The Oil Stream

Edmonton Sports Talk
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Dustin Nielson TSN 1260 chat all things Oilers every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. From the latest rumours to line combinations and speculation the boys have you covered.

  1. 12h ago

    OIL STREAM: Most Memorable Games Of The McDavid Era!

    It's an absolute first in The Oil Stream history! Benny and YouTube Trev share the desk for the very first time to bring you a loaded edition of pure Edmonton Oilers talk!   On Today's Show: Blast From The Past — The McDavid Era Retrospective: The popular segment continues! Benny and Trev walk through the McDavid era season by season, dissecting the absolute highs and lows—what stands out the most from every single campaign, good or bad?   The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

  2. 2d ago

    OIL STREAM: Macklin Celebrini Gets PAID!

    Dustin Nielson and YouTube Trev are live on location at Boston Pizza for a Wing Wednesday edition of The Oil Stream! Tune in as we digest a massive contract drop that sent shockwaves across the entire NHL before diving into some rapid-fire Oilers talk!   On Today's Show: BREAKING NEWS — Macklin Celebrini Gets THE BAG! Holy crap! News broke earlier this morning that San Jose Sharks superstar Macklin Celebrini has re-signed on a staggering five-year, $94 million extension boasting a record-shattering $18.8 million AAV! Is he worth the biggest cap hit in NHL history? Did he leave any money on the table for future stars? What is his absolute point ceiling in San Jose? The fellas debate the massive deal from all angles. 10 Oilers Questions for YouTube Trev: Once the Celebrini chaos settles, Dusty puts Trev in the hot seat with 10 prepped questions about the Edmonton Oilers heading into the upcoming season. Roster depth, line combinations, and hot takes—Trev gives his unfiltered answers!   The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

  3. 4d ago

    OIL STREAM: Ranking The Best In The West | EST Is Changing

    Dustin Nielson and Benny bring you a loaded Monday edition of The Oil Stream! The fellas make some massive programming announcements for the upcoming hockey season before diving into an elite Western Conference debate!   On Today's Show: BIG EST PROGRAMMING ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Oil Stream and our Oilers game day coverage are changing next season! Dusty lays out the upcoming changes to the show, along with the brand-new pre/postgame show lineup... Tune in to find out what we're doing! NHL Power Rankings — Best of the West: Dusty and Benny put their analyst hats on to power rank the Western Conference. From the powerhouse Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars to the heavyweights in the Pacific Division, which team holds the title of "Best in the West" entering the 2026-27 campaign? Where do the Oilers fit into the mix? The fellas debate the entire Western board!   The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

  4. Jul 24

    OIL STREAM: Making The Best Oiler Of All Time!

    YouTube Trev and Ice Koob are back inside the studio for another wild edition of The Oil Stream! It's deep in the summer lull for hockey news, but the fellas are digging deep to cook up some top-tier Oilers creative drafts before diving into massive CFL drama, local YEG concert vibes, and much more!   On Today's Show: Building the Ultimate Frankenstein Oiler (The Ultimate Challenge): Trev and Zach attempt to build the single greatest Edmonton Oiler of all time by piecing together attributes from franchise history—Skating, Shot, Hands, Hockey IQ, Physicality, Leadership, and Defensive Play. The twist? Wayne Gretzky AND Connor McDavid are BANNED! Which legends and fan favourites make the cut? HOW 'BOUT THEM ELKS?! The boys recap a wild Thursday night at Mosaic Stadium as the Edmonton Elks pulled off a dramatic 36–34 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders to move to 6–1 and claim sole possession of 1st place in the West Division! Post Malone Hits YEG + First Concert Nostalgia: With Post Malone taking the stage in Edmonton tonight, the boys ask the nasties: What was the very FIRST concert you ever attended? The text line explodes with incredible (and hilarious) first-concert stories.   The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

  5. Jul 22

    OIL STREAM: Reliving The Best Oilers Moments In The Past Decade!

