The Nielson Show

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. Some great questions today.

Joaquin Gage was the final guest on today's show. We started by recapping his weekend and he told us where he was for Eustáquio's historic goal. We then changed gears to discuss some F1 talk as the Austrian GP just wrapped up and we finished with his thoughts on all the latest news.

We finished the show...

TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger kicks off today's show to take us inside the glass on a wild NHL offseason. We dive straight into the unfolding situation in Edmonton, focusing on the massive hurdles surrounding a potential Darnell Nurse blockbuster. Dreger expands on why pulling off a Nurse trade is proving to be far more difficult than originally anticipated, which teams stand out as the best logical suitors, and whether Nurse will ultimately have to expand his trade list to make a deal happen. Plus, Dregs gives us his definitive takeaways on the biggest winners from draft weekend in...

Welcome inside a massive Monday edition of The Nielson Show on Edmonton Sports Talk! The weekend was an absolute whirlwind of historic soccer triumphs, gridiron battles, and deep draft-floor strategy.

The full squad is back at the microphones, caffeinated, and ready to digest a foundational weekend in sports.

We got right into the sports talk with Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Short Course to recap all the major headlines from the weekend.

After the break, it was time for YouTube Trev's trade of the day presented by...

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. Some great questions today.

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 Blake Belding from Cold Garden. Unfortunately he was unable to join today's program but the fellas still tried this weeks beer of the week, which is the Cold Garden Sunburst Hazy Nepa. You can purchase a 4-pack for...

NHL Insider Chris Johnston joined the show off the top to break down a massive day in the hockey world. We kicked things off with the latest rumblings surrounding a potential Darnell Nurse trade, including the realistic timeline of when a blockbuster deal like that could actually drop. From there, CJ gave us his take on the absolute bombshell out of Seattle, looking at why Jason Robertson walked away from the Kraken's astronomical contract offer. Plus, we headed south to look at how the Florida Panthers plan to navigate their goaltending situation this offseason, before wrapping up with full...

Oil Country, it is Friday, the weekend is here, and we are closing out the week with a massive, high-velocity program! Welcome inside the final edition of The Nielson Show for the week, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk.

Dusty is away chasing golf balls or beach days, so stepping up into the captain's chair for a big Friday morning blitz is none other than the legendary Dave Jamieson! Dave joins the fellas at the desk to unpack an absolute masterclass of a sports night in the city.

We got right in...

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.

We then got into Scalding Hot Takes presented by The Greater St. Albert Sports Academy. Who won the elusive mitt today? 

Former CFL quarterback Chris Streveler wraps up today's program! We first catch up with Chris to see what's next for him off the field, focusing heavily on his mission to grow the Canadian game through social media and why he is so...

Former Oilers winger Luke Gazdic kicks off today's program to dive headfirst into the massive Mike Babcock conversation. Luke shares his raw initial reactions to the introductory press conference, weighs the heavy pros and cons of the hiring, and drops some high praise on the addition of DJ Smith as the new associate coach. We then transition to the blue line as Gazdic breaks down what a potential Darnell Nurse blockbuster trade could actually look like, before wrapping up with his definitive picks for the biggest offseason winners in the NHL so far.

It was t...

Oil Country, grab your coffee and fire up the text line—Dustin Nielson is officially back in the big chair for one final morning blitz before heading out tomorrow! There is an absolute mountain of fallout, tape, and breaking news for the boys to slice and dice on a massive Thursday edition of The Nielson Show live on Edmonton Sports Talk.

We got right into Morning Announcements for The Haddies Golf Shop to recap yesterday's news around the sports world.

After the break, it was time for Offseason, What Offseason presented by G...

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.

TSN's Ryan Rishaug closed out today's program to help us break down the absolute fallout from yesterday's historic press conference. Shaugger covers every single angle of Mike Babcock's official introduction, layout out exactly what he expects from the room moving forward under the new regime. We also get his thoughts on the team opening up the wallet to bring in DJ Smith as the new ass...

