks. We are already counting down the days until next year's tournament!   We then got into Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Short Course to recap the sports news from yesterday.   After the break we got into Offseason, What Offseason presented by GCL Diesel. Is this Oilers roster better than last years… the boys discussed.   We finished hour one with Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces! Today we're fired up about the Caroline Hurricanes owner having his kids name on the Stanley Cup…

The lines are moving, the game-day board is officially locked, and we are hunting for pure value! Welcome inside a brand-new, high-stakes edition of The Lock Shop, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk. We've got a slight shift at the main desk today as Matt Iwanyk steps into the laboratory to team up with Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson. It's been a minute since these two shared the microphones, so the fellas open the program with a quick summer catch-up before laying out a massive, multi-sport card. From a critical CFL Thursday night kickoff right here in Edmonton to a massive shift on the international soccer pitch, the boys are ready to find the ultimate edges to help you cash your tickets. On Today's Show: CFL Week 6 Game Day — Elks vs. Redblacks: All betting eyes are locked onto Commonwealth Stadium tonight! The Elks are looking to wash the taste of their first blemish of the season out of their mouths and punch their way back into the win column. Can Edmonton cover the home spread on a quick four-day turnaround, or are the Ottawa Redblacks carrying too much value on the moneyline? Matty and the Hustler break down the total, the props, and where the sharp public money is landing. The Full CFL Week 6 Board: Once tonight's local clash is locked away, the guys pull back the lens to preview the rest of the Week 6 gridiron slate. They dissect the opening spreads, evaluate how major quarterback injuries are shifting the bookmaker projections, and drop their favorite total overlays for the weekend ahead. World Cup Knockout Stage Check-In: It's been a full week since Matty and the Hustler last shared the airwaves, and the World Cup bracket has completely mutated since then. With powerhouse teams falling and the knockout stages delivering absolute chaos, the boys review the updated tournament futures board and hunt for value in tomorrow's massive matches. Are the Toronto Blue Jays Finally Back?: Hallelujah, the bats have finally woken up! After a brutal, month-long slide that had fans ready to sell off the entire franchise, the Blue Jays' offense completely exploded on the West Coast. The boys look at the numbers, evaluate the hitting adjustments, and debate if this is a genuine, sustainable turnaround or just a temporary mirage before they dive back into the AL East basement. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

Grab your coffee and pull up a chair, Nasties! It's a beautifully packed Tuesday morning, and The Nielson Show is streaming live across the Edmonton Sports Talk airwaves to carry you through the mid-week grind.   We start off the show with lots of laughs and great energy… as per usual. We got right into the show with Morning Announcements for The Haddies Golf Shop to recap all the major headlines from yesterday.   After the break, we got into Offseason, What Offseason presented by GCL Diesel. Now that Claude Giroux is off the books, who should the Oilers go after with the money they have?   To finish off hour one the boys got Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces! Plenty to be Fired Up about on today's show. The EST Golf Classic tomorrow, Dusty's fantasy draft he's in and of course the LeBron jet.

The boards are moving fast, the lines are shifting, and the daily card is absolutely locked and loaded! Welcome inside a brand-new edition of The Lock Shop, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk. Dusty and Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson are back at the main desk to sort through a massive, multi-sport betting slate. From local diamond despair and regular-season gridiron grinds to a completely historic month on the international soccer pitch, the fellas are tracking the values, mapping the public money, and finding the ultimate edges to help you cash your tickets. On Today's Show: The Blue Jays Free Fall: The boys start at the diamond, and they aren't pulling any punches. The Toronto Blue Jays' mid-summer slide has officially reached emergency levels. The bats are cold, the pitching depth is being stretched to its absolute limit, and fans across the country are left asking one simple question: Is there any universe where this team snaps out of this coma, or is it time to start selling off assets? Dusty and the Hustler look at tonight's moneyline value and debate if there's any logic in betting on a turnaround. World Cup Madness Reaches a Fever Pitch: The eyes of the entire sporting world are locked onto the international pitch as the World Cup knockout stages continue to deliver absolute chaos. Following some massive weekend upsets—including the dramatic exits of both Team Canada and Team USA—the bracket is wide open. The guys break down the updated futures board, track the shift in tournament favorites, and lock in their favorite totals for tomorrow's massive morning matches. CFL Week 6 Lines & Local Adjustments: With Week 5 officially in the rearview mirror and the Edmonton Elks suffering their very first blemish of the campaign out in BC, it's time to turn our attention forward. The boys get an early jump on the CFL Week 6 opening lines, evaluating where the smart money is landing on the spread and dissecting how the latest quarterback injury updates across the league are altering the bookmaker projections. Summer Hockey Heat: The NHL offseason rumor mill refuses to go quiet. The fellas keep the hockey talk moving with a quick look around the league as teams continue to navigate the financial fallout of last week's historic offer-sheet drama and look to finalize their remaining restricted free agent contracts. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

