The Oil Stream

The Oilers couldn't hang with the Lightning as dthe lose 5-2. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Shawn Belle and Reid Wilkins break this one down as the Oilers are 1 of 6 teams in the Pacific Division that lost today. Did the Oilers play well? Was McDavid's post-game comments a shot to Knoblauch? Did this game change your opinion on this team? All of this discussion and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

It's a jam-packed episode of The Oil Stream with Tommy and Dusty breaking it all down!

The fellas dive headfirst into last night's game, taking a closer look at what happened and the key moments that defined it. They get into Kris Knoblauch's postgame comments, Evan Bouchard's defensive play, and ask the big question — are the Panthers becoming the Oilers' kryptonite? From there, the focus shifts to tomorrow's matchup as the Oilers get set to host the Tampa Bay Lightning. What needs to change? What are the keys to bouncing back? All that and plenty mor...

The Oilers lay a dud against the Panthers as the lose 4-0. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Joaquin Gage and Reid Wilkins break this one down as the Oilers simply could not keep up. Why wasn't this team ready to go? What was Knoblauch's analysis? Does this team have it for a deep playoff run? All of this discussion and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

Tommy has the day off, so it's Hernan stepping in alongside Dusty on today's edition of The Oil Stream!

There's plenty to get into after a big night for the Edmonton Oilers, who picked up a huge win over the San Jose Sharks. The boys break down everything from the game, including the impressive scoring depth, the effectiveness of the power play, and line deployment throughout the night. They also take a closer look at Connor Ingram and his performance between the pipes— was this a sign of things to come?

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The Oilers with a full team effort in their win over the Sharks! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Joaquin Gage and Reid Wilkins break this one down as 13 out of 18 skaters for the Oilers pick up a point! How about that 4th line! Can Ingram keep this up? Is Bouchard the Norris Trophy favourite? All of this discussion and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

Dusty is back from LA, and the boys are finally reunited on The Oil Stream!

On today's show, the fellas catch up before diving right into the Edmonton Oilers conversation following last night's 3–1 victory. There were plenty of storylines coming out of the game, and the guys break down the biggest ones. What's the latest on Leon Draisaitl after leaving the game with an injury? Has Connor Ingram officially taken over as the Oilers' number one goalie? And how impressive has Matt Savoie been as he continues to elevate his play down the stretch?

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The Oilers hold on to their lead as they beat the Predators 3-1! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Joaquin Gage and Reid Wilkins break this one down for you. Savoie continues to excel! Ingram looking sharp? How much concern is there for Draisaitl's injury? All of this discussion and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The Oilers let one slip as they lose to the Blues 3-2 in OT. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson & Joaquin Gage break this one down as the Oilers finish their 4 game road trip 2-1-1. How would you grade their road trip? How was Ingram tonight? Are there any positives to take from this game? All of this discussion and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

On today's edition of The Oil Stream, the fellas dive into last night's Oilers game to try to figure out what's going on with this team right now. Why do the Oilers keep getting off to such slow starts? What went wrong in the game, and what needs to change moving forward?

The guys also discuss the situation surrounding Tristan Jarry and what the Oilers might do in net moving forward. After breaking down all aspects of last night's performance, they shift their focus to tonight's matchup as the Oilers head to St. Louis to t...

The Oilers couldn't keep up with the Stars as they lose 7-2. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson & Shawn Belle break this one down while also having a laugh! How much blame deserves to go to Jarry? Was Knoblauch outcoached? Can the Oilers still have a succesful road trip? 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 different look on today's edition of The Oil Stream as Matt Iwanyk and Hernan Salas step in for Dusty and Tommy! The guys break down last night's Oilers win, diving into the biggest pros and cons from the game and asking the big question — are the Oilers starting to trend in the right direction?

They discuss the Nathan MacKinnon incident from last night and whether the five-minute major and game misconduct was the right call. Plus, the boys look ahead to the Oilers' next test as they continue their road trip with a mat...

The Oilers upset the Avalanche by the score of 4-3! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson & Shawn Belle break this one down as the Oilers pass the Vegas Golden Knights for 2nd in the Pacific Division! Was Mackinnon's hit on Ingram worthy of a makor penalty? How did Jarry look when he stepped in? Is the Oilers defense improved? All of this discussion and so much more onn this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The boys are back with a fresh episode of The Oil Stream! On today's show, the fellas break down both Oilers games from the weekend. They'll dive into the loss to the Hurricanes and what went wrong in that matchup, before shifting their focus to last night's bounce-back win.

For the first time in a while, the Oilers managed to keep the opposition to three goals or fewer, and the guys will discuss what looked different defensively. They'll also get into the current line combinations and how the new additions to the lineup are fitting i...

