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We are back with another edition of The Nielson Show! We started the show recapping everyone's day off yesterday. Dusty then laid out the show. So much happened in the world of sport yesterday including, Kaprizov singing the biggest contract in NHL history and the MLB post season officially beginning yesterday. After the break it was time to dive into Preseason, What Preseason presented by GCL Diesel! We continued the discussion of McDavid next contract and now that Kaprizov has signed, what could he possibly be waiting for? We then went down a wormhole discussing GTA and how much it's going to cost to make this game… We finished off hour one with MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre Shop to discuss just how good Shohei Ohtani is…
We started off hour one with a potential ESTY worthy rant from Dusty?! This was brought to you by GCL Diesel. In this segment we touched on yesterday's Oilers preseason game and why some Oilers fans need to simmer down. It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day. After the break we got right into MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre. Europe defeated the Americans at this year's Ryder Cup which is certainly good, but were the American fans being too much? And is this good for the game of golf? The boys discussed. To finish off hour one, Mike Tanier from Too Deep Zone came by to recap all the major headlines from NFL week 4!
It was a massive weekend in the world of sports and The Lock Shop has you covered! Hustler and Dusty break down everything that went down including: CFL Week 17 – the biggest takeaways and how the playoff picture is shaping up. NFL Week 4 – the wild finishes, standout performances, and betting implications moving forward. Blue Jays clinch 1st in the AL East – what it means for their playoff push. Oilers preseason action – who's standing out, who still has work to do, and what it means for opening night. Plus, the guys mix in their best insights and betting angles as we head into another jam-packed week of sports. Subscribe to The Lock Shop for weekly previews, recaps, and betting analysis across the CFL, NFL, NHL, MLB and more! The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!
On tonight's episode of The Oil Stream, we're previewing the Oilers' matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. We'll break down what to expect from Edmonton's lineup — who's in, who's out, and which players have the most to prove as the preseason rolls on. Tune in for analysis, storylines to watch, and everything you need to get set for puck drop! Tom Gazzola and Matt Iwanyk also share some news from Vegas regarding Carter Hart, with tension between The Athletic and the Golden Knights. The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
We got the third hour started with Mr Mikes Kind of Easy Trivia. It was then time for Three Questions Too Many presented by Park Mazda. It's Friday, which means it's the fan favourite Sobeys & Safeway Liquor Beer of The Week! This weeks beer of the week was provided by Brad Goddard, Vice President of Big Rock Brewery! He joined us virtually to showcase this weeks beer of the week, which is the Rock Box Variety Pack! You can purchase two 15-packs for $54.99, saving $22 when you buy two, or $29.99 for one 15-pack each. The boys finished off the show with The Wrap from William Huff!
On today's episode of 2 Guys & A Goalie, we're breaking down the Oilers' loss to the Seattle Kraken — what went wrong, the missed opportunities, and whether fans should be concerned about Stuart Skinner's performance in net. We'll also look ahead to Edmonton's next preseason matchup against the Winnipeg Jets — who needs to step up, who's fighting for a roster spot, and what to watch for as the preseason rolls on. Hit that subscribe button for all the latest Oilers talk, hot takes, and goalie banter! 2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!
We got the third hour started with Mr Mikes Kind of Easy Trivia. It was then time for Three Questions Too Many presented by Park Mazda. It's Thursday, which means the first edition of Scalding Hot Takes! This one might have been a potential ESTY winning edition of Hot Takes... After that, we dipped into the Courageous Moment by Alberta Blue Cross. What's courageous this week is how much water Dusty has been carrying for the CFL since Monday. The boys finished off the show with The Wrap from William Huff!
We are back with another edition of The Nielson Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk. To start the show today, we started off with some grill talk. Dusty briefly touched on his dentist appointment from last night, we then laid out the show. We then hit Morning Announcements from Goat Track to recap all the major headlines from yesterday in the world of sport. After the break, it was time for Offseason, What Offseason presented by GCL Diesel to recap last night's game against the Kraken. To finish off hour one with we got Fired Up from Gemco Fireplaces. Evan Bouchard was ranked 39th as the leagues best player... Does this make you fired up?!
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On today's episode of The Oil Stream, we're recapping the Oilers' 3-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets — breaking down who stood out, who impressed, and which young players may need some more time in the minors. We'll also tee up Edmonton's next preseason matchup on home ice against the Seattle Kraken with a look at who to watch and what to expect. Stay locked for full analysis, reaction, and everything Oilers preseason! The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
We got the third hour started with Mr Mikes Kind of Easy Trivia. It was then time for Three Questions Too Many presented by Park Mazda. It's Wednesday which means it's time for Lt. Eric's Weekly Rankings of Power! Today, Lt. Eric ranked the top 10 future changes he would like to see in the CFL! The boys finished off the show with The Wrap from William Huff!
