The Oil Stream

On today's edition of The Oil Stream, the fellas recap the Oilers' shutout win over the Seattle Kraken from the weekend. They'll break down the full performance — the pros, the cons, and what truly stood out in Edmonton's most complete effort in a while.

Then it's time to look ahead as the Oilers return home for a five-game homestand, beginning with their first meeting of the season against the Minnesota Wild. The boys will tee up that matchup, discuss lineup expectations, key trends, and what Edmonton needs to carry over from the Kraken game.

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The Oilers shutout the Kraken in Seattle 4-0! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Reid Wilkins breakdown a complete effort from the Edmonton Oilers as they come out victorious. Was that the Oilers most complete game this year? How crucial is Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to this team? How good was Skinner tonight? All of these questions answered followed by some great discussion on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

On today's episode of The Oil Stream, the boys are diving into all the latest news surrounding the Edmonton Oilers. They'll kick things off with a quick look back at yesterday's autograph sessions at Rogers Place and how the fans showed up. From there, the fellas will break down everything that came out of practice, including fresh injury updates and what the latest line combinations might tell us.

They dive into some names on the team being thrown around for potential trades, while discussing the possibility of Connor Ingram getting a start in the near f...

On today's edition of The Oil Stream, the boys break down last night's embarrassing 8–3 loss to the Dallas Stars. What on earth is going on with this team? Was that performance officially rock bottom? Do the Oilers have any answers left — or is it time to start looking at trades?

Plus: how hot is the seat getting for Knoblauch, and how much longer does he have if things don't change fast? All that and so much more on another fiery episode of The Oil Stream, right here on Edmonton Sports Talk.

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The Oilers get blown out against the Stars 8-3 on home ice. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Shawn Belle and Reid Wilkins breakdown the game as the Orange and Blue get embarrassed on home ice. What needs to happen? Is a change coming? Where is the leadership? Is Knoblauch on the hot seat? All of these questions answered around some FRUSTRATED conversation on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

On today's edition of The Oil Stream, the boys break down the Oilers' impressive 6–3 win over the defending Cup champs from the weekend. They'll dive into everything that went right, highlight a few areas that still need work, and shine a spotlight on Connor Clattenburg's NHL debut.

Plus, the Oilers are finally back on home ice. The fellas will preview their next matchup as Edmonton welcomes the Dallas Stars to Rogers Place, including lineup notes, key storylines, and what to expect tonight.

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The Oilers are able to hang on against the Panthers as they win 6-3 in Florida. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Derek Van DIest and Matt Kassian breakdown the game with all the storylines and events that went down. Can Roslovic keep this production up? Has Frederic awakened? How big of a role did Skinner play tonight? All of these questions answered followed by some great discussion on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

On today's episode of The Oil Stream, the fellas recap last night's 2–1 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Oilers came out strong and looked sharp early, but couldn't finish the job. We'll break down the strong start, what slipped away, and what Edmonton needs to do to maintain momentum for a full 60 minutes.

Then it's time to look ahead to Saturday's matchup against the Florida Panthers, including early thoughts on the expected lineup and what the Oilers must adjust heading into a tough test.

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The Oilers lose is disappointing fashion to the Lightning 2-1 in OT. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Shawn Belle breakdown the game we saw go down in Tampa Bay. How well did Pickard play today? Did the Oilers deserve better? Can the Oilers build off a loss like this? All of this discussion and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The Oilers fail to make the comeback in Washington as they fall 7-4 to the Capitals. Tom Gazolla, Ben Thomson and Matt Kassian are here to breakdown what we saw in this loss tonight. How bad was Skinner tonight? Where is the life in this team? How much of the management gets the blame? We discuss all of these topics and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

It's game day, and The Oil Stream is back to get you set for tonight's matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and the Washington Capitals!

The boys will break down the projected lineups, discuss the key adjustments the Oilers need to make against a heavy, structured Caps squad, while highlighting the players to watch on both sides. All that, plus plenty more Oilers talk on today's edition of The Oil Stream!

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The Oilers...... well, do what the Oilers do and lose to the Buffalo Sabres by the score of 5-1. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Matt Kassian breakdown in what we saw as a lifeless Oilers team take on an inspired Sabres team that showed it on the scoreboard. Is Knoblauch on the hot seat? How much of the blame goes to Skinner? Why can't this team defend? All of this discussion and banter on this edition of the GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The Oilers keep the road trip rolling with an overtime win against the Hurricanes, and The Oil Stream is here to break it all down! Hernan and Tommy dissect everything from last night's victory — the line combinations, Stuart Skinner's performance, Zach Hyman's continued impact, and the key moments that sealed the win.

Then it's on to tonight's matchup in Buffalo as the Oilers get set to take on the Sabres. The boys will preview the game, look at projected lineups for both teams, and dive into what Edmonton needs to do to keep the momentum goi...