The Oilers with a HUGE win over the Vegas Golden Knights by the score of 4-2. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Joaquin Gage break this one down as the Pacific Division tightens up with the Oilers regulation win over the Knights and the Ducks loss to the Blues. How good was Podkolzin? Frederic with another big step! How have the new guys looked? 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 couldn't handle the aggressive Hurricanes as they fall 6-3. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Reid Wilkins and Matt Kassian on his final Postgame show break this one down as the Oilers fail to make up ground in the Pacific division. How was Jarry tonight? How did the new guys look? How was Knoblauch's deployment tonight? All of this discussion and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The NHL Trade Deadline is here, and there is a lot to unpack on today's edition of The Oil Stream. Dusty and Tommy dive into all the moves that have already gone down across the NHL, including the deals involving the Edmonton Oilers. Did the Oilers do enough? Did they pay too much? And more importantly… how will these trades impact the team?

The fellas also look around the league at some of the biggest trades to discuss the major deals done. Any surprise that came down to the wire? All that and plenty more on...

Lots to get into on today's episode of The Oil Stream. Dusty and Tommy dive straight into last night's game, breaking down the biggest moments, what went right, and where things still need to improve. From standout performances to areas of concern, the boys cover the pros and cons coming out of the matchup.

Tommy was at the rink, so he'll bring the latest insight from inside the building — lineup notes, injury updates, locker room vibes, and everything Oilers fans need to know about where this team stands right now.

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The Oilers with a miraculous comeback against the Senators to beat them 5-4. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Matt Kassian & Reid Wilkins break this one down as the Oilers jump back into 3rd in the Pacific division. How good was Draisaitl tonight? Why can't this team defend? Where does Murphy fit? All of this discussion and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The fellas are diving headfirst into all the latest Edmonton Oilers news as the trade deadline quickly approaches. What exactly is this team going to do? Will they be able to pull off a deal? Are they in on something bigger than we think? Tommy and Trev break down the options, the cap situation, and what makes the most sense for this roster.

They'll also discuss the waiver wire drama with Alec Regula and Andrew Mangiapane clearing waivers. What does that mean for the Oilers moving forward? Plus, the boys will look ahead to tomorrow's g...

The Oilers lack of defense puts them behind the 8 ball as they fall to the Sharks 5-4. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson & Joaquin Gage break this one down as the talk around the Oilers heats up before the trade deadlines. What's going on with Nurse? Are The Oilers better than what they are showing? How did Ingram look? 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 Edmonton Oilers absolutely steamrolled the Kings 8-1 last night — and the boys are breaking down EVERYTHING. Where did that performance come from? Where were those Oilers the night before? Was that their most complete game of the season? They'll dive into the offensive explosion, the response after adversity, and whether this is something the team can actually build off of.

Plus, is Ingram the guy going forward? Has he earned more starts? And what should the forward lines and D-pairings look like moving ahead? The boys weigh the pros and cons of this roster and...

The Oilers have their way with Kings as they beat up on them 8-1. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Matt Kassian break this one down as Connor McDavid gets to 100 points for the 9th time in his career! How did Ingram look tonight? How good was the 2nd line? Are the Kings going to make the playoffs? All of this discussion and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The Oilers fail to hold on to multiple leads as they fall 6-5 to the Ducks. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Matt Kassian break this one down as the goaltending talk around Edmonton adds more iron to the fire with Jarry getting pulled. What's next for Jarry? How was the defensive game for the Oilers? Is their next game a must win? All of this discussion and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

It's a fresh edition of The Oil Stream!

The Edmonton Oilers are back in action and back on the road as they get set to take on the Anaheim Ducks. After the long break, all eyes are on how this team comes out of the gate. Will Connor McDavid be in the lineup? Who gets the start between the pipes? What kind of effort should we expect in their first game back?

The boys break down the projected lines, key matchups, and what needs to happen for Edmonton to grab two po...

You guessed it… We're breaking down Canada's heartbreaking 2–1 overtime loss to the Americans, sealed by a Jack Hughes OT winner. What went wrong? Who's to blame? Was it roster construction, coaching decisions, missed opportunities — or just one bounce that didn't go our way?

The boys dive deep into: What actually happened in OT? Who needed to be better? What this means moving forward, and what's next for the biggest names on the roster. All that and plenty more on this edition of The Oil Stream. With the Olympics officially wrapped up, it's time to flip the pag...

The fellas are back and continuing the deep dive into all the Olympic storylines — and there's plenty to unpack.

Canada vs Finland Reaction:

Team Canada's men were in action earlier today against Finland, and the boys will break down everything from the performance to the key turning points. Who stepped up? Who needs more? And what does it mean heading into the next stage of the tournament?

Coffey Back Behind the Bench:

The discussion continues around Paul Coffey joining the coaching staff of the Edmonton Oilers. Is this...

Today, the fellas are diving headfirst into Team Canada vs. Czechia in the men's hockey quarterfinals. How did it go? Who stepped up? What worked — and what absolutely didn't? The boys break down the biggest moments, the key plays, and the overall performance as Canada looks to push deeper into the tournament.

They'll touch on the line combinations and whether they clicked, standout performances, special teams and any concerns heading into the next round. And it doesn't stop there — the Olympic conversation continues as there is so much happening right now.

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Tommy & Dusty give their full thoughts on yesterday's game for the first time — what they loved, what stood out, and how Team Canada is trending early in the tournament. Of course, they'll dive into McDavid's brilliance. Will he finish as the Olympic scoring leader? The boys debate it.