To start off hour one, we quickly dove into Free Advice from Damon Bunting! Jamie Thomas was the first guest on today's show. He started off with lots of laughs. We then got right into last night's game and Toews repping the Jets jersey for the first time last night and how special that was, he then shared how big of a role Toews has to play this season in order for the Jets to succeed. Thomas finished with his thoughts on a Kyle Connor extension, and whether or not he'll be resigning in Edmonton. It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day. In the middle of the hour, Matt Scianitti stopped by to discuss all things CFL football. Scianitti shared his thoughts on the changes announced earlier in the week, Rourke's comments he made on Monday and finished with some international women's Rugby talk. Hour two capped off with Eric Macramalla and all of his shenanigans. He as well chimed in on the CFL changes made earlier in the week and shared why he likes them, but did the CFL do enough!?
We are back with another edition of The Nielson Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk! The show got rolling with a little more love on Tommy's birthday yesterday & plenty of Macramalla intros. Dusty then laid out the show. It was then time for Morning Announcements for Rundle Park Short Course! The Oilers beat the Jets yesterday in preseason action and Ike Howard scored. YTT had some thoughts on this. After the break it was time for Offseason, What Offseason presented by GCL Diesel! In this segment we touched on the lack of anticipation for this year's preseason and the Vasily Podkolzin signing. We finished the hour with MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre Shop to discuss McDavid and Draisaitl both starting the season on the first line.
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On today's episode of The Lock Shop, we're breaking down the Oilers' win over the Winnipeg Jets — who looked sharp, key performances, and what it means moving forward. Plus, we'll recap the Blue Jays' loss in their series opener against the Red Sox as Toronto looks to bounce back in a critical stretch of the season. Stay tuned for analysis, betting insights, and everything you need to know in the world of hockey and baseball! The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!
Hockey's back! On today's episode of 2 Guys & a Goalie, we're teeing up tonight's preseason matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets. We'll break down who to keep an eye on, which players need to step up and impress, and what to expect as both teams continue to fine-tune their lineups ahead of the regular season. Vasily Podkolzin also re-signed this morning, inking a three-year extension with the Oilers. Gager, Kass and Nielson break it down. Plus, the big storyline in Edmonton — Connor McDavid heads into the season with no extension. We'll continue the conversation about what it means for the Oilers, the fan base, and the league moving forward. All that and more on 2 Guys & a Goalie! 2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!
It was a busy weekend of hockey as the Oilers and Flames clashed in a pair of split-squad Battle of Alberta games — and The Oil Stream is here to break it all down! We'll recap both matchups: Who looked great and stood out in their preseason debuts? Who struggled and might be in tough heading into camp? Plus, we'll tee up the rest of the Oilers' preseason schedule this week, with the key players and storylines to keep an eye on. Dustin Nielson and Tom Gazzola also share their thoughts on the Oilers' new third jersey! The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
We got the third hour started with Mr Mikes Kind of Easy Trivia. It was then time for Three Questions Too Many presented by Park Mazda. Host of Sportsnet's 960 The Fan Pat Steinberg, was the final guest on today's show. He touched on the Oilers and Flames split squad action from last night and shared who he thinks was the most noticeable Oiler from last night. He then did the exact same for the Flames and specifically highlighted Zayne Parekh and what the Flames will do with him. He finished with his thoughts on the CFL announcement happening later today, what he would like to see changed and what he hopes stays the same. The boys finished off the show with The Wrap from William Huff!
Marshall Ferguson was our GS Construction Headliner for today's show and got hour two started off with his thoughts on what the CFL's major announcements could be later today. He also shared his thoughts on every game that was played in week 16. It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day. In the middle of hour two, we finally got into some Oilers talk! A lot happened in Oil Country over the weekend, including the Oilers unveiling their third jersey for this upcoming season. What your thoughts, is it bad, is it good!? This discussion was presented by The Italian Centre Shop! To finish off hour two, Mike Tanier from Too Deep Zone stopped by to recap everything that transpired from the NFL in week 3 from the weekend. And he finished by teeing up tonights Monday nighter.
We are back with another edition of The Nielson Show coming your way this fine Friday morning! It's Lt. Eric, Wil Fraser, YouTube Trev and his brother, Tristian! Like we always do, we got the morning started off with Morning Announcements from Morning Announcements from Rundle Park Short Course to recap everything that transpired from last night in the world of sport. After the break, we dove into Offseason, What Offseason!? In this segment we heard from Connor McDavid after his skate from yesterday. After the interview, Wil shared his thoughts on whether or not he thinks he McDavid will resign in Edmonton. To finish off hour one, we Cracked Some Packs presented by Wayne's Sports Cards & Collectables. Today we cracked some Upper Deck 2025 CFL cards!