Good morning, Nasties! Welcome inside a brand new, highly volatile Monday morning edition of The Nielson Show, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk. We hope you had an incredible weekend, because the sports world absolutely refused to take a couple of days off.   Dusty and the fellas are back behind the desk to unpack a weekend of heavy local heartbreak and a massive, history-making hockey bombshell that rocked the NHL foundation on Friday afternoon.   We start off by catching up everyone's weekends, then diving right into Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Short Course to recap the major headlines from the weekend.   After the break, we got into Offseason, What Offseason presented by GCL Diesel. The boys got into some Oilers talk as they were busy signing both Shakir Mukhamadullin and Stastney over the weekend. We then got into a ranking… who are the best defenseman from 1-8?   We finish hour one like we always do on a Monday's show, with our good, bad and ugly from the weekend.

The whiteboard is completely dripping with cash, and the daily board has never looked more chaotic! Welcome inside a massive, week-opening Monday edition of The Lock Shop, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk. The band is officially back together! Dusty has returned from his brief hiatus to reclaim his spot at the main desk alongside Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson. The boys have a mountain of weekend action to sort through, ranging from heartbreak on the international soccer pitch to an absolute roster nuke that completely paralyzed the hockey world on Friday afternoon. On Today's Show: The Morocco Meltdown: The guys don't sugarcoat the opening topic. Team Canada's spectacular, inspiring run on the international soccer pitch came to a grinding, emotional halt over the weekend. A tough 3-0 clean sheet loss to Morocco officially eliminated the red and white. It absolutely sucked to watch, but Dusty and the Hustler break down why the broader future of this men's program remains incredibly bright. CFL Week 5 Wrap-Up & Elks Fall: The local football wheel finally slowed down, and the Green and Gold have tasted defeat for the first time this season. The undefeated Edmonton Elks dropped a 36-24 nail-biter out west against the BC Lions at Touchdown Kelowna. Dusty dives deep into the tape to track the costly turnovers, while the fellas review the entire Week 5 betting board to see who covered and where the lines are shifting for Week 6. The NHL Nuclear Bomb — Leo Carlsson Offer Sheeted!: Friday afternoon is usually a quiet time in the hockey world—unless Daniel Briere is your general manager. In a move that completely shattered the NHL landscape, the Philadelphia Flyers tendered a mind-boggling, record-breaking five-year, $90 million offer sheet to Anaheim Ducks' 21-year-old franchise center Leo Carlsson. At an $18 million average annual value, it immediately makes him the highest-paid player in hockey history. The boys weigh the absolute panic: Will Pat Verbeek and the Ducks match this poison-pill deal? Or do they let their star center go to Philly and walk away with four first-round draft picks? Most importantly, how does this completely break the market for upcoming RFA mega-stars like Connor Bedard? The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

Happy Friday, Nasties! We made it to the finish line of an absolutely historic, game-changing week in sports. Grab your coffee, pack the cooler, and welcome inside the week-ending edition of The Nielson Show, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk.   Dusty is still away mapping out his golf swing for next week's tournament, but returning to the captain's chair to land the plane is the legendary Dave Jamieson! Dave joins the boys for a massive Friday morning blitz to recap a wild night of Canadian football and navigate a heavy, lingering offseason hockey board.   A very busy morning with some slight technical issues, but YouTube Trev the tech wizard, got it all sorted out. The fellas got right into Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Short Course to recap some of the headlines from yesterday in the world of sport.   After the break, we got right into MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre Shop to discuss how good Vernon Adams Jr. was for the Stampeders last night and how good the CFL season has been as a whole.   We then capped off one like we always do on a Friday's show by cracking some packs Powered by Wayne's Sports Cards & Collectables.

