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On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Pete Blackburn share their vibes entering training camp. They dive into what will need to go right this season, and then discuss the direction the Bruins are headed in.  ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 00:55 Remembering the lives of those lost on 9/11 01:27 Welcome, Pete! 03:20 Pete's thoughts on the Bruins 15:49 PrizePicks 17:08 Will Swayman bounce back? 28:08 Gametime 29:25 Are the Bruins on the right track? 35:11 When will the Bruins contend again? 38:50 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside! 39:15 Would McDavid leaving the Oilers be the biggest move since Gretzky? 40:53 Thanks for watching! Bruins Beat is Powered by 

Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined by Bob Stauffer. Bob reflects on the last 2 playoff runs the Oilers have gone on, the offseason moves they have made and he gives his thoughts on the ongoing Connor McDavid contract situation.  (24:17) Later, Colin Patterson joins the show! Colin speaks on the offseason moves made by the Flames and the initiatives he is a part of with Kid Sport Calgary!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.   

Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney joins the show to talk Oilers and the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!

Brenden Escott sits down with Oilers play-by-play voice Jack Michaels to preview the start of camp and the storylines surrounding Edmonton. The conversation covers rookie action at home instead of Penticton, early expectations for players like Matthew Savoie and Ike Howard and lingering questions around Connor McDavid's contract and Zach Hyman's health. Jack also shares his outlook for Evan Bouchard after signing a big deal, before zooming out to weigh in on Sidney Crosby's future in Pittsburgh and what it means for the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded, edited, and is ready to help you kick off your workweek. On today's podcast, the guys discussed the start of the NFL season, jersey purchases, Pink Pony Club origin, and delved into any other topics that arose.The guys kicked off the Thursday episode of Real Life by discussing the best time of the year for sports, now that the NHL is underway, the Jays are chasing a division win, and the NFL season has begun. There are so many sports stories to be excited about, and the guys kicked off the podcast with a conversation about Shadeur Sanders' jersey being a top seller despite not even being the starting QB in Cleveland. Talking about jerseys led the boys to talk about which unis they would buy if they were in the market for a new one. Changing gears, the guys looked at the Connor McDavid contract situation and wondered whether or not these delays are tied to Kirill Kaprisov's stalemate in Minnesota. Yesterday, it was reported that the Wild star turned down a $16 million AAV over eight years, which led to a conversation about whether these two contracts are linked. If Kaprisov is turning down that much smoke, does that mean that Connor McDavid is waiting to see where he lands before signing his own extension?Finally, the guys wrapped up the Thursday episode of Real Life with a random collection of topics, including Coldplay being set to pass Taylor Swift's tour gross earnings, Connor Brown spilling the Pink Pony Club details, the Real Life Fantasy Football League, and the new Charlie Sheen documentary that just got loaded to Netflix. The squad may have been shorthanded this week, but that didn't stop them from yammering on about anything and everything for an hour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew Savoie joins Bob and Cam Moon to open the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Summer Coolers edition of NHL Wraparound, Neil Smith and Vic Morren head to the desert to break down the Vegas Golden Knights, a team still in win-now mode—and not afraid to prove itComing off a 110-point season and a second-round loss to Edmonton, Vegas pulled off the biggest move of the offseason, acquiring Mitch Marner from Toronto and signing him to an 8-year, $12M AAV deal. The message? The Golden Knights are all-in again.But with aging stars, injury concerns, and cap issues, is this the final swing of the sword before the dynasty window closes?

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!

The September 10 edition of Inside Sports begins with Brenden Escott discussing the latest on the Elks, Oilers and Toronto Blue Jays with their season winding into crunch time. Don't forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open by recapping the Blue Jays' loss that evened the series with the Astros, spotlighting Jeff Hoffman's ninth-inning struggles and questioning why he still gets the call. They also hit on Jason Alexander (no, not Costanza) blanking the Jays over seven scoreless, the lineup's issues without Bo Bichette, and José Berríos grinding through another solid turn. After the first break, they dig into reports that Kirill Kaprizov declined a massive extension and what it signals for the Connor McDavid discourse ahead of his 2026 free agency. Later, they react to Adam Silver's comments on rising viewing costs and the backlash from fans paying for full-game access. Plus, they touch on kickoff returns in the NFL being up and if that's actually good for the game.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