We got the third hour started with Mr Mikes Kind of Easy Trivia. This was close... It was then time for Three Questions Too Many presented by Park Mazda. It's Friday, which means it's the fan favourite Sobeys & Safeway Liquor Beer of The Week! This weeks 'drink' of the week was provided by Manjit Minhas, one of the dragons from the Dragons Den! She joined virtually to showcase this weeks drink of the week, which is the Shore Break Pineapple & Coconut Rum Soda. You can purchase a 4-pack for $9.99, saving $3.00 when you buy one! The boys finished off the show with The Wrap from William Huff!
Big news out of Oil Country! On today's episode of 2 Guys & A Goalie, we break down what Stan Bowman had to say yesterday about a potential Connor McDavid contract extension — and what it could mean for Edmonton's future. Former NHLers Matt Kassian and Joaquin Gage also share some of their stories with training camp, before honing in on the Oilers to talk about Stuart Skinner dropping 15 pounds in the offseason, and training sessions getting underway today! 2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!
We got the third hour started with Mr Mikes Kind of Easy Trivia. It was then time for Three Questions Too Many presented by Park Mazda. It's Thursday, which means the first edition of Scalding Hot Takes! This one might have been a potential ESTY winning edition of Hot Takes... After that, we dipped into the Courageous Moment by Alberta Blue Cross. Tommy had the first pick in the nerd draft and he chose to not pick first... How courageous is that! The boys finished off the show with The Wrap from William Huff!
We are back with another edition of The Nielson Show and boy the fellas are absolutely buzzing to start today's show! Dusty started off by laying out the show. Morning Announcements for the Goat Track was the first segment we hit on today's show to recap everything that transpired from yesterday… in particular Stan Bowman addressing the media, which then lead to a YouTube Trev theory that completely changes everything. After the break, we then heard from Oilers GM Stan Bowman from yesterday's media availability. And after that, YTT finally told us his theory. To finish off hour one, we dove into Fired Up from Gemco Fireplaces to discuss what Brad Marchand had to say about resigning in Florida, this definitely got us fired up.
We got the third hour started with Mr Mikes Kind of Easy Trivia. It was then time for Three Questions Too Many presented by Park Mazda. Rick Zamperin was the final guest on today's show! He gave his thoughts on all the big stories heading into CFL Week 16, in particular the Elks taking on the Tiger-Cats. He also touched on the brilliance of Bo Levi Mitchell. It's Wednesday, which means it's time for Lt. Eric's Weekly Rankings of Power presented by the Edmonton Garrison Memorial Golf & Country Club! Today Lt. Eric ranked the best possible bowl ideas for Huskies and Wildcats. The boys finished off the show with The Wrap from William Huff!
A loaded episode of The Lock Shop! We start on the diamond with a full recap of yesterday's Blue Jays win over the Tampa Bay Rays, breaking down the key moments, standout performances, and what it means in the playoff push. Then it's time to look back at one of our favorite events of the year — The ESTY's Award Show! We relive the best categories, the biggest winners, and a few surprises along the way. Picks, insights, laughs, and a whole lot more — only on The Lock Shop! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!
We got the third hour started with Mr Mikes Kind of Easy Trivia. This was a close one... It was then time for Three Questions Too Many presented by Park Mazda. Joaquin Gage was the final guest on today's show. He gave his thoughts on tonight's ESTY's and what he's most looking forward to. We then switched gears to tonight's to the Oilers and Gager shared his thoughts on who he thinks would be a good fit on McDavid's wing and what to expect from Stuart Skinner. Gager finished with some F1 talk. Matty then did provide us with some awards we won as voted by the community of Edmonton. The boys finished off the show with The Wrap from William Huff!
To start off hour two we got right into Offseason, What Offseason!? Who do you have slotted on McDavid's left and right side? The boys discussed… It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day. After the break, it was time for Weekly Confessions presented by Spectrum Rent All! Lots of great beefs from the boys today! To cap off hour two, Blue Jays writer Keegan Matheson gave us all the latest on the Blue Jays, in particular some insight on Trey Yesavage and what to expect from him. He also gave us an update on the Bo Bichette injury and when we can expect him to return.
