The Oil Stream

A flawless weekend out East for the Blue and Orange! Join Dustin Nielson, YouTube Trev, and Benny Thomson as the fellas recap two big wins in New York and break down the latest news across the NHL on The Oil Stream, right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The boys dive deep into the weekend sweep, lineup decisions, and massive league-wide news:

• Weekend Sweep Breakdown: Recapping a pair of impressive road victories out east—a dominant shutout followed by a stingy 1-goal performance! What were the major post-game takeaways, and who earned top marks?
• Studs & Duds: Highlighting the stars who stepped up over the weekend—and who still needs to elevate their game.
• Roster Decisions & Lineup Rubik's Cube: With Colton Dach emerging as a legit contributor, what happens when Zach Hyman makes his return? Plus, when does Jake Walman slot back onto the blueline?
• Jersey Drop & League Threads: The Oilers officially unveiled their new jerseys today! The fellas share their thoughts on Edmonton's fresh look and rank them against new threads dropping around the league
• Benny's Blind Rankings: It's been a minute, but the popular game returns! Watch Benny blindly rank jersey designs and hot hockey topics!
• Nikita Kucherov Trade Bombshell: Massive news broke over the weekend—Kucherov wants out! Where does the superstar end up, and what does a potential trade package look like?
• The Numbers Game: Connor McDavid continues his historic scoring pace! The boys check the board to see what No. 97 is projected to hit by the end of the season

All that and SO MUCH more on The Oil Stream, presented by Boston Pizza!

The Edmonton Oilers are streaking with their 3rd straight win and 7th straight road win after beating the New York Rangers 4-1! Reid Wilkins, Ben Thomson and Joaquin Gage break this game down as the Oilers move their record 11-2-2! Matt Tomkins with the great performance! Can Dach keep the play up? Does Walman come back in the lineup? All of this discussed and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The Edmonton Oilers blank the New York Islanders by the score of 4-0! Reid Wilkins, Ben Thomson and Joaquin Gage break this game down as the Oilers move their record to 10-2-2! Are the Oilers building a Identity? Jarry with back to back shutouts! What's the latest on Howard? All of this discussed and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

A dominant 4-0 shutout in the season's first Battle of Alberta! Join YouTube Trev, former Oilers netminder Joaquin Gage, and Benny Thomson as the fellas recap a textbook victory over Calgary on The Oil Stream, right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The boys dive deep into last night's win and look ahead to the upcoming road swing:

• Oilers 4, Flames 0 Recap: Was that Edmonton's most complete 60-minute performance of the season? The fellas break down every angle of the shutout win over Calgary!
• Studs & Duds: Highlighting the standout performers who drove the win—and who still needs to elevate their game.
• Text Line Takeover from The Nasties: Read a heavy dose of texts and reactions from hockey's best fans! How would you grade the Oilers' overall performance on this 5-game homestand?
• Upcoming 3-Game New York Road Trip: Edmonton heads east for a tough three-game swing through New York. Will they struggle with the dreaded Saturday matinee start?

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The Oilers with a tidy game against the Flames as they take down Calgary 4-0! Hernan Salas, Ben Thomson, Joaquin Gage and Reid Wilkins break this one down as the Oilers move to 9-2-2! Who stood out tonight? Jarry with the shutout! Does Jarry play both games this weekend? All of these questions discussed and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

It's Battle of Alberta game day, and the crew is taking the show on the road! Join Dustin Nielson, YouTube Trev, and Benny Thomson, broadcasting live on location from Boston Pizza to tee up a massive rivalry matchup on The Oil Stream, right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The fellas get you set for tonight's showdown between the Oilers and Flames:

• First Battle of Alberta Preview: It's one of the greatest rivalries in all of sports! Is the Battle of Alberta top 5 in hockey, or top 3? The boys preview tonight's game, highlight key players to watch on both sides, and lay out Edmonton's single most important key to victory!
• The Devon Cooley Factor: Calgary's netminder has been red-hot over the last week. How much of a difference-maker will Cooley be tonight for the Flames, win or lose?
• Jake Walman Healthy Scratch: Surprising news out of morning skate as defenseman Jake Walman takes a seat as a healthy scratch tonight. The boys share their reaction and what this means for the blueline rotation!
• Play Alberta Numbers Game: The crew steps to the board for today's trivia challenge—which legend has scored the most points against the Calgary Flames in NHL history?