During Hour 2 Sportsnet's Mark Spector joined the show discussing Oilers rookies hitting the ice today to open camp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During Hour 4 we checked in with a new edition of In or Out discussing the Oilers' new third jersey, Kirill Kaprizov, the Columbus Blue Jackets, Thursday Night Football, and rice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Missin Curfew Episode 413 After a long Summer the Fellas are back in studio for another season of Missin Curfew! What's next for Connor McDavid and the Oilers with one year left on his contract? How does McDavid's negotiations impact Jack Eichel and Krill Kaprizov? The Fellas recap an exciting US Open Football is back! How did the Fellas do on their Week One bets and picks? SAUCE HOCKEY MERCH | https://saucehockey.com/collections/missin-curfew YOUTUBE | www.youtube.com/@MissinCurfew SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/4uNgHhgCtt97nMbbHm2Ken APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missin-curfew INSTAGRAM | www.instagram.com/missincurfew TWITTER | www.twitter.com/MissinCurfew TIKTOK | www.tiktok.com/@missincurfewpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with Hall of Famer Steve Largent for a wide-ranging conversation that spans his legendary NFL career, his second act in Congress, and the values that have guided him through it all. Largent reflects on his journey from getting cut by the Oilers to becoming the face of the Seattle Seahawks, sharing stories of his most satisfying season, his 100th touchdown, and even his payback hit on Mike Harden. He opens up about life after football—why he never struggled with retirement, how he became a licensed pilot, and his time as CEO of a telecommunications company. Largent also dives into his political career as the only Pro Football Hall of Famer to serve in Congress, recalling his “welcome to Congress” moment, the balance of family and public service, and why he’ll never go back. From humility to servant leadership, this episode is packed with wisdom and insight from one of the NFL’s true all-time greats. The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Got Yer Back Podcast Host Jason Strudwick joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around Connor McDavid's contract negotiations, the possible outcomes of a deal in Edmonton, the comparison to Wayne Gretzky's departure if he leaves, the Oilers' season expectations, Mitch Marner's beginning with Vegas, Noodles' back tattoo and more.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! Got Yer Back Podcast Host Jason Strudwick joins to discuss Connor McDavid's contract negotiations with the Oilers and Noodles' back tattoo. The guys discuss the headlines around the sports world in the latest edition of Role Play Level of Concern and Bryan gives his FanDuel Best Bets.

Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with Hall of Famer Steve Largent for a wide-ranging conversation that spans his legendary NFL career, his second act in Congress, and the values that have guided him through it all. Largent reflects on his journey from getting cut by the Oilers to becoming the face of the Seattle Seahawks, sharing stories of his most satisfying season, his 100th touchdown, and even his payback hit on Mike Harden. He opens up about life after football—why he never struggled with retirement, how he became a licensed pilot, and his time as CEO of a telecommunications company. Largent also dives into his political career as the only Pro Football Hall of Famer to serve in Congress, recalling his “welcome to Congress” moment, the balance of family and public service, and why he’ll never go back. From humility to servant leadership, this episode is packed with wisdom and insight from one of the NFL’s true all-time greats. The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's do this! The Cult of Hockey podcast. By the Faithful and for the Faithful. Today Kurt Leavins, Ira Cooper and David Staples of the Edmonton Journal dig into Oilers prospects Alec Regular, Josh Samanski, Ike Howard and Matt Savoie, the new playoff salary cap, and one unpopular opinion on Connor McDavid's contract

Oilers Forward Isaac Howard joins Bob right at the top of the September 10th show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with Hall of Famer Steve Largent for a wide-ranging conversation that spans his legendary NFL career, his second act in Congress, and the values that have guided him through it all. Largent reflects on his journey from getting cut by the Oilers to becoming the face of the Seattle Seahawks, sharing stories of his most satisfying season, his 100th touchdown, and even his payback hit on Mike Harden. He opens up about life after football—why he never struggled with retirement, how he became a licensed pilot, and his time as CEO of a telecommunications company. Largent also dives into his political career as the only Pro Football Hall of Famer to serve in Congress, recalling his “welcome to Congress” moment, the balance of family and public service, and why he’ll never go back. From humility to servant leadership, this episode is packed with wisdom and insight from one of the NFL’s true all-time greats. The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's another Wednesday in the middle of the NHL dead zone, which means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to recap another pre-season week in Edmonton. On today's podcast, I discussed the start of Oilers' rookie camp, the latest on Connor McDavid watch, Mattias Ekholm wanting to re-sign, and whatever else has happened over the last seven days.The Edmonton Oilers are on the ice for the captain's skates, rookie camp is set to launch, and we're inching our way closer to the start of the 2025-26 NHL season. The Oilers' rookies will take on the Flames' rookies this weekend at Rogers Place and then at the Saddledome, and that has me excited to see what our latest crop of kids has cooking. For the big club, we're still waiting for Connor McDavid contract news, and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't starting to get nervous about how long this is taking. Sticking with the extension talk, I also went over Mattias Ekholm's desire to remain an Oiler and how I think that's both awesome and a tricky situation at the same time.Finally, I wrapped up this week's episode of BLTN with a Righteous Sack Beating about my Internet before wrapping up the podcast with another round of voicemails. The voicemail was alive with nonsense again this week, and as always, the messages were as fun as they were all over the map. The voicemail is always a fun way to wrap up the show and give everyone a chance to share their thoughts. Another hearty thank you to everyone who contributed to this week's episode, because having all of you in the mix makes the show so much better.

