Dustin Nielson, former Oilers netminder Joaquin Gage, and YouTube Trev share the airwaves for the very first time!

The boys jump straight into Dusty's Top 3 Biggest Storylines heading into the upcoming Edmonton Oilers season. What key narratives will define the campaign, and how do Gager and Trev view the road ahead?

Next, the fellas break down the latest NHL headlines as Eeli Tolvanen inks a killer one-year, $1.5M deal with the New York Rangers. Did the Blueshirts land one of the best bargains of late summer, and what does it mean for middle-six scoring depth across the league?

Then, the boys play general manager! Each host brings ONE Unrestricted Free Agent to the table they want the Oilers to invite to training camp on a PTO (Professional Tryout Agreement). Who is the best fit to come in and push for a roster spot on a team with Stanley Cup aspirations?

Finally, Dusty dives into Zach Hyman's numbers for today's edition of The Numbers Game, presented by Play Alberta!

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It's a new era for The Oil Stream on Edmonton Sports Talk! The Oil Stream is now a daily show featuring a rotation of hosts including Dustin Nielson, Joaquin Gage, YouTube Trev, and Benny Thomson. It will be a combination of 3 of those 4 hosts with each show which leads to today's lineup of Dusty, Gager, and Benny as they are in the studio from Noon to 1 PM talking everything Oilers as training camp approaches. With the season getting closer, the boys take a look at one of the biggest questions on the Oilers blue line: Could Jake Walman or Ryan Shea take over Mattias Ekholm's role this season? With Ekholm's status creating questions on the back end, who could step up and take on those important minutes? Joaquin Gage also brings his 3 Story Lines heading into Oilers training camp, highlighting the biggest questions, players, and storylines he'll be watching as Edmonton gets set for the new season. The boys also dive into what the Oilers could look like under new head coach Mike Babcock. What will change stylistically? How will the team approach the game under Babcock, and what can Oil Country expect when the puck drops? All that, your live chat reactions, and plenty more Oilers discussion on the first day of the new and improved The Oil Stream!

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Dustin Nielson and YouTube Trev are joined by Benny Thomson—and the energy is through the roof!

Benny brings his top three biggest storylines heading into the upcoming Edmonton Oilers season, and Dusty and Trev jump in to break down every single one...

The Trent Frederic Bounce Back: Can the forward deliver a massive rebound campaign and bring that bite, depth scoring, and physical edge the Oilers need in the bottom six?

Trade Deadline Cap Space: How will management manage the cap sheet heading into Spring, and what major moves could the Oilers pull off at the deadline to bolster a Cup run?

Under-26 Expectations: What are realistic expectations for the young core? What kind of steps do the under-26 guys need to take to drive this team forward? All that, hot takes from fans, and so much more on another edition of The Oil Stream!

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History is being made on The Oil Stream! For the first time EVER, YouTube Trev and Hernan Salas are sharing the desk together live on Edmonton Sports Talk! And to celebrate this iconic duo, Trev has actually written and recorded a custom show song! But there's a catch... the song will ONLY be played on the air if the stream hits 100 LIKES! Can Oil Country smash the like button and unleash Trev's secret track? Smash that thumb up right now! Once the desk setup settles, the fellas dive right into the massive news sending shockwaves through Western Canada: Connor Hellebuyck making his trade request out of Winnipeg public! What happens next in Winnipeg? What kind of return can the Jets expect for a multi-time Vezina winner, where does he land, and is this trade demand part of a broader trend of American-born stars wanting out of Canadian markets? Then, the boys turn their attention home to discuss last night's front-office move out of Oil Country. The Edmonton Oilers have officially hired Stanley Cup champion Misha Donskov as a coaching consultant! 🏒 The boys share their thoughts on adding the former Golden Knights and Hockey Canada executive to the staff, and wrap up by updating the timeline for Matt Savoie's return to the lineup for the upcoming season! All that, your live chat hot takes, and so much more on another edition of The Oil Stream!

Is the Edmonton Oilers' championship window starting to close, or is it wide open for another massive Cup run? Dusty and Trev break down the roster core, cap space, and competitive landscape across the NHL!

Then, the boys react to candid comments from newly acquired blueliner Shakir Mukhamadullin, who opened up about his frustration with his role in San Jose last season. What does his fresh start in Edmonton mean for the D-corps, and how big of an impact can he make on the blue line?

Plus, the Oilers officially released new jersey numbers for incoming players and roster additions heading into camp! Dusty and Trev run through who's wearing what on the ice this fall.

To wrap things up, the boys dive into a rapid-fire round of Oilers Over/Unders for individual player stats and team totals for the upcoming hockey season! All that and whatever else on today's edition of The Oil Stream!

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Get used to it, Nasties—Dustin Nielson and YouTube Trev are back behind the desk to steer you through another edition of The Oil Stream, live on Edmonton Sports Talk! The boys dive headfirst into an all-time Edmonton Oilers debate today! Connor McDavid currently sits at nine 100-point seasons in his career, putting him in incredibly rare air in NHL history. But with Wayne Gretzky sitting at the top of the mountain with 15 career 100-point campaigns... can No. 97 ever catch The Great One? Dusty puts Trev and the live chat Nasties on the spot to break down McDavid's longevity, scoring pace, and ultimate ceiling as an all-time legend! Plus, Dusty and Trev open up the floor to whatever else pops into their heads, taking your live chat questions, hot takes, and total show derailments along the way!

All that and so much more on another edition of The Oil Stream!

It's been a minute since Dusty and Trev shared the studio, so the fellas open up the show, catching up on their weekends and getting back into the swing of things!

History has officially been made in the video game world—Connor McDavid has become the first player EVER in EA Sports NHL franchise history to earn a 99 Overall rating! The boys react to No. 97 founding the EA NHL "99 Club" and look back at iconic 99-rated legends across other sports gaming franchises like Madden, NBA 2K, and MLB The Show!

Then, the NHL released their official Top 20 Goaltenders list heading into the upcoming season... did an Edmonton Oilers netminder make the cut? If not, just how far down the list does Edmonton's starter fall, and is the local tandem getting slept on?

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After an underwhelming lone season in Edmonton, Trev and Reid tackle the ultimate question: Is Jeff Skinner the single worst free-agent signing in Edmonton Oilers franchise history, or is that harsh? Then, the boys run through a full Pacific Division Preview! Which team is poised to take the division crown, who is destined for the basement, and which team will be the biggest surprise when the dust settles next spring?

Plus, Trev puts Reid on the hot seat for a rapid-fire round of Oilers "This or That" player predictions heading into the upcoming season, along with a quick check-in on the Edmonton Elks as they prepare for a Saturday afternoon showdown against the Toronto Argonauts at Commonwealth Stadium!

And as always, we cap off the show with The Numbers Game presented by Play Alberta!

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