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Join Dustin Nielson, Joaquin Gage, and YouTube Trev as the fellas analyze Edmonton's second consecutive defeat on a brand-new edition of The Oil Stream, right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

Is all hell breaking loose in Edmonton? Not quite, but there are definitely some glaring red flags that need fixing fast:

• Oilers Drop Second Straight: Dissecting last night's loss and evaluating what needs to change immediately. How high is the concern level in Oil Country?
• PK Struggles & Heavy Minutes: The penalty kill continues to leak goals, while Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continue to log massive ice time. Is this workload sustainable, or is fatigue setting in?
• Last Night's Studs & Duds: Highlighting the few bright spots from the game and calling out who needs to step up their play moving forward.
• Trev's Trivia Showdown: YouTube Trev steps to the podium to put Gager and Dusty's sports knowledge to the ultimate test! Who takes home the bragging rights today?

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The Edmonton Oilers fail to hold onto their lead as they fall 4-3 in the shootout to the Detroit Red Wings. Hernan Salas, Ben Thomson, Joaquin Gage and Reid Wilkins break this one down as the Oilers record falls to 8-2-2. How was Jarry? Who were the bright spots for the Oilers? How much concern do you have for this loss? All of this discussed and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The Edmonton Oilers drop this Saturday Night Game to the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-2. Hernan Salas, Ben Thomson, Joaquin Gage and Reid Wilkins break this one down as the Oilers record falls to 8-2-1. Why were the Oilers not ready? How did Jarry look? Do you have concern for the bottom 6? All of this discussed and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

It's Friday, the top guys are absolutely buzzing, and the boys are at the desk to recap a wild night at Rogers Place! Join YouTube Trev, Hernan Salas, and Benny Thomson for a massive end-of-week edition of The Oil Stream, right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The fellas lead off with a deep dive into last night's dramatic 6-5 shootout win over the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes:

• Studs & Duds: Who shined under the bright lights, and who still has work to do after a high-scoring thriller?
• Big Picture Debate: Is this genuinely the best the Oilers have ever looked in the McDavid era? Is this team turning into a one-line show, or is the depth holding its own?
• Special Teams & Crease Reaction: Can anyone stop this Edmonton power play right now?
• Plus, is Devon Levi proving to be the best goalie the Oilers have had during the McDavid era? What has fundamentally changed?
• First 10-Game Report Card: The crew hands out official letter grades for the Oilers' opening 10 games of the season and identifies the single biggest concern moving forward.
• Hellebuyck Blockbuster: Reacting to the massive trade news out of Winnipeg as Connor Hellebuyck is officially sent to the New Jersey Devils!
• NHL Bidding: Finishing off the week with our signature Friday segment to close out the show!

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The Edmonton Oilers take down the defending Stanley Cup Champions by the score of 6-5 in a shootout! Hernan Salas, Ben Thomson, Joaquin Gage and Reid Wilkins break this game down as Connor McDavid continues his historic pace with 31 points in his first 10 games! Are we witnessing the greatest stretch of hockey...ever? How did Levi look? How did Nuge look? All of this discussed and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

It's a massive Oilers game day at Rogers Place, and the fellas are live to set the table for a high-octane matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes! Join Reid Wilkins, Joaquin Gage, and YouTube Trev for another packed edition of The Oil Stream, right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The boys break down all the key angles ahead of tonight's clash:

• NUGENT-HOPKINS IS BACK: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins makes his highly anticipated season debut tonight! How does his return reshape the forward group down the middle? Will he step right back onto PP1 or PP2, and how much workload will he see on the penalty kill?
• Reid Wilkins' Morning Skate Report: Fresh off the ice at Rogers Place, Reid shares exclusive insider notes, line combinations, and player updates direct from the Oilers' skate!
• Crease Decision: Who gets the nod between the pipes tonight to face Carolina's relentless attack?
• Most Important Player to Watch: Who needs to step up big to secure a victory tonight?
• Scouting the Storm: What should Edmonton expect from a fast, structured Carolina Hurricanes squad?

All that and much more on an exciting edition of The Oil Stream, presented by Boston Pizza!

Join YouTube Trev, Joaquin Gage, and Benny Thomson for another packed edition of The Oil Stream, right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

First up, the fellas dive into another big Oilers win:

• Studs & Duds: Who stepped up and stood out for all the right reasons last night—and who struggled to find their game? The boys hand out their grades!
• Game Breakdown: Dissecting the key moments, line combinations, and overall execution as the Oilers keep their momentum rolling!

Then, the crew turns to a couple of massive storylines across the league:

• RNH Returns Tomorrow: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is set to return to the lineup tomorrow night! The boys discuss what his presence brings back to the top-six and special teams units!
• Brady Tkachuk's Ottawa Return: Former Senators captain Brady Tkachuk makes his highly anticipated first return to the Nation's Capital tonight since being traded. The fellas break down the emotional homecoming and what to expect on the ice!