It's Battle of Alberta time — rookie edition! This week, the Edmonton Oilers rookies face off against the Calgary Flames rookies, and we're breaking down everything you need to know: Who are the top young players to watch? Which prospects could stand out and make a push for camp? What should fans expect from this year's rookie group?   Plus, we keep the conversation rolling on the biggest topic in Oil Country: When will Connor McDavid re-sign with the Oilers? How long could the deal be, and what will it mean for Edmonton's future?    Tommy also gives #10-6 on his Rankings of Importance, which opens up more Oilers discussion about what fans should expect in the 2025-26 season!    The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

Hockey season is creeping closer, and the buzz is building in Downtown Edmonton! This episode, Brenden Escott is joined by Oilers Inside the Game analyst Rob Brown to break down everything happening behind the scenes at the unofficial captain's skates. Who's showing up early, who's making noise, and what does it say about the mindset in the Oilers room? They also dig into the biggest question looming over Oil Country: What's the latest on Connor McDavid's contract extension talks? Rob and Brenden give their takes on where things stand, what it means for the franchise, and why fans should be watching closely. And – good news for fans of #18 – they discuss Zach Hyman's wrist injury recovery and what his return to full health could mean for Edmonton's top six heading into the season.

Brenden Escott welcomes Sportsnet 960's Logan Gordon for a deep dive into the big news out of Calgary: goalie Dustin Wolf has signed a new contract extension – and it's sending ripples through the Battle of Alberta. What does this move mean for the Flames' long-term goaltending picture? How does it shift the dynamic for their rebuild? And most importantly — what should Oilers fans make of a potentially rising star just down the QEII? From scouting reports to roster impacts, Brenden and Logan break it all down with insight, edge, and a little cross-province rivalry spice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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…

During Hour 3 we checked in with a new edition of In or Out discussing Oilers rookies, the Philadelphia Flyers, this season's Calder Trophy race, Bo Bichette's injury, and TV dinners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During Hour 2 Sportsnet's Mark Spector joined the show discussing Oilers' Rookie Camp and other storylines heading into the NHL season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with Hall of Famer Steve Largent for a wide-ranging conversation that spans his legendary NFL career, his second act in Congress, and the values that have guided him through it all. Largent reflects on his journey from getting cut by the Oilers to becoming the face of the Seattle Seahawks, sharing stories of his most satisfying season, his 100th touchdown, and even his payback hit on Mike Harden. He opens up about life after football—why he never struggled with retirement, how he became a licensed pilot, and his time as CEO of a telecommunications company. Largent also dives into his political career as the only Pro Football Hall of Famer to serve in Congress, recalling his “welcome to Congress” moment, the balance of family and public service, and why he’ll never go back. From humility to servant leadership, this episode is packed with wisdom and insight from one of the NFL’s true all-time greats. The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I break down why Connor McDavid should and shouldn't resign with the Oilers, we also talk about why the Oilers should pass on McDavid and build a more balanced roster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!

We are back with another edition of The Nielson Show coming at you this fine Creed Tuesday morning! We are all back for the first time sharing the airwaves on 95.7 Cruz FM! The boys got caught up as it's been a minute.   Like we always do, it was time for Morning Announcements from GOAT Track. We recapped all of last nights action before we touched on this year's ESTY's and how to get a ticket!   Michael O'Connor was the first guest on today's show. He touched on his journey to potentially becoming Canada's flag football QB for the next Olympics and how he got here. He then touched on the differences from normal football and flag football.   To finish off hour one, we played this year's Nasty Bash song for YTT as he hasn't heard it yet, we then dove into Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces to discuss the new world record that took place yesterday.

