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Twice a week, Dustin Nielson is joined by former NHLers Matt Kassian and Joaquin Gage to discuss and breakdown the biggest stories from around the world of hockey.
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The Stanley Cup has officially been handed out, meaning the NHL off-season calendar is officially running at maximum velocity! Dustin Nielson is anchor-locked in the studio alongside former NHL netminder Gager to sort through a massive pile of burning questions in Oil Country... Now that there are no more pucks to be dropped on the ice, all eyes turn to the front office. Stan Bowman is staring down a chaotic summer blueprint—and the fellas are here to dig into the rumours. On Today's Show: The Off-Season Clock Is Ticking: The playoffs are completely wrapped, which means the regular-season safety net is gone. What is management's immediate priority this week, and how fast do they need to move before the NHL Entry Draft and Free Agency completely take over the league? The Darnell Nurse Trade Puzzle: The smoke hasn't even begun to clear from #25's shocking, formal trade request. Realistically, how do the Oilers actually navigate moving a massive $9.25M cap hit with a full no-movement clause? Gager and Dusty look at his rumoured 3-to-5 team destination list, debate how much salary Edmonton will be forced to retain, and look at what a realistic roster return looks like. Oilers Need A Coach: The silence out of 104th Street regarding the open bench seat is getting deafening. Now that the Vegas Golden Knights have officially been eliminated from the postseason, will Kelly McCrimmon finally grant the Oilers permission to interview Bruce Cassidy? Or is management stuck in a holding pattern while the league's Mike Babcock investigation plays out? The guys debate the timeline, the leading candidates, and who will ultimately pull the strings behind the bench next season. Of course, they touch on John Tortorella's release from Vegas... 2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!
Former Oiler Joaquin Gage is anchoring the crease alongside Reid Wilkins, with the fellas diving into TONS of Darnell Nurse/Oilers-based discussion... On Today's Show: Darnell Nurse Lists 3-5 Teams: As the show got rolling today, Sportsnet released an article stating that veteran D-man Darnell Nurse has reportedly given the Oilers a list of 3-5 teams he would consider being traded to... This is the top focus for today, with Gager and Wilkins spending a grand amount of time on the story. The Babcock Carousel—The Tipping Point: The Mike Babcock hiring was supposed to be a done deal by now, but the silence from the front office is getting deafening. Gager and Reid look at the sudden holding pattern: Could things possibly be going sideways behind closed doors? Are the legal roadblocks or growing public pushback forcing management to pivot and completely change gears on their coaching search? Stanley Cup Final Game 5 Tonight: Moving past the front-office chaos to actual hockey on the ice! The series shifts back to Raleigh, deadlocked at 2-2 after the Carolina Hurricanes punched back with a massive 5-3 win in Game 4. Can the Vegas Golden Knights steal back home-ice advantage in what has officially become an instant-classic, best-of-three sprint for the Cup? 84-0: Reid and Joaq have some fun in the final portion of the program as they head to 84-0.com to try and craft the perfect NHL team... Can they get it done? Is going 84-0 even possible? 2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!
The hockey world is in absolute meltdown mode this morning after breaking reports confirmed the Edmonton Oilers are in deep, serious discussions to name Mike Babcock as their next head coach. Dustin Nielson and Joaquin Gage are stepping into the crease to tackle the biggest, most polarizing story of the NHL offseason. On Today's Show: The Mike Babcock Era... Pros & Cons: It's the story that has completely taken over Oil Country. With reports confirming Babcock has spoken directly with owner Daryl Katz and received the blessing of the core player leadership group, his hiring appears closer than ever. The fellas lay out the ultimate blueprints: What are the pros of bringing in a Stanley Cup and Olympic champion to provide a "firm hand on the rudder?" And what are the major cons, hurdles with the NHLPA, and workplace conduct concerns following his exit from Columbus? The boys break down both sides of an incredibly sensitive situation. Stanley Cup Final Game 4 Tonight: While the coaching chaos rules Edmonton, there is still a massive championship battle happening on the ice tonight! The series stays in Sin City as the Vegas Golden Knights look to extend their 2-1 series lead over the Carolina Hurricanes. Can the Canes lock things down defensively on the road, or does Vegas push them to the absolute brink? The guys break down the goalie battle and give their definitive picks. The Nasties Text Line: The fellas dedicate plenty of time to reading your live reactions, checking the pulse of a highly divided fan base, and answering your questions. Hire It or Fire It: To wrap up a massive program, the boys bring back a favourite segment to debate a lightning round of hot topics hitting the hockey landscape. From offseason roster blueprints and trade rumours to potential front-office reshuffling, the guys state whether they would "Hire It" or "Fire It!" 2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!
The championship tension is building in Raleigh, and the fellas are back in the crease to break down a pivotal night on the ice. While the dog days of the hockey offseason are trying to slow us down, the boys are pushing through to keep Oil Country completely dialled in. On Today's Show: Stanley Cup Final Game 2 Tonight: It is a massive night for the Carolina Hurricanes as they try to avoid a disastrous 2-0 hole on home ice. After the Vegas Golden Knights stole a wild 5-4 track meet in the opener, the boys debate what adjustments both coaching staffs have to make tonight. Can the Canes lock things down defensively, or does Vegas keep rolling? The guys drop their definitive keys to the game and official predictions. The Summer Oilers Grind: Look, it's the quiet period of the summer and not a whole lot is changing on 104th street—but the boys are doing their absolute best to sift through the minor rumblings. We talk early draft preparation, roster depth charts, and how management is tracking the current trade market. The Nasties Take Over: The text line is officially open, and the Nasties are running the show! The guys spend plenty of time reading your live feedback, debating your hot takes, and answering your questions on everything hitting the hockey world. NHL Scouting Combine: The combine is well underway in Buffalo, with a few stories emerging from the madness. Gazzola and Joaq illustrate their experience at the combine, with Gager looking back on his pro days. How much does the combine really mean? Movie Madness: Gager and Tommy get into a hilarious chat, remembering some movie moments from their younger days. That takes them down a deep rabbit hole, with the fellas sharing some laughs along the way! 2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!
