TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joins Bleed Oil Blue for a must-watch NHL rumours episode focused on the Edmonton Oilers’ trade plans, the Connor Hellebuyck deal, and the biggest stories around the league.

Dreger breaks down what the Oilers need most right now, including why upgrading the bottom six remains a major priority. We also get his take on the Hellebuyck-to-Edmonton speculation, the real story behind the goaltender’s move to New Jersey, and the behind-the-scenes timing of the deal.

Plus, Darren weighs in on Dylan Larkin trade rumours, the Montreal Canadiens’ search for a centre, and the latest on the Winnipeg Jets, Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks, Calgary Flames, and Columbus Blue Jackets.

Chapters

00:00 Podcast Welcome

03:21 Connor Hellebuyck Trade Context

05:15 Winnipeg Jets Return

07:26 Delayed Announcement & Heritage Classic Timing

12:47 Hellebuyck to Edmonton Oilers?

14:11 Oilers Bottom-Six Needs

14:30 Oilers vs. Maple Leafs Reaction

16:41 Dylan Larkin Trade Rumours

19:10 Quinn Hughes Re-Signing

23:18 Calgary Flames Update

23:54 Columbus Blue Jackets & Zach Werenski

24:52 Chicago Blackhawks Update

26:30 Montreal Canadiens & Nick Suzuki Injury

28:24 Final NHL Roundup & Closing

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Sportsnet’s Justin Bourne joins EP. 27 for an in-depth NHL conversation covering the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews, Connor McDavid, Mike Babcock, and the changing power dynamic across hockey.

Justin breaks down the Leafs’ unpredictable season, salary-cap pressure, Chris Tanev’s impact on the blue line, roster needs, playoff stakes, and why Auston Matthews appears to be finding another gear. The conversation also looks at Connor McDavid’s elite competitive drive and what makes the NHL’s biggest stars different.

We also go inside Mike Babcock’s coaching style, the philosophical clash behind the Babcock–Kyle Dubas era in Toronto, current NHL trade-deadline pressure, and the growing player-empowerment movement shaping the league. If you follow the Oilers, Leafs, NHL trade rumors, and the biggest stories in hockey, this episode is for you.

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Chapters

0:00 Introduction & Justin Bourne Joins the Show

0:23 The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Rollercoaster Season

0:57 Breaking Down the Leafs’ Salary-Cap Crunch

1:51 Chris Tanev’s Importance to Toronto’s Blue Line

2:49 What the Leafs Need for a Playoff Push

4:10 Why Toronto Struggles in the “Dirty Areas”

5:12 Bright Spots: Easton Cowan & Nick Robertson

7:20 What Happens If the Leafs Miss the Playoffs?

8:47 Auston Matthews Is Finding Another Gear

11:18 Connor McDavid’s Relentless Competitive Drive

12:15 Inside Mike Babcock’s Coaching Style

16:48 Mike Babcock vs. Kyle Dubas: The Power Struggle

19:04 NHL Trade Rumors, Deadlines & Player Movement

22:28 The Rise of NHL Player Empowerment

Cassie Campbell-Pascall joins Raffaele Papaianni on Bleed Oil Blue for a hockey conversation on the Edmonton Oilers, Olympic gold, the PWHL and what may be next behind the bench.

The two-time Olympic gold medallist and trailblazing broadcaster goes inside Team Canada’s unforgettable 2002 and 2006 gold-medal runs, her work with the PWHL, and why one unified women’s league is changing the game. Cassie also reflects on breaking barriers at Hockey Night in Canada, calling games alongside Bob Cole, joining ESPN, mentoring the next generation and pursuing a future Walter Cup.

Plus: Cassie shares the story behind her new book, *Just a Girl*, identifies young PWHL players to watch and gives her Stanley Cup prediction.

Tell us in the comments: Which PWHL star should every hockey fan watch and who is your Stanley Cup pick?

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CHAPTERS

00:00​ Introduction & welcome

00:27​ Cassie’s new book: Just a Girl

01:50​ Edmonton Oilers early-season thoughts

03:26​ Dealing with tough coaches

04:18​ The 2002 Olympic gold-medal moment

06:55​ Team Canada’s 2006 Olympic gold run

08:13​ The growth of women’s hockey

09:32​ Cassie’s role as PWHL special advisor

11:15​ Building the future of the PWHL

12:58​ Breaking barriers on Hockey Night in Canada

14:57​ Calling games with Bob Cole

16:30​ Joining ESPN and evolving as a broadcaster

18:14​ Stepping back from coaching her daughter

18:59​ Would Cassie coach or manage a PWHL team?

20:00​ Mentoring the next generation for Team Canada

21:15​ Meeting the Queen

22:36​ Thoughts on recent Olympic tournaments

24:27​ Young PWHL stars to watch

26:57​ Cassie’s Stanley Cup prediction

27:20​ Outro & thanks

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