Nasty Club member Sobekirk is in the hangout with Tom Gazzola and Matt Iwanyk talking CFL, the Edmonton Elks, the start of the NFL season and whatever else their conversation takes them to. The EST Hangout is presented by Sentinel Storage!

During Hour 2 Sportsnet's Mark Spector joined the show discussing Oilers rookie camp and storylines heading into it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During Hour 2 Olympic gold medalist Lori-Ann Muenzer joined the show discussing the mental approach for a new crop of Oilers rookies about to begin training camp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During Hour 3 we checked in with a new edition of In or Out discussing Monday Night Football, Oilers rookies, Dustin Wolf, Blue Jays' schedule, and Adam Sandler co-stars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition of the Snake Oilers podcasts, three vendors pop in to pitch you all on their wares: Automated, AI-powered threat hunting with Nebulock Damien Lewke from Nebulock joins the show to talk about how its agentic AI platform can surface attacker activity out of all those “low” and “informational” findings your detection team doesn't have time to look at. Runtime security for hypervisors from Vali Cyber Austin Gadient from Vali Cyber stops by to talk about ZeroLock, its hypervisor security product. It's marketed as a counter-ransomware control but is just a generally useful security platform for virtualised environments. A secure mobile telco: Cape The only thing American cell providers love more than providing patchy coverage is getting their customers' data owned. Cape is here to change that. It's a security and anonymity-focussed virtual mobile network operator (MVNO) that's been spun up by a highly competent team. If we lived in the USA we would be customers, and a bunch of CISOs listening to this might want to consider Cape subscriptions for their workforce. This episode is also available on Youtube Show notes

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys dive into Week 1 of the NFL season, the Bills' incredible comeback win against the Ravens and Josh Allen's impressive performance, Aaron Rodgers leading the Steelers in his team debut, Daniel Jones' solid start with the Colts and the Dolphins' tough beginning. They also give their view on the Blue Jays' series defeat against the Yankees, Matthew Knies' representing the Maple Leafs at the NHL Player Media Tour and Connor McDavid's no term comments on his contract negotiations with the Oilers.

Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined by Adnan Virk! Adnan and the guys discuss the US Open, Connor McDavid speaking on his future with the Oilers, and the latest on the Blue Jays as they wrap up a series with the Yankees.  (22:43) Later, we continue our NHL offseason reviews! Mike Harrington from the Buffalo News joins the show to discuss the Sabres offseason and the expectations for Buffalo for the upcoming season.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.    

Monday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded, edited, and is ready to help you kick off your workweek. On today's podcast, the guys discussed Jay and Chalmers' golf trip, casino etiquette, NFL opening weekend, and delved into any other topics that arose.The guys started the Monday episode of Real Life with a discussion about Jay and Chalmers' golf trip to Kamloops, and how both guys are not feeling their freshest after being away. Not only were they getting after it on the golf course, but they also seemed to carry the vibes into the casino with them. From a long weekend with the boys to an extended travel day on the way home, and even playing well on the course, it was clear that Jay and Chalmers had a great weekend and are paying for it today.Changing gears, the guys discussed the start of the NFL season and how Tyler cashed in big on the Sunday nighter between the Bills and Ravens. Needless to say, having the NFL back this weekend was a big moment for the boys on the podcast, marking the official start of the best time for sports in the calendar year. If there was a downside to football being back, it had to be that everyone was watching the NFL and not reading the content on the TNN family of websites.Finally, the guys wrapped up the Monday episode of Real Life with a random collection of topics, including the Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention with the Clippers, whether or not this situation is unique in sports, and whether there's going to be more similar stories like this that will come out. Sticking with contract discussions, the guys wrapped up the Monday episode of Real Life by wondering what is going on with the Connor McDavid situation and whether the Oilers will be able to get the job done. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Oilers netminder Ben Scrivens joins Bob to talk goalies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are back! They begin by looking back on the Blue Jays' weekend in the Bronx that saw the Yankees narrowly pull off a series win. Is Toronto still the best team in the division? The pair discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. big weekend in NYC, if he's fully back to form, or if there was extra motivation in playing the Yankees. B&B also gauge their confidence in Max Scherzer, as well as the Blue Jays bullpen, before taking a closer look at Bo Bichette's injury. Later, the a.m. boys dissect the Bills' gutsy comeback win over the Ravens on Sunday Night Football, before touching on Connor McDavid's recent comments about his contract negotiations and if Oilers fans should be concerned (26:40).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Another offseason edition of Oilersnation Everyday is here! Today, we'll be looking ahead to training camp and discussing how many roster spots could realistically be up for grabs once things get underway. With plenty of new faces set to arrive this fall, there will be some intriguing battles and responsibilities to be handed out as the team starts to take shape.We'll also look around the NHL at some other major contract situations, including Connor McDavid, Kirill Kaprizov, and Jack Eichel. Plus, we'll recap a busy weekend as the crew was out at the Sherwood Ford golf tournament on Sunday, and take a look back at NFL Week 1 action courtesy of our friends at Bet365.Website: https://oilersnation.com/ https://twitter.com/OilersNation/ https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom/ https://www.facebook.com/OilersNation/https://www.instagram.com/oilersnationdotcomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@oilersnation SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!

