Bleed Oil Blue Podcast

Raffaele Papaianni
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Bleed Oil Blue Podcast is part of Bleed Oil Blue Media, an independent Edmonton sports media publication. Oilers and NHL coverage are at the core, with exclusive interviews, news, analysis, and big conversations across the NFL, NBA, MLB, tennis, and more. Hosted by Raffaele Papaianni. Not affiliated with the NHL or Edmonton Oilers.

  1. 4d ago

    TSN’S James Duthie Talks Oilers, McDavid, Augusta & NHL Trade Deadline | Ep. 24

    Will the Edmonton Oilers win the Stanley Cup? Veteran TSN host James Duthie joins Bleed Oil Blue Podcast Episode 24 to share his early read on the Oilers, Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and what the season could hold.Duthie also tells the unbelievable story of McDavid and Draisaitl playing — and losing — in a loaded Newmarket beer league game. The longtime broadcaster takes us behind the scenes of Olympic hockey, the FIFA World Cup in Canada, the Masters at Augusta National, and TSN's marathon NHL Trade Deadline coverage. Plus: playing Augusta, Sidney Crosby's future after hockey, and the rare trade Duthie broke live on air. If you are an Oilers fan or love NHL stories from inside the game, subscribe to Bleed Oil Blue for more conversations, analysis, and hockey culture. Chapters 00:00 James Duthie joins Bleed Oil Blue 00:30 Are the Oilers Stanley Cup contenders? 03:02 McDavid & Draisaitl's wild beer league story 07:23 Olympic hockey and the FIFA World Cup 10:43 Why the Masters is Duthie's favorite event 12:24 Inside Augusta National: no phones, unmatched atmosphere 15:00 A broadcaster's Masters week 17:20 What it was like to play Augusta National 20:41 Sidney Crosby, hockey books & life after playing 24:34 Inside TSN's NHL Trade Deadline coverage 30:16 The trades James Duthie has broken #EdmontonOilers #JamesDuthie #NHLTradeDeadline #ConnorMcDavid #HockeyPodcast

  2. Oct 9

    English Premier League goalkeeper Asmir Begovic on Mourinho, Messi, Chelsea & the Edmonton Oilers

    Former Premier League goalkeeper Asmir Begovic joins Raffaele Papaianni for an in-depth conversation about his journey from Edmonton to the biggest stages in world football. Begovic looks back on the goalkeeper training that shaped him, leaving Canada at 16 to chase European opportunities, and building his career with Stoke City, Chelsea, AC Milan and more. He shares what it was like to play under Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte, step into the Champions League, and face Lionel Messi at the 2014 World Cup.The conversation also covers Begovic’s famous full-pitch goal for Stoke City, his most meaningful jersey swap with Gigi Buffon, the stadiums and hostile atmospheres that stand out most, his thoughts on Gianluigi Donnarumma, and why he remains a lifelong Edmonton Oilers fan. Chapters 00:00 Introduction — welcoming Asmir Begovic 00:37 Moving to Edmonton and early life 01:25 How Edmonton soccer shaped his career 02:24 His father’s goalkeeper coaching 03:22 Becoming an Edmonton Oilers fan 04:23 Skating skills and following the Oilers today 05:16 When the host scored on Asmir 05:46 Leaving Canada at 16 for European trials 06:49 The big break and journey to the Premier League 08:27 Growing at Stoke City 09:33 2014 World Cup — playing Argentina 10:26 Why Lionel Messi is so difficult to stop 11:31 The move to Chelsea FC 12:31 What Jose Mourinho was really like 13:15 Injury, opportunity and the Champions League 14:39 Antonio Conte and winning the Premier League 15:39 How intense managers treat goalkeepers 17:02 The surreal experience of playing for AC Milan 17:58 Fanboy moments and appreciating the journey 18:32 Thoughts on Gianluigi Donnarumma 20:05 Scoring a full-pitch goal for Stoke City 20:59 Do his kids know about the famous goal? 21:53 Media work, coaching and future plans 22:48 Will Asmir pursue professional coaching? 23:29 Best teammates and toughest opponents 25:12 The most memorable stadiums 25:53 The most hostile environments — Turkish clubs 26:27 Closing thoughts and cheering for the Oilers 27:02 Best jersey swap — Gigi Buffon 27:30 Outro

  3. Oct 8

    Montréal Canadiens News: Jacob Fowler, Demidov & Dach Trade Rumours with the Oilers