TSN's Craig Button joined us right out of the gate to break down the massive Mike Babcock hiring in Edmonton. We dive into Craig's raw reaction to yesterday's press conference, how the players gave this move the green light after speaking with Babcock, and what D.J. Smith's role will look like on this staff. Plus, Craig gives his take on yesterday's wild NHL trade frenzy—handing out his biggest winners and losers—before we bring it back home for the latest update on Darnell Nurse.

It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird...

Happy Wednesday, Oil Country! Fire up the text boards and lock in—The Nielson Show is live on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The absolute nuke of the NHL offseason finally detonated, and the dust is still settling across the hockey world. The Edmonton Oilers have officially named Mike Babcock the 19th head coach in franchise history. The boys are dedicating a massive chunk of today's show to breaking down the official hiring, the introductory press conference, and what this high-stakes gamble means for the locker room.

We got right into all the news...

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.

ESPN's senior NHL writer Greg Wyshynski was our final guest on today's show to put a bow on a massive news day. With all signs pointing toward an official Mike Babcock hiring—potentially as early as this morning—we asked Wysh what a Babcock introductory press conference could look like in Edmonton. From there, we shifted gears to the trade market, looking at potential frameworks for a D...

Former NHLer Jamie McLennan joined the show out of the gate to break down a chaotic day in Edmonton. We started with Noodles' initial reactions to the Oilers locking up Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson. From there, we turned our attention to today's massive media availability, where Mike Babcock is expected to be introduced as the next head coach. What does the term look like on a Babcock deal? With these roster moves locked in, what is Stan Bowman's next play—and what would a realistic return look like in a Darnell Nurse trade? Plus, we head out East to...

Happy Tuesday, Oil Country! Grab your coffee and fire up the live chat—The Nielson Show is back to kickstart your morning live on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The boys are hitting the microphones on an absolute whirlwind of a Tuesday. The hockey world is spinning on its axis, but the absolute shockwave of the morning didn't even happen on the ice. We are tracking a sports landscape that just got completely turned upside down.

The fellas start off the show with the same old shenanigans, Dusty laid out the show and then...

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.

Former Oilers netminder Joaquin Gage closed out today's show in classic Gager fashion! Before hitting the ice with his hockey takes, he gave the boys an unexpected, highly educational breakdown on the inner workings of household sump pumps. Once the basement was dry, we dove straight into the Oilers' weekend headlines. Gager shared his raw analysis on the Jason Dickinson extension and officially slapped a let...

TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger dropped by to kick off the show and immediately took the temperature of Oil Country. Dregs breaks down the inner workings of Jason Dickinson's fresh five-year contract extension, unpacking the $4 million AAV, the risk of the term, and what it means for Edmonton's bottom six. From there, we covered all angles of the looming Mike Babcock situation—including an insider's timeline on when an official hiring announcement could drop. Plus, with the Oilers facing a massive salary cap crunch, Dregs gives us the latest on the Darnell Nurse trade rumors and management's blueprint going fo...

Happy Monday, Oil Country! The laboratory is wide open and The Nielson Show is back to kickstart your week with a massive, jam-packed morning edition live on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The boys are back at the microphones clearing out a wildly hectic weekend notebook. From massive roster signatures right here in Edmonton to absolute chaos on the gridiron, the diamond, and the pitch—we are breaking down all the major headlines from the world of sport.

The vibes are electric to start today's show. The fellas recapped their weekends and then Dust...

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 Co-founder of SYC Brewing Co, Andrea Pysyk. She joined the fellas virtually for this weeks beer of the week, which is the SYC Brewing Co Pineapple F.O.M.O. You can purchase a 4-pack for $15.99, saving $3.00 when you buy one!

We kicked off today's show with heavy hitter Chris Johnston, getting his instant reactions to Team Canada's historic performance on the World Cup soccer pitch before diving headfirst into the hot-button issues in Oil Country. CJ pulled back the curtain on the breaking news surrounding the conclusion of the NHL's Mike Babcock investigation. With Babcock officially cleared to return to an NHL bench, CJ breaks down exactly what this means for the Edmonton Oilers and what fans should expect if Stan Bowman makes the hire. Finally, we headed out East to look at a chaotic week for the Maple...

History has officially been written on the West Coast! Welcome into a Friday morning edition of The Nielson Show live on Edmonton Sports Talk.

