Better Lait Than Never

Two trade reaction episodes of Better Lait Than Never on the same day? It's happening, folks! What a time to be alive. If you missed it — and Gord knows how I don't even know how that would be possible — the Oilers traded Tyson Barrie, Reid Schaefer, a 1st round pick (2023), and a 4th round pick (2023) in exchange for Mattias Ekholm (4% retained) and a 6th round pick in 2024. Needless to say, this...

After months and months of speculation, the Edmonton Oilers have finally pulled the trigger on a trade that sent Jesse Puljujarvi to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Patrik Puistola. While the trade is no doubt a bittersweet transaction for many Oilers fans, there's little doubt that Puljujarvi needed a fresh start after spinning his wheels here in Edmonton a little bit. In exchange for Pul...

We've officially passed the midway point of the week and that means I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to help break down what's happened so far and what's yet to come. This week, I'm looking at the Oilers' struggles in overtime, the Dynamic Duo's latest milestones, the Year of Nuge, and a whole lot more. To kick off this week's episode of Better Lait Than Never, I got started with...

It's Wednesday afternoon and that can only mean one thing — a brand new episode of Better Lait Than Never, your mom's favourite podcast. This week, I'm talking about all of the silly szn rumours that are surrounding the Oilers right now, the fact that Jesse Puljujarvi is still here, the Super Bowl, and a whole lot more. To kick off this week's podcast, I got started with a quick look at the Oilers...

How happy were you last night when the Oilers finally faced off against Detroit after a 10-day break? Probably 12/10 happy, right? Me too. To kick off this week's podcast, I got started with a quick recap of the latest episode of MILF Manor. Why? Because I'm committed to the bit at this point and I need to stick with it. Not to mention, this show is a masterpiece and if you're not watching it yet...

Another Wednesday has landed on your calendars, which means I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to help fill the rest of your week with a little dose of shenanigans. This week, I'm recapping the amazing Jasper Pond Hockey Tournament, Matt Berlin's night to remember, Oilers trade rumours, and a whole lot more To kick off this week's podcast, I got started with a quick look at episode...

Happy Wednesday, friends, and welcome to a brand new episode of Better Lait Than Never to recap the week so far, preview what's ahead, and sprinkle a little bit of nonsense into your week. This week, we're looking at the Oilers' six-game winning streak, what to expect at the trade deadline, the all-star break, and a whole lot more. To kick off this week's podcast, I got started with another look a...

We all made it back from the #NationVacation to Las Vegas in one piece, and now it's time to get back to business with a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never. On this week's podcast, I'm talking about Vegas, Evander Kane, Jesse Puljujarvi, and how much of a difference a week can make. To kick off the show, I spent the first few minutes recapping what was undoubtedly an amazing #NationVacation d...

In the days leading up to our #NationVacation to Las Vegas, hearing the excitement building up a Nation HQ gave me the idea to record a bonus episode of Better Lait Than Never with the crew because I knew there would be some nonsense stories to tell. As expected, I was right. On Monday afternoons, we hold content meetings at Nation HQ and this past meeting was all about what kind of content we wou...

It's Wednesday night, so your favourite podcast is back with a brand new episode filled with your usual dose of Oilers-related nonsense to help you get through the rest of the week. To kick off this week's podcast, I got started with a few minutes spent gushing about how excited I am for the third #NationVacation to Las Vegas that's kicking off tomorrow. Seeing as we'll have a crew of about 50 peo...

It's Wednesday night and that means a new episode of Better Lait Than Never is all set and ready for your ear holes. This week, I'm talking a whole lot of Edmonton Oilers as the boys continue to spin their wheels despite working through a list of winnable games. To kick off this week's podcast, I got started with a look at New Year's Resolutions and specifically how I think they're a waste of time...

As the 2022 winds down, I thought it might be fun to walk through some of the biggest Edmonton Oilers stories of the year as determined by the traffic on Oilersnation.com, and as I was putting together the list, I realized just how crazy these past 12 months have been. That's why I invited Tyler Yaremchuk on the podcast to help me break down these stories and wrap up the year with our hopes for 20...