    YouTube Trev and Ice Koob (Zachary Kubusch) are back in the booth for another high-energy edition of The Oil Stream!   On Today's Show: The Ultimate Oilers Debate — Top 3 Moments of the Last 10 Years: Trev and Zach open up the live text line and chat board for the nasties! Looking back across the entire era from 2016 through today, what are your Top 3 favourite Oilers moments? Is it McDavid's legendary 100-point seasons, playoff game-winners, historic series victories, or individual hardware sweeps? The boys give their personal top 3s and react to yours! Summer in YEG — Festival Season Breakdown: Edmonton isn't called the Festival City for nothing! With Taste of Edmonton and KDays taking over the city, Trev and Ice Koob talk about their favourite festival eats, midways, live music lineups, and where to catch the best summer vibes around town.   The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

  6. Jul 20

    OIL STREAM: Is The Oilers' D-Core Elite?

    Today on The Oil Stream, Hernan Salas and Joaquin Gage are back to dive into the biggest storylines surrounding the Edmonton Oilers as the offseason continues to heat up.   Check Marks or Question Marks: Hernan found something that caught his eye about the Oilers' 2026-27 defensive core... One Oilers partisan stated that the Oilers had a top-tier defensive core. Is that true? Nanso gets Gager to dissect their D-core! The Babcock Effect: Mike Babcock is back behind an NHL bench—but what kind of impact will he have? The fellas discuss how his coaching style could influence his new team, whether the game has changed since his last stop, and what expectations should be heading into the season. Jack Campbell Retires: Former Oilers netminder Jack Campbell has announced his retirement from professional hockey after last suiting up in the AHL with the Grand Rapids Griffins in the 2024-25 season. What is he up to now? What do we remember about his time in Oil Country? Bedard Signs In Chi-Town: The Blackhawks locked up Connor Bedard to a massive five-year $75M contract. How does this deal impact Macklin Celebrini's future deal? Does this change things moving forward in the NHL? Who might be the highest-paid player moving forward?   All that and plenty more on another edition of The Oil Stream, right here on Edmonton Sports Talk. The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

  7. Jul 17

    OIL STREAM: Oilers Schedule Subject To Change

    Today on The Oil Stream, Zach "Koob" Kubusch joins Reid Wilkins as the guys break down the Edmonton Oilers' newly released 2026-27 schedule and the biggest storylines heading into the new season.   Schedule Breakdown: The fellas point out top dates on the Orange & Blue's schedule and how the time change will affect Edmontonians watching their favourite team. Will they have to stay up later? What other changes should you expect? Elks Rematch Lions: It's a beautiful day in Oil Country with the EE playing host to the Lions tonight! Can the Elks improve to 5-1?  World Cup Final Sunday: Argentina and Spain meet from New York/New Jersey Stadium on Sunday to play for the World Cup title. Can Lionel Messi get it done? Will the boys be watching? Any point to tune into the third-place match tomorrow? Reid Will-kins & Won'ts: Reid is a well-respected broadcaster in the Edmonton area and has covered multiple drafts, Stanley Cup runs, Grey Cup pushes and whatever else in Alberta's capital city. Koob asks him a few questions about his career to get inside the seasoned vet's mind!   All that and so much more on another edition of The Oil Stream right here at Edmonton Sports Talk. The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

  8. Jul 15

    OIL STREAM: Oilers Open Against The Canucks!

    Today on The Oil Stream, YouTube Trev joins Dustin Nielson to talk all things NHL and Oilers...   Now that's a description.    On a serious note, the NHL released its opening night schedule, with the Oilers opening their season against the Vancouver Canucks. Dusty and the Trevmeister hash out their thoughts on the Oilers/Canucks home-and-home series. Should Oilers fans be worried... or is this exactly the start they need? Oilers Over/Under: With Mike Babcock in charge, might the Oilers take a different approach to their man advantage? Will we see the introduction of a real PP2 unit in Oil Country, or will Connor McDavid and co. play over 90 seconds on the power play? Wings Fly Elsewhere: Some news and notes from around the league broke today, as Steve Yzerman officially stepped down as GM of the Detroit Red Wings. Is this the right move? Where did the 'Yzerplan' go wrong? What about Dylan Larkin? The Great Movie Debate: Dusty, Trev and Hernan Salas are ALL big movie fans... They start the show with a heated movie discussion: Is Point Break a good film? Where does it rank in Patrick Swayze's top performances on the big screen?   All that and so much more on another edition of The Oil Stream right here at Edmonton Sports Talk.   The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

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Dustin Nielson TSN 1260 chat all things Oilers every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. From the latest rumours to line combinations and speculation the boys have you covered.

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  • Creator
    Edmonton Sports Talk
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Oil Stream

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