Better Lait Than Never: Recent Episodes
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It's the Wednesday after the boys fell to the Florida Panthers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, which means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to recap yet another Edmonton Oilers win. On today's podcast, I examined what went wrong, discussed the Oilers' struggles, Trent Frederic's reported contract extension, and more.
It's hard to feel much sunshine the day after the Edmonton Oilers bowed out of the Stanley Cup Final in only six games. After picking up massive OT wins in Games 1 and 4, the Oilers were in great shape heading back to Rogers Place on Saturday night. Unfortunately, the wheels really fell off when the lights got brightest, as the boys were outplayed by a sizeable margin in the following two. The Panthers were so much better in Games 5 and 6 that you almost wondered which Oilers team you were watching. It certainly wasn't the one that stormed through the first three rounds and made things look easy.
Finally, I wrapped up this week's episode of BLTN with a Righteous Sack Beating about being a sports fan before wrapping up the podcast with another round of voicemails. The voicemail was fantastic this week, and the messages were all over the map. As always, I finished up the show with another round of voicemails after yet another disappointing playoff exit. Another hearty thank you to everyone who contributed to this week's episode, because having all of you in the mix makes the show so much better.
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Quick travel diaries style episode of Better Lait Than Never that we recorded from pool side. I'll have another episode when I get back from Florida.
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It's the Wednesday after the boys rallied to beat the Florida Panthers in Game 1, which means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to recap yet another Edmonton Oilers win. On today's podcast, I looked at the Stanley Cup Final, discussed the Oilers' comeback win, Mattias Ekholm's return, and more.
I'm still on cloud nine after last night's Game 1 win, so I didn't really want to spend much time talking about anything other than what happened on Wednesday at Rogers Place. From the Mega Stream kicking off the day to making my way to the rink with Woz to stressing through a very tight game against Florida, everything about Wednesday night was a blast, and I could not be more excited about what the boys can do in the rest of this series. The stars shone bright, the depth came through, Stuart Skinner battled hard in net, and the Oilers ended up with their first Stanley Cup Final series lead in 35 years.
Finally, I wrapped up this week's episode of BLTN with a Righteous Sack Beating about standing at hockey games before wrapping up the podcast with another round of voicemails. The voicemail was fantastic this week, and the messages were all over the map. As always, finishing up the show with your opinions is my favourite part of the whole thing and something I always look forward to most. Another hearty thank you to everyone who contributed to this week's episode, because having all of you in the mix makes the show so much better.
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It's the Wednesday after the boys took care of the Dallas Stars in Game 4, which means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to recap yet another Edmonton Oilers win while also looking at what it means to lose Zach Hyman. On today's podcast, I looked at the Western Conference Final, discussed how the Oilers' depth will need to step up, Mattias Ekholm's potential return, and more.
Vibes are high in Edmonton after a big win over the Stars in Game 4 to take a stranglehold on the Western Conference Final, but the victory was not without its costs. Zach Hyman was forced to leave the game early in the first period after Mason Marchment caught him with a hit he wasn't expecting, and the result is that ZMH will miss the remainder of the season and require surgery. Needless to say, this is bad news. On the flip side, if we're going to stay positive, the Oilers are incredibly deep and will need some of those guys to step up and make some magic happen in his absence.
Finally, I wrapped up this week's episode of BLTN with a Righteous Sack Beating about standing at hockey games before wrapping up the podcast with another round of voicemails. The voicemail was fantastic this week, and the messages were all over the map. As always, finishing up the show with your opinions is my favourite part of the whole thing and something I always look forward to most. Another hearty thank you to everyone who contributed to this week's episode, because having all of you in the mix makes the show so much better.
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It's the Wednesday after the boys dusted off the Vegas Golden Knights, which means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to recap yet another Edmonton Oilers series win while also looking back at the week that was. On today's podcast, I looked ahead to the Western Conference Final, examined how the Oilers' depth outplayed the Golden Knights, discussed Mattias Ekholm's potential return, and more.
The Oilers are kicking off their third trip to the Western Conference Final in the last four seasons, and that has the city buzzing about whether our boys can get through to the big dance for a second straight season. Standing in their way is a Dallas Stars team that has rolled through the first two rounds, and it will be a significant challenge for our boys to keep their offence at bay. While many of us are understandably focused on Mikko Rantanen's playoff success, a number of Dallas' depth players have been held in check through their first eight wins, and Edmonton will need to keep those players quiet if they want to get through this series.
Finally, I wrapped up this week's episode of BLTN with a guest Righteous Sack Beating before wrapping up the podcast with a massive round of voicemails. The voicemail was very busy this week, and the messages were all over the map. As always, finishing up the show with your opinions is my favourite part of the whole thing and something I always look forward to most. Another hearty thank you to everyone who contributed to this week's episode, because having all of you in the mix makes the show so much better.
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It's the Thursday after the boys dusted off the Vegas Golden Knights, which means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to recap yet another Edmonton Oilers series win while also looking back at the week that was. On today's podcast, I recapped last night's Game 5 win, how the Oilers' depth beat the Golden Knights, Kasperi Kapanen's OT winner, and much more.
Even though I usually start the podcast with some kind of personal life updates about TV shows, music, or whatever else has been going on, all I wanted to do today was talk about the Oilers. With that in mind, I skipped the usual small talk and dove right into my takes about the boys punting the Golden Knights out of the playoffs in only five games. When I last recorded BLTN, the Oilers had just won Game 1 and had a chance to steal a second game on the road, taking command of the series. Just over a week later, our boys not only got that first job done, but they ended up winning three of the next four.
Finally, I wrapped up this week's episode of BLTN with a guest Righteous Sack Beating before wrapping up the podcast with a massive round of voicemails. The voicemail was very busy this week, and the messages were all over the map. As always, finishing up the show with your opinions is my favourite part of the whole thing and something I always look forward to most. Another hearty thank you to everyone who contributed to this week's episode because having you in the mix makes the show so much better.
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It's the Wednesday after Game 1 of Round 2, which means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to recap yet another Edmonton Oilers comeback win while also looking back at the week that was. On today's podcast, I recapped last night's win, what the Oilers need to do to pull away in the series, playoff Connor Brown, and much more.
I started this week's podcast with an admission that I've once again made poor life choices on a school night. Seeing as the Oilers and Golden Knights kicked off their series last night, I felt it was necessary to have a few adult beverages to celebrate the occasion. The result, of course, is that I feel like death today, which made accomplishing my day-to-day tasks 200% more difficult. Even so, I was in a great mood after the Oilers won their series opener, which is certainly not the case for some Oilers fans around here.
Turning my full attention back to the Oilers, I started with a recap of Game 1 between the Oilers and Golden Knights, and how a big win like that sets the table for a strong finish. I mean, yeah it would have been great if the boys hadn't needed to come up with a fifth straight comeback win โ a new NHL record โ but I'd be lying if I pretended it wasn't exciting to watch. A big part of that comeback was the result of the depth scoring coming through once again, which led to me spending the next handful of minutes pumping tires for a few of our boys.
Finally, I wrapped up this week's episode of BLTN with a guest Righteous Sack Beating before wrapping up the podcast with a massive round of voicemails. The voicemail was alive again this week, and the messages were very funny and all over the map. As always, finishing up the show with your opinions is my favourite part of the whole thing and something I always look forward to most. Another hearty thank you to everyone who contributed to this week's episode because having you in the mix makes the show so much better.
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It's the Wednesday after Game 5, which means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to recap the Edmonton Oilers' miraculous comeback while also looking back at the week that was. On today's podcast, I recapped games 3-5, looked ahead at Game 6, what the Oilers need to do to close out the series, and much more.
Isn't it amazing how many things can change in a week? When I recorded last Wednesday's episode, the Oilers had just spectacularly lost Game 1 and were about to drop Game 2 even worse somehow. The good news is that sports are the best reality show on earth, and watching our boys come roaring back with three straight wins is almost as good as it gets. I also touched on how great the other first round series have been, and how working through a playoff run can be tough on the body.
Turning my full attention back to the Oilers, I started with a recap of games 3-5 and how the Oilers have gotten better with each passing period. That's not to say that they were perfect by any stretch, but Edmonton's ability to crank up their resiliency when it mattered most was an unstoppable force for Los Angeles. There's also the Calvin Pickard effect, as the team clearly enjoys playing in front of a guy who seems like the nicest man on earth. Then there's Evan Bouchard's four goals, Evander Kane's impact, and Leon Draisaitl tying Messier and Gretzky for one of the wildest playoff records ever.
Finally, I wrapped up this week's episode of BLTN with a guest Righteous Sack Beating before wrapping up the podcast with a quality round of voicemails. The voicemail was alive this week, and the messages were very funny, as you could almost feel the rollercoaster of emotions that were going on. As always, finishing up the show with your opinions is my favourite part of the whole thing and something I always look forward to most.
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It's the Wednesday of Game 2 in Edmonton, which means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to get you prepped for the night while looking back at the week that was. On today's podcast, I recapped Game 1, looked ahead at Game 2, what the Oilers need to do better, and much more.
I kicked off this week's episode of BLTN with a recap of what's happened so far. Starting with the Game 1 party at Greta, I wanted to thank everyone who came out for a late start on a Monday and turned the bar into a vibe, even though the game started horribly. But as any good Oiler fan will tell you, the boys haven't exactly had much success in Game 1s historically, but the reaction to the loss was incredible to watch.
As for the team itself, there were countless areas where the Oilers needed to improve, at least early in the game. For the first 38 minutes of Game 1, the Oilers looked like they couldn't do anything remotely productive, which allowed the Kings to essentially dominate the first two periods. Even with the loss, the way Edmonton was able to claw their way back from a 4-0 deficit has to have put a seed of doubt in the Kings' minds. Looking ahead at Game 2, I walked through some of the areas I think the Oilers can improve and how the new line combinations posted this morning could impact that plan.
Finally, I wrapped up this week's episode of BLTN with a Righteous Sack Beating about that's taking over downtown Edmonton before wrapping up the podcast with a quality round of voicemails. While the voicemail was quieter again this week, the messages were very funny anyway. As always, finishing up the show with your opinions is my favourite part of the whole thing and something I always look forward to most.
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It's the final Wednesday of the regular season, which means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to get you prepped for the playoffs. On today's podcast, I'm discussing Oilersnation's playoff plans, what to expect from the Oilers and Kings, and much more.
I started this week's Better Lait Than Never episode with a little playoff preview from an Oilersnation content perspective. I walked through what we've got coming for playoff coverage and how excited I am to get the post-season going, even though so many people seem down on our boys right now. Just because we're not travelling to L.A. for Round 1 this year, that doesn't mean we don't still have plenty planned for playoff content.
Turning the podcast to the Oilers, I looked ahead at the 4th straight playoff kickoff against the Los Angeles Kings and how I expect this round to be different. Even though I still believe the Oilers can win, there are definitely some concerns going into this series that are new and scary for our boys. I also touched briefly on the Oilers' final regular season matchup against the San Jose Sharks as Connor McDavid looks for his eighth career 100-point season. Given that he's sitting at 99 points on the year and the final game is against the last-place Sharks, I'm feeling pretty good about him getting there.
Finally, I wrapped up this week's episode of BLTN with a Righteous Sack Beating about Phillip Danault's whining during the intermission about the Oilers trying to hurt Kings players before wrapping up the podcast with a quality round of voicemails. While the voicemail was more lively this week, the messages were very funny anyway. As always, finishing up the show with your opinions is my favourite part of the whole thing and something I always look forward to most.
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For the first time in weeks, I recorded Better Lait Than Never on the right day and at the scheduled time. It's the gift for your ear feelings that you didn't know you needed. On this week's podcast, we discussed the Edmonton Oilers' injury issues, what to expect from the last five games, and much more.
I started the podcast with a random collection of topics, from the stock market insanity to the weather warming up to one of my favourite dating shows, to loop everyone into my varied interests. Am I stupid? Yes. Do I care that I sometimes have the TV-watching habits of a teenage girl? No. I also spoke about how dumb I was last weekend when I went out drinking with my buddies and ended up buying PS5 games that I didn't actually care about. sigh
Turning the podcast to the Oilers, how could I not start the news by looking at the devastating run of injuries the team is working through right now? It seems like every single night, the Oilers have someone else going down with an injury, and the problem is getting so bad that it almost feels like a black cloud is hanging over this team's head right now. And with the playoffs right around the corner, Oilers fans are starting to wonder how healthy everyone can possibly be by the time Game 1 of the first round rolls around. How much difference can another week make? We'll have to hope it's a lot.
Finally, I wrapped up this week's episode of BLTN with a Righteous Sack Beating about frozen pizza prices before wrapping up the podcast with a very quiet round of voicemails. While the voicemail was whisper quiet this week, the limited messages that did get left were very funny anyway. As always, finishing up the show with your opinions is my favourite part of the whole thing and something I always look forward to most.
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It's Wednesday Friday afternoon, I'm back from the #NationVacation to Vegas, and Leon Draisaitl got hurt again, which meant there was plenty to discuss in this week's episode of Better Lait Than Never.
I started this week's episode of BLTN with a quick recap of the #NationVacation to Vegas that happened this past week and how it was so much fun to hang out with everyone again. What's most amazing about these trips is how many times we get to see the same faces and how when there are new folks, the newbies are immediately welcomed in with open arms by the group. It's one of those magical Nation Citizen-isms you can only experience on these trips, and it's always a blessing to watch firsthand.
Turning the podcast to the Oilers, I had to start with the injury to Leon Draisaitl after the future MVP left Thursday's game in the second period with some kind of core(???) looking injury. While we didn't get many updates on what happened with Leon, Kris Knoblauch stated that the superstar will be back before the playoffs and that the injury doesn't appear related to what previously kept him out of the lineup. The good news, though, is that it looks like Trent Frederic might be in the lineup for the first time as an Oiler as early as Saturday against the Kings.
Finally, I wrapped up this week's episode of BLTN with a Righteous Sack Beating about two-day hangovers before wrapping up the podcast with another round of voicemails. While the voicemail was quieter this week, the messages that did get left were very funny and all over the map. As always, finishing up the show with your opinions is my favourite part of the whole thing and something I always look forward to.
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Another Wednesday means another episode of Better Lait Than Never is wrapped up, edited, and ready to get you through what's left of the week. On today's podcast, we're discussing Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' heater, McDavid and Draisaitl's injury timelines, the #NationVacation to Vegas, and more.
I kicked off this week's podcast with a random collection of topics that have happened since last week, including some of the books I'm reading, trying to learn how to use a 3D printer, and how I'm going to be a fancy boy at the Oilers game tonight. As you'll hear, your boy will be in a game-time situation that has only ever happened once before โ or when I snuck in โ and I couldn't be more excited.
Turning the podcast to the Oilers, I had to start with the heater Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has been on over his last four games and how it's so much fun to watch my guy crank it up when the team needs him most. While the start of RNH's season wasn't the most productive offensively, the guy has really turned it on down the stretch. Same goes for Jeff Skinner, who, all of a sudden, has three goals in his last two games after getting bumped up the lineup with Connor and Leon out. Yet, based on the line combos from practice yesterday, our man Skinner could be back to his usual spot on the 3rd line against Dallas.
The other story that popped around here this week was the quote from Stan Bowman on Hockey Night in Canada that expressed his confidence in the team's ability to re-sign Connor McDavid to an extension. While Bowman didn't get into any details apart from saying he felt confident they would get it done, the GM's words were music to the fanbase's ears. Sticking with contracts, Jacob Chychrun signed a massive extension with Washington yesterday, which led to a discussion about how that deal will affect Evan Bouchard's upcoming contract negotiations.
Finally, I wrapped up this week's episode of BLTN with a Righteous Sack Beating about my trip to WEM before wrapping up the podcast with another round of voicemails. While the voicemail was quieter this week, the messages that did get left were very funny and all over the map. As always, finishing up the show with your opinions is my favourite part of the whole thing and something I always look forward to.
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I may be a day late with the record of this week's podcast, but none of us should be surprised with a name like Better Lait Than Never. On this week's podcast, we're discussing Leon Draisaitl's 50-goal watch, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' heater, line combinations, and more.
To kick off this week's podcast, I started with a quick recap of my trip to Toronto from last week, how nice it was to visit that city, and how much I love leaving. There's just something about having a 30-minute cab ride to go four km that bothers me, you know? It's not like we were trying to move around in rush hour โ a whole other problem entirely โ but instead just trying to get to work quickly without walking everywhere. I also touched on how happy I am that my beloved Vikings won't be touching Aaron Rogers... at least for now.
Getting back to the Oilers, I started with a recap of Tuesday's game against the Utah Hockey Club after we got some last-minute tickets and wandered in after the first few minutes. Not only did the Oilers need to blow a team out like that, but it was nice to have a stress-free night at the rink where the outcome was never in question. When was the last time you could say that? Not to mention, being at Rogers Place for Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' second straight three-point game was the cherry on top.
Finally, I wrapped up this quick episode of BLTN with a Righteous Sack Beating about using your speakerphone in public before wrapping up the show with another round of voicemails that were as entertaining as they were all over the map. The inbox was so funny again this week, and I got plenty of laughs from your ideas, feedback, and voicemails. As always, I sat back and laughed while listening to everything on your mind over the last seven days.
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There is no better time in your week than when the notification comes through that a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never has been posted on your favourite podcast app. This week, we're discussing the Oilers' struggles, scoring issues, my trip to Toronto, and much more.
I started this week's episode of BLTN with an explanation of why I'm recording a day early and what I'll be up to in Toronto over the next few days. As much as I enjoy living on a plane these days, the same can not be said for red-eye flights, which is what I'll be taking tonight to head out east. Will I sleep on the plane? Unlikely. Will I complain about it the entire time I'm in Toronto? Yes. Yes, I will. On the bright side, Survivor is back for another season, which means another handful of weeks where I get to swoon over my new hero, Jeff Probst.
Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, I started with a breakdown of Monday's loss to the Sabres and how it's truly puzzling that Edmonton continues to struggle against mediocre opponents. Despite starting hot as a pistol, our boys couldn't beat Buffalo's goaltender with any of their early chances, which seemed to put them in a funk. I also covered the fanbase's reaction to what Stan Bowman did at the trade deadline, and how it always makes me laugh how angry we get regardless of what the GM actually gets done.
Finally, I wrapped up this quick episode of BLTN with a guest Righteous Sack Beating before wrapping up the show with another round of voicemails that were as entertaining as they were all over the map. The inbox was so funny again this week, and I got plenty of laughs from your ideas, feedback, and voicemails. As always, I sat back and laughed while listening to everything that's been on your mind over the last seven days.
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With the Edmonton Oilers looking like a hot mess on the ice, there was plenty to discuss on this week's episode of Better Lait Than Never. On today's podcast, we covered the Trent Frederic trade, what to expect at the NHL trade deadline, frustration on the ice, and much more.
I kicked off this week's episode of Better Lait Than Never with a random collection of topics, including what we have planned for Friday's trade deadline, workshopping gift ideas for myself ahead of my birthday, and offering another tale of being every day fancy. Even though this bit is just getting started on the podcast, I already love having you fine folks sending me DMs about times when you've scored amazing deals.
Turning the podcast to the Edmonton Oilers, it's hard not to feel discouraged right now based on how shitacular the team is playing. Not only did the team lose its sixth game in their last seven tries last night against the Ducks, but they looked completely down and out without much fight to turn things around. Losing is one thing, but looking completely dejected while the tailspin is happening is another problem altogether. I also spent some time on the Trent Frederic trade, what Stan Bowman may do at the trade deadline, and much more.
Finally, I wrapped up this quick episode of BLTN with a Righteous Sack Beating about the trade deadline before wrapping up the show with another round of voicemails that were all over the map. The inbox was so funny again this week, and I got plenty of laughs from your ideas, feedback, and voicemails. As always, I sat back and laughed while listening to everything that's been on your mind over the last seven days.
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It's Wednesday afternoon, and the Edmonton Oilers are struggling, which means there is plenty to talk about in today's episode of Better Lait Than Never. On this week's podcast, I discuss the Oilers' four-game losing streak, Leon Draisaitl's heater, trade deadline needs, and much more.
I kicked off this week's podcast by thanking the Gords for snapping the streak of cold weather we've been battling in Edmonton over the last two weeks. It may be a small thing, but just being able to go outside and walk my dog this week has been a huge win. I also took listeners behind the scenes a little bit about what we're working on ahead of the trade deadline, including our Daily Faceoff Trade Deadline special.
Turning the podcast to the Oilers, it doesn't take much searching to see how upset the fanbase is right now after a run of putrid games put the team on their first four-game losing streak of the season. It's not all bad news, though, as Leon Draisaitl continues to light the world on fire, and Matthew Savoie is looking like he could be a damned good player for a long time. That said, with only two weeks left until the trade deadline, a lot of us are getting antsy about what Stan Bowman may or may not do at the league's annual swap 'n shop.
Finally, I wrapped up this quick episode of BLTN with a pair of guest Righteous Sack Beatings, before wrapping up the show with another round of voicemails that were all over the map. The inbox was alive again this week, and I got plenty of laughs from your ideas, feedback, and voicemails. As always, I sat back and laughed while listening to everything that's been on your mind over the last seven days.
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It's Wednesday afternoon, and I missed the podcast last week, which means there's plenty to talk about in today's episode of Better Lait Than Never. On this week's podcast, I'm discussing the 4 Nations Final, Matthew Savoie's hot second half to his season, my love for Brandon Hagel, and much more.
After missing an episode last week, I'm back with a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to recap what's been happening over the last couple of weeks. Starting with my trip to Montreal, I gave some insight about why I was even there, some of the meetings we had, and what it was like to go to my first game at the Bell Centre. I know I said a bunch of times that I wasn't excited about the tournament, but it's amazing how quickly that changed after only a single game.
To start off the news, I looked at some of the latest Oilers news now that the boys are back on the ice. From there, I offered a quick preview of Thursday's Canada/USA 4 Nations Final. Even though that game doesn't really mean a whole lot in terms of the overall hockey history, there's little doubt that both nations are fired up to be facing off against each other in the final. Based on the hype for tomorrow's rematch, you'd almost think this was an Olympic final or something, and I love every minute of it.
Finally, I wrapped up this quick episode of BLTN with a guest Raighteous Sack Beatings from Dooks, before wrapping up the show with another round of voicemails that were all over the map. The inbox was busier this week after I missed a show, and I got plenty of laughs from your ideas, feedback, and voicemails. As always, I sat back and laughed while listening to everything that's been on your mind over the last seven days.
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It's Wednesday afternoon, meaning it's time for a fresh episode of the world's greatest podcast. On this week's episode of Better Lait Than Never, I'm begging Connor McDavid to shoot more, wondering when Viktor Arvidsson will stop falling down, and wading through the noise surrounding Stuart Skinner.
I kicked off the Wednesday episode of BLTN with a recap of the week, including my gripes with the weather, the Real Life golf league, and a tease about a former Oiler who could soon be working with us. I also followed through on my promise to give away a BLTN hoodie for a listener who sent me a picture of their podcast review. I also promised to do these more often because they really do help the podcast grow, and I also want to keep rewarding listeners for playing along.
Turning the podcast back toward the Oilers, I started with a quick recap of Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Blues. The Oilers almost lost that one due to a four-minute stretch of disastrous hockey in the third period, so I couldn't help but wonder what's going on with these in-game lulls lately. If I'm putting my detective's hat on for a minute, it almost seems like we've got a flu running through the team right now or something.
Finally, I wrapped up this quick episode of BLTN with a pair of guest Righteous Sack Beatings, before wrapping up the show with another round of voicemails that were all over the map. The inbox was slow and steady again this week, but I still got plenty of laughs from your ideas, feedback, and voicemails. As always, I sat back and laughed while listening to everything that's been on your mind over the last seven days.
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Better Lait Than Never is the best part of your Wednesday, isn't it? Of course it is. This week, we're recapping the Jasper Pond Hockey tournament, praising Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, taking your voicemails, and a bunch more.
After the wildfires devastated Jasper last summer, we understandably didn't know that the pond hockey tournament at the Jasper Park Lodge would be held this year. Yet, as the months rolled along, our friends at Tourism Jasper told us that we'd be heading back for the fourth consecutive January, and I could not have been more excited to get back out there. As always, the tournament couldn't have been more fun.
Looking at our beloved Edmonton Oilers, how could I not start with the return of Connor McDavid? After three games in jail, McDavid returned to the lineup against the Seattle Kraken and made an impact on the scoresheet almost immediately. It was another one of those games where the boys were flat to start for whatever reason, and thanks to a tying from No. 97, they were able to rally back for a third straight win.
Finally, I wrapped up this quick episode of BLTN with a Righteous Sack Beating about paper straws before wrapping up the show with another round of voicemails that were all over the map. The inbox was nicely quiet again this week, but I still got plenty of laughs from your ideas, feedback, and voicemails. As always, I sat back and laughed while listening to everything that's been on your mind over the last seven days.
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Wednesday afternoon can only mean one thing: The weird niche podcast you listen to is back with a fresh episode. On this week's Better Lait Than Never, I wrapped up the Dollars for Dogs campaign with a thank you to everyone who participated, looked at Connor McDavid's three-game suspension, and much more.
I kicked off this week's podcast by thanking everyone who participated in the Dollars for Dogs campaign with me this past week. Despite the absurdity of the bit, we raised over $6000 for SCARS Animal Rescue here in Edmonton, and I couldn't be happier about how things went. Now that this is over, the trick will be to get myself back on a regular diet without shocking my insides after a gruelling week of salt and dogs.
Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, I started the news with a quick recap of the Connor McDavid suspension. Given that everyone has already talked about McDavid getting three games at length, I shifted focus to the hilarious statement the Oilers made yesterday in solidarity with their captain. I don't know why the team thought they needed to put something out the way they did, but I sure had a healthy chuckle watching the internet overreact again.
Finally, I wrapped up this quick episode of BLTN with another guest Righteous Sack Beating from Dooks before wrapping up the show with another round of voicemails. The inbox was quiet again for the fourth consecutive week, but I still got a healthy chuckle from your ideas, feedback, and voicemails. As always, I sat back and laughed while listening to everything that's been on your mind over the last seven days.
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Eight days, 25 hot dogs, and over $6000 raised for charity. What a week!
Since Iโm doing the Dollars for Dogs charity campaign this week, I figured Iโd stop in with a few additional updates from the podcast to keep everyone updated on how itโs going. How many hot dogs did I eat? How much money have we raised for SCARS? How close am I to quitting the whole thing?
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Stopping in for a quick Day 3 update from Dollars for Dogs after putting back another three hot dogs on Day 3. We're starting to raise some real money now, folks, and I'm feeling good about keeping this going.
Since Iโm doing the Dollars for Dogs charity campaign this week, I figured Iโd stop in with a few additional updates from the podcast to keep everyone updated on how itโs going. How many hot dogs did I eat? How much money have we raised for SCARS? How close am I to quitting the whole thing?
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It's Wednesday evening, which means a new episode of Better Lait Than Never has been recorded, edited, and mastered to perfection. With all of my editing chops put to the test, this week's podcast is ready to massage your brain feelings with an hour of Oilers-adjacent discussion.
I kicked off this week's podcast with an update on the Dollars for Dogs campaign that kicked off on Monday. As much as I thought it would be fun to eat nothing but hot dogs for as long as possible, eating only glizzies and nothing else has proven to be difficult. The good news is that we've already raised over $1000 for charity, and I also had a pair of tickets to give away on today's episode courtesy of Mistaken Mexican.
With my own nonsense out of the way, I turned the podcast back toward the Edmonton Oilers. Starting with Monday's 1-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings. Not only was Skinner fantastic between the pipes, but that may have been one of the Oilers' best defensive efforts all season. Needless to say, it was a big win. On the downside, the Kings are a dirty hockey club, and there is no better example than the $5000 fine Adrian Kempe was hit with for slew-footing. Even with Kapanen jumping in immediately, that play re-sparked my concerns about the Oilers getting tougher.
Finally, I wrapped up this quick episode of BLTN with a guest edition of the Righteous Sack Beating before wrapping up the show with another round of voicemails. The inbox was quiet again for the third consecutive week, but I still got a healthy chuckle from your ideas, feedback, and voicemails. As always, I sat back and laughed while listening to everything that's been on your mind over the last seven days.
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Stopping in for a quick Day 1 update from Dollars for Dogs after putting back three hot dogs on day one.
Since Iโm doing the Dollars for Dogs charity campaign this week, I figured Iโd stop in with a few additional updates from the podcast to keep everyone updated on how itโs going. How many hot dogs did I eat? How much money have we raised for SCARS? How close am I to quitting the whole thing?
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It's Wednesday evening, which means a new episode of Better Lait Than Never has been recorded, edited, and mastered to perfection. It is ready to massage your brain feelings with an hour of Oilers-adjacent discussion.
I kicked off this week's podcast with a random collection of topics from my life, including my first taste of Vikings disappointment, how bad I suck at PS5, a recap of another horrible dating show, and a preview of Dollars for Dogs. As always, the first few minutes of the podcast were all over the map, which is almost a real-time look at how my brain works. I also offered another plea to everyone listening about why they should join us on the Nation Vacation to Vegas, and how waiting too long could mean you miss out.
Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, I started with a quick recap of last night's 4-0 beatdown of the Boston Bruins and how that was one of the most complete games the boys have played all season. Not only did they win that game, but it wasn't ever close, and things could have really gotten out of hand had it not been for Jeremy Swayman. I also touched on some secondary point streaks that have kicked up lately and how important it is for Edmonton's success to have players not named McDavid and Draisaitl contributing regularly.
Finally, I wrapped up this quick episode of BLTN with a Righteous Sack Beating about the Oilers needing to get tougher before wrapping up the show with another round of voicemails. The inbox was quiet again for the third consecutive week, but I still got a healthy chuckle from your ideas, feedback, and voicemails. As always, I sat back and laughed while listening to everything that's been on your mind over the last seven days.
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I may be a day late with this week's episode of Better Lait Than Never, but I do plan to get the podcast back on track now that the holiday season is over. On this week's show, I discussed the Dollars for Dogs campaign, new Edmonton Oilers line combinations, rumours about the Vancouver Canucks, and a whole lot more.
I kicked off this week's podcast with an update about the Dollars for Dogs campaign after I got a few new bids since I last recorded, which means the pressure is steadily rising now that the per-dog total is rising. I also talked about living out some childhood dreams after buying myself a new toy yesterday, and while I don't usually splurge on electronics all that often, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't having fun so far.
Turning the show toward the Oilers, I finally ended my in-person losing streak after attending the New Year's Eve win over the Utah Hockey Club. If I'm being honest, I was nervous going into Rogers Place on the 31st for two reasons: 1) the boys hadn't won with me in the bar in a while, and 2) the Oilers' record on NYE tends to stink anyway. Fortunately, it all worked out after some key performances by the team's best players.
Finally, I wrapped up this quick episode of BLTN with a Righteous Sack Beating about trade deadline expectations before wrapping up the show with another round of voicemails. The inbox was quieter again this week, but I still got a healthy chuckle from your ideas, feedback, and voicemails. As always, I sat back and laughed while listening to everything that's been on your mind over the last seven days.
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It's not a standard Wednesday edition of Better Lait Than Never, but I wanted to put something quick together anyway. If ever there was an episode to skip, it's probably this one, but that doesn't mean we didn't have some fun together anyway.
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It wouldn't be Wednesday without a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to massage your earholes with an hour of Oilers-adjacent nonsense. This week, I talked a little bit more about the Dogs for Dogs charity campaign, the Oilers' cursed third period against the Florida Panthers, Zach Hyman's poor face, and a whole lot more.
Now that the Dogs for Dogs charity bit is settled and set for January, I started the podcast with a quick update on where we're at regarding the per-hot dog pledges and where I think we could still end up. If I'm being honest, the fact that anybody is willing to support this nonsense idea with real money is beyond me, but now that we're here, I'm vowing to do my best to raise as much money as possible.
Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, I started the news with a podcast confession about Monday's loss to the Florida Panthers. You may have thought it was the team's fault that they fell apart in the third period and lost the game, but the real story features a lot more big curse energy. Either way, losing to the Panthers the way the boys did was a turd in the punchbowl on what was otherwise a fantastic week. You win some, you lose some, I guess.
Finally, I wrapped up this quick episode of BLTN with a Righteous Sack Beating about spam calls before wrapping up the show with another round of voicemails. I swear that if my phone rings, there's a better than 60% chance that it's going to be a garbage call, and it's incredibly annoying. The inbox was quieter this week, but I still got a healthy chuckle from your ideas and feedback. As always, I sat back and laughed while listening to everything that's been on your mind over the last seven days.
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I'm finally back in my comfort cave after a week on the road, which meant I was excited to have the time for a regularly scheduled episode of the Better Lait Than Never. This week, I recapped my trip to Toronto, spoke about The Sheet launch event, and covered all the cool things that are happening with the Oilers.
I started this week's podcast episode by recapping my trip to Toronto. While I went to the 6ix for work purposes, a big part of the story was the Sheet launch event for Jeff Marek's new show. I don't usually get invited to events like that, so experiencing it firsthand and watching the spectacle play out was incredibly interesting. More in line with expectations, however, was my continued love-hate relationship with being in Toronto. It's fun for a few days, but then it's definitely time to leave.
Turning the podcast back to the Edmonton Oilers, I started with Saturday's matchup vs. the St. Louis Blues. Obviously, Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway made their first trip back to Edmonton after signing those offer sheets, and it didn't take long for the Rogers Place faithful to let them have it. Was the booing too much? I gave my take. With those two out of the way, I got to a bunch of good news from around the Nation, as there are a bunch of our boys stepping up in a very big way to turn the season around.
Finally, I wrapped up this quick episode of BLTN with a Righteous Sack Beating about driving in the winter before wrapping up the show with another round of voicemails. As much as dumps of snow happen yearly, it's almost like people forget not to drive like heroes when it happens. The inbox was quieter this week, but I still got a healthy chuckle from your ideas and feedback. As always, I sat back and laughed while listening to everything that's been on your mind over the last seven days.
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I'm back from the Denver #NationVacation, which means it's time to recap the trip and personally thank everyone who made it so special. Oh, and there's plenty of Oilers talk in there, too. This week's episode was all over the map, but I hope you enjoyed it anyway.
Kicking off this week's episode of Better Lait Than Never, I started with a thank you to everyone who made their way to Denver for the first #NationVacation of the season. Not only was the trip filled with Oilers dubs โ the OT winner by Nuge was made just for me โ but more importantly, some incredible people. I then spent the next few minutes complaining about how I'd be heading back to the airport in a few hours to catch a flight to Toronto for some work meetings.
Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, I started with the wins over Utah and Colorado because I wanted to kick things off with some good news. Those two winsโthree if you count the Rangers gameโmade the Oilers look much more like themselves, and their ability to fill the net was a significant factor in the result. Unfortunately, the good times didn't last long, as the winning streak ended Tuesday in Vegas with a shutout loss to the Golden Knights.
Finally, I wrapped up this quick episode of BLTN with a Righteous Sack Beating about the CAD/USD exchange rate before wrapping up the show with another round of voicemails. I love travelling, but man does it ever hurt Uncle Mastercard when it's time to pay it back. The inbox was quieter this week, but I still got a healthy chuckle from your ideas and feedback. As always, I sat back and laughed while listening to everything that's been on your mind over the last seven days.
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For whatever reason, the Edmonton Oilers' schedule is so weird this season. As a result, we find ourselves in a mini bye week that isn't technically a bye week but is indeed boring us all like one. On the bright side, the lack of games meant more time for shenanigans on this week's episode of Better Lait Than Never.
