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Join Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne on your drive home, keeping you up to date on all the latest news, notes and stories from around sports and more!
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In the final hour of The Reid Wilkins Show, Reid and Jay Milne have a final preview of the Oilers/Sharks game going down from Rogers Place! EST's very own Tom Gazzola checks in to chat about the contest and Leon Draisaitl's injury, highlighting where the Oilers can pick up some slack, before looking at the team's upcoming schedule. Do they need to play strong defensively with 29 out? What other challenges might they face with Draisaitl sidelined? Fan discussion, interaction, honest debate, game previews, important head-to-head stats and much more are shared during hour three as Wilkins and Milne get you set for puck drop! To close things out, Reid faces Jay's spelling bee in Words of the Day, which is presented by the Edmonton Public Library!
Some unlucky news for the Oilers on St. Patrick's Day, with Leon Draisaitl possibly missing the remainder of the regular season. At home, the Oilers challenge the Sharks as the league's leading scorer, Connor McDavid, and the NHL's fifth-highest scorer, Macklin Celebrini, hit the ice once again! How will the Oilers fill the massive hole of Draisaitl 5-on-5 and on special teams? What did the team have to say about the game tonight and the injury to Leon? Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne pay a visit to the Oilers' locker room, playing some audio clips from various players, before sharing their thoughts on the contest and the outlook of the Oilers down the stretch. Who gets to shine now with Draisaitl down and out? That's all during The Oil... Understood! We also have Buying or Selling to plunge deeper into the Leon Draisaitl injury. Can Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson fill the void Draisaitl leaves, with the news guys approaching the game more defensively? How can the Oilers succeed in having to play more of a team game? Reid and Jay sprinkle in some fan comments within the hour, addressing Oilers concerns, listener jokes, poems, questions and a whole lot more! During the hour, they give away some Oilers tickets as well.
A big blow for the Oilers with Leon Draisaitl expected to miss the remainder of the regular season. What happens now with this Oilers squad? Are there any positive takeaways from his injury news? Can his absence give depth players more time to shine? Who takes his spot on the power play? Who fills in on the top six moving forward? Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne share the details, getting into the nitty-gritty of the news and tonight's game, as Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini go head-to-head once again, with the Oilers playing host to the Sharks. Who gets the nod for either team? Any standout quotes from Oilers practice? On the other side of the ice, which players should you look out for on the Sharks? Who’s been hot for them recently, and what should the Oilers be prepared for? What does the future of this San Jose team look like? Sharks analyst and former Oilers broadcaster, Drew Remenda, tells us! And with it being St. Patrick's Day, we have some fun asking fans where a leprechaun might bury their gold if they hid it here in Edmonton? Under Wayne Gretzky's statue? At the Talus Dome? Maybe around a local donair spot? Tons of St. Paddy's Day talk throughout hour one!
A big Pacific Division clash goes tomorrow between the Oilers and Sharks, with the Sharks five points back of the Oilers for third in the division, having three games in hand over Edmonton. What does this game mean for both sides? How have the Oilers played since the break? Is their defensive play improving? What's the outlook for the rest of the division? Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne keep carving into the Oilers' weekend, discussing the injury to Leon Draisaitl, the response from the orange and blue, and the play of Connor Ingram, before opening the conversation to the text line. Opening the hour, Sport Edmonton CEO Evan Daum clicks in to tell us about a big partnership between Sport Edmonton and the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues to ensure Edmontonians have more opportunities to play where they live. What does that mean? What should Edmontonians know about the partnership? Then, we get Fired Up to recap the Oscars, with producer Zachary 'Koob' Kubusch expressing his displeasure with a specific film that failed to win a single award... Reid and Jay retort and debate with Koob, noting the big highlights from the event overall. Edmonton Public Library presents Words of the Day to close out the show!