The Oilers take down the Hurricanes by the score of 4-3 in OT! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Joaquin Gage breakdown this highly entertaining matchup we saw. The Oilers jumped ahead to a 2-0 lead right away in the first period, but Carolina climbed back to tie at 2 before the teams traded goals in the 3rd to send it to OT where Leon Draisaitl ends it. How did Hyman look in his debut? How big of a role did Skinner play in todays game? Where is Trent Frederic? All of this talk with some great discussion on this edition...

On today's episode of The Oil Stream, the fellas dive into last night's disappointing loss to the Blue Jackets. They'll break down what went wrong, what (if anything) they liked, and what absolutely needs to change.

They'll take a closer look at the first line from last night — what worked, what didn't, and what adjustments might be needed moving forward. Then it's time to shift the focus to tomorrow night's matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. What should fans expect? What do the Oilers need to do to rebound?

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Oilers come up short in Columbus against the Blue Jackets by the score of 5-4. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Shawn Belle are here to breakdown this action packed game we saw go down. Has Pickard lost his step? Does Knoblauch lean on McDrai too hard? What is wrong with the Oilers defensive structure? All of these question answered followed by great discussion on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The Oilers take this one by the score of 2-1 in OT over the Flyers! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Derek Van Diest and Matt Kassian breakdown this win for Edmonton with lots of great discussion. How lucky were the Oilers tonight? Savoie trending in the right direction? Roslovic stays hot! All of this great conversation and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

On today's episode, the fellas break down the Oilers' most recent win over the Columbus Blue Jackets — dissecting every aspect of the game, what worked, and what still needs improvement.

Then it's time to look ahead, as Edmonton kicks off its seven-game road trip tonight against the Philadelphia Flyers. The guys will take a look at the projected lineups for both teams and what to expect in this matchup. All that and plenty more Oil talk on The Oil Stream!

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Well, the Oilers comeback from down 4-2 to win 5-4 in OT over the Blue Jackets! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Shawn Belle and Reid Wilkins are here to breakdown this thriller that went down at Rogers Place. How well did Skinner play? Did sitting Bouchard help him? Is McDavid back to his old self? All of these questions answered around some great discussion and banter on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

On today's episode, the fellas recap Saturday night's embarrassing 9-1 loss and try to figure out what exactly went wrong.

What do the Oilers need to do differently? How can they fix things moving forward? They'll also preview tonight's matchup as the Oilers welcome in the Blue Jackets, with a full lineup update as a few players are banged up. All that and whatever else comes up on The Oil Stream!

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Well..... that was interesting. The Oilers get PUMPED 9-1 on home ice to the Avalanche. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Shawn Belle and Reid Wilkins are to breakdown this tire fire of a game. Who do you blame for this performance? Does this team have what it takes to get out of this rut? What's next? All of this discussion and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

On today's episode, the fellas tee up tomorrow's huge matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and the Colorado Avalanche — a battle loaded with star power featuring McDavid vs MacKinnon! What do the Oilers need to do to take down one of the league's best?

What will the lineups look like? Plus, Team Canada has revealed their new jerseys for the upcoming Winter Olympics — the guys will rank their favourite Team Canada jerseys of all time! All that and plenty more Oil talk on The Oil Stream!

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On today's episode of The Oil Stream, the fellas break down another frustrating loss for the Edmonton Oilers. Why does this team keep blowing leads? What needs to change — structure, personnel, mindset, or all of the above? We'll also dive into just how much the Oilers are missing Zach Hyman right now. His presence, compete level, and finishing ability continue to loom large as Edmonton searches for consistency. Line combos, coaching decisions, and key takeaways — it's all on the table. Tune in for analysis, reaction, and what to watch for moving forward.

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The Oilers fall to the Stars 4-3 in a shootout. With that, we have Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Shawn Belle here to breakdown another 2 goal lead blown by Edmonton. Did Skinner play well enough tonight? Why can't the Oilers hold onto a lead? On a positive note, how good has Roslovic been? All of these questions answered followed by great discussion on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

Oilers blow a 2-0 lead to the struggling Blues. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Matt Kassian are here to breakdown the Oilers loss in St.Louise. What was Bouchard doing on the game winning goal? How did Pickard play? Did this team play good enough to win? All of these questions answered paired with great discussion on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

On today's Oil Stream, the fellas break down the Oilers' exciting overtime win over the Blackhawks on Saturday night! How did the team look, did the line combos work, and who stood out when it mattered most?

Plus, we look ahead to tonight's matchup vs. the St. Louis Blues — what should we expect, what adjustments could be coming, and who needs to step up as Edmonton tries to build momentum?

All that and much more on today's episode of The Oil Stream!

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The Oilers take down the Blackhawks in OT 3-2! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Matt Kassian and Reid Wilkins are here to break down the Oilers coming out victorious. Stuart Skinner responds well, Bouchard redmption game? Roslovic looking great, McDavid starting to get going. Lots of great discussion we have here on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

Tough one in Oil Country last night. On today's episode of The Oil Stream, the fellas break down the disappointing loss that saw the Oilers blow a two-goal lead in the third period. What went wrong?