I started this week's podcast by discussing my excitement for this week's #NationVacation. Heading to another city to watch the Oilers play is one of my favourite things to do, and that excitement builds even further when we're going to a place I've never been before. I then changed gears a bit to talk about seeing The Book of Mormon on Friday night at the Jubilee and how it was one of the funniest nights I've had in a long time. If you've never seen that play and are a fan of South Park, you've gotta find a way to see it at least one time.
Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, there has been little to talk about since last week because of the bizarre schedule. With only two games on the schedule this week, the Oilers' news cycle has been quiet, but that doesn't mean there weren't plenty of things to talk about. Starting with Kasperi Kapanen getting claimed off waivers, the Oilers looked to add some depth to their right side. The timing of the move couldn't have been better, however, as the club is still without Zach Hyman and Viktor Arvidsson, but no one really knows why.
Finally, I wrapped up this quick episode of BLTN with a Righteous Sack Beating about getting way too spicy about sports opinions before wrapping up the show with another round of voicemails. The inbox was quieter this week, but I still got a healthy chuckle out of your ideas and feedback. As always, I sat back and laughed while listening to everything that's been on your mind over the last seven days.
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Is there anything better than a brand new episode of Better Lait Than Never to celebrate the midway point of the week? No, of course not. This week, I talked about Costco hot dog live, Connor McDavid's 1,000th point, Darnell Nurse being hurt, Kasperi Kapanen being claimed, and much more.
I kicked off this week's episode of BLTN by recapping the response to my idea about how many days I could live on nothing but Costco hot dogs before getting bored. Unsurprisingly, people had so many takes on how this bit will go that I'm getting to a spot where I almost have to do it. From there, I spent a few minutes talking about how annoying and disappointing the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight was, and how the whole night was basically saved by the undercard.
Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, I started the news with a conversation about Connor McDavid's 1,000th point, and how that milestone was so bananas that I need to keep talking about it. Even though we've gotten so used to McDavid's brilliance at this stage, I will never stop beating the drum of asking people to enjoy what they're watching because it's anything but normal. I also touched on the recent eastern Canadian road trip, the team claiming Kasperi Kapanen off waivers, Darnell Nurse's injury, and everything else that's going on with the team.
Finally, I wrapped up this quick episode of BLTN with a Righteous Sack Beating about whining on BlueSky before wrapping up the show with another round of voicemails. The inbox was alive with beef this week, and those back-and-forths made me laugh and laugh. If you've been listening to the podcast for any length of time, you know that I love hip hop, and beef sells records. As always, I sat back and laughed while listening to everything that's been on your mind over the last seven days.
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Is there anything better than a brand new episode of Better Lait Than Never to celebrate the midway point of the week? No, of course not. This week, I talked about Connor McDavid being one point away from 1000, Viktor Arvidsson being banged up, my excitement for the Tyson/Paul fight, and much more.
I kicked off this week's episode of BLTN by recapping my idea about how many days I could live on nothing but Costco hot dogs. I was talking about this at my house the other day and was surprised by the lack of support I was getting for what could end up as funny content. I also discussed the feedback I've received so far for the new Better Lait Than Never logo I made this past week, and much to my surprise, many folks loved it.
Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, I started the news with another tribute to Connor McDavid, who is now only a single point away from 1000 after a four-point performance last night against the Islanders. When McDavid is at his best, there's no one more entertaining to watch in this sport, and the Islanders got a dose of what that felt like on Tuesday night. I also looked ahead at Edmonton's upcoming schedule, and with the Nashville Predators in town on Thursday, I'm banking on a big night from the Dynamic Duo.
Finally, I wrapped up this quick episode of BLTN with a Righteous Sack Beating about getting older before wrapping up the show with another round of voicemails. The inbox was alive with beef this week, and that made me laugh and laugh. If you've been listening to the podcast for any length of time, you know that I love hip hop, and beef sells records. As always, I sat back and laughed while listening to everything that's been on your mind over the last seven days.
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Is there anything better than a brand new episode of Better Lait Than Never to celebrate the midway point of the week? No, of course not. This week, I talked about Connor McDavid's super-human healing powers, the Oilers' recent roster moves, recapped the Monday night game on Prime, and much more.
Starting the podcast, how could I not talk about what happened in the US last night with the presidential election? Not that I wanted to dive into politics at all, but the reaction to the results was quite a wild dive into the human experience. Moving along quickly, I then recapped Monday's Oilers game on Amazon Prime, which was the first of four nights we'll have on the streaming platform. From the product to the experience to the presentation, I offered my take on what it was like to watch hockey differently.
Keeping with the Oilers, I kicked off the news with the stunning revelation that Connor McDavid will be back in the Oilers lineup only nine days after suffering an ankle injury on his first shift against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Given that he was supposed to be out of the lineup for 2-3 weeks, seeing him on the top line at Wednesday's morning skate was certainly a surprise. Then again, should we be surprised? If there's one thing Connor McDavid has done repeatedly in his career, it's defying the odds when it comes to his recovery time, and this ankle injury was just the latest example.
Finally, I wrapped up this quick episode of BLTN with a Righteous Sack Beating about off-leash dogs before wrapping up the show with another round of voicemails. The inbox was quiet but mighty this week, but that didn't mean you fine folks didn't still make me laugh anyway. As always, I can't help but sit back and laugh while listening to everything that's been on your mind over the last seven days.
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The Oilers took one of their most disappointing losses in memory on Monday in Columbus, and the mood around Oil Country is back in the dumps. Is there hope? Are we doomed? Let's talk about it in this week's episode of Better Lait Than Never.
I kicked off this week's episode of BLTN with a look back on Friday's Pittsburgh Penguins game and how it was the most fun I've had an Oilers game in quite some time. Not only did I have a blast with the boys, but we even ended up at the casino together afterward in the hopes of great wins. I also spent a few minutes talking about the World Series and the insane moment that happened in last night's game when a Yankees fan tried to pull a ball out of Mookie Betts' hand.
Turning the podcast to the Oilers, I had to start with the news that Connor McDavid will be out of Edmonton's lineup for the next 2-3 weeks with an ankle injury. While that timeline isn't as bad as it could have been for our captain, the Oilers will need a bunch of players to step up in his absence. I mean, if Monday's game against the Blue Jackets is any indication of what the team will look like without their captain, then we are in a world of trouble.
Finally, I wrapped up this quick episode of BLTN with a Righteous Sack Beating about other fanbases cheering for injuries before wrapping up the show with another round of voicemails. The inbox was quieter again this week, but that didn't mean you fine folks didn't still make me laugh anyway. I certainly had a healthy chuckle listening to everything that's been on your mind over the last seven days.
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The Oilers racked up a pair of disappointing losses against the Stars and Hurricanes, and the mood around Oil Country is back in the sewer. Is there hope? Are we doomed? Let's talk about it in this week's episode of Better Lait Than Never.
I kicked off this week's episode of BLTN by wondering aloud how it's possible that the Oilers 2024-25 season feels nearly identical to the disastrous start from a year ago. At 2-4-1 through seven games, it's not like the Oilers are down and out or anything like that, but I'm genuinely puzzled that a team this talented can allow this slow start to happen again.
Digging into what's gone wrong, I started the news by looking at the losses against Dallas and Carolina. Both of those games were well within reach for our boys, but the lack of goal-scoring is really making it difficult for the team to gain any traction. That said, I also feel like it's a matter of time before Edmonton's luck starts to turn and pucks start going in the net, but it's been painful watching them struggle to get there.
Making matters worse, some of our former friends are finding success in new markets while their old stomping grounds continue to struggle offensively. So, even though many of us believe the Oilers will turn things around, this early part of the season has been a tough pill to swallow. As the losses continue to pile up, the fanbase keeps getting more and more restless and louder about voicing their displeasure.
Finally, I wrapped up this quick episode of BLTN with a Righteous Sack Beating about the deja-vu feelings we're all working through before wrapping up the show with another round of voicemails. The inbox was quieter again this week, but that didn't mean you fine folks didn't still make me laugh anyways. I certainly had a healthy chuckle listening to everything that's been on your mind over the last seven days.
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It wouldn't be a Wednesday without your favourite podcast no one has ever heard of serving up a fresh episode to massage your earholes and guide you through what's left of the week.
I kicked off this week's podcast with a behind-the-scenes update from Nation HQ that had basically the whole staff cheering for Oilers losses. I know that sounds like something that shouldn't happen at a company called Oilersnation, but things tend to change when Tyler Yaremchuk makes a cat food bet. And seeing as last night's game was the deciding factor in whether or not Tyler got back into the meow mix, the results had everyone in our orbit dialled into every goal and mistake.
Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, the team won their first game of the season last night against Philadelphia, but they sure didn't make it easy on themselves. Starting with two quick power play goals against, the Oilers found themselves in a hole before the first period was even half-over, and I don't think I'm talking out of school when I said the vibes were anything but bright. Fortunately, a pair of scraps from two unlikely combatants seemed to right the ship a little bit, and our boys went on to win, but I'd be lying if I said it didn't look dicey there for a minute.
Finally, I wrapped up this quick episode of BLTN with a Righteous Sack Beating about goaltender interference before wrapping up the show with another round of voicemails. The inbox was a lot quieter this week, which was a significant change of pace from where we've been at over the last couple of episodes, but that didn't mean you fine folks didn't still make me laugh anyways. I certainly had a healthy chuckle listening to everything that's been on your mind over the last seven days.
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The Oilers opened their season with a 6-0 beatdown at the hands of the Winnipeg Jets, and I donโt think Iโm talking out of school when I say that this was not the start any of us wanted to see. The good news is that a bunch of the VMs that came in this week were from before that horrible first game even happened, so the podcast was still filled with hope... kinda.
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After a couple of months of making up nonsense to pass the time, the Edmonton Oilers kick off their 2024-25 season tonight against the Winnipeg Jets, and that means a game day episode of Better Lait Than Never is here to capture the excitement.
With only a few hours to wait until puck drop, I cranked out a non-traditional episode of BLTN to capture the community's excitement and tee off what I hoped would be a fantastic night at Rogers Place. Having never been to a banner-raising ceremony before, I was pumped to get back to the rink and watch them hang up a reminder to commemorate an unbelievable season. No, it wasn't the banner we wanted to see go up at Rogers Place, but I was choosing to treat this one like an appetizer.
Changing gears, a lot of Oilers news has happened since the last podcast, and I tried to make as much sense of it as possible. From roster decisions to trying to make sense of the salary cap situation with Kane going on the LTIR, I walked through the week's biggest stories and offered my take on how those stories will impact the upcoming season. I mean, that was the plan at least. As you'll hear, anything to do with math is the last thing I should comment on, but I gave it the ol' college try anyway.
Finally, I wrapped up this quick episode of BLTN with a guest Righteous Sack Beating from Dooks, who covered a wide range of topics. Needless to say, my man was in peak form with this voicemail as he battled his brain to come up with the right words for his complaint. Even though we never quite got to the point of the VM, I certainly had a healthy chuckle listening to him try to get his train of thought back on the rails.
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We're one week away from the start of the 2024-25 NHL season, which means there was plenty to talk about on today's episode of Better Lait Than Never. This week, we're talking pre-season disasters, Darnell Nurse's return to the lineup, and working through whatever was on your mind over the last seven days in another jam-packed edition of the voicemail.
I started this week's podcast with a rant about the NHL pre-season. No, this wasn't an RSB but rather a thought I had to let out after another round of NHL stars had to leave their respective games with injuries. At this point, not only am I over the pre-season, but all these injuries have really punctuated the point that this tune-up period shouldn't be longer than a few games max.
Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, I ran through the latest camp updates now that the team is starting to look a little more like the one we'll see on opening night. The Oilers will also be welcoming Darnell Nurse back to the lineup for his first pre-season game of the year, and I offered yet another set of reasons why he's going to be incredibly important to the team's success. I know there are a lot of people who fixate on his contract, but I'm thinking more about what he can do on the ice when he's at his best.
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's show with some betting talk and a pair of RSBs before diving into this week's lot of voicemails. Even though this week's VM segment was one of the shorter ones we've had in a while, you fantastic folks always bring the heat when it comes to dropping your takes. More importantly, having your feedback on the show is one of the most important parts of BLTN, and I'm always grateful that you took the time to comment. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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There's an Oilers pre-season game against the Jets happening tonight, which meant I had to get myself organized if I was going to record the podcast in time to get settled in for the game.
Kicking off the podcast, I started the show with some brand new music from Dangersuede after I spent the last few weeks asking why the BLTN original tunes had stopped flowing in. Seeing as I hadn't listened to the song before it made its debut on the podcast, I gave my first impressions on the new song and loved it so much I had to replay it twice. Speaking of Dangersuede, my dude brought me some of the most delicious desserts you can imagine this past week and the problem has been that I'm eating them too fast.
Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, a report by Elliotte Friedman suggests that the Oilers don't plan to keep Evander Kane on the shelf all season and that he could return to the lineup early in 2025. Seeing as that doesn't fit my plan for the organization to cheat, I wondered out loud how likely that actually is to happen. Is Kane really going to come back in February, or will there be a mysterious soft tissue type of setback that keeps him sidelined for checks notes another couple of months.
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I also talked about the viral clip of Connor McDavid yelling the dressing room that was flying around the Internet this week, and how I thought it was great to see him get that fired up for a change. McDavid is usually so stoic in his approach to almost anything that hearing him get that animated was music to my ears. I can only imagine how much moments like that must impact his teammates given how generally calm #97 is known to be.
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's show with some betting talk and a pair of RSBs before diving into this week's lot of voicemails. Even though this week's VM segment was one of the shorter ones we've had in a while, you fantastic folks always bring the heat when it comes to dropping your takes. More importantly, having your feedback on the show is one of the most important parts of BLTN and I'm always grateful that you take the time to chime in. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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It's Thursday afternoon, I'm late again with the show, but your favourite post is finally here after making you wait a day longer than usual. Are you excited? Of course you are.
Kicking off this week's podcast, I started with a quick admission of how excited I am that hockey is returning on Sunday, even though I already know how much I will hate watching eight pre-season games. Given that the players we actually want to watch won't be playing most of the time, it's tough to get excited about what amounts to meaningless games that are locked behind a paywall.
Turning the podcast toward training camp, I walked through the news from the first two days of on-ice sessions. From Evander Kane's need for surgery to Darnell Nurse starting off with light duties to rumours that the Oilers are interested in Rasmus Ristolainen, this season is already getting spicy, and we've barely even gotten started. The funny part about the situation is that there's already a lot going on, and that doesn't even touch on the pair of PTOs the Oilers signed this past week.
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's show with some betting talk and a pair of guest RSBs before diving into this week's lot of voicemails. Even though this week's VM segment was one of the shorter ones we've had in a while, you fantastic folks always bring the heat when it comes to dropping your takes. More importantly, having your feedback on the show is one of the most important parts of BLTN and I'm always grateful that you take the time to chime in. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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It's Thursday afternoon, and that means your favourite post is finally here after making you wait a day longer than usual. Are you excited? Of course you are.
I started this week's podcast with a quick run through of our Oilersnation annual planning meetings that I just got home from, which was also the reason why the show was late by a day. Seeing as this was the third year of these annual sessions, it's interesting to see how much the company has grown over the last 36 months and how we're not anywhere close to being done. I also decided this past week that I'm a Vikings fan now, so I walked through that decision and admitted that stretching it out as long as I did was more annoying than it was helpful.
Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, the big news that came down this week was that both Darnell Nurse and Evander Kane are expected to miss the start of training camp due to injuries. Even though we all knew that Kane is banged up, hearing Nurse will be out for a while was certainly a surprise. All of a sudden, the Travis Dermott PTO started to make a little more sense from a depth perspective, no? On a more positive note, Leon Draisaitl is not exactly being shy about his want for Connor McDavid to sign an extension with the Oilers next summer, and hearing those two talk about the idea makes me feel all warm and tingly inside.
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's show with some betting talk and a pair of guest RSBs before diving into this week's lot of voicemails. Even though this week's VM segment was one of the shorter ones we've had in a while, you fantastic folks always bring the heat when it comes to dropping your takes. More importantly, having your feedback on the show is one of the most important parts of BLTN and I'm always grateful that you take the time to chime in. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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You fantastic folks had so much to say this week that the only option I had was to record another voicemail episode to get everyoneโs takes in. Whether we were talking about the Draisaitl extension, hating wasps, and everything in between, weโre getting to a point when the voicemails almost need their own episode every week. Most importantly, this is my third episode of BLTN in the last three days, so donโt ever say I donโt do anything for you.
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It's Wednesday afternoon, and that means your favourite post is set and ready to massage your mind as you work your way through the back half of the week. Are you excited? Of course you are.
I started this week's podcast with a quick recap from Friday's Oilersnation Open and how this year's golf tournament was one of the greatest we've ever had. From the volunteers to the golfers to the fantastic shape the Millwoods Golf Course was in for our big day, everything about this year's tourney was fantastic. Not only did we raise a pile of money for Gregor's Grads, but we also had a fantastic day together out on the course, and I already cannot wait for next year's tournament.
Turning the podcast back to hockey, I started the news with a tribute to Johnny Gaudreau. Even though he was an opponent throughout his career, Thursday night's news was heartbreaking in every possible way. That's why I wanted to spend a few minutes talking about one of the league's best players and how going up against him as often as the Oilers did made for a fantastic rivalry. Even days later, I still can't believe it.
Changing gears, the Oilers signed Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year, $112 million contract extension on Tuesday, the news we've been waiting for basically all summer. As an Oilers fan my entire life, I had gotten used to our best players leaving when it came time to sign big deals, but yesterday's news basically erased all those memories from my early fandom. Not only did the Oilers retain one of the best players in the NHL, but this extension basically ensured that Draisaitl will be an Oiler for life, which is something that the older fans haven't experienced before.
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's show with some betting talk and a pair of guest RSBs before setting the table for tomorrow's voicemail episode of the podcast. As much as I thought I would handle the voicemail in today's episode, seeing all of the messages you amazing people dropped over the last seven days meant that a bonus episode was the only option. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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Weโve been waiting all summer for Leon Draisaitl to get his name on the dotted line for a new contract, and on Tuesday morning, we finally got the news. On Tuesday morning, the Oilers announced that their German star had signed an eight-year contract extension that carries a $14 million AAV. Whatever happened to the rumours that Leon wanted to sign in Boston? Remember those? Classic.
