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Better Lait Than Never

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Baggedmilk has his own show to bring you all the nonsense, terrible advice, behind-the-scenes gossip from Nation HQ, and Edmonton Oilers talk that you need in your life! Send him a voicemail, a message, or anything and he will give you his take! New episodes are out every Wednesday on all podcast platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jul 2, 2026

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Do the Oilers have a run of contract extensions coming? 30.07.2025

It's Wednesday smack dab in the middle of the NHL dead zone, which means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to recap what was another slow news week in Edmonton. On today's podcast, I discussed the Oilers' potential extension list, Connor McDavid, Stan Bowman updates on the negotiation, and whatever else has happened over the last seven days. With not much going on around the NHL t...

Grinding through the Oilers' off-season dead zone 23.07.2025

It's Wednesday in the middle of the NHL dead zone, which means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to recap what was a slow news week in Edmonton. On today's podcast, I discussed the Oilers' off-season dead zone, Ozzy Osbourne's passing away, TV and whatever else has happened over the last seven days. There's not a whole lot going on in Edmonton Oilers land these days, which meant f...

Oilers make moves, reality TV, and the Black Parade 16.07.2025

It's the Wednesday after the start of NHL free agency, which means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to recap what was another busy week in Edmonton. On today's podcast, I discussed the Oilers trading for Isaac Howard , coaching changes , a big music weekend, and delved into anything else I missed last week while I was away. I kicked off this week's podcast with a recap of everyth...

Recapping the Oilers' slow start to free agency 02.07.2025

It's the Wednesday after the start of NHL free agency, which means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to recap what was another busy week in Edmonton. On today's podcast, I discussed the Oilers signing Andrew Mangiapane to a two-year deal, Evan Bouchard's extension, said goodbye to some old friends, and much more. We made it through the NHL draft and the start of free agency, and t...

Looking back on Evander Kane's time with the Oilers and what's to come 26.06.2025

It's the Wednesday leading into the NHL draft and start of free agency, which means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to recap what was another busy week in Edmonton. On today's podcast, I discussed the Evander Kane trade to the Canucks, wondered what the Viktor Arvidsson deal will ultimately look like, the Oilers' brass meeting with Connor McDavid's agent, and much more. While I...

Oilers go out with a whimper in the Stanley Cup Final 18.06.2025

It's the Wednesday after the boys fell to the Florida Panthers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, which means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to recap yet another Edmonton Oilers win . On today's podcast, I examined what went wrong, discussed the Oilers' struggles, Trent Frederic's reported contract extension, and more. It's hard to feel much sunshine the day after the Edmonton...

Checking in from Fort Lauderdale 12.06.2025

Quick travel diaries style episode of Better Lait Than Never that we recorded from pool side. I'll have another episode when I get back from Florida. 💻 Website: https://oilersnation.com/  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/himynameisbaggedmilk/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsbmbaggedmilk SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼 Star Mechanical: https://starmechanical.ca/ &...

Oilers take Game 1 over the Panthers with Leon Draisaitl OT winner 06.06.2025

It's the Wednesday after the boys rallied to beat the Florida Panthers in Game 1, which means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to recap yet another Edmonton Oilers win . On today's podcast, I looked at the Stanley Cup Final, discussed the Oilers' comeback win, Mattias Ekholm's return, and more. I'm still on cloud nine after last night's Game 1 win , so I didn't really want to spe...

Oilers win Game 4 but lose Zach Hyman for the rest of the season 28.05.2025

It's the Wednesday after the boys took care of the Dallas Stars in Game 4, which means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to recap yet another Edmonton Oilers win while also looking at what it means to lose Zach Hyman. On today's podcast, I looked at the Western Conference Final, discussed how the Oilers' depth will need to step up, Mattias Ekholm's potential return , and more. Vib...

Oilers back to the Western Conference Final 21.05.2025

It's the Wednesday after the boys dusted off the Vegas Golden Knights, which means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to recap yet another Edmonton Oilers series win while also looking back at the week that was. On today's podcast, I looked ahead to the Western Conference Final, examined how the Oilers' depth outplayed the Golden Knights, discussed Mattias Ekholm's potential return...

Kasperi Kapanen the hero in Oilers' series-clinching OT win 16.05.2025

It's the Thursday after the boys dusted off the Vegas Golden Knights, which means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to recap yet another Edmonton Oilers series win while also looking back at the week that was. On today's podcast, I recapped last night's Game 5 win, how the Oilers' depth beat the Golden Knights, Kasperi Kapanen's OT winner, and much more. Even though I usually star...

Oilers take Game 1 vs. Vegas, and the legend of playoff Connor Brown 07.05.2025

It's the Wednesday after Game 1 of Round 2, which means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to recap yet another Edmonton Oilers comeback win while also looking back at the week that was. On today's podcast, I recapped last night's win, what the Oilers need to do to pull away in the series, playoff Connor Brown, and much more. I started this week's podcast with an admission that I'v...