The fellas are back at the microphones, completely buzzing after watching Team Canada put on an absolute masterclass at BC Place last night, blowing the doors off Qatar in a historic 6-0 statement victory.But while the soccer world is celebrating, the hockey world is absolutely melting down. The NHL has officially dropped its final verdict on the Mike Babcock investigation, clearing the path for Stan Bowman to make his move. W...

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.

Dusty is away so the boys weren't able to do their traditional Scalding Hot Takes like they usually do on a Thursday's show. So instead, we each gave a realistic sports hot take. 

We finished the show like we always do with The Wrap from William Huff. 

Bruce Boudreau was the first guest on today's show. We started off with his thoughts on the Hurricanes winning it all this year then transitioned to the underwhelming news that broke in Toronto yesterday with the announcement of their new bench boss. We then got into the Oilers conversation, he shared his thoughts on the ongoing coaching situation and shared whether or not Mike Babcock is the right man for the job. We finished with Bruce like we always do, with some WWE talk.

It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet o...

The big man Dustin Nielson is away today, but the studio is in excellent hands as Wil Fraser steps right into the driver's seat! The fellas are back together for the first time since last week, and they have a mountain of sports action, off-season drama, and massive local headlines to clear out of the notebook.

From World Cup fever taking over the West Coast to a critical sweep opportunity on the MLB diamond and an absolute logjam in the Oilers' front office, the boys have you completely covered.

We start by...

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.

TSN's Ryan Rishaug wrapped up today's program to bring us the absolute latest inside scoop from the rink. Once he and Darren Dreger finally settled their ongoing network "beef," the boys got straight to work on a chaotic off-season board in Oil Country. Rishaug puts on his GM hat to map out what a realistic Darnell Nurse trade actually looks like and what kind of ret...

Former NHL netminder Jamie "Noodles" McLennan dropped by to kick off the show, and we immediately hit the ground running with some massive breaking news: Jim Hiller has officially been named the 41st head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Noodles reacts to the hiring, breaks down why Hiller was the ultimate choice for John Chayka's front office, and looks at who else was left on Toronto's shortlist. Plus, we break down the logic behind the Maple Leafs' recent trade before shifting our attention to the blue paint in Edmonton. With the off-season fully underway, Noodles weighs in on...

Welcome into a massive Wednesday morning edition of The Nielson Show live on Edmonton Sports Talk! Dustin Nielson, Lieutenant Eric are back on the desk alongside YouTube Trev to break down a wild 24 hours across the entire sports world. 

From the shifting gears of the NHL off-season to a historic night on the pitch at the World Cup and a crucial bounce-back on the diamond, the boys have a jammed notebook to tackle. Grab your coffee and lock it in!

Dusty laid out the show then we got into Morning Announcements for...

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.

ESPN's Greg Wyshynski closed out today's program to help us put a bow on a historic NHL season. We jump right into how the Carolina Hurricanes finally broke through the wall to capture the Stanley Cup, highlighting the sheer brilliance of the Taylor Hall-Logan Stankoven-Jackson Blake line that completely carried the offense in the postseason. Then, we flip to the losing side of the coin: wha...

Darren Dreger kicked off the show with an absolute reality check on the Mike Babcock coaching rumors. Dregs broke down the brewing locker room storm, reporting that bringing in Babcock could seriously derail the Oilers' chances of landing top-tier UFAs this summer—and potentially fracture the relationship with players already in the room. He lays out the current investigation timeline and how much pressure Stan Bowman is facing. From there, the conversation shifts to the Darnell Nurse trade request—unpacking the immediate urgency to move the $9.25M contract and what a realistic return looks like. To wrap, Dregs takes us a...

The band is officially back together for a high-volume Tuesday morning broadcast! The Nielson Show is live on Edmonton Sports Talk, and Dustin Nielson is reunited with Lieutenant Eric alongside YouTube Trev.

The hardware has been handed out, the champions have been crowned, and the multi-sport off-season is officially underway. Grab your coffee and lock in—we have a massive Tuesday notebook to unpack!

We start off by laying out the show and catching up from Lt. Eric's weekend as he went home to watch the Roughriders come back in their game...