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Your Wednesday wouldn't be the same without a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to wrap up the day and help guide you through what's left of the week. On today's podcast, I'm talking about Oilers rumours, PTO targets, betting futures, reality dating shows, and a whole lot more.
I kicked off this week's podcast with yet another conversation about reality dating shows. Not only do I love them, but I finally got through the newest season of Love Island USA, and I could not be happier about it finally coming to a close. Frankly, the seasons of that show are way too long, and it was standing in the way of watching a much better trash fire in Too Hot to Handle.
Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, it seems like the news du jour after the Holloway/Broberg offer sheets is what the Oilers can do with their newfound cap flexibility. According to Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli, the Oilers are looking around the league for defensive upgrades, including the idea of bringing back a couple of old friends for another tour of duty. Yet, given the current depth chart, all of the options the Oilers seem to be looking at are RHD, which has plenty of us wondering if that's the right approach.
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's show with some betting talk and an RSB about moving companies before working through another round of voicemails that were all over the map. The good news is that today's voicemails were a mixed bag of topics, which is always fun from my side of the microphone, and you fantastic folks did not disappoint. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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I'm back from vacation, and the Oilers spent the week wheeling and dealing, so I had plenty to talk about in this week's episode of Better Lait Than Never.
I started this week's podcast with a quick recap of my vacation to Toronto. It was incredibly relaxing until I ran into some travel delays. From seeing blink-182 again to Niagara Falls to driving around the city, I got up to a lot despite not being there for very long. That said, I think a week in the 6ix is my absolute limit, and I think it's important to add that it's incredibly nice to be back in Edmonton. Just me? Possibly.
Turning the podcast to the Oilers, I started the news with a look at the Broberg/Holloway offer sheet situation that reached its conclusion yesterday morning. After a week of waiting, speculation, and a handful of moves by the team, the Oilers opted not to match the Blues' offers on their young players, and I wanted to talk about why they chose to let both guys walk. I also looked at the other trades that happened this past week, including the Cody Ceci deal everyone's been waiting years to see and the trade to bring in Vasily Podkolzin from Vancouver. Despite being in August, this last week was a spicy one for the Oilers.
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's show with some betting talk, an RSB about airline travel, and worked through another round of voicemails that were all over the map yet again. The good news is that today's voicemails were a mixed bag of topics, which is always fun from my side of the microphone. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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I'm supposed to be on vacation this week, but the St. Louis Blues came along and ruined things before I was even able to have a coffee this morning. spits
Kicking off this week's podcast, I started the show with a quick recap of what my vacation plans were supposed to be and how this morning's news really threw a wrench into my Tuesday plans. The good news is that I'm always down to yell about the Oilers, and since it's been forever since we've gotten any news, why not poke my head out of my pillow fort to talk about Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg?
One thing I know for sure is that these offer sheets were the last thing the Oilers needed right now, which is why the Blues actually pulling the trigger on them is all the more annoying. Even though St. Louis didn't do anything wrong, it almost seemed like tendering offer sheets was a no-no on the GM's good guy guide to the galaxy, making today's news all the more surprising. Of course, it also didn't help to read how other fanbases are basically dancing in the street because someone is trying to screw Edmonton over. Hate us 'cause they ain't us? Possibly.
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's show with some betting talk, a guest RSB, and another round of voicemails that were all over the map again, especially with where we're at in the off-season news cycle. The good news is that today's voicemails were a wild mixed bag of topics, which is always fun from my side of the microphone. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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Just when I was enjoying the McWedding photo dump from Vogue, the St. Louis Blues had to come and drop a turd in the punchbowl with their duelling offersheets on Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway. Instead of going back to bed as I should have, I decided to fire up the Rodecaster and knock out a short emergency episode of the podcast to talk about what's happened, what the Oilers' options are, and what I think they'll do over the next handful of days.
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Your workweek is 60% done (probably), and that means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is edited, ready, and here to help you close in on the weekend.
I started off this week's episode of BLTN with a random array of topics, which is par for the course in the middle of August. That said, these slow weeks do give me plenty of time to ramble about my love for terrible reality TV shows, meaningless summer observations, and whatever else is going on in my life. This past weekend, as an example, I spent a couple of days out in Sylvan Lake and a whole lot has changed since the last time I was out that way.
Turning the podcast to the Oilers, I started off the news with a quick rundown of the content we're writing at Oilersnation.com and how it always impresses me the way we're able to keep things going without having much actual news to talk about. That said, finding things to write and talk about does get significantly more difficult at this point of the off-season. On the other hand, I will never tire of off-season Kool-Aid season even if that means spending weeks on end talking about Draisaitl's new contract.
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's show with an RSB about the leaves changing colour already, even though I'm absolutely not ready for winter to roll back around. I then wrapped up the podcast with another round of voicemails that were all over the map again, especially with the news cycle being as slow as it is right now. The good news is that slow news weeks mean the voicemails get a whole lot weirder, which is always fun from my side of the microphone. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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The best part of Wednesday is checking your favourite podcast app and seeing a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never waiting for you. The good news is that I'm back with a fresh podcast to massage your eardrums and give you a few laughs along the way.
I started off this week's podcast with a dose of my usual nonsense. From getting into the Olympics to the stress of picking an NFL team to back, the best part of the off-season is filling my day with nonsense and shenanigans. If there's one thing I love more than anything, it's wasting everyone's time with nonsense and tomfoolery, and that's basically what the first 10 minutes of today's show were.
Turning the podcast to the Oilers, I had to start with the Royal Wedding from this past weekend and how we still haven't seen much of anything in terms of news or pictures. One can assume they probably sold the rights to take photos to some magazine or something, but you'd have to imagine how many folks are patiently waiting for a glimpse into the McDavid wedding. Speaking of waiting, I then offered my take on the Leon Draisaitl contract extension and how it doesn't really matter when he signs the thing provided that it gets done.
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's show with an RSB about robocalls and how annoying they are, given that there are seemingly endless iterations rolling in on a daily basis. I then wrapped up the podcast with another round of voicemails that were all over the map again, especially with the news cycle being as slow as it is right now. The good news is that slow news weeks mean the voicemails get a whole lot weirder, which is always fun from my side of the microphone. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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I knew there was going to be a lot of voicemails to get through after the Oilers went out and hired Stan Bowman as their new GM, and that's why we've got another voicemail episode of the podcast set and ready to massage your earholes. If I'm being honest, though, I always love these episodes because I get to hear what you're thinking and it almost feels like we're in the room together.
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The best part of your Wednesday is when you check your favourite podcast app and see a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never waiting for you. Thankfully, we've reached that special moment of the week once again.
Here I thought today's episode of Better Lait Than Never was going to be ripe with shenanigans and talk of which NFL team I should hitch my wagon to for next season, but the Oilers came out with some big news today that dramatically changed the tone of my show. The Oilers announced via their social media channels that the team has hired Stan Bowman as the new general manager this morning, and I legitimately thought Oilers Twitter was about to explode.
Getting into the shenanigans I had initially planned, I played the audio from Woz's trip to the dollar store to buy snacks for the staff at Nation HQ, and the results were hilarious. Not only did Woz accept the $20 snack challenge like a champ, but I actually thought he did a great job with it despite thinking straight saltines are a wonderful snack. Needless to say, sending Woz to the dollar store taught us a lot about how he operates, and it was a fascinating look inside his mind.
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's show with a handful of guest RSBs about Stan Bowman and why the Oilers felt the need to go this route, given that there were likely other candidates that could have fit the bill. As you'll hear, people wanted their opinions on the subject to be heard, and I was happy to give them the platform to do so. I then wrapped up the podcast with another reminder that I'll be doing a voicemail episode of the podcast tomorrow since so many people had left messages over the last few days. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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There's nothing quite like a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to cap off your Wednesday afternoon and work your way through the back half of the week. On this week's podcast, I'm talking about the Oilers' GM search, new music, reality TV, and a whole lot of nonsense.
I started this week's podcast with a quick roundup of all things reality TV, new music, and why I love taking time in the off-season to shut my brain off and watch these reality show train wrecks. As the summer of Baggedmilk continues, a big part of it is taking time to recharge the batteries after what was an intense season covering the Oilers, and I couldn't think of a better way than watching 20-somethings fumble their way through reality TV dating concepts.
Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, there's not a lot of news happening right now, but that didn't stop not-a-GM-but-totally-a-GM Jeff Jackson from making another trade. This time, he sent struggling prospect Xavier Bourgault to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Roby Jarventie, a rugged Finn who missed a big chunk of last season with a knee injury. I also walked through a bunch of quotes that came out of the annual Zach Hyman Golf Tournament this week, including Connor McDavid's thoughts on how the Oilers' offseason has looked so far.
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's show with an RSB about grocery store etiquette and another round of voicemails ranging from summer in Edmonton, some light Oilers talk, a prank attempt, and everything in between. Once again, this podcast really is one of my favourite parts of the week, and I'm so very grateful for the levels of participation by the wonderful BLTN community that keeps moving. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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There's no better way to spend a Wednesday night than with a cold beer and a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never, amirite? This week, I talked about the Edmonton heat wave, brought you up to date on all of the Oilers news, and took your voicemails to work through whatever is on your mind.
Kicking off this week's podcast, I got started with a little bit of music talk. Not only did I watch and love the new Nickelback documentary that's up on Netflix, but I also premiered a brand new BLTN original song that made me laugh out loud. I always get excited any time new music comes into the podcast, and this week's tune was no exception. Simply amazing.
Turning the show back to the Oilers, I walked through the little bits of news that have come out over the last week, including Matt Savoie appearing at development camp, Leon Draisaitl's agent feeling confident a deal will get done, and Raphael Lavoie signing a fresh contract to stay in Edmonton. At this time of the year, there's never much going on, but that doesn't mean there wasn't plenty to talk about when it comes to the Oilers.
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's show with a pair of guest RSBs and capped off the pod with another round of voicemails ranging from summer in Edmonton, Oilers talk, Jeff Jackson, and everything in between. Once again, this podcast really is one of my favourite parts of the week, and I'm so very grateful for the levels of participation by the wonderful BLTN community that keeps moving. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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The Edmonton Oilers made a big trade today, sending Ryan McLeod and Tyler Tullio to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Matthew Savoie. In case you didn't know, Matthew Savoie was the Sabres' 9th overall pick in 2022 and is widely regarded as one of the league's best prospects, which makes this deal all the more fascinating.
As I like to do when any big Oilers news comes down the pipe, I jumped in the studio for a quick 15-minute reaction episode to the trade and offered a passionate plea to Jeff Jackson to remain on as the team's GM. Given the way this dude has handled his business over the last week or so, it's almost impossible to expect any more from Jackson, and I wonder if all of this early success is changing his mind at all about whether or not he wants to remain as Edmonton's general manager.
Either way, this was a significant trade for the Oilers after what I'd consider to be one of their best free agency days ever, and I was too excited not to talk about it.
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I'm still trying to wrap my head around how much the Oilers got done in free agency, and it has me excited to see what else is yet to come. Either way, I don't know that I've seen Oilers social media as united as it's been over the last few days, and that positivity is incredibly nice to see only a week after the team fell short in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final.
I started off this week's Better Late Than Never by confessing how relieved I am that the NHL season is done and that there's finally some time to recharge. That's not to say that I'm complaining about the Oilers' Cup run โ far from it โ just that it was a lot of punishment on the body. Without knowing for sure, I'd guess that I probably put on 15-20 pounds over the last couple of months, and now the goal will be to see how quickly I can shed the weight.
Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, how could I not start with a tribute to Jeff Jackson? Even though Jackson told everyone he is not interested in being Edmonton's general manager long-term, the guy has done a fantastic job in the role so far. Given everything he was able to accomplish on the first day of NHL free agency, many Oilers fans are wondering what it will take for Jackson to remove the interim tag off his title and keep doing what he's been doing. Of course, it's easy to say that when we have no idea
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's show with a guest RSB about the Oilers being tied to Stan Bowman and capped off the pod with another round of voicemails ranging from praising Jeff Jackson's free agency and everything in between. Once again, this podcast really is one of my favourite parts of the week, and I'm so very grateful for the levels of participation by the wonderful BLTN community that keeps moving. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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The Edmonton Oilers had a surprisingly big day in free agency despite not having a whole lot of cap space to spend, and that meant a quick 15-minute reaction episode of Better Lait Than Never to break it all down.
Whether we're talking about Viktor Arvidsson coming over from the Los Angeles Kings, Jeff Skinner signing on from the Sabres after getting bought out, Mattias Janmark and Connor Brown coming back, or any of the depth moves Jeff Jackson made, the Oilers were significantly busier than any of us expected them to be. Not only did they address their top six forwards in a very real way, but they also added depth to the organization without having to break the bank. That leads me to believe that this team is โ for the first time I can remember โ a true destination for NHL free agents.
Remember when the Oilers had to give Eric Belanger an extra year because he believed in the team? Remember when Ben Eager and Darcy Hordichuk were considered to be big gets for the team? Those days seem like forever ago, don't they?
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The Oilers' playoff run lasted 63, and it was arguably the most fun I've ever had in a two-month stretch. Even though it sucks to be so close and still fall short, it's also hard not to feel proud about the way the Oilers finished.
I start this week's episode of Better Lait Than Never with a quick recap of my trip to Florida for Game 7. Outside of the result, those were arguably two of the most fun days I've ever had. From the chartered flight down to the mayhem at the Elbo Room on Sunday night, the people we met along the way made the trip worth it even though we flew across the continent for only 36 hours. As always, Oilers fans travel incredibly well, and it was so much fun to see as many of us down there as there were.
Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, the team had their end-of-season interviews today, and it was interesting to hear everyone speak about what that run meant to them. Obviously, we all wanted to hear Leon Draisaitl say that he was going to sign an extension ASAP, but it wasn't exactly surprising to hear him say that he needed some time to process what just happened, even though he admittedly loves playing here.
It was also fascinating to hear from the likes of Warren Foegele, Connor Brown, and Mattias Janmark, three guys who weren't exactly shy about admitting they wanted to come back. Of course, the NHL is a business at the end of the day, and in the salary cap days, it will be interesting to see how the team navigates their pending UFAs. We also heard a report from TSN's Darren Dreger which stated that Ken Holland will not be back with the organization next year despite initially hearing that he had a role offered to him to stay.
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's show with a guest RSB about the Oilers bandwagon and capped off the pod with another round of voicemails ranging from Stanley Cup woes to positive messages and everything in between. Once again, this podcast really is one of my favourite parts of the week, and I'm so very grateful for the levels of participation by the wonderful BLTN community that keeps moving. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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The Oilers had their backs against the wall after falling behind 3-0 to the Florida Panthers, but the vibes have changed significantly after the boys won their last two games to push the series to Game 6 at Rogers Place. Needless to say, this past week has been emotional.
I started out this week's podcast with what was basically a love letter to Edmonton after this city gave us some of the best times of my life over the last handful of days. There's nothing quite like being here when the Oilers are in a playoff push, and that feeling gets cranked up by a factor of 100 in the Stanley Cup Final. Even though everyone was feeling down when the Oilers fell behind by three games, you'd have thought we were up by three with the way everyone parties on Saturday night.
Looking back at Tuesday's Game 5, the Oilers needed to go into Florida and get the job done in a bar where they had yet to win. Led by their captain, the boys did exactly that with what was an imperfect yet incredibly clutch 5-3 win. Now the series turns back to Rogers Place where I expect the crowd to quite possibly blow the roof off. If people thought the crowd was nuts for Game 4, I can only imagine the chaos that is about to happen only a couple of days from now.
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's show with an RSB about Oilers haters eating crow and capped off the pod with another round of voicemails ranging from Stanley Cup woes to positive messages and everything in between. Once again, this podcast really is one of my favourite parts of the week, and I'm so very grateful for the levels of participation by the wonderful BLTN community that keeps moving. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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I'd be lying if I didn't acknowledge the hole the Edmonton Oilers find themselves in after losing both games in Florida to kick off the Stanley Cup Final, but that doesn't mean the series is over. It just means the mountain gets a whole lot tougher to climb.
I started this week's podcast with a recap of our trip to Florida, what it was like at the Amarent Bank Arena, what we did on the off day, and what the Oilers need to do to pull themselves back in the series. Despite only being gone for four days, there was a lot going on for the four of us from Nation HQ who made our way down to Fort Lauderdale. We did live shows, wrote a bunch of articles, posted countless social posts, and despite the results, we also mixed in some shenanigans.
Turning the show back to the Oilers, I started the news with some updates from the rink that Cam Lewis and Zach Laing provided after their first day on the beat. With the boys credentialed for the Stanley Cup Final, it's the first time Oilersnation has ever had this kind of access before, and it's made a huge difference for our coverage.
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's show with an RSB about the horrible officiating and capped off the pod with another round of voicemails ranging from Stanley Cup
woes to positive messages and everything in between. Once again, this podcast really is one of my favourite parts of the week, and I'm so very grateful for the levels of participation by the wonderful BLTN community that keeps moving. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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Itโs always amazing to me to see what the voicemail segment of Better Lait Than Never has turned into. When I first started the voicemail, I was hoping that maybe a handful of people would chime in with their takes, but I never expected it to grow to a spot where I turn that one segment into whole episodes.
With the Oilers heading to the Stanley Cup Final, however, the BLTN community has a lot to say, and it makes me happy to offer a platform for which they can get it out. On yesterdayโs episode, I talked about the journey itโs been to get back to the SCF, debuted some BLTN original music, and walked through a few bets that Iโm looking at ahead of Edmontonโs series against Florida.
Today, on the other hand, was all about your opinions and takes and whatever else was on your mind. Youโve gotta love a good voicemail episode.
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We're only days away from the Oilers beginning their quest for the Stanley Cup in the finals, and this off-week has given me all kinds of time to think about the ride it's been just to get here. This season has been one for the books, I'll tell you that much.
