The Nielson Show

Craig Button kicked off today's episode by dropping some controversial playoff predictions for the upcoming season, including a hot take that has the San Jose Sharks knocking out the Oilers... Craig, care to explain?! We also pressed him on who will be cementing the Oilers' starting goalie spot by season's end, and his answer might catch you off guard. Plus, Craig broke down what to expect from Isaac Howard and the rest of Edmonton's promising young talent, as well as a preview of what the visiting Vancouver Canucks will bring to the ice this year.

We then gave our Early Bird Bet presented by Play Alberta… our first one of this year's Oilers season.

Like we always do on a Tuesday's show, we gave our Weekly Confessions presented by Spectrum Rent All.

We capped off hour two by getting Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces! Dusty's fired up about his Oilers predictions…

The wait is officially over—the NHL season is back, and we've got a massive game-day edition of The Nielson Show live on Edmonton Sports Talk!

Dustin Nielson and the fellas kick off the show buzzing for tonight's season opener at Rogers Place, as the Edmonton Oilers host the rival Vancouver Canucks! Is tonight shaping up to be an absolute beatdown by the Oil?

The first segment we hit on today's show was Morning Announcements for The Haddies Golf Shop to recap the sports action from yesterday.

After the break, we dove into The Fan Zone for Northern Gauge! In this segment, Dusty asked the nasties what their predictions are for the upcoming season. This took us to the end of hour one.

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.

Joaquin Gage was the final guest on today's show. He stopped by to talk some F1 and plenty of Oilers talk as tomorrow is the big day.

We finished the show like we always do with The Wrap from William Huff.

Leading off today's show, NHL Insider Darren Dreger stopped by to put a bow on the preseason as we sit just hours away from opening night! Dregs shared his thoughts on how Mike Babcock managed the bench through exhibition play, emphasized why a fast start is critical for the Oilers, and gave a bleak forecast for Vancouver's upcoming season. To wrap up, Dregs scanned the Pacific Division playoff picture before weighing in on how long Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl will remain paired on the top line.

We then gave our Early Bird Bet presented by Play Alberta.

Chris Streveler then joined the boys in the middle of hour two to give a full recap from CFL Week 17.

Mike Tanier capped hour two off with his thoughts a recap on NFL Week 3, as well as gave a preview to tonight's Monday nighter!

We are kicking off the week with a massive Monday edition of The Nielson Show, live on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The fellas are back at the desk recapping their weekends with everyone's favourite Monday opener, Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Short Course. First up in local sports, how about those Edmonton Elks?! In a wild, heart-stopping overtime thriller, the Green and Gold got the job done against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. We also touched on all the other games in CFL Week 17.

After the break, we got into The Fan Zone presented by Northern Gauge… What's your biggest question heading into the Oilers season, the fellas discussed.

We capped off hour one like we always do on a Monday's show with our good, bad and ugly from the weekend presented by Outline Homes.

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.

Joaquin Gage stopped by in the middle of hour three for Scalding Hot Takes presented by Memory Express Computers. Who won the mitt today?

We finished the show like we always do with The Wrap from William Huff.

Bruce Boudreau was the first guest on today's show. He shared his thoughts on the preseason being 4 games now as opposed to being 8. What are his thoughts on this and is it enough time? With the season upon us and him being the former bench boss of the Canucks, we got his thoughts on the Canucks for this season. He was asked to make a list for coaches who he thinks could be hoisting the cup by seasons end which he touched on and then he finished with his thoughts on what Vladdy said yesterday about his contract.

We then gave our Early Bird Bet presented by Play Alberta.

After the break, we got into everyone's beefs from the week.

Reid Wilkins capped off the hour with his beef, his thoughts on the Mooses comments from yesterday and who he thinks will be on Hyman & Nugent-Hopkins line at the start of the season. Then finished with a preview on the Elks game this weekend.

We are back with a wild Thursday edition of The Nielson Show, live on Edmonton Sports Talk!

Dustin Nielson and the fellas hit the desk to unpack all the drama from yesterday across the sports world. This was Morning Announcements presented by The Haddies Golf Shop.

After the break, we got into The Fan Zone for Northern Gauge to discuss what Mark Messier had to say about the hiring of Mike Babcock this summer.

Which then led to getting Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces. Dusty was so fired up, he brought back the segment stocking Connor!

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.

Frank Seravalli was the final guest on today's outstanding program. We started with his thoughts on last night's game. He touched on whether or not he thinks the Oilers will be able to stack up 97 & 29 or not… touched on where he thinks Ike Howard is as a player. We also touched on yesterday's board of governors meeting, where the NHL will expand next and Bill Guerin's contract extension.

We finished the show like we always do with The Wrap from William Huff.

TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button kicked off today's show to share his thoughts on new head coach Mike Babcock, highlighting how entertaining the bench boss's arrival has been and will continue to be this season. Craig weighed in on whether Babcock's presence gives Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl an extra boost, and whether a second line featuring Zach Hyman, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Ike Howard packs enough punch to keep McDavid and Draisaitl paired together. He then outlined his expectations for the Oilers' bottom-six forward group, breaking down the key traits that make a lower-line unit effective. To wrap up, Craig provided his forecast for the Winnipeg Jets ahead of the upcoming campaign.

We then gave our Early Bird Bet presented by Play Alberta.

In the middle of hour two, we then gave some Free Advice for Damon Bunting.

To cap off hour two, Eric Macramalla stopped on by for some laughs, some props to Dusty for his NHL gig with the Senators and his thoughts on the ongoing Connor Hellebuyck situation.