This Summer Cooler features one of the most fascinating—and fragile—franchises in the NHL: the Edmonton Oilers.Despite being two-time defending Western Conference champions, the Oilers have no Cup to show for it, and now they face the biggest storyline in the NHL heading into 2025–26:

In this episode of Summer Coolers, Neil Smith and Vic Morren dive into the offseason developments for the Los Angeles Kings after another frustrating playoff exit. For the fourth consecutive year, the Kings were eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers in the first round—this time after holding multiple leads and letting key games slip away. With Rob Blake out and Ken Holland in as GM, the Kings are attempting to retool—but are they reloading or regressing?The hosts break down the impact of Holland's veteran-heavy signings—Corey Perry, Cody Ceci, Joel Armia, and Brian Dumoulin—all of whom push the Kings' roster deeper into “win-now” territory. But with an aging core that includes Drew Doughty and Anze Kopitar, and a first-time head coach in Jim Hiller, there are real questions about whether this team can make it out of the first round, let alone compete for the Cup.They also revisit LA's playoff series against Edmonton, highlighting how close the Kings were to taking control—and how costly breakdowns and coaching decisions may have sealed their fate.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00] A fourth straight playoff loss to the Oilers — what went wrong again?[01:00] Ken Holland takes over as GM — will he be the answer?[01:33] Offseason additions: Perry, Armia, Ceci, Dumoulin — average age over 34[02:40] Perry's Stanley Cup Final curse — five different teams, five losses[04:15] Game-by-game recap: blown leads, failed challenge, poor puck decisions[06:00] Byfield's development, Fiala's upside, and depth up front[07:15] Defensive drop-off: losing Gavrikov, aging Doughty, concerns with Ceci[08:10] Coaching hot seat: how long is the leash for Jim Hiller?[09:15] Could Peter DeBoer be an option if things go south early?KEY TAKEAWAYS:The Kings continue to stumble in the postseason, despite holding multiple leads over the Oilers in key games.Ken Holland's first offseason as GM focused on experience, but at the expense of speed and youth.The blue line took a hit with the loss of Vladislav Gavrikov, and the replacements (Ceci, Dumoulin) raise concerns.Jim Hiller is not Holland's hire, and with big expectations and a veteran group, a slow start could trigger changes.Quinton Byfield's second-half surge and the continued consistency of Kempe and Danault offer hope—but the pressure is building.RESOURCE LINKS:

The Florida Panthers lost one of their most famous fans, Steven Elario, a.k.a. Fake Ric Flair, this morning, and we begin the show by taking a moment to acknowledge his legacy in the fan base. Significant changes are coming to the NHL as a result of the new collective bargaining agreement, including the elimination of the LTIR loophole for the playoffs. The boys discuss how this will impact the Florida Panthers, the playoffs, and the trade deadline. Plus, Connor McDavid still hasn't signed a contract extension in Edmonton. How concerned should Oilers fans be? In wins and fails, the boys discuss some of the new looks around the NHL and whether or not they are fans. Then, Adnan Virk joins the show to give his thoughts on the national TV schedule, the lack of a McDavid extension, and Back To The Future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Connor McDavid's future with the Oilers, weighing his options in Edmonton, Kirill Kaprizov and Jack Eichel headlining the UFA list, the salary cap in the playoffs, rebuilding teams in the league and more.

Join Michael DiStefano, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the Eagles' opening victory against the Cowboys, Jalen Carter spitting on Dak Prescott and if he receives supplemental discipline, the Chiefs' outlook for the season and Travis Kelce's role on the team, Cale Makar's possible value on his contract, Connor McDavid's future with the Oilers. TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins to discuss McDavid's next steps, Kirill Kaprizov's next contract and the salary cap impact and the Blue Jays in the spotlight against the Yankees in a divisional battle.