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.
 
ESPN Senior Hockey Writer Greg Wyshynski closed out today's guest lineup with a wide-ranging look around the NHL. Wyshynski broke down the Edmonton Oilers' hot start to the season, highlighting the key structural factors behind their strong early play before previewing tonight's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. The conversation turned hot-seat talk regarding Philadelphia Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet and what Flyers fans should expect moving forward. Finally, Greg analyzed the road ahead for the New York Rangers following the devastating news that superstar netminder Igor Shesterkin is out for the season.
 
We finished the show like we always do with The Wrap from William Huff.

Craig Button kicked off today's guest lineup, jumping straight into a deep dive on the Oilers. Button evaluated Edmonton's recent three-game stretch, breaking down what has made their play so impressive before offering his take on who deserves the crease in their next outing—Tristan Jarry or Devon Levi. The discussion shifted league-wide as Craig weighed in on whether the Ottawa Senators or Winnipeg Jets have been the early season's bigger surprise. Button then set the stage for tonight's matchup against Los Angeles, highlighting what makes this year's Kings squad a dangerous test, before closing out with his thoughts on the Calgary Flames' start and the ongoing trade speculation surrounding Dylan Larkin.
 
We then gave our Early Bird Bet presented by Play Alberta.
 
After the break, our CFL insider stopped by, Chris Streveler to recap all the biggest storylines coming out of CFL Week 19.
 
The second hour finished with some Weekly Confessions presented by Spectrum Rent All. What are the boys confessing today?

The fellas are back from the long weekend and ready to break down a jam-packed slate of sports action! Join Lt. Eric, Dave Jamieson, and YouTube Trev live on Edmonton Sports Talk as the boys catch up on their long weekend antics before diving into a winning weekend for Edmonton sports!
 
The first segment we hit on today's show was Morning Announcements for Haddies Golf Shop to recap all that transpired over the weekend in the world of sports.
 
After the break, we got into The Fan Zone to briefly touch on the Oilers tidy win from the weekend over the Sharks.
 
We wrapped up hour one by getting Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces! How can you not be fired up about the Elks win on Friday over the Ti Cats!

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.
 
Mike Garafolo was the final insider we have on today's show. He stopped by for a quick recap on NFL Week 4 and a preview on all the big games in NFL Week 5. He also touched on some of the biggest storylines heading into this weekend as well.
 
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 Kelsey Bill from Troubled Monk! She joined the fellas virtually to showcase this weeks beer of the week. You can purchase an 8-pack for $20.99, saving $7.00 when you buy a pack.
 
We finished the show like we always do with The Wrap from William Huff.

Former NHL netminder and TSN analyst Jamie McLennan opened today's guest lineup, kicking off the segment with a lighter look at his and Dusty's recent broadcast travels before diving into all things Oilers. McLennan analyzed Edmonton's recent stretch of play, offering a balanced breakdown of the pros and cons in their overall team execution. Drawing from his expertise between the pipes, Jamie broke down new goaltender Devon Levi's game—highlighting key strengths in his technique along with areas for refinement. The crease talk continued with an evaluation of Tristan Jarry's form that should offer some encouragement for Oilers fans, before closing out with thoughts on former Edmonton netminder Stuart Skinner and why his best hockey may still lie ahead in Winnipeg.
 
We then gave our Early Bird Bet presented by Play Alberta.
 
In the middle of hour two, we got into MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre Shop. What's good today is both the Elks and Oilers are in action this weekend.
 
This then led to the Edmonton Elks Weekly Bugle, which LTE & JMO dished out their thoughts on tonight's game as the Elks look to make it two in a row.