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.

After the break, Matty replaced Dusty to finish off hour 3. 

Wrapping up today's show was former NHL goaltender Joaquin Gage. He shared his reaction to the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup victory last night and offered a unique insider perspective on where NHL goaltending is headed. Plus, we wrapped things up with his thoughts on Lewis Hamilton's podium finish at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix...

TSN hockey analyst Craig Button kicked off today's show to break down a massive weekend in the hockey world, starting with the Carolina Hurricanes capturing the 2026 Stanley Cup. Button weighed in on just how dominant this Hurricanes squad was throughout the postseason, the critical role of their goaltending, the undeniable impact of head coach Rod Brind'Amour, and what the future holds for the newly crowned championship club. From there, the conversation shifted to a busy offseason ahead for the Edmonton Oilers. With the finals officially in the books, Button discussed whether management will finally get their chance to speak...

Happy Monday, Oil Country! It is a gorgeous summer morning, and we are taking the broadcast on the road. The Nielson Show is live on location from The Ranch Golf and Country Club! Lieutenant Eric has one more day off, so Dustin Nielson is joined on the turf by Wil Fraser alongside YouTube Trev for a massive, championship-loaded Monday morning edition.

The fellas start off by laying out the show, Dusty and Frase caught up as it's been a minute since they last spoke and then we got into Morning Announcements for Rundle Park Short C...

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 Brad Goddard from Big Rock Brewery. He joined the fellas virtually for this weeks beer of the week, which is the Big Rock Brewery Rock Box. You can purchase a 15-pack for $28.99, saving $13.00 when you buy one!

We f...

The absolute best insider in the business, Chris Johnston, kicked off today's show, and his phone has been ringing off the hook. We immediately dive into the atomic bomb that dropped on Oil Country: the Darnell Nurse trade request. Why is this happening now? Which teams around the league actually have the space to take on that $9.25M ticket, how much salary will Stan Bowman be forced to retain, and is there any realistic scenario where the Oilers actually win this trade? CJ has all the answers. Plus, we get the absolute latest update on the Mike Babcock league...

An absolute atomic bomb has just dropped on the City of Edmonton, and the offseason is officially in complete meltdown mode. The Nielson Show is live on Edmonton Sports Talk, and while Dustin Nielson is away today, the powerhouse Wil Fraser steps into the captain's chair alongside Lieutenant Eric and YouTube Trev for a truly wild Friday morning broadcast!

The fellas start the show by catching up as it's been a minute since they've spoke on the EST airwaves. Lt. Eric then laid out the show, then we got into Morning Announcements for the Rundle P...

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.

We haven't had some Scalding Hot Takes in a while, thank god the Oilers gave us plenty of ammo this week. 

The boys finished with plenty of CFL talk as week 2 gets underway tonight!

We finished the show like we always do with The Wrap from William Huff. 

Former Oiler Luke Gazdic was our first guest on today's program, and it couldn't have been a more perfect day to get a former player's perspective. We went straight into the deep end on the ongoing Mike Babcock saga. Luke shares his unique insight on the reports that the player leadership group has signed off on the move and tackles the million-dollar question: Does Babcock truly deserve a third chance in the NHL? We look at all the heavy cons, weigh them against the potential on-ice pros, and finish things off with Luke's breakdown of the Stanley Cup Final...

We just witnessed absolute basketball history last night, and the boys are in the studio to break down one of the most unbelievable championship moments of our lifetime! The Nielson Show is live on Edmonton Sports Talk, and Dustin Nielson , Lieutenant Eric, and YouTube Trev are locked and loaded for a massive, jam-packed Thursday morning.

We then got into Morning Announcements to recap all the sports action from last night presented by Haddies Golf Shop!

After the break, it was time for Offseason, What Offseason presented by GCL Diesel! More news br...

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.

Before Ryan Rishaug, we got into Lt. Eric's weekly ranking's of power presented by The Ranch. Today, he ranked what the best possible food names could be for the Oilers if they hire Mike Babcock. 

TSN Hockey Insider Ryan Rishaug wrapped up today's show, and there was certainly no shortage of drama to dissect. Ryan kicked things off by hinting at some...