Welcome inside a monumental Thursday edition of The Nielson Show on Edmonton Sports Talk! The hockey world was turned completely upside down yesterday, and the shockwaves are still rattling through Alberta.   With Dusty away, the legendary Dave Jamieson steps back into the captain's chair to anchor a massive, high-velocity morning of reaction. The phones are lighting up, the text board is melting down, and the fellas are here to process an absolute whirlwind of news.   We got right into today's show with Morning Announcements for The Haddies Golf Shop to recap all the major headlines from yesterday.   After the break, we got into Offseason, What Offseason presented by GCL Diesel. In this segment, we touched on all the Oilers moves from yesterday and this brought us to the end of hour one.

Good morning, Nasties! Welcome inside a massive, high-velocity Tuesday edition of The Nielson Show, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk.   The countdown is officially on. Tomorrow morning, the absolute madness of NHL Free Agent Frenzy detonates across the hockey world. The boys are at the main desk, the phones are already ringing off the hook, and the blueprints are set for a wild 24 hours of anticipation, so get ready and let's lock in you bozos!   The vibes were certainly high to start today's show. Like we always do, we start off today's show with Morning Announcements for The Haddies Golf Shop to recap all the action from the sports world last night.   After the break, we got into YouTube Trev's final trade of the day. Did he finally put together a solid trade? The answer is no.   Then we got Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces and today we're fired up that a week from now we'll be golfing for the third annual EST Golf Classic.

Welcome inside a massive Monday edition of The Nielson Show on Edmonton Sports Talk! The weekend was an absolute whirlwind of historic soccer triumphs, gridiron battles, and deep draft-floor strategy.   The full squad is back at the microphones, caffeinated, and ready to digest a foundational weekend in sports.   We got right into the sports talk with Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Short Course to recap all the major headlines from the weekend.   After the break, it was time for YouTube Trev's trade of the day presented by GCL Diesel. Who will he be trading today and why is it Darnell Nurse?   We then finished off hour one with our good, bad and ugly from the weekend.

Oil Country, it is Friday, the weekend is here, and we are closing out the week with a massive, high-velocity program! Welcome inside the final edition of The Nielson Show for the week, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk.   Dusty is away chasing golf balls or beach days, so stepping up into the captain's chair for a big Friday morning blitz is none other than the legendary Dave Jamieson! Dave joins the fellas at the desk to unpack an absolute masterclass of a sports night in the city.   We got right into last night's sports slate presented by The Rundle Park Short Course. How about them Edmonton  Elks? 3-0 baby.   After the break, we had yet another terrible trade suggestion from YouTube Trev. What the heck is he thinking?   We finished hour one like we always do on a Friday's show by Cracking Some Packs powered by Wayne's Sports Cards & Collectables.    

Oil Country, grab your coffee and fire up the text line—Dustin Nielson is officially back in the big chair for one final morning blitz before heading out tomorrow! There is an absolute mountain of fallout, tape, and breaking news for the boys to slice and dice on a massive Thursday edition of The Nielson Show live on Edmonton Sports Talk.   We got right into Morning Announcements for The Haddies Golf Shop to recap yesterday's news around the sports world.   After the break, it was time for Offseason, What Offseason presented by GCL Diesel and in this segment we got into another YouTube Trev trade of the day.   We finished off hour one by getting Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces! Today, Dusty is fired up about still about the Oilers press conference.

The microphones are live, the draft is just days away, and a heavy-hitting, unique pairing is steering the ship today. Welcome to a massive Wednesday edition of The Oil Stream on Edmonton Sports Talk! With Dusty away on location, the host chair belongs to Reid Wilkins, and he is joined at the desk by the one and only "Latino Heat"—Hernan Salas!   On Today's Show: Reid & Hernan on Babcock: The deal is done, and Mike Babcock is officially the 19th head coach in franchise history. Since the fellas haven't had the chance to chop it up yet, they dedicate the first half of the show to a full, comprehensive breakdown. They dissect the heavy pros and cons of the hiring, look at how his rigid defensive systems clash or complement this fast-paced roster, and weigh in on how he carried himself during yesterday's intense introductory press conference at Rogers Place. NHL Pre-Draft Frenzy: The coaching news was just the tip of the iceberg. The entire National Hockey League trade market completely fractured yesterday afternoon, with four separate multi-player blockbusters changing the landscape. From Jordan Kyrou heading to Washington, to the Flames striking a massive deal for young defenseman Simon Nemec, and Chicago shifting the 4th overall pick to Buffalo for Bowen Byram—the boys figure out how these changing rosters alter the balance of power around Edmonton. World Cup Watch: The action on the pitch is hitting a fever pitch. The guys take a quick timeout from the ice to look over at the global soccer landscape as tournament group play hits its peak, tracking the lines and the betting value ahead of Canada's massive match tomorrow.   The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