Some big news coming from the NHL, with the league announcing that Edmonton and Calgary will host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. What does this mean for Alberta hockey fans? What other details should you know about the upcoming event? Stu Ballantyne, OEG's President & COO, checks in to chat about the news! Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne continue to break down the big event rolling into town, illustrating its possible impact for Edmonton, and how much hosting the event can mean for Alberta overall. We shift back to the Oilers discussion, looking at the final three games of their homestand. Lineup debate, goaltending talk, fan input, key stats, audio bites, game previews, special teams chatter and much more in hour two of the show! Can Edmonton get it done without Draisaitl? Who needs to fill that role?
Even with Leon Draisaitl going down against the Predators, the Oilers pulled out the 3-1 win at home. Any updates on Draisaitl's injury? If he's out for a bit, how will the Oilers adjust? How did the Oilers play the Predators? Where are they sitting in the standings, and what does their upcoming schedule look like? Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne break down the 3-1 victory, taking a peek at the important moments from the game, while listing the biggest takeaways from the night. How is Matt Savoie clicking on the first line with Zach Hyman and Connor McDavid? What has the PK unit done since adding Jason Dickinson and Connor Murphy? Wilkins and Milne get into it all, sharing some audio clips from Oilers practice along the way. The boys have some fun with the big announcement that Edmonton and Calgary will host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, asking fans what sport/activity needs a World Cup of its own. So much fan response on the topic throughout the opening hour!
It's the final game of a four-game road trip for the Oilers as they hit the ice in St. Louis! Can they end their trip on a high note? What are the expected lineups for both clubs? And with 16 games left before the playoffs, can the Oilers get things in line before it's do or die? To basketball, what does SGA have to do to become the Canadian basketball GOAT, or is he already the best? Having some fun, Ben Thomson, co-host of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Pre/Postgame Show and producer of Hello Hockey, sits in with the fellas to present Benny's Blind Rankings... A hidden topic, and a sweet debate, all in good fun! He also gives his take on the orange and blue. Oilers lineup discussion, debate, fan thoughts, concerns, wishes, game previews, and much more fill out the second hour of the show! We take it to the finish line with Words of the Day for the Edmonton Public Library!
The Oilers fell short of winning three in a row for only the second time this season, following a 7-2 loss against the Stars on the road. Edmonton looks to regroup, facing the Blues down in Missouri tonight, hoping to salvage what's been an interesting road trip to say the least... Jay Milne and guest host Matt Iwanyk dissect the key moments from yesterday's game: Connor McDavid getting physical, chirping between whistles, Trent Frederic making his presence known, a high-scoring first period, and another bad start from Tristan Jarry. How might Jarry try to find his game? Connor Ingram HAS to be the guy moving forward, right? Jay and Matt revisit the Stuart Skinner trade, debating why it was done and how fans clamoured for a trade to happen. We take a break from the Oilers talk to present the Athlete of the Week for Pasta Pantry! Mason Gorski from NAIT, who plays for both the volleyball and golf teams, connects with us to share his story, telling us what he's up to in school and what it's like to be a multi-sport athlete!
Game three of four for the Oilers on their current road trip, it's the Stars tonight, with Dallas 12-0-1 in their last 13 games played. Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne share all the details, playing audio clips from Oilers practice, including comments from HC Kris Knoblauch and forward Adam Henrique, who is playing tonight. What does Knoblauch think about this Stars team? Has Knoblauch been happy with his team's recent wins? What else would Knoblauch like to see? The Oilers preview rolls on with Wilkins and Milne getting into Buying or Selling. Can Tristan Jarry get his game going with the start tonight? Plus, more audio clips throughout the hour, with the guys summarizing each comment from the locker room. They open the conversation to the textline and YouTube Nasty Chat to answer some fan questions about the team and the game tonight! Of course, the fellas have some laughs along the way, with producer Zachary Kubusch testing the boys with Name the Animal! Words of the Day is next, which closes out the show!