To kick off the podcast, I started by telling my version of the story of how the Western Conference Final ended. Obviously, we know the Oilers wrapped up the series in six games, but from my perspective, after 16 years of working at Oilersnation, the whole thing felt like a fever dream. Even though my eyeballs were telling me what was going on, it was almost like my brain couldn't comprehend the information it was being fed. After so many years of covering horrible teams, having the Oilers make the SCF feels like we've already won, even though the job is nowhere close to finished, and there's plenty of work left to do.
Turning back to the Oilers, there was plenty of news and noise surrounding the team's first trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 18 years, and one such question revolved around their ability to handle the Panthers' physicality. Obviously, this is going to be a much more physical series than the one against Dallas, but does that mean the Oilers won't be able to handle it? It's not like every series has been a cakewalk. That said, there's little doubt the Oilers will need to bring their best if we're going to be heading to a parade a couple of weeks from now.
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I didn't get a chance to get through the voicemails in yesterday's episode, so I decided to go back-to-back with and work through what you've been thinking about over the last week or so. Keep leaving your takes, please, because this is honestly one of my favourite parts of the week. I love hearing from you.
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We're in the hours leading up to Game 4, and the Oilers find themselves in a familiar, albeit uncomfortable position. Win, and the series is tied, lose, and they'll backed into a corner. That's life in the playoffs when you can't stop shooting yourselves in the foot.
I started this week's podcast with a quick recap of our trip down to Dallas and how it was a welcomed change after spending the first two rounds in Los Angeles and Vancouver. Unlike our first two stops, the people in Dallas were incredibly friendly and seemed almost amazed that we would fly all the way to Texas to watch the Oilers play in their rink. We had drinks bought for us, plenty of conversations on what we thought of the city, tips on what to do and where to eat, and to be honest, I had a hard time disliking any of them.
Turning back to the Oilers, there was plenty of news and noise surrounding the team after Monday's Game 3 loss, and one guy who took more shrapnel than anyone was Darnell Nurse. Ol' Darryl has struggled mightily at points in the playoffs, but the reality is that the Oilers are going to need him if they're going to get back into this series. I personally believe that he's so much better than what we're getting from him right now, and I really hope he can find a way back there before it's too late.
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The Oilers are one sleep away from kicking off the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars, which meant I had plenty to talk about on today's episode of Better Lait Than Never.
I started the podcast with a couple of odds and ends from the end of the Vancouver series that I forgot to cover in yesterday's reaction episode of Better Lait Than Never before distracting myself and ending up on a rant about MILF Manor 2. If you haven't watched that show, it's arguably the dumbest program to ever grace the silver screen, and that's the exact reason I love it. Horrible TV + Baggedmilk = Happiness.
Turning the podcast back toward the Oilers, I got into the news with a look back at some of the incredible stats that came out after Game 7 put the boys into the next round. Looking at Edmonton's top players, it's amazing to see where the numbers some of them put up rank amongst the best to ever do it. As we head off to Dallas for the Western Conference Final, the Oilers will undoubtedly need their big dogs to keep eating, but they'll also need to get more from down in the lineup. I mean, there's no better way to battle Dallas' depth than with depth goals of our own, am I right?
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's show with a guest RSB and capped things off with another round of voicemails ranging from Oilers talk to sad/happy Round 2 reactions and everything in between. Once again, this podcast really is one of my favourite parts of the week, and I'm so very grateful for the levels of participation by the wonderful BLTN community that keeps moving. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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Last night, the Oilers knocked the Canucks out in Game 7 and punched their ticket to Dallas for the Western Conference Final. For the second time in three years, the boys find themselves in the final four and will be looking for a much better showing than the last time they got this far in the playoffs.
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Wednesday afternoon means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is all and ready to massage your earholes and carry you through the rest of the week. This week, we're talking about my time in Vancouver, Kris Knoblauch giving Calvin Pickard the Game 4 start, a little bit of pop culture, and whatever else is going on.
I started this week's podcast with a general dose of shenanigans, including a couple of TV reviews and a quick recap of our trip to Vancouver for Games 1 and 2. As you'll hear, our trip to Vancouver was an eventful one and it started right from the moment we landed. Needless to say, we got a lot done while we were down there, and when you mix in two spicy games between the Oilers and Canucks, you've got the makings of all kinds of adventure.
Getting into the news, how could I not start with last night's massive Game 4 win at Rogers Place? In the NHL playoffs, Game 4 is always the swing game, and the Oilers were either going to tie things up or find themselves in a 3-1 hole that would be very difficult to climb out of. The good news is that Calvin Pickard โ yes, Calvin "Cal our Pal" Pickard โ stepped into his first-ever playoff start and gave the boys the kind of backstopping they needed to close out the win.
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's show with a guest RSB and capped things off with another round of voicemails ranging from Oilers talk to Woz's appreciation of birds and everything in between. Once again, this podcast always makes me laugh, and I'm so very grateful for the levels of participation by the wonderful BLTN community that keeps moving. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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How about an early episode of Better Lait Than Never to preview the upcoming second round against the Vancouver Canucks, the NHL playoffs, the return of Milf Manor, and a whole lot more. Welcome to a fresh BLTN, everybody.
I started this week's podcast with an array of random topics ranging from the return of Milf Manor โ with a new twist โ and how it was a fantastic surprise to have it come back. I also talked about our plans for the week, as Tyler, Liam, Jay, and I will be heading to Vancouver tomorrow morning to cover Games 1 and 2. If you're in Vancouver or know of any Oilers fans who are, keep it locked on our social channels for details on where we'll be and when.
Moving onto the news, I looked ahead at Game 1 against the Canucks that is happening tomorrow night at Rogers Arena. While many of us believe the Oilers should be the better team in this series, it's hard to ignore the lack of success Edmonton has had against the Canucks this past season. That's not to say that I don't think Edmonton will winโI absolutely doโbut that doesn't mean this will be a cakewalk just because Thatcher Demko is out. That said, I'm still taking the Oilers in six.
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's show with a guest RSB and capped things off with another round of voicemails ranging from Oilers talk to delivery orders and everything in between. Once again, this podcast always makes me laugh, and I'm so very grateful for the levels of participation by the wonderful BLTN community that keeps moving. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel. Want to leave a voicemail for next weekโs show? Do it here!
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Last night at Rogers Place, the Edmonton Oilers finished off the Los Angeles Kings to wrap up their first-round series in only five games. Over the past three years, this series went from taking seven games to six games down to five games to get through, and I felt that meant the need for a quick emergency podcast to discuss the win. What's funny to me about this year's series is that I actually think the Kings got worse with the PLD trade and how he was such a non-factor in the series that it must drive L.A. fans nuts.
Either way, the Oilers are through to the second round, and now we have to wait and see who they get. Will it be the Canucks or the Predators? Currently, Vancouver leads that series 3-2, but that doesn't really seem like much of a lock, given how the rest of the games have played out. Could Nashville come back? I think they might be able to, especially when you remember that they should probably be leading had it not been for two minutes of horrific defence to wrap up Game 4.
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Wednesday can only mean your third-favourite podcaster is back with a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to discuss tonight's elimination game against the Kings and whatever else is going on in our lives. Welcome to a fresh BLTN, everybody.
To kick off this week's podcast, I started by looking back at our trip to L.A. and how it was one of the busiest trips we've ever had. From the articles up on the site to the room podcasts to the live shows at First Draft DTLA, those four days in Los Angeles were stacked up with Nation content, and it was incredible how much we were able to get done.
Kicking off the news, I looked ahead at the Oilers' chance to eliminate the L.A. Kings and move on to the next round. While many of us believe tonight's game should be easy, watching both Vancouver and Boston fail to get the job done on Tuesday has me feeling otherwise. That's not to say that I don't think Edmonton will winโI absolutely doโbut that doesn't mean closing this series out will be easy. That said, I think the Oilers are a mature enough team to get the job done.
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's show with a guest RSB and capped things off with another round of voicemails ranging from Oilers talk to delivery orders and everything in between. Once again, this podcast always makes me laugh, and I'm so very grateful for the levels of participation by the wonderful BLTN community that keeps moving. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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Wednesday can only mean your third-favourite podcast is back with a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to preview Game 2 against the Kings and discuss whatever else is going on in our lives. Welcome to a fresh BLTN, everybody.
There's nothing quite like playoff time in Edmonton, you know? The sun is shining, the car flags are out, and our beloved Edmonton Oilers have kicked off what is sure to be another exciting and stressful playoff run. It's the best time of year. On Monday night, I was at Rogers Place for Game 1 of their first round matchup against Los Angeles, and it was so much fun to be back in the building with that kind of energy. I cannot wait for Game 2.
We'll be flying down to Los Angeles for Games 3 and 4 on Thursday, and I could not be more excited to be down there and get in the mix. The last two post-seasons in LA have been intense, and I can only imagine we're in for much the same treatment this third time around. If you've never been to a playoff game at Crypto.com Arena before, let's just say that a small segment of the fanbase can get really spicy.
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's show with a guest RSB and capped things off with another round of voicemails ranging from Oilers talk to delivery orders and everything in between. Once again, this podcast always makes me laugh, and I'm so very grateful for the levels of participation by the wonderful BLTN community that keeps moving. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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We've passed the midway point of the week, which means a fresh episode of your mom's favourite podcast is ready to massage your ear feelings. On this week's Better Lait Than Never, we're looking at Connor McDavid hitting 100 assists, potential playoff matchups, reality TV, and whatever else has been going on over the last seven days.
Kicking off this week's BLTN, I started the podcast with a random collection of topics, a confession that I might be getting hooked on Survivor again. Personally, I hadn't watched the show in over a decade, but having my missus glued to the TV every Wednesday night has piqued my interest. Then again, it might just be because I found out how much money Jeff Probst makes to host every episode.
Turning the podcast back toward the Oilers, I started the news with a tribute to Connor McDavid after he reached the 100-assist mark on Monday night against the San Jose Sharks. What was hilarious about that last assist, however, was that it took eight goals between the time Connor opened the scoring and when he picked up the helper he needed on Zach Hyman's 54th goal of the year. Evan Bouchard also touched some Oilers greatness against the Sharks after hitting the 80-point mark, and now, all I can think about is how much that next contract is going to cost.
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's show with an RSB about the NHL schedule and capped things off with another round of voicemails that ranged from Oilers talk to landlord issues and everything in between. Once again, this podcast always makes me laugh, and I'm so very grateful for the levels of participation by the wonderful BLTN community that keeps moving. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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We've passed the midway point of the week, which means a fresh episode of your mom's favourite podcast is ready to massage your earholes. On this week's Better Lait Than Never, we're looking at Connor McDavid's day-to-day injury, more cereal talk, playoff matchups, and whatever else has been going on over the last seven days.
Kicking off this week's BLTN, I started the podcast with a random collection of topics, including a look at a birthday song that Meat Watcher made for me. We haven't heard from Meat Watch in a while, but our guy came through with another beautiful BLTN original. I also called back on our great cereal debate from a few weeks ago after buying another blast from the past and adjusting my overall cereal rankings accordingly.
Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, I started the news with the big story everyone is talking about Connor McDavid is banged up and will miss tonight's game versus the Golden Knights. Listed at day-to-day, McDavid could miss a game or two while he recovers from a lower-body injury, and understandably, Oilers fans are freaking out about it. We're also losing our collective minds about the Corey Perry/Evander Kane exchange from Saturday night when the camera caught them going at it a little bit.
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's podcast with a little bit of betting talk for our friends at Bet99, offered up an RSB about the Arizona Coyotes, and capped things off with another round of voicemails that ranged from Oilers talk to dating to more cereal talk and everything in between. Once again, this podcast always makes me laugh, and I'm so very grateful for the levels of participation by the wonderful BLTN community that keeps moving. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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We've passed the midway point of the week, which means a fresh episode of your mom's favourite podcast is ready to massage your earholes. On this week's Better Lait Than Never, we're looking at Connor McDavid's chase for 100 assists, goal reviews, playoff matchups, and whatever else has been going on over the last seven days.
Kicking off this week's BLTN, I started the podcast with a dose of random topics from the past week. From a friend of mine getting crapped on by birds to more Big Brother Canada talk to why I hated Road House, there was a lot going on this past week. Is all of this worth talking about? Probably not, but you may as well be into it, or I'll tell all of the stories twice.
Getting back to the Oilers, how could I not start with some Connor McDavid talk? The guy is so hot right now that I'm legitimately concerned that he may spontaneously burst into flames. With 25 points in his last 10 games, McDavid is now 24 points away from hitting 150 on the season and 24 away from 1000 in his career. Needless to say, the captain has shaken off that "slow" start in a big way.
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's podcast with a little bit of betting talk for our friends at Bet99, offered up an RSB about Peter Chiarelli, and capped things off with another round of voicemails that ranged from Oilers talk to reality TV to more cereal talk and everything in between. Once again, this podcast always makes me laugh, and I'm so very grateful for the levels of participation by the wonderful BLTN community that keeps moving. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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I decided to drop two parts for Better Lait Than Never this week after receiving 9000 voicemails over the last seven days, which meant it was time to dig into your feedback from the week.
Unsurprisingly, the voicemails were hilarious right from the jump, and itโs so much fun for me to watch this segment grow and expand over time. Now, with a bunch of new callers in the mix, the VM section of the podcast is turning into a beast all on its own.
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We've passed the halfway point of the week, which means a fresh episode of your mom's favourite is set and ready to massage your earholes. On this week's Better Lait Than Never, we're looking at Zach Hyman's 50th goal, Connor Brown's heater, Connor McDavid chasing 100 assists, and whatever else has been going on over the last seven days.
Kicking off this week's BLTN, I started the podcast with a dose of random topics from the past week. From picking up my new whip on Friday to diving into Big Brother Canada to talking about our love for pets, it was undoubtedly a busy week outside of work for yours truly. A lot of life happened in not a lot of time.
Turning the show back to the Oilers, how could I not start with Zach Hyman hitting 50 goals for the first time, and how the reaction to that goal was all over the map depending on which fanbase you reside in? Even though we all knew the milestone was coming, watching him actually hit it was a moment a lot of Oilers fans will remember for a very long time.
I also looked at the Evander Kane situation that has been bubbling up around here lately. The forward was scratched for maintenance for Sunday's game against the Ottawa Senators, but according to Elliotte Friedman, it seems like the move was actually a healthy scratch. Regardless of what the truth looks like, what we know to be true is that the Oilers will need Kane to be at his best down the stretch if the team is going to make noise in the playoffs.
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It's Wednesday afternoon, and that means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is set and ready to massage your ear holes.
Kicking off the podcast, I got started with some big news from my personal life. Thanks to our friends at Sherwood Ford the Giant, I bought myself my first new car in over 15 years. Needless to say, it's been a minute. As much as I loved my old Escape, some repair needs relative to the worth of the vehicle meant that it was time for an upgrade, and that's exactly what I did.
Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, I offered another look at our new friends in Adam Henrique, Sam Carrick, and Troy Stetcher after all three players made an impact on the ice over the last week. I also looked back at the games the Oilers played since the last show, including Wednesday's win over the Caps, Saturday's loss to the Avalanche, and last night's sloppy win over the Canadiens. Even though the Oilers only played a couple of games
I wrapped up this week's podcast with a little bit of betting talk for our friends at Bet99, offered up an RSB about winter driving, and capped things off with another round of voicemails that ranged from Oilers talk to reality TV to more cereal talk and everything in between. Once again, this podcast always makes me laugh, and I'm so very grateful for the levels of participation by the wonderful BLTN community that keeps moving. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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No better way to celebrate the halfway mark of your work week than with a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never! This week, we're talking Edmonton Oilers, cereal, daylight savings time, and anything else that
Kicking off this week's BLTN, I got the podcast started with a chat about cereal. That's right, cereal. Recently, I started buying a bunch of cereals I used to love as a kid to see if they still hold up, but what I didn't expect was the passionate debate about which one is the best. You, fine folks, were incredibly passionate about the subject, and I had so much fun going through everyone's takes about which cereals are best and which are the worst.
Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, I started the hockey talk with plenty of excitement because I had tickets to Wednesday's game versus the Capitals, marking my first trip to Rogers Place in quite some time. From there, I looked at our new friends Adam Henrique, Sam Carrick, and Troy Stecher and gave my first thoughts on how everyone is doing with their new team so far. I also wanted to give some love to Calvin Pickard. The guy is playing his ass off between the pipes right now despite so many people doubting him, and I think it's only fair to pump his tires a little bit after a fantastic performance against the Penguins.
I wrapped up this week's podcast with a little bit of betting talk for our friends at Bet99, offered up an RSB about dog maintenance, and capped things off with another round of voicemails that ranged from Oilers talk to reality TV to your favourite cereals and everything in between. This podcast never ceases to make me laugh, and I'm so very grateful for the levels of participation by the wonderful BLTN community that keeps moving this show forward. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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The Edmonton Oilers made a handful of moves at the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, but they weren't able to plug all of the holes they probably have. That left many Oilers fans wanting and wishing Ken Holland was able to do more than pick up Adam Henrique, Sam Carrick, and Troy Stecher. Were there even options for him to upgrade beyond those three? Were there deals they should have been in on?
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There's nothing quite like a big trade in the hours leading up to the new episode of Better Lait Than Never to liven up the podcast, amirite? Today, Ken Holland pulled the trigger on a trade that saw the Oilers send out their first (2024), fourth (2025), and fifth-round (2025) picks in exchange for Adam Henrique, Sam Carrick, a seventh-round pick, and Ty Taylor, and I want to talk about it.
Before we got to the trade talk, I had to walk through a few different things first, including the amazing Brunch for Ben that happened last weekend and Greta and the bonus episode of BLTN that I recorded with Dooks. For my money, Dooks' visit to town went about as well as it possibly could have, and I was very grateful to be able to spend a little bit of time with him. I was also happy that he was able to attend the Brunch for Ben that happened on Saturday, marking the first Nation event he was able to attend as well.
Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, how could I not start with the massive trade that happened this afternoon? The Oilers sent out three picksโa first, fourth, and fifthโto acquire Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick at 75% retained while also grabbing a seventh-rounder and depth goalie as add-ins. While I personally like this trade a whole lot, it wasn't surprising to see how many Oilers fans were left wanting after the team spent its best trade chip on a middle-six forward and depth centreman.
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's podcast with a little bit of betting talk for our friends at Bet99, played a guest RSB from Nick, and capped things off with another round of voicemails that ranged from Oilers talk to reality TV to anything else that was on your mind. Once again, this podcast never ceases to make me laugh, and I'm so very grateful for the levels of participation by the wonderful BLTN community that keep moving this show forward.
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Finally, after months of trying to figure it out we recorded an episode together and it was an absolute blast. Dooks is in Edmonton to watch some games and that meant we had to record a show together.
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The best part of your Wednesday has finally arrived, as the new episode of Better Lait Than Never is prepped, edited, and ready for your ear holes. This week, I'm talking about the slog that is this latest stretch of Oilers hockey and what it's going to take to get out of this little funk they're in.
Kicking off this week's BLTN, I started with a random collection of topics, including the hellish flu I was battling over the weekend and how it caused me to lose eight pounds in only three days. On the bright side, having the flu gave me an excuse to sit around and watch TV all day while my summer diet plan got a nice jump start without having to set foot in a gym. I also previewed the special episode of BLTN that will be happening with Dooks tomorrow down at Nation HQ and how I couldn't be more excited for this episode to finally happen.
Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, I started with a look at the team's three-game losing streak and how it was so massive that they were able to snap the skid against the LA Kings. Obviously, no one wants to lose games, but having the Oilers find a way to get the job done against a Kings team that's been surging since their coaching change was a massive win in more ways than one.
Looking ahead to next week's trade deadline, I ran through some of the latest rumours surrounding the Oilers and offered my take on whether or not I think the mentioned names would help. Most notably, Frank Seravalli mentioned this morning on Daily Faceoff Live that the Oilers could emerge as legitimate contenders to land Pavel Buchnevich from the St. Louis Blues, and if a trade like that happened, it could end up being a game changer for this team down the stretch.
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We're back from the Arizona #NationVacation, the Oilers had a home game in another country, and that meant there was a whole lot to talk about on this week's episode of Better Lait Than Never.
Kicking off this weekโs podcast, I had to get started with a recap from this weekendโs #NationVacation to Arizona, and how it was one of the greatest weekends of my life. From the amazing people who joined us to the incredible atmosphere at Mullett Arena, this trip was one for the ages, and Iโm so grateful to have been able to experience it.
Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, I started with a look back at the two-game win streak that started with one in Dallas before being extended in Arizona and how the boys will need an effort more like the one they gave against the Stars if the plan is to beat the Bruins. With RNH on the shelf with illness and the PK continuing to struggle, the Oilers desperately need to tighten the details of their game if they plan to win some of these very important home games before the end of the month.
Lastly, I wrapped up this week's Better Lait Than Never with a Righteous Sack Beating about airport food costs after spending a bunch of time in transit this past week. You gotta love getting gauged when they know exactly how excited one is to go on a holiday. I also dove into the latest batch of voicemails that ranged from Oilers thoughts, to TV, to helping me recap the #NationVacation. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than by listening to a brand new episode of Better Lait Than Never with that special someone? This week, we're discussing the three games we've missed since the last podcast, going to see City and Colour at Rogers Place, trade deadline rumours, and a whole lot more.
Kicking off this week's episode of BLTN, I got started with a recap of City and Colour from Saturday night at Rogers Place. At first, I was nervous about skipping the Oilers game in favour of a concert, but the tone quickly changed as I was checking the score from my seat. It's amazing how much my mood can be affected by the score in an Oilers game, but the good news is that Dallas Green did everything he could to make me forget about it.
Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, I needed to talk about Connor McDavid's ridiculous night that he had against the Detroit Red Wings. Of course, watching the captain do things that don't make sense is pretty common around here, but even he had never put up the kind of night he had last night at Rogers Place. Every time we think he's reached his limit in terms of blowing our minds, he pulls another trick out of his hat that has the hockey world collectively rebooting their hard drives.
Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another Righteous Sack Beating and a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on everything that's been happening since last week's episode. As always, the BLTN listeners brought the heat and hearing all of your thoughts was easily my favourite part of this week's show. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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It's been a busy couple of days even though it's only been a couple of days since the voicemail edition of my podcast, and that meant there was plenty to get caught up on.
Kicking off the new episode of Better Lait Than Never, I got started with a trending topic from Twitter that was making the rounds yesterday. Of course, I could only be talking about Drake. Maybe you might be reading this and thinking the Canadian rapper had new music come out, but you could not be further from the truth, even though he did have some fresh content hit the Internet.
Turning the podcast back toward the Oilers, I touched on last night's loss to the Vegas Golden Knights and how it was a painful one despite the team playing well. Even though we all knew the Oilers weren't going to win out the rest of their schedule, having the streak ended by the Golden Knights was certainly a tough pill to swallow, especially when you consider that the boys played well. Way she goes, I suppose.
The good news is that the Oilers are now on deck to start a new winning streak, and it all starts on Friday night against the Anaheim Ducks. Will one extended streak lead into another? Dare to dream, friends. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another Righteous Sack Beating and a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on everything that's been happening since last week's episode. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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The episode of Better Lait Than Never that I recorded in Toronto with Frank Seravalli, Tyler Yaremchuk, and Liam Horrobin was a tonne of fun, but I didn't have any of my normal equipment, which meant I didn't have access to your voicemails. Seeing as you guys left a bunch of them this past week, I wasn't about to let all of your thoughts slip through the cracks and that's why I'm back on a Sunday with a special voicemail edition of the podcast.
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We made it to Toronto for the NHL All-Star weekend and there is a lot going on, which meant the perfect time to record an on-location episode of Better Lait Than Never.
Kicking off the podcast, we got started with a quick recap of what weโre doing here and how cool it is that TNN has is broadcasting live shows from the Royal York. With two full days of live programming going on from across the network, itโs almost unbelievable how the company has grown over the last few years.
Over and above the content weโre making, itโs always good to get the team together. Since many of us donโt see each other all that much because of geography, itโs a good time to get the band together and spend some time in the same room.
Turning the podcast back to hockey, we looked at the Elias Lindholm trade that shook things up last night and how the Canucks are pushing their chips in for a deep run. Now that the Canucks have made their big move, do the Oilers need to do something comparable to keep up?
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It's been a busy couple of weeks since my last podcast. I was in Toronto last week for a business trip, the Oilers signed Corey Perry, and they also wrapped up their 14th consecutive win, meaning there was a lot to talk about on the brand new episode of Better Lait Than Never.
Kicking off the podcast, I got started with a quick recap of my trip to Toronto and how it was a great experience to be able to get into the weeds of how our business works and how we can continue to improve. As I was sitting in those sessions, it was almost surreal to me to think about how far this company has come in the 10 years I've worked here full time. After getting home from the Six, I basically jumped right into a car and drove to Jasper for the annual pond hockey tournament, which happens to be one of the greatest weekends of the year.
Turning the show toward the Oilers, I had to start with the news that the team had signed Corey Perry to a one-year contract to finish up the year in Edmonton and what that means for the team moving forward. Given that the Oilers are riding a 14-game heater, it's fair to wonder if the team needed this kind of addition right now, but I'm personally very excited. Now that Perry is here, however, I do wonder who is going to come out of the lineup to clear up the spot. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another Righteous Sack Beating and a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on everything that's been happening since last week's episode. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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Never in my wildest imagination did I think that the next emergency podcast that I would do would be dedicated to Robin Brownlee? Earlier today, we lost Brownlee to a heart attack and I wanted to jump on and record something quickly about what he meant to me personally and how much he helped guide my career along. While many may remember him as the crusty writer you argued with online, he was also one of the best people you could ever hope to speak with once he got to now you. So, in this short. episode of BLTN, I wanted to say thank you to a guy who helped me so much behind the scenes that it's hard to even process the fact that he's gone.
RIP Brownlee.
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It must be your favourite day of the week because I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never recorded and set to massage your eardrums.
Kicking things off, I started the new episode of BLTN with yet another complaint about winter. While I was thriving under the brown winter, getting hit by a dump of snow and cold over the last few days really ruined my mojo. On the bright side, I did get a new bed amid the deep freeze conditions, and it's given me a great excuse to do nothing other than sleep all day. Back to business, I started the Oilers talk with a quick recap of last night's game in Chicago and how that might have been one of the ugliest wins you'll ever see. While the 2-1 final ended up in our favour, the boys certainly didn't do themselves many favours on the way there despite going up against a team that is missing most of its best players. Yet, at the same time, isn't winning hockey games the most important part of the story regardless of how you get there? Winners of 16 of their last 19 games, the Oilers are finding ways to get the job done even when they don't offer their best effort, and that's a really nice trait to have given the climb they face to get back in the playoffs. The good news is that the Oilers' best players are playing like their best players, and it's no surprise that the success we're seeing right now is directly tied to those individuals raising their level of play. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another Righteous Sack Beating and a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on everything that's been happening since last week's episode. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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At some point, having a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never come out will be the highlight of your week. Until then, however, I'll just keep plugging away with fresh releases every single Wednesday, including this brand new episode that covers the Christmas break and what's to come in 2024.
Kicking off this week's podcast, I recapped what was left of the Christmas break since the last episode, including a look at the Oilers' six-game win streak after they beat the Flyers 5-2 last night at Rogers Place. As much as I was trying to relax during the break, it was hard to do when all I was thinking about was whether or not the Oilers will have enough time to climb out of their early season hole. As much as the team is rolling right now โ you love to see a six-game win streak powering them forever โ they're still not catching the teams in front of them as much as you would think based on the results. On the bright side, Connor McDavid continued his surge up the NHL points leaderboard after another five-point performance saw him hit and rush past the 900-point plateau. After a slow start by his own standards, the Oilers' captain is back to putting up points en masse, and it's going to be so much fun to see whether he's got another gear to hit down the stretch. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another Righteous Sack Beating and a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on everything that's been happening since last week's episode. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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My boy was home for Christmas, and that gave me the perfect opportunity to record a podcast about everything and nothing at the same time.
When the two of us get together, there is a seemingly endless list of topics to cover, and Iโm pretty sure that we got to them all in this extended edition of Better Lait Than Never. If you're into a bunch of inside jokes, old stories, and laughs about all kinds of stuff, then this is the episode for you. Whether it was talking about music, pop culture, or his mockumentary about the Yule Log, this episode of BLTN was so much fun to record and I was very grateful that one of my best friends was willing to kill two hours with me on this.
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The Oilers find themselves in the midst of another losing streak that's growing in length, which meant there was a lot to talk about on this week's podcast. Ladies and gentlemen, it's time for a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never.
Kicking off the podcast, I got started with a look at Christmas. Seeing as the big day is coming up on Monday, I wanted to go over some of the strangest Christmas traditions that I could find on the Internet. If you're looking for new ideas to spice up your holiday season, then this segment could be for you. Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, I got started with the current three-game losing streak and how this team is back to looking like the one that lost all of those games earlier in the season. While the loss to Tampa Bay was frustrating but ultimately liveable, the same cannot be said about the last two against Florida and the New York Islanders. One of the most interesting items to come out of last night's loss to New York is that Kris Knoblauch is, once again, shifting up his line combos a little bit. The most notable change, however, has to be Connor Brown being healthy scratched in favour of Adam Erne. If you had told me that would be happening when Brown signed his deal back in July, I never would have believed you in a million years. Is the move fair? It's certainly easy to defend given Brown's struggles. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another Righteous Sack Beating and a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on everything that's been happening since last week's episode. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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It's been a thousand years since the Oilers last played, and that meant I was very excited to talk about some actual hockey as opposed to whatever drivel is normally coursing through my brain. Ladies and gentlemen, it's time for a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never.
Kicking off this week's podcast, I got started with a look at Christmas shopping, one of my most detested activities of all time. It's not that I don't like buying presents for my friends and family, but rather I get annoyed by the ridiculous crowds of people who swarm most stories in the Western world. Thank Gord for Amazon. On the bright side, one of the fun parts about Christmas is that it gives us all an excuse to drink weekday rums in the spirit of the holidays. If drinking on a Tuesday night isn't festive, then I don't know what is. Turning the podcast toward the Oilers, how can you not feel excited (cautiously optimistic?) about this eight-game heater the team is on right now? After the team wrapped up its eighth consecutive win with a 4-1 finish over the Blackhawks last night, the Oilers find themselves only a single point out of a playoff spot with games in hand. I don't know about you, but I didn't really expect them to get back xin the race as quickly as they have. I figured it would take until later in the season for the Oilers to get back in the playoff mix, but I suppose there's not much that an extended winning streak can't solve. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another Righteous Sack Beating and a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on everything that's been happening since last week's episode. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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It's been a thousand years since the Oilers last played, and that meant I was very excited to talk about some actual hockey as opposed to whatever drivel is normally coursing through my brain.
Kicking off this week's podcast, I got started with a look at the weather. Why? Because it's December 6th in Edmonton, and there is barely any snow. I know some folks are missing the snow at this time of the year, but for me, I'm pumped about it. I will take a dry/brown Christmas for the first time in forever, and I don't care who knows it or why you're wrong about missing the snow. Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, I started with the Philip Broberg rumours after news broke that the player was granted permission to seek greener pastures. Does the trade request make sense? We'll dig in. From there, I looked at all of the other stories that have happened over the last week or so not only with the Oilers but around the NHL at large. Despite the lack of games, this past week has had all kinds of news and rumors to chew on whether it made sense or not. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another Righteous Sack Beating and a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on everything that's been happening since last week's episode. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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It's so much more exciting to be recording Better Lait Than Never after a run of wins as opposed to the Oilers getting shelled all the time. Needless to say, today's episode of the podcast was a little bit more uplifting than they have been over the last few weeks.
Kicking off this week's episode of BLTN, I jumped in with some Oilers news after the team beat the Vegas Golden Knights for their third consecutive win. That's not to say it was the prettiest win you'll ever see โ Gord knows the Oilers tried to make it as tough as possible โ but the good news is that they still found a way to get the job done even when the going got tough. A big part of that win was the performance by Connor McDavid, who put up another three-point period as he continues to vault his way up the NHL scoring leaderboard. Another guy who found a way to chip in last night was Sam Gagner. Gagner has already put three goals on the board despite playing in only nine games, which is fantastic production from the bottom six at a time when we desperately need some goals. And since we were talking about needing some goals, there are no two players on the Oilers' roster that need one more than Ryan McLeod, Connor Brown, and Warren Foegele. Those three guys are getting things done in terms of possession metrics and pushing the play, but the finish has yet to follow in any real capacity. Should we be concerned yet? Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another Righteous Sack Beating and a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on everything that's been happening since last week's episode. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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A fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never can only mean it's Wednesday afternoon, you're on the back half of your work week, and we've got a whole lot of catching up to do. Are you excited? I'm excited.
Kicking off this week's podcast, I got started with a run through of the Mark Spector/Tim Peel drama that kicked off on Twitter Monday night after the former NHL referee posted screenshots of their DMs on social media. Needless to say, the Internet latched onto the back-and-forth in a very real way, and it was interesting to see the reaction from folks who were not shy about chiming in. Turning back to the Oilers, the good vibes from the three-game win streak have all but disappeared as the Oilers have dropped their last two games. To make matters worse, the Oilers had two-goal leads in each of those losses, and it's getting to the point of wondering what needs to happen for this team to be able to protect a lead. I also touched on some of the latest rumours surrounding the club, including Dave Gagner's name being thrown out there as a possible GM as well as potential goaltending targets from across the league. Of course, all of this stuff is merely speculation at this point, but when things are going as poorly as they are in Edmonton right now, the noise and nonsense is sure to follow. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another Righteous Sack Beating and a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on everything that's been happening since last week's episode. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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A fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never can only mean it's Wednesday afternoon, you're on the back half of your work week, and we've got a whole lot of catching up to do. Are you excited? I'm excited.
Kicking off this week's podcast, I got started with a farewell to my beloved Alfa Romeo Stelvio after our deal with Alfa Romeo of Edmonton wrapped up last week. As much as I always expected them to call me and say my car had been sold, I was hoping I'd be able to drive Valtteri forever. From there, I recapped the #NationVacation to Seattle and tried to give a few different stories from my perspective that you may not have heard yet. What remained constant, however, was that the people who join us on these trips are truly incredible, and they make every trip we do so very special. Getting back to the Oilers, it's been a crazy week around these parts, and I tried to make sense as best as possible about the decision to fire Jay Woodcroft and replace him with Kris Knoblauch. One thing I know for sure: just because I'm annoyed about Woodcroft being let go doesn't mean I won't be cheering for Coach Garlic to succeed. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about Jack Campbell. At least, not right now. As we know, Soup was sent down to the Bakersfield Condors last week, and to say that his stint on the farm has been unsuccessful so far would be the understatement of a lifetime. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another Righteous Sack Beating and a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on everything that's been happening since last week's episode. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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A fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never can only mean Wednesday afternoon and that you're on the back half of your work week. Are you excited? I'm excited.
Kicking off this week's BLTN, I started with a recap of what has been a somewhat boring week in terms of personal news, and how it was nice to be home every night after what was a very busy Heritage Classic week. Having nothing to do gave me a chance to catch up on some sleep and get caught up on all of my favourite shows, including the first episode of a ridiculous new dating show on Netflix. Getting back to the Oilers, the week's big news was obviously the organization's decision to waive Jack Campbell and assign him to the Bakersfield Condors in the hopes that he can find his game. Given that Soup hasn't been able to stop anything since arriving in Edmonton, it wasn't surprising to see him waived, but rather that the organization actually decided to take that option. In his place, Calvin Pickard will look to provide some stability between the pipes, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't concerned that he'll be able to make that happen through no fault of his own. I also looked at the Connor Brown injury that kept him off the ice the last two games and whether there's any merit to the idea that he should be the next one waived to recoup some cap savings for next season. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another Righteous Sack Beating and a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on everything that's been happening since last week's episode. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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A fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never can only mean Wednesday afternoon and that you're on the back half of your work week. Are you excited? I'm excited.
