Hosted by Reid Wilkins and Tom Gazzola and Hernan Salas and Matt Kassian and The hosts of "The Oil Stream" and Dustin Nielson and Joaquin Gage · Edmonton Sports Talk
The Oil Stream with Dustin Nielson, Joaquin Gage, Youtube Trev & Benny Thomson. A daily live stream and podcast discussing the latest news on the Edmonton Oilers.
OIL STREAM: Oilers 2nd Line Debate & Is Bouchard A Top 5 D-Man?
Dustin Nielson, Joaquin Gage, and YouTube Trev hit the desk to dissect all the action as Edmonton heads to Winnipeg for a road clash against the Jets. First up, the boys preview tonight's matchup and break down the projected game-night roster—who gets the nod in net, how the forward lines look, and which bubble players are getting another look under the lights! Then, the fellas spark a high-stakes debate on the blue line: Where does Evan Bouchard actually rank among NHL defensemen? Is he firmly top five, top 10, or somewhere in the top 20 tier? The crew spars over his elite offensive production versus his overall defensive impact. Next, the boys examine Edmonton's secondary scoring depth by comparing the Oilers' second line to the rest of the contenders around the NHL. How does Edmonton's #2 unit measure up, and can they provide the balanced attack needed for a long Cup run? Plus, Gager reacts to YouTube Trev & Benny Thomson's Player Importance Countdown (#25-21)! Joaquin offers his expert goalkeeper's perspective on the list, calling out the rankings, snubs, and hot takes. The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
21 Sept 2026
OIL Stream: Oilers Roll in Preseason Opener & Player Importance Countdown!
We are back from the weekend with a massive Monday edition of The Oil Stream, live on Edmonton Sports Talk! 💧🎙️ Dustin Nielson, YouTube Trev, and Benny Thomson hit the desk to recap everything that went down over an action-packed weekend in sports, with all eyes locked firm on Oil Country!The Edmonton Oilers officially opened their exhibition slate at Rogers Place, picking up a crisp 5-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets. Benny was in the building for game one and gives his firsthand, boots-on-the-ground takeaways. How did the line combinations look in game speed, which bubble players made a splash, and how did the squad handle their first real action of the fall? Then, the fellas roll out the latest installment of YouTube Trev & Benny Thomson's Importance Rankings! The boys continue counting down the players who will be most critical to Edmonton's success by the end of the season, tackling #25 through #21. Who made the list, who got snubbed, and where do the debate lines get drawn? Plus, head coach Mike Babcock met the media following Saturday's 5-2 win. The boys react to his post-game audio, breaking down his thoughts on the team's tempo, the special teams, and his early impressions of the group.All that, your live chat hot takes, and so much more on another edition of The Oil Stream!
YouTube Trev holds down the anchor desk alongside Hernan Salas, with Benny Thomson steering the ship from the producer's chair to close out a massive week of Oil Country coverage. The fellas kick things off by unpacking the action from today and yesterday's ice sessions at Rogers Place. Trev gets Hernan and Benny's reactions to the key player pressers, before diving into the high-stakes drama from today's intra-squad scrimmage. Oil Country held its breath after scary moments saw Connor McDavid and Sam Dickinson go down and slowly get up—the boys deliver the latest status updates and discuss how close the team came to absolute panic mode! Next, the crew turns its focus to Saturday night as the Oilers welcome the Winnipeg Jets to town for their official preseason opener! The fellas break down expected lineups, key bubble battles to watch, and debate who among the crew is actually going to the game. To wrap up the show and the week, the boys unveil their top 10 NHL players heading into the season! They stack their lists up against TSN's newly released rankings—who snags the top spot, where do Edmonton's superstars land, and what are the biggest snubs and surprises across the league? The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!
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