The Oilers kick off a back-to-back tonight, facing off against the Stars from the Lone Star State! Can the Oilers make it three-straight wins to gain another two points in the standings? How important is this game for Edmonton? Any updates on Ty Emberson, Colton Dach or Connor Ingram? Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne note the starting lineups, news regarding the injured Oilers, and some head-to-head stats between the two squads, while dissecting key storylines at ice level! Former Oiler and current Sportsnet analyst Luke Gazdic stops by to talk about the three new guys in Jason Dickinson, Colton Dach and Connor Murphy. He highlights the collision between Nathan MacKinnon and Connor Ingram while telling us what he's seen from the Oilers on their current road trip. So much to break down! Jay also hits on his Play of the Day for Play Alberta, with the boys introducing today's Off-Topic Topic, honing in on Sesame Street characters, songs and sketches. Tons of fan reaction on that topic!
A loaded third hour of the program with Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne diving into the Oilers/Avalanche contest, the defensive play of the orange and blue, while highlighting big performances from the game! What happens now? Which depth players shone? They also get Fired Up to re-share an incredible one-on-one interview Reid had with Dr. Shaq O'Neal. He asked him why he came to Edmonton, what he's been up to, what he thinks of the Oilers and how things have been as a broadcaster. Reid and Jay then look ahead at the upcoming Oscars, listing some of the top nominees for best picture, best actor and actress, before shifting into Jay's spelling bee during Words of the Day for the Edmonton Public Library!
A few bruises sustained by the Oilers en route to a 4-3 victory in Colorado against the Avalanche. What can we take away from Edmonton’s play against the league's leaders? How did they hold off for the win? Are there any injury updates for Colton Dach, Connor Ingram and Ty Emberson after they left the game early? Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne carve into the nitty-gritty of it all. Special teams, lineup combos, offensive surges, defensive breakdowns, penalties, power plays and the whole lot! They explore the good, the bad and the ugly that came from the game, debating the five-minute major and match penalty against Nathan MacKinnon, which forced Connor Ingram to leave the game after taking a hit to the head. Avalanche HC Jared Bednar also shared his thoughts on the penalty in his post-game presser, with Wilkins and Milne recapping what he had to say. Oilers discussion, schedule previews, important in-game moments, back-and-forth banter, and so much more make for another great hour of The Reid Wilkins Show! The boys also continue to sum up their time meeting Shaq O'Neal!
It's a massive day in sports with the Oilers fresh off a 4-3 victory over the Avalanche, Canada and Cuba in action at the World Baseball Classic, and the Oil Kings hosting their Hockey Hooky day! Plus, Shaquille O'Neal made an appearance in Edmonton for a big promo... Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne tap into it all, summarizing their experience meeting Shaq Hyman before sharing a few clips from his interview, explaining why he paid a visit to E-Town in the first place. Is he a nice guy? How'd they even get in touch with the big man? That leads us into the Off-Topic Topic, where the boys talk about their favourite ex-athlete on a panel. Listeners and viewers chip in with their favourites, while giving some takes on the big Oilers' win! So much to discuss! We also put the spotlight on the Oil Kings' Hockey Hooky day with all the school kids filling out Rogers Place to catch the Oil Kings/Wild game downtown! The EOK got a 6-1 win, having Alberta boy Lukas Sawchyn notch three points in the victory. He joins us for some post-game comments! Closing out, Jay hits up his Play of the Day, engaging in some World Baseball Classic bets with producer Zachary Kubusch crafting a parlay of his own...
In hour three of the show, Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne continue to preview the Oilers/Avalanche contest, tapping into the Oilers' bottom six, while engaging in an interesting debate regarding a possible Norris Trophy on the horizon for Evan Bouchard. Is his defensive play too poor? Which D-man in the league deserves it the most? Wilkins and Milne also fire away some locker room clips to hear from HC Kris Knoblauch and Jason Dickinson. The Bouchard conversation continues when they answer the question: How do fans outside of Edmonton view Evan Bouchard? Is he hated in other markets? Does Edmonton underappreciate his talent? How much does he really mean to his team? In closing remarks, the fellas shift into the Words of the Day for the Edmonton Public Library, where Jay presents Reid with a two-word spelling bee!
