The Oil Stream

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...

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 — lineu...

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 E...

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 R...

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 Po...

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 t...

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 o...

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 Dies...

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 li...

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'...

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?   Co...

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...

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 b...

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?  ...

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 centr...

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 he...

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 Sho...

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 lo...

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...

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...

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 lin...

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 Tal...

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 ma...

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 Sh...