They'll also break down the lines — what's working, what could change, and which combinations give Canada the best chance to dominate. Then it's all about what's next as Canada takes on Switzerland today. Expectations, keys to the game, and what they need to clean up heading into puck...

With Team Canada set to take on Czechia tomorrow, the boys dive deep into the latest from practice. How are the lines shaping up? Any surprises? Do they like the combinations, and who could be in for a breakout tournament?

They'll also debate the big questions: Who leads the tournament in points? Who finishes as Canada's team scoring leader? Which line has the potential to take over the Games?

Plus, final thoughts heading into Canada's opener — expectations, pressure, and what this group has to do to make a statement right out of t...

On today's episode of The Oil Stream, the boys tackle the big question surrounding the Edmonton Oilers right now — is Kris Knoblauch actually on the hot seat? If so, why has the pressure ramped up, and who could realistically replace him if changes are made behind the bench?

The conversation then shifts to the Olympics, breaking down what we've seen so far and focusing in on Connor McDavid centring the top line alongside Tom Wilson and Macklin Celebrini. How does that trio look, and what does it say about Team Canada's approach? The boys also div...

The Oilers conversation rolls on, but the big headline on today's episode of The Oil Stream is a major Olympic shake-up. Zach Hyman is officially off the Olympic roster, and with Seth Jarvis stepping in for Brayden Point, the boys break down what it means for Team Canada and how the lineup could shake out.

Who ends up playing alongside Connor McDavid? And how does this change Canada's outlook heading into the Olympics? The fellas will also recap the Oilers' most recent game, dive into what stood out (both good and bad), and continue the d...

The Oilers will be heading into the Olympic break with a 3 game losing stream. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson and Matt Kassian break this game down as the Oilers simply were not good enough to beat the Flames. How did Jarry play tonight? What replacements do the Oilers need? Is Knoblauch on the hot seat? We break all of this down and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

On today's episode of The Oil Stream, the boys break down last night's 5–2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. What went wrong? What needs to change? And the big question — should Oilers fans be panicking? The fellas dive into it all.

Then they look ahead to tonight's matchup against the Calgary Flames, the Oilers' final game before the Olympic break. Will the Oilers show up? What will the lines look like? Who gets the start in net? Plenty to unpack, plenty to debate, and no shortage of opinions — all that and so much more on today's...

The Oilers fail to comeback against the Leafs. Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Shawn Belle and Reid Wilkins break this one down as the Oilers end the homestand with a 4-4 record. How did Ingram play tonight? How bad did the Oilers play? Is 1st in the Pacific in jeopardy? All of this discussion and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

On today's episode of The Oil Stream, the boys kick things off by recapping their weekends. Dusty shares stories from his first-ever boys trip with Marshall, while Tommy breaks down the second-ever EST Funspiel and how it all went down.

And Calvin Pickard has cleared waivers. What does this mean for the Oilers? What else do they need to address on their roster? What's next for Edmonton? Gazzola and Nielson break it down.

They also recap Saturday's loss with the Oilers getting torched 7–3 by the Wild. Edmonton came out flying, but once...

The Edmonton Oilers' win steak ends at three games after dropping a 7-3 decision to the Minnesota Wild at home. Tom Gazzola is joined by former NHLer Matt Kassian and EST's Reid Wilkins to break down the game. What set the Oilers behind? Do the Oilers need to address their defence? How bad was the night for Tristan Jarry really?

We summarize the contest, noting the important moments from either side, while going up and down the lineup of the Oilers and Wild. Are the Wild simply just a better team than the Oilers, sweeping E...

On today's episode of The Oil Stream, the boys break down an absolutely wild night at Rogers Place as the Edmonton Oilers come back from a 3–0 first-period deficit and storm back in the third to grab a 4–3 overtime win, capped off by a Zach Hyman OT winner.

They'll dive into what they liked, what they didn't, and how the Oilers managed to flip the switch after a brutal start. What should the lineup look like going forward? Who gets the start in net tomorrow against the Minnesota Wild? And seriously… why did it take this long fo...

The Oilers comeback to beat the Sharks 4-3 in OT! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Matt Kassian & Reid Wilkins break this one down as the Oilers have their first 3 game win streak of the year! Were the Oilers lucky to win this one? How was Ingram tonight? How about that 4th line! All of this discussion and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

On today's episode of The Oil Stream, Dusty and Tommy take a deep dive into the Oilers' goaltending. Is it actually better — or is it worse? According to the numbers, it may not be the upgrade many think it is.

The fellas break down the stats, the eye test, and what it all really means moving forward. They'll also briefly touch on the Oilers' last game, including Mattias Ekholm and the Oilers making history, before looking ahead to tomorrow night as Edmonton welcomes the San Jose Sharks.

And extension rumours have emer...

The Oilers beat the Ducks 7-4! Tom Gazzola, Ben Thomson, Matt Kassian & Reid Wilkins breaks this game down as Mattias Ekholm gets his first career hat-trick! The first time in NHL history that a team has back to back hat-tricks from defenseman! How was Jarry tonight? What do the Oilers need to work on? All of this discussion and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!