We're a day late with the new episode of Better Lait Than Never, but that doesn't mean I've forgotten about you. This week, we've got a whole lot of Christmas talk along with my usual breakdown of what's been happening with our beloved Edmonton Oilers. To kick off this week's podcast, I got started with my question of the week which revolved around the best and worst Christmas gifts you've ever re...

With news breaking this morning that the Oilers had signed Stuart Skinner to a three-year contract extension, I figured I may as well settle into my home studio and bang out a quick reaction episode of the podcast. For the first couple of months of the year, we’ve been marveling at how well Stuart Skinner has played for this hockey team, and how we're so lucky to have him while Jack Campbell works...

You've passed the midway point of your work week and that means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is recorded, edited, and ready to help you make it to the weekend. This week, we're looking at Leon Draisaitl's dominance over the Nashville Predators, Evander Kane's generosity, and how someone might confuse Leduc for Edmonton. To kick off the podcast, I got started with a look at a Toronto L...

It's Wednesday and that can only mean two things: Cheap chicken wings and a new episode of Better Lait Than Never! This week, we're talking about the Oilers' most recent run of inconsistency, Jay Woodcroft coming in the crosshairs, and I welcomed Nick Alberga to talk about everything from fantasy hockey to baseball to what's happening with Jack Campbell. To kick off this week's episode of BLTN, I...

It's been an emotional week, hasn't it? When I last recorded Better Lait Than Never, we were talking about how important it would be for the Oilers to beat the New York Islanders and why that was a game they needed to have. How naive we all were. To kick off this week's episode of BLTN, I got started with a look at the future of the #Beetcast after Tyler announced that another post-game show would...

The thing I love most about Better Lait Than Never is that I can spend an hour talking about the Edmonton Oilers, fake hair, and quesadilla makers all at the same time. It's wonderful, and quite frankly, you should be a part of the shenanigans . Kicking off this week's podcast, I jumped in with a look at the question of the week, which revolved around the favourite gadget and toys you have in your...

It's Wednesday and that means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to help you make sense of all things Edmonton Oilers and life in general. This week, we're breaking down Stuart Skinner's play in net, what kind of disgusting snacks you're all eating, and a whole lot more. To kick off this week's episode of Better Lait Than Never, I got started with a story about my girlfriend making...

It's Wednesday and that means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to help you make sense of all things Edmonton Oilers and life in general. This week, we're breaking down the Oilers' PK struggles, Evander Kane's scary injury, Connor McDavid's goal heater, and a whole lot more. Kicking off this week's episode of BLTN, I got started with a look at my own Twitter account after I bucked...

Is there anything better than watching the Edmonton Oilers picking up wins like they're going out of style? No. That's the answer. That's why I was super excited to record today's episode of Better Lait Than Never and break it all down. After an up-and-down start to the year, the Edmonton Oilers have responded with five straight wins and look as good as we could have ever hoped they would. It's no...

A fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to get you set for an Oiler's game day? What's not to like about that? Let's talk about it. It may not have been the start we had planned for our beloved Edmonton Oilers, but they managed to wrap up their six-game homestand with a win over the Penguins and a .500 record overall. I know this first run of the year was nowhere close to perfect but was the Oil...

A fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to go along with the same ol' hockey team? New podcast, same bad habits? Let's talk about it. I'm not going to lie to you, I did not expect to be walking folks away from the panic button only three games into this new NHL season but that's exactly where we're at for a small portion of people. Does it make sense to freak out this early? I know expectations...

Hasn't it felt like an eternity since the Oilers last played a meaningful game? I know the last one is a tough one to remember — I don't like thinking about it — but the good news is that tonight's matchup against the Canucks offers a clean slate. To kick off this week's podcast, I jumped in with some personal news after your boy had what can only be described as a fantastic start to the week. Not...

Is there anything more exciting than a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to help you get through what's left of the week? On today's show, I walked through the latest news from Oilers training camp, handed out the pre-season champ award, and welcomed Frank Seravalli from Daily Faceoff to help me tee up the 2022-23 NHL season. To kick off today's podcast, I got started with a guy that everyon...