Show Notes
TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston opened today's guest lineup, offering his reaction to a rare sight at Rogers Place—a non-sellout crowd for the Oilers' matchup against the Utah Mammoth. Johnston then evaluated the visitor's side, weighing in on whether Utah is a legitimate contender and assessing the wild rumor surrounding a potential move for Connor Hellebuyck. The conversation shifted to Connor McDavid's surging ice time early this season, as well as the ongoing organizational conundrum in Detroit. Finally, Chris shared his perspective on Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller's decision to bench rookie sensation Gavin McKenna midway through last night's game.
After Chris, we got into The Fan Zone for Northern Gauge. The Oilers did not sell out last night's game… what are your thoughts?
We then gave our Early Bird Bet presented by Play Alberta.
In the middle of hour two, Marshall Ferguson joined the fellas to give a massive preview in CFL Week 20.
Hour two was capped off with some MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre Shop. Nothing better than some Friday night football with the Elks having a chance to clinch the home game for the Western Conference Final. Now MMMMMM, that's good.
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Dave Jamieson is back in the house, and the desk is loaded for a packed Thursday edition of The Nielson Show, live right here on Edmonton Sports Talk!
We got the third hour started with Mr Mikes Kind of Easy Trivia.
Jamie McLennan kicked off today's guest lineup, jumping straight into a breakdown of last night's thrilling overtime win and what makes this Oilers squad so fun to watch right now. The conversation quickly shifted to the crease, with Noodles evaluating Devon Levi—what sets him apart from previous Edmonton netminders of the McDavid era, and whether it's fair to label him the goalie of the future. The guys also looked down the ice at Minnesota's Jesper Wallstedt, discussing his potential to evolve into one of the league's elite goaltenders. To wrap things up, Noodles previewed tonight's marquee matchup in Ottawa as Brady Tkachuk makes his first emotional return to the nation's capital since being traded.