Kicking off this week's BLTN, I started with a recap of a very busy week for myself and the Nation. From the TOOL concert on Wednesday night to the Oilers' disaster in Minnesota on Friday to having the pendulum swing back the other way with a BOA win in the Heritage Classic, the emotional rollercoaster that is being an Edmonton fan never ends around here. Needless to say, having the boys kick off their season as poorly as they did was a major cause for concern, but it was equally fascinating to see how quickly the vibes changed with a win over the Calgary Flames. With the recap of my week out of the way, I dug into what's been a pretty busy week for the Oilers after the team waived Adam Erne and replaced him with a freshly signed Sam Gagner. For some fans, Gagner returning for a third of duty was precisely what they were looking for, while others hoped that Raphael Lavoie would finally get a crack at the NHL. How will it work out? Only time will tell. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another Righteous Sack Beating and a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on everything that's been happening since last week's episode. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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Is there anything better than getting your weekly episode of Better Lait Than Never earlier than expected? Of course not, don't be ridiculous. On this week's podcast, there was plenty to talk about as the Oilers dropped their third straight game, lost Connor McDavid for the next few games, and I'm spending the rest of my Wednesday preparing for tonight's Tool concert.
To kick off this week's podcast, I got started with a few housekeeping items from shipping out those contest hoodies to watching games at Nation HQ with the squad. That led me to a preview of Sunday's Heritage Classic and how that game isn't shaping up the way so many of us would have expected since both the Oilers and Flames are struggling so badly. On the bright side, I'm going to the Tool concert at Rogers Place tonight, which excites me to be able to show up to the rink and not be stressing about what the Oilers may or may not do on any given night. And with our beloved hockey team at the front of my mind, I dove into what's been happening over the last week and how things seem to be getting worse and not better. Starting with Connor McDavid's upper-body injury, the hits keep coming for an Oilers team that just cannot seem to find any traction. The mistakes they're making are numerous, and while we all know that can happen, the real problem is that most of these avoidable issues are winding up in the back of the net. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another Righteous Sack Beating and a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on everything that's been happening since last week's episode. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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After dropping the first two games of the year in disappointing fashion, the Oilers rebounded in a massive way with a 6-1 win over the Nashville Predators. Not only was that win huge for the team, but it was also big for the general happiness of Oilers fans everywhere.
Kicking off this week's BLTN, I started the podcast with a few housekeeping notes from behind the scenes at Baggedmilk Manor and at Nation HQ. I gave an update on what the hell is taking so long for your hoodies to arrive, the latest movies I've watched as part of the Spooky Szn Spectacular, and was also able to gush about this being new blink-182 album week. With my own nonsense out of the way, I dove into what was an eventful week for the Edmonton Oilers that saw the team lose two winnable games before bouncing back with a dominant performance over the Predators. Sticking with that win, it was a magical evening in Nashville as the Oilers got contributions throughout the lineup, which paid off in a big way. From Leon Draisaitl's continued dominance to Jack Campbell bouncing back in a big way to the second line chipping in with three goals, that was easily the most complete game the boys have played so far. Needless to say, last night's win was one that not only did the team need, but all of us also needed. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another Righteous Sack Beating and a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on everything that's been happening since last week's episode. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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It's Thursday morning and the Season Launch Party is behind us, meaning a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is all set and ready to massage your ear holes. This week, I talked about last night's event, the Oilers getting beat down by the Canucks, and listened to your voicemails about everything going on over the past week.
Kicking off this week's podcast, I got started with a recap of our Season Launch Party at Greta. While I was always expecting to have a great night with my fellow Nation Citizens, last night was yet another example of what is so amazing about this community. Despite the late start on a Wednesday night, you amazing folks flooded Greta, brought amazing vibes with you, and helped us raise money for KidSport simultaneously. Unfortunately, the Edmonton Oilers didn't feel the need to show up to last night's game and got lit up accordingly. For as hyped as we all were for the game, it was almost like the team on the ice forgot there was a game to play. On the bright side, you've gotta think it's best to get the worst game of the year outta the way, amirite? ANYBODY?! Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another Righteous Sack Beating and a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on everything that's been going on since last week's episode. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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With the season kicking off tonight in Vancouver, I was too excited to wait until tomorrow's episode of Better Lait Than Never, so I decided to fire up the Rodecaster and knock out a quick 10-minute podcast to set you up for the game. But rather than simply previewing what to expect between the Oilers vs. Canucks, I walked you through some of the content we'll have coming at Oilersnation.com throughout the season. While many of the old favourites (GDB, Wrap Up) will be back for another tour, we're also launching some new content this season that excites me. And with the hockey game still hours away, why not record a quick preview episode of the podcast to help get us all fired up about the first game of the year? After four months of waiting, it feels so good to be back.
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It's Wednesday night and that means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is all set and ready to massage your ear holes. This week, I talked about what's coming this season at Oilersnation, getting caught up with Oilers training camp, and listened to your voicemails about everything going on over the past week.
Kicking off this week's podcast, I got started with a quick recap of the Spooky Szn movie marathon I've been working through at the Castle Milk. I've only watched three Halloween movies so far, but I have to admit, all of them have been awful. Thankfully, I'm allowed to blame my missus for that. With only a week left to wait until the season opener โ get your tickets to our party at Greta btw โ I also walked through some of the new articles and shows that are coming to Oilersnation this season, including some new articles and shows. Digging into training camp, I had to start with Jack Campbell's pre-season performances so far and wondered whether or not we could be in line for a redemption tour. Needless to say, the pre-season doesn't really have any pressure to perform for NHL vets, but it's hard to ignore how well he's been playing to this point. As for players on the move, I also walked through the recent cuts the Oilers made at camp while also giving my own rankings on how quickly I think some of the kids will be back. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another Righteous Sack Beating and a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on everything that's been going on since last week's episode. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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Is everyone trained up to expect a new episode of BLTN to drop every Wednesday yet? Of course you are.
Kicking off this week's podcast, I got started with a couple of housekeeping items from behind the scenes, including an update on the BLTN hoodies, some reshuffling at Nation HQ, and a couple of upcoming events on the ON calendar. Diving into the Oilers news, the team revealed their Heritage Classic jerseys on Tuesday and I read a bunch of feedback from Nation Citizens about the new threads. Changing gears, the pre-season is well underway and that means there are actual stories to talk about, including the early cuts and overreactions some folks are having to Woodcroft's line combos. As for who's playing and who's not, I'm patiently awaiting an update on what's going on with Mattias Ekholm's hip and Ryan McLeod's mystery ailment, and when they'll be able to strap on the skates and join their teammates for the pre-season. Looking way ahead, I wanted to touch base on an article Cam Lewis wrote this past week about how Connor McDavid could be one of the youngest players to hit 1,000 career points provided he has some luck. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another Righteous Sack Beating and a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on everything that's been going on since last week's episode. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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Is everyone trained up to expect a new episode of BLTN to drop every Wednesday yet? Are we into the routine yet? Excellent, that's what I thought.
Kicking off this week's podcast, I got started with a quick update on the BLTN contest hoodies that I promised over the last few weeks as well as a recap of my trip to Vancouver. While I didn't get a whole lot done on my mini vacay, I also didn't really realize how much I needed a break. Steering the podcast back toward the Oilers, it's hard not to be excited about the upcoming season given the sky-high expectations we have for our boys but also because many of us truly believe they can take the next step. And with the first pre-season game on the calendar for Sunday, the excitement for a new season is really starting to pick up.
It's not all sunshine and rainbows in Oilers land, though, as some news came out today that a few key pieces are still battling some bumps and bruises. From Mattias Ekhlolm missing the first few days with a hip flexor issue to Sam Gagner only practicing, the speedbumps are coming in early but only time will tell how disruptive they will end up being. Turning back to some good news, the team also announced this morning that Charlie Huddy and Doug Weight would be the two former players that will be inducted into the Oilers Hall of Fame and I couldn't think of two more deserving candidates. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on everything that's been going on since last week's episode. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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Did you think you weren't going to get a podcast just because we had our annual planning meetings at the Overlander Lodge near Hinton over the last couple of days?
Kicking off this week's podcast, I got started with an update on the reviews contest I held a few weeks back. Now that I have everyone's information and details, I'll be putting in the order for BLTN hoodies and shipping them out as quickly as possible. I also walked through a quick update from our annual planning meetings out near Hinton. Without getting too much in the weeds on this, I just wanted to give everyone an update on what to expect from us heading into the new season. Turning the podcast back toward the Oilers, the team announced Adam Erne's PTO this past week and I wondered how/if he could fit with all of the other pieces already in place. I also dug into the interview Vinny Desharnais did on The Sick Podcast specifically the quotes from Connor McDavid relating to stats vs. wins. As the season draws closer, Tyler is working on a 10-part series to look at the biggest storylines surrounding the team and I wanted to look at the three articles that have been posted so far while also adding in some questions of my own. On the lighter side, Darnell Nurse announced that he had a second baby this past week and ads yet another young Oiler offspring that we all hope to see sitting in the Stanley Cup come June. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on everything that's been going on since last week's episode. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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Are we reaching the point in our relationship where your Wednesday would feel incomplete without a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never? Good news, friends. I'm back with a fresh podcast that's set, edited, and ready for your earholes.
Kicking off this week's podcast, I got started with a quick recap of my trip to Kelowna to see my mom. From hanging out at the beach to taking a wine tour around some of Kelowna's coolest wineries, my weekend away was an absolute blast and one that I desperately needed. Back to BLTN business, the investigation continues into who is leaving messages as Xol the Will of Thousands, including some new listener allegations about who it might be. Needless to say, this story is nowhere near over. Turning the podcast back toward the Oilers, how could I not be excited about seeing the boys back on the ice at Rogers Place? Feeling like they've got something to prove this season, the captain's skates kicked off yesterday, and hearing the fellas talk about wanting to be as prepared as possible when the season gets going sent a shiver down my spine and into my loins. As gross as that metaphor may be to you, I could not care less because having the Oilers back on the ice makes me so very excited for the start of a new NHL season. In former Oiler news, Nail Yakupov appeared on Dropping the Gloves with John Scott this week and hearing some of his stories from his time in Edmonton was pretty intense. Honestly, I felt bad for the guy. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on everything that's been going on since last week's episode. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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Have we yet reached the point in our relationship where your Wednesdays feel incomplete without a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never? Thankfully, we don't have to find out this week as I've got a fresh podcast ready and set for your earholes.
Kicking off the podcast, I got started with another round of hoodie giveaways after you fine folks came through with so many new reviews over the last couple of weeks. Needless to say, I'm incredibly grateful for the response to this giveaway. From there, I checked in on some shenanigans that are popping up in the voicemail as no one seems to know who the voice of Xol the Will of Thousands is or why they sound so much like Ben. I also debuted a new song from Meat Watcher after I said last week that I was looking for a new intro track to kick off the pod. Once again, Meat Watcher came through with a banger that featured pretty much all of the regular contributors and I absolutely loved it.
Steering the podcast back toward the Oilers, I kicked off the news with the Sam Gagner PTO and how it was so much fun to be able to interview him shortly after the news dropped. Even though a lot of us expected Gagner to receive a professional tryout, that didn't make the news any less fun. Then again, not all of us were having a good time with this news so I tried to offer a look at both sides of the argument. The other news that made the rounds since the last podcast was the interview Connor McDavid did with Mark Spector and how one specific quote seemed to set the Internet ablaze even though I don't actually think it's a big deal. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on everything that's been going on since last week's episode. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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Does it get any better than a Wednesday with TWO fresh episodes of Better Lait Than Never? No, no it doesn't. That's the answer.
After knocking out a quick Evan Bouchard contract reaction episode earlier this morning, I'm back with the regularly scheduled edition of Better Lait Than Never to recap the week along with all of the shenanigans you've come to expect. Kicking things off, I got started with another chat about reality TV as I continued my summer binge on both Big Brother and Love Island USA. While I do enjoy both shows, there's little doubt that the latter has been much more entertaining to this point in the season. Steering the podcast back toward the Oilers, I spent a few minutes on the Evan Bouchard contract news that broke this morning and how the reaction was incredibly interesting to read. On the lighter side, I broke the news this morning that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and his wife welcomed a healthy baby girl this past week and that both mom and baby are doing well. Judging by the reaction on social media, our new princess could be one of the most beloved babies this city has ever seen. Frankly, it was nice to read some positivity about the baby news after the overreactions that were flying around about the Bouchard deal and Tyler Wright being replaced as the Director of Amateur Scouting. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on everything that's been going on since last week's episode. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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I know I've got the normal Wednesday show coming up in a few hours, but how could I not fire up the Rodecaster for a quick reaction episode of Better Lait Than Never to talk about the new Evan Bouchard contract?
After what feels like an eternity of waiting, the Edmonton Oilers and Evan Bouchard have reportedly come to terms on a two-year bridge contract at $3.9 million/season. From my side of the computer screen, this two-year deal is basically what I expected him to sign so I wasn't exactly surprised when the details came out, but that was not necessarily the case for a lot of Oilers fans. When I asked for feedback on Twitter, the reaction was way more split than I expected but I guess that's to be expected no matter what the final deal looked like. Frankly, there's nothing better than arguing with fellow Nation Citizens about contracts, and I was very excited to break it all down on this quick reaction episode of BLTN. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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It's Wednesday and that means I've got a new episode of Better Lait Than Never. Are you excited? Of course you are.
Kicking things off, I started the podcast with a recap of what was left of our trip to Vancouver after Tyler and I recorded the Monday episode of BLTN. After we wrapped up that quick episode, we met up with Jay and Sales Guy Jarrod for some dinner and some shenanigans and the results were hilarious. We also met up with some of the boys from Canucksarmy for lunch and a little bit of business talk, but the thing that everyone noticed was that Quads was apparently sucking up to Jay despite his arguments that he did not mean it. After I run through the story, I'd love to hear everyone's take on whether or not you think he did it on purpose.
Turning the podcast back toward the Oilers, I looked at the Sam Gagner PTO rumours that are circling the city right now and tried to figure out whether or not this is actually a good idea. Obviously, I love the story of Gagner coming back for a third time, but is that even a realistic option for the team given its current cap constraints? I also checked in on the Evan Bouchard contract as we still don't have any news about where they're at apart from hearing a few local media folks saying they're close. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on the BLTN presidential election and whatโs been going on over the last week. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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Who doesn't love an impromptu episode of Better Lait Than Never to wrap up your Monday? What a time to be alive, friends.
Kicking off the emergency episode of Better Lait Than Never, Tyler Yaremchuk and I walked through this morning's announcement regarding the return of sports radio to the capital region. In case you missed it, we announced a massive partnership for The Nation Network this morning that will see Jason Gregor bring sports radio back to your AM dial starting on September 5th. Not only will The Jason Gregor Show be coming back to radio as you've always known, but we've also got an entire stable of programming that kicks off with The Kevin Karius Show at 7 AM. Needless to say, this is a massive deal for The Nation Network and one that we couldn't be more proud to finally announce.
From there, Tyler and I recapped the start of our trip to Vancouver where we'll be trying to get a little bit more business done. I know there's nothing more annoying than a cryptic tease like that, but we're hoping to have another announcement locked in sooner than later. We also talked about how we almost missed our flight to Vancouver because we spent too much time drinking at the airport Chili's. Being the last two on the plane doesn't make us dicks, does it? Either way, we wanted to knock out a quick podcast to walk through what was a very cool day for the network while also giving a little teaser on what's yet to come. Can you figure it out?
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It's Wednesday and that means I've got a new episode of Better Lait Than Never. Are you excited? Of course you are.
Kicking off this week's podcast, I got started with a look back at the long weekend. On Friday night, I made my way to Rogers Place to check out Alexisonfire and Avenged Sevenfold for what ended up being one of my favourite shows that I've ever attended. From start to finish, that concert made for one of the best nights ever and I had to talk about it. I also had to talk about my boy Tyler's tweet from last night where he said he would be going to the Elks game while completely ignoring the fact that I tried to invite myself only to get shot down. It just hurts, ya know?
Turning the show toward the Oilers, I got started on the Jeff Jackson news after Connor McDavid's agent was named CEO of Hockey Operations, effectively replacing Bob Nicholson at the top of the org chart. I also looked at the Brandon Sutter PTO that was announced yesterday and how I love bringing guys in on tryouts to add competition to the bottom portions of the lineup. Gone are the days of gifting people spots on the roster, and I can only hope that more names are added to the PTO list as the off-season rolls on. And while the team's housekeeping efforts continue, we're still waiting on news about Evan Bouchard who is one of the last pieces of the puzzle to get done. In down-the-line extension news, Frank Seravalli had another beautiful comment on the DFO Rundown about Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl sticking around that I absolutely had to share because it's just so wonderful to hear. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on the BLTN presidential election and whatโs been going on over the last week.
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Did you think that just because I released a podcast last night for Ryan McLeod's contract I wasn't going to give you the normal Wednesday episode? Nonsense, I say. We've passed the midway point of the week and that means it's time for a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never.
Kicking off this week's podcast, I got started with a quick Frank update after so many of you reached out about last week's show, wondering how my little man is doing after the scare from last Monday. The good news is that he's bounced back quickly, but that's not to say that there weren't still some speedbumps along the way. I also handled my end of the bet I made with Dooks regarding the outcome of the Canada/Australia game at the Women's World Cup after our ladies ended up getting shut out by a 4-0 score. Getting back to the Oilers, I spent a few more minutes on the Ryan McLeod signing and how it relates to what comes next with Evan Bouchard. Obviously, getting Dad locked in is the next item on Ken Holland's to-do list, but what makes the contract especially interesting is how it will affect whether the Oilers are able to ice a 22 or 21-man roster. Needless to say, it would be nice to have an extra or two if things go wrong, ya know? Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on the BLTN presidential election and whatโs been going on over the last week. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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How about a little Ryan McLeod contract news to spice up your Tuesday night? Two years at $2.1 million? I dig it.