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The Oilers move their record to 7-1-1 after beating the Wild 4-3 in OT! Hernan Salas, Ben Thomson, Joaquin Gage and Reid Wilkins break this one down as Evan Bouchard ends this game on his 27th birthday! How good of a hockey game was that!? How good was Levi? Was that 3rd period concerning for the Oilers? All of this discussed and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

Dustin Nielson, Joaquin Gage, and YouTube Trev break down everything you need to know ahead of tonight's clash as the Edmonton Oilers host the Minnesota Wild to kick off a five-game homestand!

The boys set the stage for what promises to be an explosive night of hockey:

• Firepower Extravaganza: What should Oil Country expect with both teams bringing serious offensive firepower to the table?
• Keys & Key Players: What is the single most important factor to watch tonight—and who is the player under the biggest spotlight?
• Concern Level Check: Are there legitimate cracks in Edmonton's armour right now, or are fans panicking over nothing?

Plus, YouTube Trev debuts a brand-new segment: "True, or Too Good To Be True?" Trev hits Dusty and Gager with a battery of bold Oilers scenarios and hot takes to see if the boys think they'll actually happen or if it's pure fantasy!

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Dustin Nielson, YouTube Trev, and Benny Thomson dive headfirst into Connor McDavid's explosive start to the season, the Oilers' 6-1-1 record, and much more around Oil Country! #97 looks completely unstoppable, leading the fellas to ask the ultimate question: Is Connor McDavid the best athlete on the planet right now?

The boys break down what's driving this historic run:

• The Root of the Surge: Is it offseason rest, tactical tweaks under the coaching staff, or pure chemistry alongside Leon Draisaitl?
• Realistic Point Totals: What is a realistic season point projection for McDavid if he maintains this blistering pace?

Then, the fellas shift to Saturday night's bounce-back victory over the Utah Mammoth:

• Pros & Cons: Evaluating the team's response following their first regulation setback
• Trent Frederic's Heavyweight Bout: Breaking down Frederic throwing down in a huge scrap that lit up the bench!
• Plus, what's up next?

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The Edmonton Oilers go into Utah and WHOOP the Mammoth 6-2! Reid Wilkins, Ben Thomson & Joaquin Gage break this one down as the Oilers move to 6-1-1. When was the last time you saw this good of a performance from the Oilers? How big was Jarry in tonights win? Can the Oilers continue this vs Minnesota on Tuesday? All of this discussed and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

YouTube Trev, Benny Thomson, and Reid Wilkins get to all things Oilers throughout a busy edition of The Oil Stream!

The fellas open the show by sifting through the wreckage of the Oilers' first regulation loss of the season—a 4-2 defeat at the hands of the Utah Mammoth. The boys lay out their pros and cons from the performance, but the real talk begins with ice time...

Heavy Minutes for the Core: Should fans be genuinely concerned about the massive ice time the top stars logged last night and over this early stretch?

Structural Takeaways: What broke down defensively, and what can be cleaned up moving forward?

Then, the boys tackle what might be the biggest off-ice storyline of the week—attendance at Rogers Place. With over 2,000 empty seats reported last night, Trev, Benny, and Reid discuss whether this is just an early-season blip or a concerning sign of things to come for ticket prices and fan turnout in Edmonton.

And true to Friday tradition, the fellas cap off the week with Fun and Games Friday! Today, YouTube Trev and Reid Wilkins go head-to-head in an intense round of NHL Bidding to see who takes home the Friday bragging rights!

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The Oilers have their 5 game win streak snapped by the Mammoth as they drop this game 4-2. Hernan Salas, Ben Thomson, Joaquin Gage and Reid Wilkins break this one down as the Oilers look to bounce back against Utah on Saturday. How did the Oilers play? Is the depletion in this lineup starting to show? What did you think of the reffing tonight? All of this discussed and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

Dustin Nielson is back alongside Joaquin Gage and YouTube Trev for another jam-packed edition of The Oil Stream, here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The fellas catch up off the top before turning their focus to tonight's high-stakes matchup. Edmonton is riding high, but tonight brings what is easily their stiffest test of the season—and it isn't even close!

The boys break down every angle of tonight's contest:

Keys to Victory: What is the single most important factor to watch for under the lights tonight?

Oilers Line Combinations: Scouting the projected forward lines, defensive pairs, and starting netminder!

Scouting the Utah Mammoth: A deep dive into Utah's dangerous roster, depth, and tactical strengths!

Momentum Watch: Can the Oilers keep their blistering start rolling against elite competition?

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