Happy Wednesday, Oil Country! Fire up the text boards and lock in—The Nielson Show is live on Edmonton Sports Talk!   The absolute nuke of the NHL offseason finally detonated, and the dust is still settling across the hockey world. The Edmonton Oilers have officially named Mike Babcock the 19th head coach in franchise history. The boys are dedicating a massive chunk of today's show to breaking down the official hiring, the introductory press conference, and what this high-stakes gamble means for the locker room.   We got right into all the news from yesterday around the world of sport for Morning Announcements presented by The Rundle Park Short Course.   After the break, it was time for another YouTube Trev trade of the day. Another massive overpay from the youngster.   We capped off hour one with MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre Shop to touch on team Canada playing Switzerland in The Wold Cup today.

Happy Tuesday, Oil Country! Grab your coffee and fire up the live chat—The Nielson Show is back to kickstart your morning live on Edmonton Sports Talk!   The boys are hitting the microphones on an absolute whirlwind of a Tuesday. The hockey world is spinning on its axis, but the absolute shockwave of the morning didn't even happen on the ice. We are tracking a sports landscape that just got completely turned upside down.   The fellas start off the show with the same old shenanigans, Dusty laid out the show and then we got into Morning Announcements for Haddies Golf Shop to recap all the major headlines from yesterday in the world of sport.   After the break, we got into YouTube Trev's trade of the day. YouTube Trev is a GM for the Nasties. You spoke and he listened. Today's trade is for the nasties… and they still didn't like it.   We finished hour one by getting Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces! Dusty is not Fired Up about this year's class of Hall Of Famers… which he is ironically fired up about.

The microphones are live at a noisy, buzzing Boston Pizza Westgate! On this massive Monday edition of The Oil Stream, Dustin Nielson and YouTube Trev are officially on location, and an absolute offseason bomb dropped right before the cameras started rolling. Stan Bowman and the Edmonton Oilers management team have officially locked up shutdown defenseman Connor Murphy to a brand-new five-year contract extension carrying a $4.1 million AAV. The boys waste absolutely zero time diving into the heavy fallout of this massive signature.   On Today's Show: The Connor Murphy Verdict: The trade deadline acquisition is staying in northern Alberta for the long haul! But at 33 years old, is a 5-year term running through his age-38 season an absolute ticking time bomb? The boys break down the $4.1M cap hit, argue over the high-risk vs. high-reward, and slap their official letter grades on the contract. They also dive into the Jason Dickinson deal with the 30-year-old signing on the dotted line yesterday! The Darnell Nurse Domino Effect: Let's read between the lines. If the Oilers are spending $4.1M a year on a veteran defensive specialist like Murphy, what does this mean for the rest of the blue line? The boys break down the cap sheet and ask the million-dollar question: Does this signature mean Stan Bowman is officially pushing all his chips into trading away Darnell Nurse's heavy contract this summer? YouTube Trev's Elite Top 6 Rankings: Shifting gears to league-wide elite firepower, Trev opens up his whiteboard to officially rate the best top-six forward groups across the entire National Hockey League. Who holds the crown, and where do the top-heavy Oilers stack up against the league's best? Dusty's Ultimate UFA Shopping List: With free agency just around the corner on July 1st, Nielson counts down his personal top 5 unrestricted free agent targets he wants to see the Oilers chase to round out the depth chart.   The Oil Stream is live every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on Edmonton Sports Talk! As always, The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

Happy Monday, Oil Country! The laboratory is wide open and The Nielson Show is back to kickstart your week with a massive, jam-packed morning edition live on Edmonton Sports Talk!   The boys are back at the microphones clearing out a wildly hectic weekend notebook. From massive roster signatures right here in Edmonton to absolute chaos on the gridiron, the diamond, and the pitch—we are breaking down all the major headlines from the world of sport.   The vibes are electric to start today's show. The fellas recapped their weekends and then Dusty laid out the show. The boys then got into Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Short Course to recap all the major headlines from the weekend.   After the break, we quickly went around the room to touch on the Oilers signing Dickinson and then got right into the CFL talk starting with Justin Rankin's dominance to start the season. We recapped all the other games in the CFL as well.   We finished hour one like we always do on a Monday's show, with our good, bad and ugly from the weekend.