    Montreal Canadiens news Jacob Fowler starts while Samuel Montembeault is injured, plus an Ivan Demidov update and the latest Kirby Dach trade talk. In this Habs update, we break down Montreal’s defensive issues, Martin St. Louis system, Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies rumours, Chris Kreider’s fit, and what the Carolina Hurricanes showed the Canadiens about playoff-level execution. What do you think the Canadiens need most right now? Drop your take in the comments, and subscribe to Bleed Oil Blue for more Montreal Canadiens news, Habs analysis and NHL trade-rumour coverage. Chapters: 00:00 Montreal Canadiens news and Habs update 00:54 Jacob Fowler starts; Samuel Montembeault injury 01:36 Canadiens defensive issues and goals against 03:21 Martin St. Louis’ defensive system 04:00 Ivan Demidov injury update 05:28 Kirill Marchenko rumours and Matthew Knies talk 08:07 Canadiens trade targets and the market 10:59 Kirby Dach to Edmonton Oilers trade rumour 14:49 Chris Kreider’s fit in Montreal 16:48 Are the Canadiens too small? 20:08 What the Carolina Hurricanes showed the Habs 26:24 Montreal vs. Edmonton: fan expectations 27:50 Final thoughts #MontrealCanadiens #GoHabsGo #NHL #oilers #hockey

  4. Sep 30

    Oilers Trade Rumors, Hellebuyck to Carolina Buzz & Leafs Talk | Dave Pagnotta

    Edmonton Oilers trade rumors are heating up. Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period joins Raffaele Papaianni on Episode 21 of Bleed Oil Blue to unpack Edmonton’s top-six forward search, Connor Hellebuyck to Carolina buzz, and Toronto Maple Leafs trade chatter.Will the Oilers add a winger for Connor McDavid? Are the Winnipeg Jets really considering a Connor Hellebuyck trade? And why did the Leafs explore a Matthew Knies-for-Kirill Marchenko deal? Dave shares his read on the NHL’s biggest early-season storylines.Also in this episode: Oilers goaltending, Vladimir Tarasenko and Patrik Laine possibilities, Minnesota Wild contract questions, Detroit Red Wings roster options, and when NHL teams typically begin making meaningful moves. Chapters 00:00 Dave Pagnotta joins Bleed Oil Blue 00:31 Oilers season opener and goaltending 02:02 Oilers top-six forward trade rumors 03:49 Tarasenko and Laine possibilities 05:21 Maple Leafs rookie debut discussion 06:57 Minnesota Wild contract questions 09:10 When do NHL teams hit panic mode? 10:28 Connor Hellebuyck-to-Carolina trade rumors 12:31 Could the Oilers target Hellebuyck? 14:34 Detroit Red Wings roster options 17:25 When do struggling teams start selling? 19:08 Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets trade rumor #EdmontonOilers #NHLTradeRumors #HockeyPodcast

  5. Sep 28

    Are the Leafs in Trouble? | Ep. 20 with JD Bunkis

    JD Bunkis joins Raffaele Papaianni for a wide-ranging Canadian sports conversation. They break down the Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff outlook, realistic expectations for Gavin McKenna, Auston Matthews’ health, and what Jim Hiller could bring behind the bench. The discussion also covers Mike Babcock’s pressure-packed situation with the Edmonton Oilers, what went wrong for the Toronto Blue Jays, the Raptors’ place in a deeper Eastern Conference, and a Stanley Cup Final prediction. #TorontoMapleLeafs #BlueJays #NHL #Oilers #raptors Chapters 0:00 Introduction — JD Bunkis joins the show 0:25 Are the Maple Leafs a playoff team? 2:02 Setting expectations for Gavin McKenna 3:50 Protecting young stars and building team toughness 6:18 Auston Matthews’ health and return from injury 8:46 Why the Leafs hired Jim Hiller 11:28 Can Hiller’s system work in Toronto? 13:59 Mike Babcock: Toronto expectations vs. Edmonton pressure 15:06 Is Babcock on a short leash with the Oilers? 20:12 What went wrong with the Blue Jays? 24:50 Are the Raptors a top-three team in the East? 28:43 Stanley Cup Final prediction

  6. Sep 26

    Episode 18: Terry Ryan: Canadiens 8th Overall Pick Talks Oilers, Babcock & Shoresy

    Terry Ryan, the Montreal Canadiens 8th overall pick in the 1995 NHL Draft, joins Raffaele Papaianni on the Bleed Oil Blue Podcast. Terry shares his journey from growing up in Newfoundland and fighting for scouting exposure to adapting to the physical style of WHL hockey with the Tri City Americans. He reflects on being drafted by the Canadiens, arriving at NHL training camp, his time with the Edmonton Oilers organization, and the pressure that came with being a high draft pick. He also tells stories about playing against Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux, his experiences with coaches Mike Babcock and Michel Therrien, and how his hockey career eventually led to an unexpected acting role on Shoresy. Subscribe to Bleed Oil Blue Podcast for Edmonton Oilers conversations, NHL stories, hockey interviews, and more. #MontrealCanadiens​ #EdmontonOilers​ #TerryRyan​ Chapters 00:00​ Intro and Terry Ryan joins the show 00:34​ Growing up in Newfoundland and getting scouted 06:05​ Moving to B.C. and adapting to WHL hockey 09:39​ Being drafted 8th overall by the Montreal Canadiens 12:47​ First NHL training camp and imposter syndrome 16:42​ Playing against Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux 19:24​ Stories about Michel Therrien and Mike Babcock 26:08​ From professional hockey to acting on Shoresy

