The Oil Stream

Dustin Nielson, Benny Thomson, and YouTube Trev are live in the studio for another jam-packed edition of The Oil Stream!
 
The boys lead off with a heartfelt tribute to the late Cal Nichols, who passed away at 84. The fellas reflect on his monumental legacy as the former EIG chairman and the leader who spearheaded the drive to save the Oilers from relocation in the 1990s. Without Cal Nichols, there is no Rogers Place, no McDavid era, and no NHL hockey in Edmonton. The boys dive into what he meant to the franchise and the entire city.
Shifting to on-ice action, hockey is officially back! The Oilers Rookies head to Calgary tonight to battle the Flames prospects in their first game action of the season. The fellas break down who they're keeping an eye on tonight while looking back at the young guns' weekend team-building retreat—which prompts Nielson, Benny, and Trev to brainstorm what an ultimate EST team-building experience would actually look like!
Finally, as Stanley Cup expectations hit an all-time high, the boys debate a hot topic around Oil Country: Should the Oilers embrace being the ultimate NHL villains this season? From media pressure to opposition arenas hating #97 and #29, is it time for Edmonton to fully lean into the dark side on their quest for the Cup?
 
The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

Reid Wilkins, Hernan Salas, and Benny Thomson are in the studio breaking down the latest news, rumours, and storylines surrounding the Edmonton Oilers!
 
The boys kick things off with Leon Draisaitl speaking with the media yesterday. What did the Oilers star have to say, and what stood out from his comments heading into the season?
Then, rookie camp officially gets underway today! The fellas break down the prospects to watch and which young players could make an impression as the Oilers get their next wave of talent on the ice.
We also take a closer look at Ike Howard and what a realistic season could look like for the young forward. What should Oilers fans realistically expect from Howard this season, and how big of a role could he have in Edmonton?
Plus, the boys go around the NHL, taking a look at the latest news, rumours, and storylines from around the league.
 
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Dustin Nielson, Joaquin Gage and Benny Thomson are in the studio breaking down the latest news, rumours, and storylines surrounding the Edmonton Oilers!
 
The boys kick things off with the Oilers officially announcing their rookie camp roster. Who are the names to watch, and which prospects could make an impression heading into camp?
Then, the fellas dive into Alex Formenton and whether he has a legitimate shot at being on the Oilers' opening night roster. What does his path to the NHL lineup look like?
The guys also react to what Leon Draisaitl said after today's skate before addressing Connor McDavid's availability from yesterday.
Plus, are we ready to see McDavid and Leon Draisaitl together more often? Dustin, Gager, and Benny discuss the possibility and what it could mean for the Oilers this season. And Benny is bringing a brand-new game to the show for Gager and Dusty to play!
 
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Dustin Nielson, Joaquin Gage, and Benny Thomson break down the latest news, rumours, and storylines surrounding the Edmonton Oilers!
 
The boys kick things off with a massive rumour surrounding Connor McDavid. Lots of discussion online about McDavid possibly wanting to go to the Leafs. How much should we actually make of the rumour, and could Toronto ever be a realistic destination for the Oilers captain?
Then, the Bouch disrespect continues! Why does the criticism of Evan Bouchard keep coming, and will it ever get better? Dustin, Gage, and Benny debate Bouchard's game, his expectations, and whether he's getting the respect he deserves.
The fellas also take a closer look at Ike Howard. Does Howard NEED to get a look in Edmonton's top six, and if so, how many games should the Oilers give him to prove he belongs?
Plus, Sean Reynolds believes Connor Hellebuyck would consider being traded to Edmonton. Could the Oilers actually be a destination for the Vezina-winning goaltender, and what would it take to make that happen?
 
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YouTube Trev, Hernan Salas, and Benny Thomson take the desk to keep the hockey conversation rolling!
 
The boys tackle one of the biggest multi-decade storylines in franchise history: Will the Edmonton Oilers finally win a division title for the first time in nearly 40 years? The fellas debate the true value of banner-hunting—does finishing atop the Pacific Division even matter when home-ice advantage and Stanley Cup expectations are locked in? And if Edmonton doesn't claim the Pacific crown, who takes it? Vancouver, Vegas, or Los Angeles?
Then, the boys pivot to the hardware! With the new campaign fast approaching, Trev, Hernan, and Benny put their reputations on the line and lock in their official predictions for the NHL's biggest individual awards! From the Hart Trophy and Art Ross to the Vezina and Ted Lindsay, the fellas debate who takes home the league's top honours this season. All that, hot takes, and so much more on another edition of The Oil Stream!
 
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