We might be grinding through the dog days of summer, but in Oil Country, hockey talk never sleeps. The fellas are back to break down a massive transition week in the hockey world. From early offseason roster speculation right here in Edmonton to the absolute pinnacle of the sport dropping the puck tonight, the boys cover it all. On Today's Show: Oilers Summer Discussion: Yes, it's the offseason, but the rumour mill keeps spinning. The boys dive into the latest whispers surrounding the Oilers' roster, early front-office strategies under the new-look executive staff, and what holes management needs to plug before training camp rolls around. Werenski Wins Norris: Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets has been named the NHL's top defenceman, winning his first career Norris Trophy. Evan Bouchard finished fourth in voting after leading defencemen in points with 95 in the regular season. What does Bouchard have to do to win a Norris? Was Werenski the most deserving candidate? Stanley Cup Final Game 1: The ultimate showdown is officially here. Tonight, the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights clash in Raleigh to kick off a heavyweight, star-studded battle for the Stanley Cup. The guys drop their definitive series previews before sharing their official predictions for Game 1 and the series. Memorial Cup Post-Mortem: The guys take a quick look back at the dramatic conclusion of the junior hockey calendar. They'll touch on the tournament fallout, the championship performance, and what the future looks like for some of the top prospects who just wrapped up a gruelling national championship run. The Keeper's Crease: As always, the boys hit the chat to take your questions, debate line combinations, and see wherever else the hockey conversation takes them. 2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!
Grab your coffee and settle in — Tom Gazzola and Joaquin Gage are back in the studio for a high-stakes Thursday edition of 2 Guys and a Goalie right here on Edmonton Sports Talk! The sports world is dealing with massive playoff elimination drama, but all eyes in Edmonton are focused on a terrifying piece of news coming out of Switzerland this morning. An absolute nightmare scenario has unfolded overseas at the men's World Hockey Championship... Suiting up for Team Canada in a premier quarterfinal showdown against the United States, elite Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard was forced to leave the game early in the first period. Bouchard was caught by a brutal, high hit to the head from American defender Ryan Lindgren, leaving Bouchard visibly shaken and knocked out on the ice before being helped to the locker room. Lindgren was tossed with a five-minute major and a game misconduct, but the real concern is right here in Oil Country. Coming off a career-high 95-point season, what does an injury of this magnitude mean for Bouchard, Team Canada's gold medal hopes, and the Oilers' critical offseason plans? Tommy and Gager react to the hit and break down the major organizational fallout. On Today's Show: The Evan Bouchard Injury Fallout: The guys pull no punches, reacting to the scary hit on Bouchard at the Worlds. Gager gives the athlete's perspective on returning from heavy head contact, and the boys discuss how this sudden injury news completely changes the temperature of the Oilers' summer. Habs on the Brink of Elimination: The Eastern Conference Final is officially on life support in Montreal. Andersen completely shut the door last night, backstopping the Carolina Hurricanes to a dominant 4-0 shutout win at the Bell Centre. Down 3-1, are the Canadiens completely cooked, or is there a path for a miraculous Game 5 comeback? The Oilers Coaching Carousel: The waiting game continues. Tommy and Gager check back in on Stan Bowman's deliberate head-coaching search. What is the holdup? Who is currently leading the internal shortlist, and when can fans finally expect white smoke out of the front office? 2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!
The boys are back in the studio for another massive edition of 2 Guys and a Goalie! Tom Gazzola and Joaquin Gage sort through the fallout of a wild Monday night in the NHL Playoffs, looking at the latest roster-building chess moves happening right here in Edmonton. On Today's Show: The Coaching Standoff: The waiting game continues. As the offseason ticks along, the boys debate the timeline behind the Oilers' deliberate search and who best fits the roster. Hurricanes Quiet the Bell Centre: Carolina went into Montreal for Game 3 and ground out a tight 3-2 win to silence the crowd and take a 2-1 series lead. Tommy and Gage analyze the goaltending battle and tactical shifts. Knights One Win Away: The Vegas Golden Knights have completely taken control and sit just one single victory away from punching their ticket back to the Stanley Cup Finals. Can the Avalanche stave off elimination tonight, or are they completely cooked? All that and much more on today's edition of 2 Guys & a Goalie, presented by GS Construction!
Dusty has the day off, but the studio is absolutely buzzing! Tom Gazzola steps into the host seat today on 2 Guys and a Goalie, and he's joined by Joaquin "Gager" Gage to tackle the single most controversial headline in Edmonton sports media right now. An article dropped in the Edmonton Journal yesterday, with the entire city losing its mind. The piece doesn't just critique the team—it takes a direct run at number 97, questioning his leadership style and aggressively asking: Should Connor McDavid even be the captain of the Edmonton Oilers? Gager and Tommy pull no punches as they dive headfirst into this massive debate. Is this critique completely unhinged journalistic malpractice, or is there a microscopic kernel of truth about what this room needs moving forward? The Roster & Rallies: Gager gives his raw, unfiltered perspective as a former NHLer on what McDavid brings to the table, how the room views him, and why turning on a generational superstar is a dangerous game for local media to play. The Coaching Carousel Search: While the captaincy debate continues, Stan Bowman is still locating his next bench boss. The boys update the timeline on Craig Berube and the strategic standoff with Vegas over Bruce Cassidy. What is taking so long, and who actually lands the job? 2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!
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