Episodes

  • The Nielson Show - May 14th, 2026 - Hour 3
    May 14 2026

    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.

    Before the beer of the week, we got into Scalding Hot Takes! No shortage of takes from the boys today...

    It's Friday, which means it's the fan favourite Sobeys & Safeway Liquor Beer of The Week! This weeks beer of the week was provided by Nick Fodor from Grizzly Paw Brewing. He joined the fellas virtually to showcase this weeks beer of the week, which is their Big Shiny Brews Mixer Pack. You can purchase a 12-pack for $24.99, saving $8.00 when you buy one!

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

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    51 mins
  • The Nielson Show - May 14th, 2026 - Hour 2
    May 14 2026

    Luke Gazdic joined us to kick off hour two, and the conversation went straight to the bombshell news of the Kris Knoblauch firing. Like most of the hockey world, Luke is stunned by the timing and the optics of the move. He breaks down why this isn't necessarily a "good look" for the organization and explores what the future holds for Knoblauch. We also dove into the locker room dynamics: Is a hard-headed, "old school" coach truly what Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl need to reach the next level? Plus, Luke shares his keys to tonight's matchup between the Habs and Sabres.

    It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.

    In the middle of the hour it was time for I Got Beef. Plenty of beef from the boys today.

    Reid Wilkins capped off hour two with his thoughts on the Oilers decision to fire head coach Kris Knoblauch.

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    58 mins
  • The Nielson Show - May 14th, 2026 - Hour 1
    May 14 2026

    Holy crap. Kris Knoblauch has been officially fired... and that's how we started the show today. Ryan Rishaug broke the news, then we immediately had him on the show to discuss the decision. Why now? Is Cassidy the next man in? Will Knoblauch get a job elsewhere? Shauggey had all the answers.

    We briefly hit Morning Announcements next to recap all the action from last night.

    After the break, we hit YTT's trade of the day, which today, was not his best work... depending on who ask.

    We capped off hour one with Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces. Nothing short to be fired up about today.

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    53 mins
  • The Nielson Show - May 13th, 2026 - Hour 3
    May 13 2026

    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.

    We closed out the show with Ryan Rishaug, and there was no shortage of fireworks regarding the Oilers' coaching carousel. Ryan broke down the "conundrum" currently facing the organization and the complex optics of moving on from Kris Knoblauch. We also pivoted to the Vegas Golden Knights' role in this saga, debating whether their reported refusal to grant interview permission is a savvy business move or a bad look for the league.

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

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    50 mins
  • The Nielson Show - May 13th, 2026 - Hour 2
    May 13 2026

    Jamie McLennan joined the show to provide a deep dive into the coaching firestorm in Edmonton. "Noodles" didn't pull any punches, arguing that a change behind the bench was overdue and outlining the specific coaching profile needed to stabilize this roster. Beyond the X's and O's, the former NHL netminder broke down the ongoing crisis in the Oilers' crease and questioned if a coaching swap is enough—or if the real issues stem from the front office. We wrapped up with his pulse check on the rest of the NHL playoff bracket.

    It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.

    We then gave some Free Advice for Damon Bunting. As always, the boys provided some great advice today.

    Chris Morris joined the show to wrap up hour two with a comprehensive update from Edmonton Elks training camp. Chris detailed the aggressive roster overhaul from this offseason and explained why the culture being built in the locker room—and the community—feels fundamentally different this year. We also got his take on the arrival of Cody Fajardo and how the veteran QB fits into the Elks' new-look offense, plus a breakdown of the recent CFL rule changes designed to jumpstart the 2026 season.

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    59 mins
  • The Nielson Show - May 13th, 2026 - Hour 1
    May 13 2026

    It's a Wednesday morning, and despite being out of the playoffs, the Edmonton Oilers have successfully hijacked the entire NHL news cycle. The rumors are no longer just whispers—reports have officially surfaced that the Oilers are hunting for a new head coach, and they have a specific target in their crosshairs.

    We got things started today with Morning Announcements for The Rundle Park Short Course to recap everything that transpired yesterday in the world of sport. YouTube Trev also touched on his first round of the year at Rundle!

    After the break, it was time for MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre Shop. What's good today for Dusty is ball season being back and how much fun it is for Dusty coaching Marshall!

    We capped off hour one with Offseason, What Offseason! Today we hit Trev's trade of the day in this segment. Another banger for the future GM.

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    54 mins
  • The Nielson Show - May 12th, 2026 - Hour 3
    May 12 2026

    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.

    Greg Wyshynski was the final guest on today's show. A lot of news breaking this morning which we got Greg's thoughts on regarding the Oilers current coaching situation. We then took a trip around the NHL playoffs to touch on the Avs and Wild series and finished with the Habs and Sabres series.

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

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    53 mins
  • The Nielson Show - May 12th, 2026 - Hour 2
    May 12 2026

    We kick off today's show with Craig Button, and he didn't hold back on the rumors swirling around 104th Avenue. With reports that the Oilers have sought permission to interview former Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy, Craig gave us a 'reality check' on the coaching carousel. He argued passionately that while Cassidy is a proven winner, a change behind the bench won't fix the fundamental roster flaws—specifically a -13 goal differential—that have plagued this team all season. We then shift our focus to the Western Conference semifinals, where the Colorado Avalanche took a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Wild. Craig breaks down how Colorado's depth players, like Parker Kelly and Ross Colton, have turned the tide while the stars were under fire.

    It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.

    We then got to Weekly Confessions for Spectrum Rent All. Plenty of great confessions from the boys today, especially YTT...

    To cap off hour two, CPKC Women's Open Tournament director, Brian Newton joined the show to highlight this event.

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    56 mins