  7. Sep 24

    Tyson Nash’s Wild NHL Journey: Gretzky, Oilers Goaltending, Utah Hockey & Untold Stories | Ep. 19

    Former NHL player and broadcaster Tyson Nash joins Bleed Oil Blue for unbelievable stories from his NHL journey from being drafted 226th overall to making a name for himself as one of hockey’s toughest competitors. Tyson tells the wild story of his first shift in St. Louis, when he knocked out star teammate Pavol Demitra, fought to earn an NHL roster spot, and eventually played for childhood hero Wayne Gretzky with the Phoenix Coyotes. He also opens up about losing his savings to a fraudulent financial advisor, reinventing himself in broadcasting, why the Utah hockey team could become a powerhouse, and why he believes the Edmonton Oilers need elite goaltending to win the Stanley Cup. Chapters 00:00 Tyson Nash joins Bleed Oil Blue 01:08 Growing up in Edmonton & first WHL game 03:45 Drafted 226th overall—and the anger that fueled him 05:38 The Canucks system, Mike Keenan & a new opportunity 07:38 The first St. Louis shift: knocking out Pavol Demitra 11:11 Fighting to earn an NHL roster spot 15:13 What it was like playing for Wayne Gretzky 17:28 Losing his savings & reinventing himself in broadcasting 20:24 Why Utah hockey could become a powerhouse 23:35 Why the Edmonton Oilers need elite goaltending 28:40 The Nicole Kidman story

  8. Sep 17

    ESPN Heather Dinich on LSU vs Ole Miss, Lane Kiffin, CFP & the 2026 College Football Season | Ep. 17

    ESPN Senior Writer and College Football Insider Heather Dinich joins Raffaele Papaianni on Bleed Oil Blue to break down LSU vs. Ole Miss, Lane Kiffin, the College Football Playoff race, and the biggest storylines shaping the 2026 college football season. Heather shares her insider perspective on the impact of NIL and the transfer portal, how off-field changes are influencing the CFP, and why the LSU–Ole Miss drama has become one of college football’s most compelling storylines. The conversation also covers Texas vs. Ohio State, Arch Manning’s game-winning drive, Heather’s Top 5 college football teams, surprise teams and disappointments, SEC and Big Ten storylines, and the best college football stadium atmospheres in the country. Plus, Heather discusses her book, Never Flinch: On Football, Family, and Finding My Seat at the Table, and shares the Bob Knight moment that helped shape her “never flinch” approach to sports journalism. Subscribe to Bleed Oil Blue for college football interviews, CFP analysis, SEC football coverage, Big Ten conversations, recruiting and transfer portal news, and the biggest stories from the 2026 college football season. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to ESPN’s Heather Dinich and the 2026 College Football Season 02:12 LSU vs Ole Miss Preview and Quarterback Updates 03:49 Lane Kiffin Controversy, Coaching Style and What’s Next 06:06 Lawsuits, the Transfer Portal and the Changing College Football Landscape 08:11 LSU Football, Game Day Atmosphere and Celebrity Culture 10:11 Heather Dinich’s ESPN Career, New Book and Personal Stories 12:11 College Football’s Top Teams, Biggest Surprises and Disappointments 14:05 The Future of College Football, Coaching and the Transfer Portal 16:00 Best College Football Stadiums and Biggest Upcoming Games 17:00 Heather Dinich’s Upcoming Book “Never Flinch” and Behind the Scenes Stories 19:03 Most Exciting College Football Games and Coaches to Watch in 2026 21:08 How Heather Dinich Balances Family Life and ESPN College Football Coverage 23:10 How Heather Dinich Fell in Love With College Football 24:05 Indiana Football’s Rise and the Impact of NIL 24:59 College Football Playoff Predictions and National Championship Talk

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Bleed Oil Blue Podcast is part of Bleed Oil Blue Media, an independent Edmonton sports media publication. Oilers and NHL coverage are at the core, with exclusive interviews, news, analysis, and big conversations across the NFL, NBA, MLB, tennis, and more. Hosted by Raffaele Papaianni. Not affiliated with the NHL or Edmonton Oilers.

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  • Creator
    Raffaele Papaianni
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Raffaele Papaianni
  • Show Website
    Bleed Oil Blue Podcast

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