The Nielson Show

Don't count them out just yet! The Edmonton Oilers stared down elimination on Tuesday night and blinked last, taking down the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 at Rogers Place.   We are back on this fine Wednesday morning to break down a season-saving performance and look ahead to the long road back.   Wasn't long before we got into Morning Announcements for Rundle Park Short Course. In this segment we primarily...

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 joins us to provide a national perspective on the Oilers' struggles. Greg cuts through the noise with a realistic breakdown of the series and pinpoints exactly who he would trust in net with the season on the line tonight. Beyond Edmonto...

We kick things off with a massive visit from Craig Button, and he was in rare form today! Craig pulls no punches as he breaks down the fundamental flaws that have pushed the Oilers to the brink of elimination. He doesn't stop at the roster, though—he weighs in on whether Kris Knoblauch is coaching for his job tonight and provides a blunt assessment of the Jarry vs. Ingram goaltending saga. Plus, w...

It is the biggest day of the season so far. The Edmonton Oilers return to Rogers Place with their backs against the wall, facing elimination in Game 5 against the Anaheim Ducks. Dusty and Lt. Eric are live to break down the adjustments, the pressure, and the path to a series comeback.   We then got into Morning Announcements for Haddies Golf Shop to recap all the sports action from last night.   A...

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.   Joaquin Gage was the final guest on today's show. We got all of Gager's thoughts from both Oilers games over the weekend. From power play, to penalty kill. McDavid to Frederic. We covered it all with Gager.   We finished the show like we always do with The Wr...

Bruce Boudreau was the first guest on today's show. He gave his thoughts on both Oilers games from the weekend, shared why he's not worried from an Oilers perspective, touched on the controversial OT goal from last night. We then headed out East to discuss the Canadiens series against the Lightning. We then played McDavid's audio from last night…   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird...

It is a somber Monday morning in Oil Country. After a grueling weekend in Anaheim, the Edmonton Oilers find themselves in a 3-1 series hole following two straight losses to the Ducks. We are live on Edmonton Sports Talk to perform the post-mortem on the weekend and figure out if there is any magic left for a comeback.    We got right into everyone's weekends, recapping all the action from the past...

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 Jason and Chloe Traviss from Cowboy Trail Brewery. They joined the fellas in studio to showcase this weeks beer of the week,...

Chris Johnston was the first guest on today's show and we got right into the Oilers discussion with him. McDavid has clearly been fighting it so far this series which was the first thing we touched on. We then got his thoughts on the experience of the Oilers, and whether or not it will prevail, or if the young and exciting Ducks will come out on top, with Leo Carlsson leading the charge. We wrap t...

It is a massive Friday Finale on Edmonton Sports Talk! After splitting the first two games at home, the Edmonton Oilers are taking the show on the road. We're live this Friday morning to break down a pivotal Game 3 and recap a wild 24 hours in the sports world.   The fellas were all over the place to start the show this morning. For the first time in Dusty's 16 year broadcasting career, his wife,...

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.   Ryan Rishaug was the final guest on today's show. We first got his thoughts on his new club as the golf season is upon us then dove head first into the Oilers discussion. What's going on with Connor and should the injury worry fans? What do the Oilers need to...

We're kicking off today's show with a visit from former NHL head coach Bruce Boudreau! Bruce explains why the 1-1 series split might be more concerning for the Oilers than it looks on paper. We dive into the 'Boudreau Breakdown' of how the Ducks are effectively neutralizing Connor McDavid, why Anaheim is currently winning the special teams battle, and which of the Ducks' young stars has impressed...

It's a massive Thursday edition of The Nielson Show, and we have plenty to break down after a frustrating night at Rogers Place. The Edmonton Oilers couldn't capitalize on their momentum, falling 6-4 to the Anaheim Ducks and allowing the visitors to head home with a series split.   We got right into Morning Announcements for Haddies Golf Shop to recap all the action from last night in the world of...

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.   Ryan Rishaug was the final guest on today's show, just kidding he was a no show. So insead, we got into The GCL Diesel Orange & Blue Breakfast to tee up tonight's game.    We finished the show like we always do with The Wrap from William Huff. 

Kicking off Hour 2, the one and only Jamie McLennan stops by to break down a wild Game 1! 'Noodles' gives his honest take on the quiet opener for McDavid and Bouchard—and what he expects from them tonight. We tackle the lineup debate: who draws in between Szymanski and Lazar? Plus, as a former pro netminder, Jamie analyzes the stellar goaltending battle between Ingram and the Ducks' crease. We wra...

It is a massive Winning Wednesday in Edmonton! The quest for the Cup continues tonight at Rogers Place as the Oilers look to take a commanding series lead. We are live on Edmonton Sports Talk to break down everything from a heavy night of NHL action and set the stage for tonight's battle.   We start off by laying out the show and then diving into Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Short Cou...

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.   To close out today's show, the one and only Greg Wyshynski joins us for a deep dive into the Oilers' gritty 4-3 Game 1 victory. Greg breaks down what he saw from Edmonton's comeback and pivots to the other side of the ice: what's the outlook for the Ducks und...

TSN's Craig Button headlines today's show with a deep dive into the Oilers' thrilling Game 1 victory. Button breaks down Edmonton's sluggish start and the tactical shift in the second period that turned the tide. We also discuss Connor Ingram's brilliance in the crease and the vital secondary scoring that supported the big guns. Plus, Evan Bouchard had a rough night—Craig shares a great story on w...

Oil Country, how are we feeling?! The postseason is officially underway, and the Edmonton Oilers have secured a massive Game 1 victory to kick off Round 1. We are breaking down every angle of the win right here on Edmonton Sports Talk.   We start off by going around the room and getting a quick vibe check from everyone. We then dipped into Morning Announcements for Haddies Golf Shop to recap every...

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.   Joaquin Gage was the final guest on today's show. He gave his thoughts on all the playoff action from the weekend. We then shifted gears to the Oilers series tonight as they welcome in the Ducks. Should Oilers fans be worried? Gage, being a former goalie gave...

Darren Dreger was the first guest on today's show. He gave his initial thoughts heading into game one for the Oilers against the Ducks. We got his thoughts on the health of a few players heading into the series, the confidence of the Oilers goaltending situation. We then took a look on the other side to discuss the young and exciting Ducks. To finish, we went around the league and got his thoughts...

The wait is finally over. The playoffs are here, and The Nielson Show is your ultimate home for everything Oilers postseason. We are pulling out all the stops for Game 1 to get you ready for puck drop at Rogers Place.   We start off the show by laying it out and then by quickly recapping everyone's weekends. The playoffs are officially here, so we debuted this year's playoff song, a tradition unli...

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 Owner and Head Brewer of Endeavour Brewing Company, Matt Atkins. He joined us in studio to showcase this weeks beer of the we...

Chris Johnston was our first guest on today's show. We kicked things off with his thoughts on a refreshing first-round matchup, as the Oilers take on the Ducks instead of the Kings, and he gave us a preview of what he expects from the series. From there, we went around the league, breaking down other matchups — starting with the Senators and Hurricanes, followed by the Canadiens taking on the Ligh...

The bracket is locked. After a dominant 6-1 statement win over the Vancouver Canucks, the Edmonton Oilers have their first-round marching orders: a postseason clash with the Anaheim Ducks.   In today's episode, we're breaking down everything you need to know before the puck drops on the playoffs.   We started off with Morning Announcements presented by The Rundle Park Short Course. Plenty of actio...