It was a busy weekend in Oil Country! We start with a full recap of the Oilers vs Flames rookie game, breaking down the standout performances, key moments, and which prospects made the biggest impression in the Battle of Alberta's next generation. Then, we shift gears off the ice — as Connor McDavid was spotted walking out with country star Morgan Wallen. What does it mean when the face of the NHL crosses over into pop culture headlines, and how does it impact the Oilers' spotlight heading into the season? The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
We got the third hour started with Mr Mikes Kind of Easy Trivia. This was a close one... It was then time for Three Questions Too Many presented by Park Mazda. In the middle of the final hour it was time for Offseason, What Offseason!? Connor still hasn't signed yet, what does this mean!? Also, how did some of the Oilers look from the rookie games this past weekend? The boys finished off the show with The Wrap from William Huff!
It's Battle of Alberta time at Rogers Place! Tonight, the Edmonton Oilers rookies go head-to-head with the Calgary Flames rookies, and we're breaking down all the storylines heading into the game: Who are the key players to watch? Which prospects have the best chance to stand out? What this matchup means as main camp gets closer. Plus, we wrap up Tommy's rankings of importance for the Oilers' upcoming season — who tops the list, and why they'll be crucial to Edmonton's success in 2025. The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
This week on 2 Guys & A Goalie, the crew dives into the wild rumour that Kirill Kaprizov apparently turned down a $16-million AAV deal. What does it say about his value, and could we ever see an NHL player push for that kind of money? Plus, with rookie camps underway across the NHL, we swap some of the best stories from past rookie camps — from standout performances to unforgettable moments that gave fans a first look at future stars. 2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!
We're coming at you hot this fine Thursday morning! As always, Dusty started off by laying out the show. We then dove into Morning Announcements for Goat Track to recap all the headlines from last night in the world of sports. But we primarily hit on the Blue Jays falling in last night's ball game. After the first sports update, it was then time for Offseason, What Offseason!? Today we touched on Kirill Kaprizov apparently turning down 16 million dollars. We then switched gears to discuss the Oilers new leaked jersey. To finish off hour one, it was time for Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces. Today, we announced a new coffee that we are launching with Fawkes Coffee. This certainly fires us up.
We are back with another edition of The Nielson Show coming at you this fine Wednesday morning. The boys start off the show with a few songs in honour of the Jays huge ins yesterday, lots of laughs and a story from Dusty at West Ed yesterday. We then dove into Morning Announcements from Rundle Park Short Course to recap all that transpired yesterday in the world of sport. YTT also touched on the best burger he's ever had while he was there. After the break it was then time for Offseason, What Offseason presented by GCL Diesel. Today we quickly touched on the Oilers rookie roster this year as well as previewed Fridays game against the Flames rookies! WE finished off hour one with MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre Shop! Today we discussed how good it must be to be waking up if you are Dustin Wolf…
The biggest question in hockey right now: Will Connor McDavid commit his future to the Edmonton Oilers? In this episode, the guys break down all the possibilities — from how long the next deal could be, to how much it might cost, and what it means for the Oilers' window to win with the best player in the world. Could we see a max-term contract? A shorter bridge-style deal? Or is there even a chance McDavid doesn't re-sign in Edmonton at all? 2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!
Dustin Nielson and Tom Gazzola are back on this Monday edition of The Oil Stream! The guys dive into the depths of McDavid's contract. Why has he not signed yet? Could we expect him to sign this week? Lots more to come with that! After that, Tom will share 15 through 11 on his Ranking of Importance List. Who does Tom think will step up this year? Tune in to find out! All of this and so much more on this edition of The Oil Stream right here on Edmonton Sports Talk! The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
Dustin Nielson and Tom Gazzola are here to give you this edition of The Oil Stream! The boys will be breaking down Captain Skates and looking into possible line combinations. Obviously, the big story is McDavid's contract; he spoke yesterday to some reporters and will face the rest of the media today. Our own Reid Wilkins will be down there, then will join us later in the show to give us his thoughts! All of this and so much more on this edition of The Oil Stream, right here on Edmonton Sports Talk! The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
Dustin Nielson and Tom Gazzola are here to give you this edition of The Oil Stream! Today on the show, the boys will recap the Whipping Boy Bracket, where it's a tight race between Skinner and Nurse in the Semi-Final. After that, the boys will start their Rankings of Importance list, where they rank each Oilers player based on their level of importance heading into the 2025-26 NHL Season. All of this and so much more on this edition of The Oil Stream right here on Edmonton Sports Talk! The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
Tom Gazzola, Joaquin Gage and Matt Kassian are here to give you this edition of 2 Guys & A Goalie! The boys will get into Mitch Marner's comments from early last week, where he mentions getting security in Toronto. They also talk about McDavid's contract situation and what to expect since we are getting closer to training camp! All of this and so much more, 2 Guys & A Goalie right here on Edmonton Sports Talk! 2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!
