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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!

The NFL season preview continues… today we took a trip down to Atlanta to hear from Carl Dukes. Dukes gave us a very energetic preview on the Falcons camp thus far. He finished with his expectations on Bijan Robinson for the upcoming season.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   In the middle of the second hour, it was time for I've Got Beef presented by Acme Meat Market! Lots of reasonable beefs from the fellas today.   Reid Wilkins finished off hour two with his beef, with his thoughts on the whipping boy bracket, who was better for the Oilers, Peter Chiarelli or Ken Holland. Reid finished with his expectations for the Elks game tomorrow.

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. This opened up a wormhole... what's the greatest invention of all time.    Eric Macramalla was the final guest on today's show. Lots of laughs in the first half of his hit, but then he finished off with some great hockey discussion regarding the future of Carey Price and how challenging it's going to be going forward for Canadian teams to sign players in the NHL.   It's Wednesday, which means it's time for Lt. Eric's weekly rankings of power. Today he ranked the worst NFL logos of all time.   The boys finished off the show with The Wrap from William Huff! 

To start off hour two, former Super Bowl champ Jerod Cherry joined the show to give us a season preview for the Cleveland Browns. He touched on the expectations for Shedeur Sanders, who might be a dark horse on the team and what the plan is for this upcoming season.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   Then it was time for Weekly Confessions presented by Spectrum Rent All. Some decent confessions from the boys on today's show.   To finish off hour two, Alex Shapiro capped off the hour. He gave us a good season preview for the Bears on the upcoming season.

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 Dave from Canmore Brewery Company. He joined the fellas virtually to showcase this weeks beer of the week, which is the Canmore Brewing Peak Pack. You can purchase a 6-pack for $21.99, saving $5.00 when you buy one!   The boys finished off the show with The Wrap from William Huff! 

On this episode of The Oil Stream, Tommy and Hernan are diving into all the latest headlines, buzz, and behind-the-scenes chatter coming out of Oil Country. From offseason trade rumours and contract talks to potential lineup changes and front office decisions — we're breaking down what's real, what's noise, and what it all means for the Oilers heading into the new season.   - Latest Oilers News - Trade Rumour Roundup - Free Agency & Roster Projections   The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

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

Eagles reporter, Chris McPherson joined the show to talk all things Eagles! He gave his thoughts on what the vibe has been like so far in camp, touched on the expectations for Saquon Barkley as he was just named the new Madden cover and finished with his thoughts on the defence, and how much it has changed.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   We then hit I've Got Beef in the middle of the second hour. Tommy had some serious beef, Lt. Eric had some relatable beef… and nasties had beef with YTT's beef!   Reid Wilkins was the final guest on today's show! He expressed his feelings on everyone's beefs. Touched on how tough it's been to sleep because he doesn't have air conditioning... and finished with who he thinks will be the biggest surprise for the Oilers this upcoming season.

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

In this episode of 2 Guys and a Goalie, the boys dive into some major offseason questions circling the Edmonton Oilers' blue line. With cap space tight and big decisions looming, who should the Oilers re-sign next summer — Mattias Ekholm, Jake Walman, or Brett Kulak?   The crew breaks down the pros, cons, and long-term implications of each option. PLUS — it's a hockey barstool debate for the ages: Who is the greatest NHL coach of all time? Is it Scotty Bowman? Toe Blake? Someone more recent like Jon Cooper?   Oilers roster talk Contract value vs. performance All-time coaching legends debate   2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!

