The Nielson Show

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.
 
We then got into Scalding Hot Takes. Who's taking home the mitt today? We've got plenty of ammo lol. 
 
The Orange & Blue Breakfast was the next segment we hit to tee up tonight's Oilers game against the Ducks.
 
We finished the show like we always do with The Wrap from William Huff.

Bruce Boudreau kicked off today's guest lineup with an in-depth breakdown of the Edmonton Oilers, starting with a preview of tonight's matchup against the young, high-flying Anaheim Ducks. Boudreau evaluated what to expect from Edmonton as they return home following a lengthy road swing and outlined the key challenges Anaheim presents. Turning to player personnel, Bruce shared his perspective on Jake Walman's recent play and offered his recommendation on how the Oilers should manage his role moving forward. Additionally, Boudreau addressed whether Leon Draisaitl should remain in Edmonton's shootout rotation and weighed in on the trade speculation surrounding Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov. To cap off the hit, Bruce reacted to Winnipeg's stunning late-game comeback over Montreal, evaluating whether a collapse of that magnitude could have lasting effects on the Canadiens.
 
We then gave our Early Bird Bet presented by Play Alberta.
 
In the middle of hour two we got into I Got Beef! Some very relatable beefs from the boys today.
 
The boys then capped off the hour with Reid Wilkins. He gave us his beef, his thoughts on the Elks game this Saturday and what he expects from the Oilers tonight against the Ducks.

It's Thursday and the boys are back in studio for another jam-packed edition of sports talk! Join Dustin Nielson, Lt. Eric, and YouTube Trev as they tee up tonight's Oilers game, recap yesterday's sports action, and dive into a loaded guest lineup on The Nielson Show, live right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!
 
We start the show with lots of laugh and a full blown recap on yesterday's chore meeting. Who drafted what?
 
After the break we entered The Fan Zone for Northern Gauge. Because the Ducks are in town and we have Bruce Boudreau joining the show, we brought it back with some filthy Estevez!
 
Like we always do on an Oilers game day at Rogers Place, we got into Tales of The North for B.Protek Concrete Coatings to tee up tonight's game.
 
We capped off hour one by getting Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces. Will we see 35,000 plus at Common Wealth Stadium this Saturday? The boys discussed.

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.
 
After Three Questions, we got into Lt. Eric's Weekly Rankings of Power. Today he ranked the top 10 best Nugent-Hopkins books he could release once he retires. 
 
ESPN Senior NHL Writer Greg Wyshynski closed out today's guest lineup with a comprehensive look around the league, starting with the Oilers' performance out east. Wyshynski evaluated Edmonton's start to the campaign and explained why Connor McDavid appears to have elevated his game to another tier. He then detailed why the New Jersey Devils should be viewed as legitimate Stanley Cup contenders before shifting focus to the Winnipeg Jets following their historic comeback victory. Finally, Wysh weighed in on the ongoing storyline surrounding Nikita Kucherov, analyzing the potential trade landing spots and the factors driving his desire for a fresh start.
 
We finished the show like we always do with The Wrap from William Huff.

Jamie McLennan kicked off hour two with an in-depth breakdown of the Edmonton Oilers. "Noodles" analyzed Edmonton's shootout loss in New Jersey, pinpointing the key factors that led to the outcome while praising the team's encouraging trend in net. He evaluated Jake Walman's return to the lineup and what his role looks like moving forward, before reflecting on Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' historic milestone after breaking the franchise record for all-time games played. McLennan also weighed in on whether Leon Draisaitl should remain a primary shootout option. To cap off his segment, Noodles reacted to the wild, late-game collapse on Tuesday night that saw Winnipeg mount a stunning comeback against Montreal.
 
Right after Noodles, we quickly hit our MMMMMM That's Good segment presented by The Italian Centre Shop. How good was it to watch Nuge make Oilers history last night.
 
We then gave our Early Bird Bet presented by Play Alberta.
 
Hour two was finished with plenty of time discussion and our advice for Damon Bunting and The Agency.