Two big questions surround the Edmonton Oilers heading into the new season: Will Mattias Ekholm be fully healthy after battling injury last year? And when will Zach Hyman return from injury to start the season? We dive into both storylines, what they mean for the Oilers' lineup, and how Edmonton's early-season success could hinge on the status of two of their most important veterans. The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
The biggest question in hockey: Will Connor McDavid re-sign with the Edmonton Oilers? As the best player in the world approaches the end of his deal, the speculation is heating up. How much will it take? How long could the extension be? And is there even a chance he doesn't stay in Oil Country? The boys break it all down — the numbers, the timing, the pressure on the franchise, and what it would mean if McDavid's next chapter isn't in Edmonton. 2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!
We are back with another edition of The Nielson Show! No Dustin Nielson, no problem, as The Dave Jamieson makes his return to The Nielson Show at the all new EST Global Headquarters! The boys caught up on their summers, then dove into Morning Announcements for Goat Track to recap all the biggest headlines from last night. After the first sports update, we dove into Offseason, What Offseason presented by GCL Diesel. With Dusty being away, the whipping boy bracket will take a halt. So today, we heard from Connor McDavid as he spoke at Canadas orientation camp. To finish off hour one, it was time for Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces! We are Fired Up about the Labour Day busses baby!
When it comes to criticism in Oil Country, two names always rise to the top: Kevin Lowe and Peter Chiarelli. From questionable trades to front office decisions that still spark debate today, both left lasting marks on the Edmonton Oilers — but who took the most heat from fans and media? We dig into the eras, the moves, and the backlash to figure out who really wore the crown as the most criticized figure in Oilers history.
From the early 2000s to today, the Edmonton Oilers have had their share of players under the microscope. But who faced the most criticism from fans and media: Jesse Puljujärvi or Shawn Horcoff? We dive into both eras — Horcoff wearing the "C" during tough years, and Puljujärvi's up-and-down tenure as a former 4th overall pick — to figure out who really took more heat in Edmonton. 2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!
To start off hour two, Justin Dunk stopped by to talk all things CFL. He gave his thoughts on the current playoff format. Then touched on all the games from the previous week. Dunk finished with his thoughts on a preview for CFL Week 13, and whether or not he thinks the Elks have a chance against the red hot Stamps! It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day. In the middle of the hour, it was time for Weekly Confessions from Spectrum Rent All! This was a great day for confessions from the boys. We finished hour two with Fired Up from Gemco Fireplaces. Lots to be fired up about today.
Who faced more heat between the pipes in Edmonton — Stuart Skinner or Mikko Koskinen? Oilers fans know both goalies have had their share of critics, but who really took the brunt of it? We break it all down, from shaky starts to clutch saves, and how the fanbase reacted to each. Plus, the big question on every Oilers fan's mind: When will Connor McDavid re-sign his next contract? We dive into the timelines, the speculation, and what it means for Edmonton's future. The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
It's Hernan Salas and Lt.Eric providing you this edition of The Oil Stream right here on Edmonton Sports Talk! Today on the show, the boys will go through the Whipping Boy Bracket, where Peter Chiarelli took down Steve Tambellini yesterday. After that, they dive into today's matchup of Darnell Nurse vs Evan Bouchard. They also go around the NHL with the latest headlines and stories from the past couple of days. All of this and so much more on this edition of The Oil Stream right here on Edmonton Sports Talk! The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
Dustin Nielson, Joaquin Gage & Matt Kassian are back for another edition of 2 Guys & A Goalie! The guys will chat about the Whipping Boy Bracket as Peter Chiarelli and Steve Tambellini go head-to-head! Chiarelli has the early lead, rightfully so? They also go around the NHL with the latest headlines and stories! All of this and so much more on this edition of 2 Guys & A Goalie right here on Edmonton Sports Talk! 2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!
Hernan Salas and Jay Milne are here to give you this edition of The Oil Stream! The boys will give their opinion on the Whipping Boy Bracket as Kevin Lowe and Dallas Eakins go at it today! They also go around the NHL with the latest news and storylines to talk about! The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
It's Hernan Salas, Joaquin Gage and Matt Kassian giving you this edition of 2 Guys & A Goalie! The guys will talk about possible wingers for McDavid this season. Are Nuge and Hyman his best wingers, or can RNH play a different role? The boys also look elsewhere, hitting on Milan Lucic getting a PTO in St. Louis and Lane Hutson being left off the USA's Olympic orientation camp. And for GS Construction, the boys play Hired or Fired! 2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!