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

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

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

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

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

Who's your hockey superhero? On this episode of 2 Guys & A Goalie, the crew dives into a fun off-season debate — if NHL players were superheroes, who would they be? From McDavid's speed to Ovechkin's power, we match your favourite NHL stars with their comic book counterparts. Is Connor Hellebuyck the Doctor Strange of the crease? Is Brad Marchand actually... Deadpool?   ⚡ Superhero Showdowns

We are back with another edition of The Nielson Show coming at you this fine Wednesday morning. The fellas started the show with some bangers as it is an another O Wednesday!   Like we always do, we hit Morning Announcements from 100.3 The Bear to recap everything in the world of sport from last night.   After the first sports update, we dove into Offseason, What Offseason?!? Who would you like to see slotted on Leon Draisaitl's line to start the season. Dusty and YTT became best friends in this segment.   It was then time for MMMMMM That's Good presented by Italian Centre Shop. Today we discussed how good CFL fantasy is, and the massive trade in the KERFLOAT.   We finished the hour by going through some ESTY categories for this year's ESTY's!

What a special third hour we have in store for you today. Marshall Nielson makes his EST debut on the third hour of today's show! He joined the boy's for Mr. Mikes Kind of Easy Trivia.   It was then time for Three Questions Too Many presented by Park Mazda but we definitely hit the over in questions for this segment. All the nasties asked Marshall all sorts of questions. What's his favourite sport, favourite Star Wars movie and if he could meet any athlete out there, who would it be?!    After the break, Marshall then gave out a list of who he thinks the best NHL players are... followed by a list of who his favourite CFL players are. We then, also played some of Marshall's favourite Nielson Show Originals.    After the update, The Muzz joined the show. She answered a plethera of questions from the nasties as well, then gave a list of her favourite NHL players.   Near the end of the show, it was time for Scalding Hot Takes and The Nielson's absolutely brought it!    The boys finished off the show with The Wrap from William Huff!

The Open Championship gets underway tomorrow… so the first guest on today's show is Geoff Ulrich, Draft Kings Golf Analyst! He gave us some very good insight on who he thing's will win this years major. Touched on some underdogs. He finished with his thoughts on Canadian Nick Taylor as he's being playing great as of late.   After Geoff, we made a huge announcement…The Edmonton Sports Talk Labour Day Bus, presented by Canadian Club! We'll be heading down to Cal Town and we want you to come with!   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   It was then time for Free Advice presented by Damon Bunting. As always, some very good advice from the boys today.   Eric Macramalla was the final guest on today's show. Same old Macramalla in this segment. He finished with his thoughts on this years all-star festivities in the MLB.

The Oilers have made big changes behind the scenes, hiring three new coaches, and the crew is breaking it all down! What do these additions mean for Edmonton's power play moving forward? Will the new goalie coach help Stuart Skinner take the next step in his development?   On today's episode:

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.   The new assistant coach of the Edmonton Oilers, Paul McFarland joined us in hour three. He touched on how he started coaching and when he knew that this was something he wanted to pursue. He then shared who was someone he looked up to in coaching and finished with how excited he is to be apart of the orange and blue.   Joaquin Gage was the final guest on today's show. He touched on his experience with the new goalie coach… if he remembers? He then gave his thoughts on all the new coaches and shared what he would like to see for the Oilers power play this season.   The boys finished off the show with The Wrap from William Huff!

We are back with another edition of The Nielson Show today. Lt. Eric is still on vacation so today, it's all Dusty and YouTube Trev.   The first segment we hit today was Morning Announcements from 100.3 The Bear to recap last night's Home Run Derby. We then gave our thoughts on the all star festivities as a whole in every sport.   It was then time for Offseason, What Offseason!? The Oilers did make some changes behind the bench yesterday, which is exactly what we discussed. Will this move the needle.   We finished hour one with Fired Up from Gemco Fireplaces! Today, Dusty was fired up about the Bleacher Report top 20 NBA players of all time.

Big moves behind the bench! On this episode of The Oil Stream, Dusty and Reid break down the Oilers' hiring of Paul McFarland and Peter Aubry as assistant coaches. What do these hires mean for Edmonton's systems and special teams? How will McFarland's power-play experience and Aubry's defensive background impact the team heading into next season?  

