Four NHL players and a European pro have taken leaves of absence from their teams, as London Police prepare to lay charges relating to an alleged sexual assault involving members of Canada's 2018 World Junior Hockey Championship roster. We get into what we do know - what we don't know - and the big picture implications on Canada's favourite sport in this episode of Real Talk.

7:10 | But first...Ryan recaps Tucker Carlson's whirlwind Alberta tour, including cameo appearances by Premier Danielle Smith, Dr. Jordan Peterson, and Conrad Black.

34:50 | Five players from Canada's 2018 World Junior Hockey Championship roster are expected to surrender to London, Ontario police to face charges of sexual assault. We get into it with Edmonton Sports Talk founder Dustin Nielson. Plus, what's going on with the AJHL? Nielson explains why five teams are suspended, and why there's a very real chance the league's future is in jeopardy. 

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1:09:40 | We take a look at a video reportedly released by the alleged Edmonton City Hall shooter, and discuss charges laid against the 28-year-old man.

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