The boys are back for another edition of Hello Hockey! Benny and Bellezy will be going around the NHL with the latest storylines as we recap the 2025-26 NHL Season while being joined by Chris Dingman for the entire show! In the first segment, the boys talk about the Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup while DInger shares some stories. Second Segment has the guys playing Start, Bench, Cut! Third segment we are joined by our Hello Hockey Insider David Pagnotta to talk about all the rumours heading into the Draft next week. And we end the show off with Benny's Blind Rankings! All of this and so much more on this edition of Hello Hockey here on Edmonton Sports Talk! Today's Guests: Chris Dingman - Former NHLer David Pagnotta - The Fourth Period  

History has officially been written on the West Coast! Welcome into a Friday morning edition of The Nielson Show live on Edmonton Sports Talk.   The fellas are back at the microphones, completely buzzing after watching Team Canada put on an absolute masterclass at BC Place last night, blowing the doors off Qatar in a historic 6-0 statement victory.But while the soccer world is celebrating, the hockey world is absolutely melting down. The NHL has officially dropped its final verdict on the Mike Babcock investigation, clearing the path for Stan Bowman to make his move. We bring on the ultimate insider to figure out exactly what happens next.   But first, we got into Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Short Course to recap all the action from last night. Obviously, we spent a good chunk of this segment touching on yesterday's historic win for Canada.   After the break, we kept the soccer talk rolling… then got into YouTube Trev's trade of the day.   We capped off hour one by Cracking Some Packs powered By Wayne's Sports Cards & Collectables.

Welcome into a massive Wednesday morning edition of The Nielson Show live on Edmonton Sports Talk! Dustin Nielson, Lieutenant Eric are back on the desk alongside YouTube Trev to break down a wild 24 hours across the entire sports world.    From the shifting gears of the NHL off-season to a historic night on the pitch at the World Cup and a crucial bounce-back on the diamond, the boys have a jammed notebook to tackle. Grab your coffee and lock it in!   Dusty laid out the show then we got into Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Short Course to recap yesterday's sports action.    After the break, we got into MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre Shop to touch on the brilliance of Lionel Messi at the age of 38.    And then to cap off hour one, we got into YouTube Trev's trade of the day presented by GCL Diesel.

The band is officially back together for a high-volume Tuesday morning broadcast! The Nielson Show is live on Edmonton Sports Talk, and Dustin Nielson is reunited with Lieutenant Eric alongside YouTube Trev.   The hardware has been handed out, the champions have been crowned, and the multi-sport off-season is officially underway. Grab your coffee and lock in—we have a massive Tuesday notebook to unpack!   We start off by laying out the show and catching up from Lt. Eric's weekend as he went home to watch the Roughriders come back in their game against the Lions.   The fellas then dove into Morning Announcements for the Haddies Golf Shop to recap all the major headlines from yesterday in the sports world.   After the break, we got into YouTube Trev's trade of the day, for once, he actually made a trade that the nasties liked.   We capped off hour one by getting Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces! Today, we're fired up about the guy betting a Milly on Spain to win in their match yesterday.

The boys are back for another edition of Hello Hockey! Benny and Bellezy go around the NHL with the latest storylines and rumours from this past week as we prepare for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final! In the first segment the boys open the show talking about the drama in Edmonton before getting into the MDRN PP! After that, Tin Fragle from the Everett Silvertips joins us to talk about his year of coaching. Third segment, our Hello Hockey Insider David Pagnotta joins to talk about the SCF, Mike Babcock and possible trades to come! Then 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 right here on Edmonton Sports Talk! Today's Guests: Tim Fragle - Everett Silvertips Assistant Coach David Pagnotta - The Fourth Period

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 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.

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.  

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 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 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.

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 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.

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…