We are back with another edition of The Nielson Show! Lt. Eric is on vacation, so YouTube Trev is stepping in. We start off today's show by recapping our weekends especially Dusty's rollercoaster of a weekend.   We then dove into Morning Announcements from 100.3 The Bear to recap everything that transpired over the weekend in sport.   After the first sports update, it was time for The Morning After Show. We dove into the biggest moments from yesterday's game, the super stat and who were the three stars.   To finish off hour one, the fellas gave their good, their bad and their ugly from the weekend.

Big questions remain in Oil Country! On today's episode, it's a first as we've got Hernan and Gager steering the ship. The fellas will dive into what's still to come for the Edmonton Oilers this offseason. When will we hear official coaching announcements? Is another roster move on the horizon? And with Isaac Howard now in the mix, where does the skilled rookie fit into the lineup — McDavid's wing? Draisaitl's line? Or starting further down the depth chart?  

On today's episode, the boys break down the Oilers' newest addition, forward Isaac Howard. What should the expectations be for the promising rookie, and where might he slot in the lineup?   Plus, we recap all the highlights and hijinks from the second annual EST Golf Classic — who showed up, who showed out, and who completely fell apart on the back nine.

We are back with another edition of The Nielson Show coming your way this fine Thursday morning! The boys are a lot more energetic to start today's show. Vibes are high. The boys touched on some CFL fantasy discussion as we are so pleased to have the commish of the CFL join us in the second hour.   It was then time for Morning Announcements presented by 100.3 The Bear! We touched on the Blue Jays win streak unfortunately getting snapped.   After the first update, it was time for Offseason, What Offseason?! This conversation took the fellas to the end of hour one. We discussed potential lineups… and YTT can't get enough of the newest Oiler, Ike Howard.

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 been a while, but the fellas are back with another editiong of Scalding Hot Takes! Who will win the elusive mitt this time.    Near the end of the final hour, it was time to get Fired Up from Gemco Fireplaces. More Ike Howard hype from YTT in this segment.   The boys finished off the show with The Wrap from William Huff! 

Trevor Harris & The Dunkin Dad survived the 4th of July Weekend as they talk about the lastest what's going in major league baseball as the Chicago Cubs are in Hittin' Season on the St Louis Cardinals. We talk with recurring guest Sam Lubman from 95.7 the game as we talk about Rafael Devers trade to the San Francisco Giants and the state of baseball which is always a great conversation . We also have on from 105.3 the Fan & Spits and Suds podcast Gavin Spittle as we go in depth on the all things for the Dallas Stars and also thoughts on the NHL as well.

On today's edition of The Oil Stream, we dive deep into Connor McDavid's future in Edmonton—when, or even if, the superstar captain will re-sign... We'll break down the latest buzz: GM Stan Bowman's readiness to start talks, rumours about a shorter-term extension, and why McDavid might wait to see roster moves before committing. All that and so much more on today's edition of The Oil Stream right here on Edmonton Sports Talk. Nielson and Gazzola look up and down the lineup as well, chatting third line and where players will slot in!   The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

On today's episode of The Oil Stream, Tommy G and Reid Wilkins will take a deep dive into the latest around the Edmonton Oilers as free agency cools down.  

A lot has transpired since the last edition of 2 Guys & A Goalie! On today's show, the fellas will go around the room sharing their thoughts on all the movements the Oilers have been involved with. Are the Oilers done making moves? Is this roster good enough to head back to the finals? All of these topics will be discussed on today's edition of 2 Guys & A Goalie right here on Edmonton Sports Talk.   2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!

Today on The Oil Stream, it's Dustin Nielson and Tom Gazzola. The fellas will recap everything that transpired in the NHL, as there was a lot of movement. The Oilers did eventually make a splash by acquiring Andrew Mangiapane, which the boys will touch on as well. And are the Oilers finished??? Time will only tell. All that will be discussed and so much more on today's edition of The Oil Stream right here on Edmonton Sports Talk.   The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!