To kick off the hour, Jay Milne lays out his Play of the Day for Play Alberta, putting tonight's Oilers/Avs game under the spotlight. That leads Reid into a rabbit hole where he makes a crazy bet... The boys then debate Kris Knoblauch's approach to the game and how the depth guys might be used tonight. Former Oiler and current co-host of Hello Hockey, Shawn Belle, also pays us a visit to talk all things Oilers hockey! How should the new guys try to make an impact on the team? What might Jason Dickinson bring to the bottom six of the Oilers? Bellezy also checks into some of the other markets around the NHL! The Oil... Understood is next, where we debate a specific comment from a fan about power play numbers. Why do they note the power play percentage of a team, instead of the total power play goals scored by the team in a season? Does scoring faster on the man advantage make it a better power play?
The Oilers continue to roll on their tough road trip, with a date against the Avalanche tonight. Connor McDavid takes on Nathan MacKinnon for the first time since their heartbreaking loss in the gold medal game overseas at the Olympics. Who will suit up in net for the Oilers tonight? How do the lineups look? Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne set the table for the contest, exploring both the Oilers and Avalanche sides of things ahead of this monumental game for Edmonton. Avalanche radio PxP voice Conor McGahey clicks into the program to share his insight on the Colorado squad. How did the Avalanche members who took part in the Olympics regroup with their club? Are there any flaws in this team? In the opening hour, they explore the Off-Topic Topic, garnering tons of fan responses, while delivering The Afternoon Headlines, all while sharing some laughs!
The Pacific Division remains a tight battle for the Oilers, who sit third in the division following a 4-2 win over the Golden Knights. Two titans in the NHL are next up for the Oilers, with the Avalanche tomorrow and the Stars on Thursday. How can they keep fighting to rise in the standings? Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne discuss it while also getting Fired Up, to have a fun conversation highlighting a specific moment from Jay's weekend trip to Calgary. After that, Jed Roberts, EE alum, connects with the boys to talk all things Oilers. Will the new guys push the Oilers over the edge? Is it okay to have a bit of a "fight" with your teammates? Roberts also addresses a few NFL questions. The Edmonton Public Library presents the Words of the Day to close out the show! Jay tests Reid with two odd English words.
Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne explore the Oilers top to bottom, discussing the team's depth, the defensive performances from the weekend, and the goaltending as well. How do their special teams look? Has the penalty kill improved during the short time with the three new guys? Is Vasily Podkolzin raising his overall potential with a career year this season? How important is he to this Oilers team? To the pebble, the Brier wrapped up with Manitoba's Matt Dunstone winning his first Brier Tankard! Reid and Jay dive into the tournament, sharing their thoughts on the final few draws. David Nedohin, a four-time Brier Champion, slides into the program to tap into the action! He shares some of his personal experiences in the tournament, relating them to the struggles he saw this past weekend. Back to the Oilers, the guys discuss a report from Elliotte Friedman involving a possible spat between Darnell Nurse and Tristan Jarry. Is that healthy to have that? Are we blowing this up too much? What might it be about?
Oilers/Golden Knights recap, headlines from around the world of sports, Brier breakdown, breaking NFL news, game previews, and much more fill out the opening hour of the show! Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne have tons of fun, engaging with fans to chat all things Oilers. How did they respond to their loss to Carolina to beat the Golden Knights yesterday? Which players stood out over the weekend? How did Matt Dunstone come out on top to win his first Brier Tankard? Plus, there's been some heat online regarding a clip from the Spittin Chiclets podcast where former Oiler Ryan Whitney said that Oilers radio colour analyst Bob Stauffer could be the Oilers GM. Reid and Jay tackle this during the first hour, using it as the starting point for their Off-Topic Topic. Is this a legitimate take?
In the final hour of the program, Reid gets Fired Up, continuing to preview the Oilers/Hurricanes contest. Connor Murphy, Colton Dach and Jason Dickinson all make their Oilers debut, with Dickinson and Dach taking questions after morning practice. EST's own Tom Gazzola connects with Reid to break down the big day, the game from Rogers Place, and where each team stands in the NHL following the trade deadline. How will the new guys make their mark tonight? What should we expect to see from Carolina? Any clear winners from today? Producer Zachary 'Koob' Kubusch then steps in to test Reid with the Words of the Day for the Edmonton Public Library!
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