The Oil Stream

The Edmonton Oilers have officially completed a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins, acquiring forward Filip Hållander in exchange for defenseman Spencer Stastney.

What are the initial reactions from around Oil Country? Is this a smart depth swap to bolster the forward group, or does trading away a roster blue-liner create a new headache for Mike Babcock? Gager, Hernan, and Trev break down the full scouting report on Hållander and what he brings to Edmonton!

Plus, there's a big game on tap tonight as the Oilers take on the Anaheim Ducks! How will goaltender Devon Levi fare against Edmonton's toughest competition of the young season? Will old playoff rivalries spill over? With Anaheim having eliminated Edmonton in the postseason, how dirty and feisty will this one get on the ice?

They also address some headlines from around the NHL!

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Former NHL netminder Joaquin Gage and Benny Thomson join YouTube Trev to talk all things NHL! Word is swirling that the Edmonton Oilers may be targeting Montreal Canadiens center Kirby Dach.

The fellas get right into it: Should Stan Bowman and management pull the trigger? Would acquiring Dach be a savvy high-upside move for the top-nine, or would it be another premature risk for the franchise? Gager, Trev, and Benny weigh in with their unfiltered thoughts!

Plus, the crew looks ahead to tomorrow night's matchup as the Oilers continue their road swing against the Anaheim Ducks. Are these young Ducks actually for real this season, or are they total frauds riding early luck? The boys break down the keys to victory, projected lineup adjustments, and predict how many points Edmonton needs to pull out of this road trip!

To wrap it all up, the fellas take a lap around the league to break down the latest news, injuries, and trending storylines across the NHL.

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YouTube Trev is joined by Benny Thomson and Zachary Kubusch! What a difference a weekend makes!

After sorting through early-season chaos, the boys return to the desk to break down a tidy, mature 3-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken. The fellas discuss what went right in Saturday's solid road performance, who stood out for better or for worse, and how impressive it is to see the Oilers grind out wins while missing key pieces of the lineup.

Plus, the crew dives heavily into Devon Levi's massive bounce-back performance between the pipes. Is this stellar outing a sign of things to come as he settles into his groove?

To wrap it all up, the boys take a quick trip around the league to touch on the major headlines and results from across the NHL over the weekend!

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The Oilers with a mature win over the Kraken as they win 3-1! Hernan Salas, Ben Thomson, Joaquin Gage & Reid Wilkins break this game down with Devon Levi having a massive bounce back game! Can Levi continue this play? How important were the role players for the Oilers? Is Babcock already having affect on this team? All of this discussed and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel OIl Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

The next generation has taken over with YouTube Trev, Ben Thomson and Zach Kubusch on the airwaves for The Oil Stream! The boys dive headfirst into analyzing last night's absolute debacle of a game.

What in the world is going on with the Edmonton Oilers right now? Is the goaltending genuinely this alarming, or is there light at the end of the tunnel? The fellas hold nothing back as they break down the good, the bad, and the downright ugly from last night's tilt:

• Studs & Duds: Who stepped up and showed heart, and who laid an absolute egg?
• Highs, Lows & No-Shows: Calling out the top individual performances and the ghost sightings on the ice!
• Vancouver Check: Are the rival Canucks actually a legitimate force this season, or are the Oilers just handing them free wins?

To wrap it all up, the crew shifts focus across the league for another round of NHL Betting!

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The Oilers Win? Reid Wilkins, Ben Thomson and Joaquin Gage breakdown this RIDICULOUS game we saw between the Oilers and the Canucks resulting in a 9-7 win for Edmonton. How much blame does Levi deserve for the 7 goals? Are the Oilers capable of playing a full 60? What are the positives from tonights game? All of these questions discussed and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk!

It's an EST FIRST on The Oil Stream! With Dustin Nielson out, the ultimate EST Glue Guy—Jason Milne—steps up into the driver's seat alongside Joaquin Gage and YouTube Trev! There is no shortage of breaking news and hot topics to dissect before the puck drops tonight!

The fellas dive right into breaking roster news: Josh Samanski has been recalled by the Oilers! What does this mean for Owen Michaels, and how does it reshape the bottom six? Staying outside the crease, what is the single biggest structural change Edmonton needs to make tonight to bounce back?

Plus, the boys tackle the chatter sweeping Oil Country—is Reid Wilkins' Mike Babcock theory legit, or total fiction?

To wrap things up, the boys put their hockey knowledge to the test by building their All-Time Vancouver Canucks Starting 5! All that, fan-submitted hot takes, game day predictions, and so much more on another edition of The Oil Stream!

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Dustin Nielson, Joaquin Gage, and Benny Thomson break down a wild opening night at Rogers Place, where the Edmonton Oilers fell 6-5 in overtime to their rival Vancouver Canucks. The fellas dissect every detail of the offensive fireworks and defensive breakdowns...

Studs & Duds: Who shined on opening night, and who needs to be much better going into game two?

Same Old Story? Is a 6-5 track meet cause for early concern, or just first-game rust before Mike Babcock's systems take hold?

Plus, for the very first time this season, it's time to unleash Gagealytics! Former NHL netminder Joaquin Gage breaks down the game tape, goaltending mechanics, and defensive coverage breakdowns with his signature expert analysis!

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The Oilers are back with means WE are back with The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk! Hernan Salas, Ben Thomson, Joaquin Gage and Reid Wilkins break this game down as the Oilers fail to fully complete the comeback in their 6-5 OT loss to the Canucks. How bad was Jarry? How did the new guys look? Is Babcock's system working? All of these questions broken down and so much more on this edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Postgame Show!

It's game day, Oil Country! Dustin Nielson, Joaquin Gage, and YouTube Trev are back at the desk on The Oil Stream, live on Edmonton Sports Talk! 💧🎙️ Opening night is finally here as the Edmonton Oilers prepare to clash with the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place! The fellas dive deep into tonight's matchup: who are the key players under the spotlight for game one, and what is the single most critical factor to watch once the puck drops? 🏒🔥 Plus, breaking news drops right before game time—Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is OUT for the opener! How does the Nuge injury ripple through the forward corps? Will Mike Babcock keep Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl paired up on line one, or does this shift force a split? Who steps up into the vacant top-six slot—can a youngster like Isaac Howard or Vasily Podkolzin seize the big moment? 🚨 To wrap up the show, Dusty, Gager, and Trev put their reputations on the line with their official Oilers 2026-27 Season Predictions! From point totals and division standings to individual hardware and playoff runs, the boys reveal where Edmonton finishes this year! 📊🔮 All that, your live chat hot takes, game day predictions, and so much more on another edition of The Oil Stream!