Who's to blame? And how should the lineup look moving forward? We'll wrap things up by previewing tomorrow's matchup as Edmonton closes out the homestand by welcoming Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks to Rogers Place.

Frustration, questions, and a big bounce-back opportunity — buckle up for another episode of The Oil Stream.

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The Oilers CHOKE after having a 3-1 lead heading into the 3rd period leading to the Rangers taking this one 4-3 in OT. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Matt Kassian and Reid Wilkins are here to breakdown the Oilers failing to hold onto this lead. How much of this loss can you blame Skinner for? What was Bouchard doing all game? What does Knoblauch do next? All of these questions answered with some great discussion on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The Oil Stream is back after a massive win for the Edmonton Oilers! The fellas break down last night's huge victory over the best in the West — the Utah Mammoth.

They'll dive into the starting lineup, how the Oilers set the tone early, and what the team still needs to clean up despite the big win. Then they'll look ahead to tomorrow night's home matchup against the New York Rangers, as the Oilers look to keep the momentum rolling at Rogers Place. All that and plenty more Oilers talk, laughs, and honest takes — right here on Th...

The Oilers win big over the Mammoth at Rogers Arena! Good thing we have Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Shawn Belle and Reid Wilkins are here to breakdown the win. Edmonton takes down Utah 6-3 with some great play all through the lineup! Is McDavid returning to his former self? Has Roslovic saved his season with the Oilers? All of this with some great discussion on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The Oil Stream is back after a tough weekend for the Edmonton Oilers.

The fellas break down both weekend losses — starting with the defeat to the Seattle Kraken and then last night's overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks. What went wrong? What's going on with Connor McDavid? And is the Nurse–Bouchard pairing really the answer moving forward? 

They'll also dig into what changes might be coming to the lineup and tee up tomorrow's matchup against the Mammoth as the Oilers look to bounce back. All that and plenty more honest talk, h...

The Oilers lose again, this time to the Canucks in OT. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Shawn Belle are here to breakdown another disappointing loss for the Orange and Blue. Was Kris Knoblauch's decisions with the lineup the reason why they loss? Did Pickard give them a chance to win? Are the top guys doing enough? All of this discussion and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The Oilers fall to the Kraken in Seattle to end their 2 game win streak. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Matt Kassian are here to breakdown what happened in this disappointing loss for the Orange and Blue. Where has the Offense gone? Did Skinner give them a chance to win tonight? Lot's of great discussion and topics that the guys breakdown on this edition of the GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The Oil Stream is back after another wild night of Oilers hockey!

The boys break down last night's thrilling 6-5 win over the Montreal Canadiens, as the Oilers pick up their second straight victory in dramatic fashion. From the offensive explosion to the defensive lapses, they'll cover everything you need to know from that rollercoaster of a game.

They'll also dive into what's next for the lineup, what the Oilers still need to improve on, and tee up tomorrow night's matchup in Seattle as Edmonton takes on the Kraken, looking to ke...

What a game! The Oilers somehow pull out a win against the red hot Canadiens by the score of 6-5. With that, Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Matt Kassian and Reid Wilkins are here to breakdown the action pack game we got. We had lots to discuss including Bouchard and Nurse's play, Pickard's game, Reffing and everything around it. Can the Oilers build off this win heading into their back to back over the weekend? All of this discussion and so much more on this edition of the GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!<...

The Oil Stream is back with a full breakdown of last night's NHL action! The Edmonton Oilers are back in the win column after taking down the Ottawa Senators, and the boys are here to dive into it all — what they liked, what they didn't, and what needs to happen next for the Oilers to keep things rolling.

They'll also take a closer look at last night's lineup decisions, who stood out, and what changes might be coming as the team looks to build momentum. All that, plus plenty of laughs, insights, and betting talk — it's...

The Oilers get the win in overtime! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Shawn Belle are here to break down the game as there was nothing short of to talk about. Ike Howard buries his first goal of his career, Savoie first career point, Skinner #100 win in his career, Henrique game #1000! It was a game of milestones. Are the Oilers back to their old winning ways? All of this and so much more discussed on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The Oil Stream is back after another brutal weekend for the Edmonton Oilers. The boys break down both losses — first to the New Jersey Devils, then to the Detroit Red Wings — and try to figure out why the Oilers suck right now.

From the constant line changes, to Connor McDavid's struggles, and the overall lack of consistency, nothing's off the table. Plus, a look ahead to tomorrow's game against the Ottawa Senators as the Oilers wrap up their road trip and look to finally get back on track.

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The Oilers lose once again on the road in Detroit to the Red Wings so we have Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Matt Kassian here to break down the game. The Oilers were fighting it all night not being able to generate any offense while giving away the puck too often allowing for Detroit to capitalize. What's wrong with the Oilers top guys? Are they tired from back to back Stanley Cup Final appearances? Lot's of questions that lead to discussion on this edition of the GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!