Oilers win Game 5, but the job's not finished 30.04.2025

It's the Wednesday after Game 5, which means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to recap the Edmonton Oilers' miraculous comeback while also looking back at the week that was. On today's podcast, I recapped games 3-5, looked ahead at Game 6, what the Oilers need to do to close out the series, and much more. Isn't it amazing how many things can change in a week? When I recorded last...

The Oilers hate Game 1s and I expect much better in Game 2 23.04.2025

It's the Wednesday of Game 2 in Edmonton, which means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to get you prepped for the night while looking back at the week that was. On today's podcast, I recapped Game 1 , looked ahead at Game 2, what the Oilers need to do better, and much more. I kicked off this week's episode of BLTN with a recap of what's happened so far. Starting with the Game 1 p...

The calm before the Oilers playoff storm 16.04.2025

It's the final Wednesday of the regular season, which means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to get you prepped for the playoffs. On today's podcast, I'm discussing Oilersnation's playoff plans, what to expect from the Oilers and Kings, and much more. I started this week's Better Lait Than Never episode with a little playoff preview from an Oilersnation content perspective. I wal...

Will the Oilers ever get healthy? 09.04.2025

For the first time in weeks, I recorded Better Lait Than Never on the right day and at the scheduled time. It's the gift for your ear feelings that you didn't know you needed. On this week's podcast, we discussed the Edmonton Oilers' injury issues , what to expect from the last five games, and much more. I started the podcast with a random collection of topics, from the stock market insanity to th...

Leon Draisaitl goes down again as the Oilers battle for home-ice 05.04.2025

It's Wednesday Friday afternoon, I'm back from the #NationVacation to Vegas, and Leon Draisaitl got hurt again, which meant there was plenty to discuss in this week's episode of Better Lait Than Never. I started this week's episode of BLTN with a quick recap of the #NationVacation to Vegas that happened this past week and how it was so much fun to hang out with everyone again. What's most amazing...

The Oilers are Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' team now/always were 26.03.2025

Another Wednesday means another episode of Better Lait Than Never is wrapped up, edited, and ready to get you through what's left of the week. On today's podcast, we're discussing Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' heater, McDavid and Draisaitl's injury timelines , the #NationVacation to Vegas, and more. I kicked off this week's podcast with a random collection of topics that have happened since last week, incl...

Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is NBA Jam style on fire 20.03.2025

I may be a day late with the record of this week's podcast, but none of us should be surprised with a name like Better Lait Than Never. On this week's podcast, we're discussing Leon Draisaitl's 50-goal watch, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' heater , line combinations , and more. To kick off this week's podcast, I started with a quick recap of my trip to Toronto from last week, how nice it was to visit that c...

The Edmonton Oilers rollercoaster experience 12.03.2025

There is no better time in your week than when the notification comes through that a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never has been posted on your favourite podcast app. This week, we're discussing the Oilers' struggles, scoring issues, my trip to Toronto, and much more. I started this week's episode of BLTN with an explanation of why I'm recording a day early and what I'll be up to in Toronto o...

Oilers are in full free fall ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline 05.03.2025

With the Edmonton Oilers looking like a hot mess on the ice, there was plenty to discuss on this week's episode of Better Lait Than Never. On today's podcast, we covered the Trent Frederic trade, what to expect at the NHL trade deadline, frustration on the ice, and much more. I kicked off this week's episode of Better Lait Than Never with a random collection of topics, including what we have plann...

The Oilers may never win another hockey game 27.02.2025

It's Wednesday afternoon, and the Edmonton Oilers are struggling, which means there is plenty to talk about in today's episode of Better Lait Than Never. On this week's podcast, I discuss the Oilers' four-game losing streak, Leon Draisaitl's heater, trade deadline needs, and much more. I kicked off this week's podcast by thanking the Gords for snapping the streak of cold weather we've been battlin...

Canada vs. USA, Matthew Savoie travels with the Oilers, and Connor McDavid 19.02.2025

It's Wednesday afternoon, and I missed the podcast last week, which means there's plenty to talk about in today's episode of Better Lait Than Never. On this week's podcast, I'm discussing the 4 Nations Final, Matthew Savoie's hot second half to his season, my love for Brandon Hagel, and much more. After missing an episode last week, I'm back with a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to recap...

Viktor Arvidsson needs to get going, and two more Oilers games before the break 06.02.2025

It's Wednesday afternoon, meaning it's time for a fresh episode of the world's greatest podcast. On this week's episode of Better Lait Than Never, I'm begging Connor McDavid to shoot more, wondering when Viktor Arvidsson will stop falling down, and wading through the noise surrounding Stuart Skinner. I kicked off the Wednesday episode of BLTN with a recap of the week, including my gripes with the...

Connor McDavid is hot, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is too, and only posts can stop Leon Draisaitl 29.01.2025

Better Lait Than Never is the best part of your Wednesday, isn't it? Of course it is. This week, we're recapping the Jasper Pond Hockey tournament, praising Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, taking your voicemails, and a bunch more. After the wildfires devastated Jasper last summer, we understandably didn't know that the pond hockey tournament at the Jasper Park Lodge would be held this year. Yet, as the month...

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