After what feels like years of talking about whether or not this Ryan McLeod contract situation would head to arbitration or not, Ryan Rishaug broke the news on Tuesday night that the team and player have agreed to a two-year contract extension. And at $2.1 million for the next couple of seasons, my first reaction was that this is a solid deal for both parties. Even though we had heard rumblings over the last week or so that Mcleod could be heading to arbitration to maximize his contract, I was pumped to see that they avoided the situation all together by finding some middle ground. In this quick, 10-minute reaction episode of BLTN, I looked at Ryan McLeod's career so far, this new contract, and read your feedback on what you think of this two-year extension. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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We've past the midway point of the work week and that means another episode of Better Lait Than Never is on deck and ready to pleasure your earholes. Okay, so maybe that sounds grosser than I meant, but I'm still excited about a new podcast episode anyway.
Kicking off this week's podcast, I got started with a scary story from Monday night regarding my dog, Frank, and a late night trip to the emergency vet. As you'll hear, what happened to my dude was pretty damned scary for me but the good news is that he's bouncing right back and will be okay in no time. Changing gears entirely, I started the news with a look at the Darnell Nurse quotes that were making the rounds from earlier this week after he jumped on Luke Gazdic's podcast and they were talking about dealing with pressure. Ironically, having Nurse joking about people getting mad at him for the traffic on Stony Plain Road had people getting angry at him, but that's the way things go in Edmonton sometimes. I also did another run through on the Ryan McLeod contract situation as Frank Seravalli said this past week on the DFO Rundown that the team and player are still quite a ways apart on the next deal. Changing gears entirely, I jumped into the Question of the Week that revolved around a list of the most hated fast food places in the country. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on the BLTN presidential election and whatโs been going on over the last week. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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I'm a day late with the podcast but the good news is that I titled my show appropriately for such delays.
Kicking off the podcast, I got started with an ode to summer in Edmonton. Personally, I don't think there's anywhere I would rather be than here when the sun is out, the days are long, and the list of things to do grows by the day. This past week was another busy one for your boy as I took in yet another Riverhawks game on Tuesday night before hitting up the Volbeat concert at Rogers Place last night. When the season ended, I challenged myself to do more things around the city and I think I've done a pretty good job of getting that done so far. Changing gears, the only Oilers news stories worth talking about this week were Raphael Lavoie accepting his qualifying offer and Jeremy Coupal parting ways with the organization after basically becoming a folk hero around here. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on the BLTN presidential election and whatโs been going on over the last week. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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It wouldn't be Wednesday without your ol' chum, Baggedmilk, popping up in your phone with a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never, would it? Of course not.
Kicking off this week's podcast, I got started with a quick recap from the Nation staff night we had at the Riverhawks game on Friday, and specifically how it's so much fun to work with a group of people that also enjoys hanging out together. From the shenanigans in our suite to Tyler getting folks fired up on the big screen, we had a blast as a team and I wanted to give a shout out to all of the staff at Nation HQ for making it so much fun. I then talked about tomorrow's homerun derby that we'll be having at RE/MAX Field. I know that bit is a Real Life thing, but I'm so excited about spending my morning at the ballpark that I had to talk about it for a few minutes.
Getting back to the Oilers, I spent some time on the Ryan McLeod contract situation as he's now only a couple of weeks away from his arbitration date. While I still think both sides will be able to get something done before then, it is slightly worrisome that we don't yet have any clarity on what the Oilers' cap situation might look like heading into next season. With a lack of cap space in mind, I wondered if Ken Holland is done tinkering with the roster not because he wants to be but rather because he literally cannot spend anything else. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on the BLTN presidential election and whatโs been going on over the last week. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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It wouldn't be Wednesday without your boy popping back up in your phone with a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never, would it? Of course not.
Kicking off this week's podcast, I got started with a quick story about seeing blink-182 at Rogers Place last week. If you've listened to any podcast I've ever been on over the years, chances are that you know how much I love that band so to see them again last week was a wonderful dose of nostalgia. Frankly, I was even tempted to jump in my whip and drive to Calgary for the next night's show. From there, I touched on the amazing work our staff got done at Nation HQ on Canada Day despite Twitter trying its best to throw a wrench in the day. Yet, despite no one being able to refresh their Twitter feed, that didn't stop NHL GMs from throwing piles of money around in free agency, and I spent the next few minutes walking through some of my winners and losers from the annual fishing derby. And given that the Edmonton Oilers had next to no cap space to get things done, I looked at what they were able to make happen โ Connor Brown, come on down โ and what else still needs to get done. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on the BLTN presidential election and whatโs been going on over the last week. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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It's always a hard time day when fan favourites get traded and that's exactly what happened yesterday as the Edmonton Oilers traded Kailer Yamamoto and Klim Kostin to the Detroit Red Wings for future considerations.
With money being as tight as it is in Edmonton, it wasn't at all surprising to see Ken Holland trade Kailer Yamamoto as a means of saving some space. That said, I'm sure we would have all liked to see a return better than zero โ yeah I know they gained the cap space but you know what I mean. To make matters worse, at least for some of us, it looks like the payment to have Detroit take Yamo off our hands was to include Klim Kostin, a fan favourite that came over from the St. Louis Blues only last year. While there were rumours that Kostin could have ended up back in Russia, I was always hoping that this was a bargaining tactic by his agent. Unfortunately, the Real Klim Shady is going to be a Red Wing for the foreseeable future and that hurts. As for Yamamoto, news broke this morning that he's being bought out by Detroit and will be hitting the open market when free agency kicks off tomorrow. With that in mind, I figured I would do a quick farewell to two of our favourites as we wait to see who comes in to replace them.
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Wednesday. A new episode of Better Lait Than Never. You can set your watch to it.
It's NHL Draft week and that means we're nearing the pinnacle of the silly szn festivities, and that means all kinds of action around the NHL that may or may not impact what happens here in Edmonton. This time of year can be both frustrating and exciting and every emotion in between, but the goodness is that we're all riding the wave together. No matter if the Oilers do nothing or everything, I know that we'll all be complaining about it as a team and there's comfort in that. With unity at the front of mind, I worked through what has been a crazy week in the NHL leading up to the draft with teams from all over the league pulling the trigger on trades both big and small. And while the Oilers haven't gotten anything done just yet, that doesn't mean that they weren't impacted at least a little bit by teams within the division getting in on some of this early activity. I also touched on the story everyone was talking about after the NHL Awards when it was revealed that Seth Rorabaugh from Pittsburgh had Connor McDavid ranked fifth on his least for league MVP. Outside of that strangeness, however, there wasn't a whole lot of action as the night seemed to go off without a hitch. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on the BLTN presidential election and whatโs been going on over the last week. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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You didn't think you were going to make it through your Wednesday without a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never, did you?
To kick off this week's episode of BLTN, I got started with the story that the entire internet seems to be talking about right now as the submarine that went to look at the Titanic is still missing. If you hadn't heard about this yet, I ran through what's happened so far, how much it cost to get on this thing, and how one of the passenger's stepsons is turning into a punchline online. From there, I wrapped up the intro to the podcast with a thank you to whoever it was that introduced me to the dating show, Love Island, which has to be one of the dumbest shows that I've watched in quite some time.
Getting back to the Oilers, I jumped into the news with a look at some of the latest rumours and names that the Oilers have been linked to this past week along with some updates on each from varying NHL insiders. I also looked at the 2023 Hockey Hall of Fame class that just got announced earlier this afternoon and how Alex Mogilny still can't seem to get his foot in the door for whatever reason. Changing gears again, I then complained about the price we all have to pay for Heritage Classic tickets as the NHL continues in its apparent quest to price most people out of being able to attend their events. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another Righteous Sack Beating and a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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It's Wednesday afternoon, it's a rainy day in the city, and the Stanley Cup Finals are finally over, which means I've got a whole lot to talk about on the brand new episode of Better Lait Than Never.
To kick off this week's podcast, I got started with a look at the news that shocked so many of us this morning after Bell Media announced that they had closed six stations across the country, including TSN 1260 here in Edmonton. While there's little doubt that the business world is a cold one, seeing people you admire losing their jobs so suddenly was a jarring way to start the day. On a brighter note, the Stanley Cup Finals wrapped up last night with the Golden Knights claiming their first championship in franchise history, and while some folks were focused on that, I was just happy that the postseason is over. As I mentioned last week, the only things I care about at this time of year with the Oilers out of the running are the rumours and trades that can happen now that the season is officially over.
Speaking of rumours, I looked at the last name circling Edmonton these days after a Philly writer linked Travis Konecny to the Oilers as a potential solution on the wing. According to Anthony Di Marco, the Oilers have interest in the 26-year-old winger and I completely get it after he put up 31 goals and 61 points through 60 games played on a horrible Flyers team. That said, landing a guy like that would be a very tall order for Ken Holland to pull off given the Oilers' cap situation so I guess we'll just have to wait and see how things play out. To wrap up the news, I spent the next few minutes running through some general NHL stories, including a look at some of the ridiculous injuries players were competing through as the playoffs wore on. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another Righteous Sack Beating and a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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Why wouldn't I knock out a 15-minute podcast about the Oilers re-signing Derek Ryan to a two-year contract extension? Two episodes of Better Lait Than Never in a single week? What a time to be alive.
This afternoon, the Edmonton Oilers announced that they have re-signed Derek Ryan to a two-year contract extension that carries a $900K AAV. Now with two seasons with the Oil under his belt after bailing on the horrible Calgary Flames, Derek Ryan has established himself as a reliable piece in Edmonton's bottom six and it's not at all surprising to see that the team wanted him back. A veteran of 500 NHL games between three different clubs โ he broke into the league in Carolina before moving on to Calgary and Edmonton respectively โ Derek Ryan didn't break into the NHL until he was 30 years old, and the result is a player that never takes anything for granted.
Now that he's locked into a fresh two-year contract, the question for the Oilers is what else they plan on doing in their bottom six now one of those spots will (probably) be tied up by Ryan for the next year or two. Even though I'm happy to see Ryan coming back because I like the steady style he plays on a nightly basis, the thing I liked seeing was that he took a $325K haircut to make this deal happen. Seeing as the Oilers are pressed right up against the cap, bringing Ryan back on a cheaper deal than he was just on gives the team a (teeny tiny) shade more flexibility than they would have otherwise had as they bring back a known commodity that they can rely on while also saving a few sheckles in the process.
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It's Wednesday afternoon, the sun is shining, rumours from around the NHL are starting to roll in, and that means I've got a whole lot to talk about on the brand new episode of Better Lait Than Never.
To kick off this week's podcast, I got started with a few stories from my 20-year high school reunion that happened this past weekend. Not only did we have a great time, but I would also argue that this was one of the drunkest nights I've had in quite some time. The result was that all of us felt like death for the next two days but I wouldn't change what happened for anything. That also led into this week's question of the week, which was "What are the best late night eats after a big drinking session." Of course, everyone came through with some fantastic answers and what I loved most was how varied all of our tastes seem to be when we're hammered. Getting back to hockey, I ran through some of the newest rumours that are circulating after the Ivan Provorov trade from yesterday, including someone out of Philly kicking a hornet's nest after he tied the Oilers to goaltender Carter Hart. Even though pretty much everyone in the know has suggested that the deal won't happen, that didn't stop Oiler fans from trying to figure out how to make this happen. I also touched on a quote from Oilers Now from earlier in the week after Elliotte Friedman suggested the Oilers could be more aggressive than some folks think. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another Righteous Sack Beating and a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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It's Wednesday afternoon and that means a brand new episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to recap the last week in Edmonton Oilers land with a healthy dose of randomness mixed in to keep you on your toes.
To kick off this week's podcast, I got started with a quick preview of my question of the week about people's unpopular food opinions, and let me tell you, this was easily one of my favourites that we've ever done. Frankly, some of the answers that came in on Twitter about people's food choices had me in stitches, and I could not wait to read a bunch of them out. Getting back to business, I got started the hockey talk with a look at the Ryan Nugent-Hopkins rumours that have been circulating this past week, and how I think it would be moronic for Edmonton to trade him even though I understand the logic of selling high. Sticking with the Oilers, the club got some minor business done this afternoon as they traded a 5th round pick to the New York Rangers in exchange for Jayden Grubbe before promptly signing the prospect to a three-year ELC ahead of tomorrow's June 1st deadline. They also signed defenceman, Phil Kemp, to a two-year contract extension earlier in the week as Ken Holland apparently accepts no days off early in the offseason. Next up, I quickly ran through the Stanley Cup Finals that are set to kick off on Saturday between the Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers, a finale that could not be more uninteresting to me if the league actively tried. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another Righteous Sack Beating and a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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It's Wednesday afternoon and that means a brand new episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to recap the last week in Edmonton Oilers land with a healthy dose of randomness mixed in to keep things light.
To kick off this week's podcast, I got started with a podcast confession that I haven't been watching any hockey at all after the Oilers got knocked out in the second round. So what have I been doing to occupy my time, you might be wondering? The answer is a whole lot of nonsense. Somehow, I've found myself locked in these random TikTok holes that range from Bonzai pruning to pressure-washing driveways, but at the same time, I'm enjoying these silly videos way more than anything the NHL playoffs have to offer. Getting back to hockey, I kicked off the news by wishing Mattias Ekholm a very happy 33rd birthday and celebrated by playing a hilarious clip from the interview he recently gave to Christine Simpson over at Sportsnet. From there, I dove into Frank Seravalli's Top 50 UFA list over at Daily Faceoff and tried to figure out if any of the names listed would be realistic fits for the Oilers based on their current needs and cap space. With some potential shopping out of the way, I finished up the news with a look at the GM news that came out of Toronto and Calgary, including the funny spat between Brendan Shanahan and Kyle Dubas. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another Righteous Sack Beating and a fresh round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week. Oh, and subscribe to my YouTube channel.
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It's Wednesday afternoon and that means a brand new episode of Better Lait Than Never is posted and ready to recap the last week in Edmonton Oilers land with a healthy dose of randomness mixed in for good measure.
To kick off this week's podcast, I got started with a farewell to the playoffs after the Oilers got knocked out by Vegas in Game 6 of their second round series. While many of us were hopeful for another deep run, the reality is that the Oilers never did quite play up to their own standards against the Golden Knights, and that's simply not good enough when facing an opponent as strong as they were. That led me to dig into some of the exit interviews quotes that have popped up over the last 24 hours, including some notes from Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Ken Holland, and Jay Woodcroft. Even though I never expect to actually learn much during these exit interviews, I will say that it was nice to see so many of the Oilers feeling the exact same way we all do. Sticking with the vein of being disappointed, this week's Righteous Sack Beating dove into the wild overreactions we saw in the fanbase after the Oilers lost. As much as I love the passion we all share for this team and its players, the insane arguments we get in when things go wrong can be a little much. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week.
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It's Wednesday afternoon and that means I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to recap what's been happening over the last week and what the hell is going on with our beloved Edmonton Oilers.
To kick off this week's podcast, I got started with a quick recap of our trip to Las Vegas and tried to cover some of the things we didn't touch on during Real Life or ONR. Given that we were there for five days, we got up to plenty of shenanigans but I figured it would be fun to give you an idea of what it's like for us to work on the road. Getting back to the Oilers, it was hard not to still feel annoyed and angry about the way things went on Monday night even though I'm pretty damned confident that the boys will be able to rebound in tonight's rematch. From there, I looked around the NHL at the other series that are going on, and it's honestly wild to see how lopsided these games (and sometimes series) have been. Are the Kraken legit? Will the Leafs get swept? So many questions need answers! Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week.
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It's Wednesday, we just landed in Vegas, Game 1 is coming up in a little bit, and we figured it would be the perfect time to crank out an on-location episode of Better Lait Than Never.
I may not have my button bar, Satan voice filter, and normal music, but that doesn't mean I'm skipping the podcast because I'm in Vegas and pretty damned excited about it. With the Oilers set to kick off the second round against the Golden Knights, Tyler, Jay, and I made our way down for the festivities and the vibes could not be better. To kick off the podcast, we talked a little bit about how the fine folks at AMA Travel saved the day by moving our flights around after the NHL pulled a dink move and changed the schedule for Game 2. For a lot of Oilers fans, this schedule change was a complete disaster and to make it worse, it doesn't seem like anyone at the NHL really cares. Changing gears, we dove into vibes in Las Vegas after noticing Oilers jerseys popping up everywhere. Whether it was on our plane ride down, cruising the strip, or hitting up the casino floor, there is no doubt that T-Mobile Arena will have a lot more Edmonton fans than we saw in Los Angeles. We also walked through some of the bets we're putting down for night one and workshopped through a few potential plans now that we've got an extra day that we didn't expect. Needless to say, I love recording episodes of BLTN from the road and I think you'll be able to hear the excitement quite clearly in this week's episode.
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It's Wednesday afternoon and that means a brand new episode of Better Lait Than Never is here to help get you through the rest of your week. On today's episode, I'm recapping our trip to LA, breaking down the Oilers vs. Kings, and dolling out the usual dose of nonsense that you've come to expect from BTLN.
Kicking off the podcast, I got started with a quick look at our trip to Los Angeles from this past weekend after the fine folks at AMA Travel sent us on an adventure to cover the first round. Needless to say, those three days were an emotional rollercoaster that saw some of the highest of highs and lowest of lows with a little bit of rest and relaxation mixed in. One thing I can say for sure, however, is that I sure was glad that the Oilers found a way to pull off the miracle comeback in Game 4 because coming down 3-1 in the series could simply not happen. Coming back to Rogers Place for Game 5, the Oilers had the opportunity to give themselves their first lead of the series, and not only did they accomplish exactly that, but they also turned in what was arguably their best effort overall. In this week's Righteous Sack Beating, I dove into the Kings fan situation that kicked off on social media yesterday after Evander Kane posted a pretty horrendous story about what happened to young Cecily Eklund in Los Angeles. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week.
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It's Wednesday afternoon and that means I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never set and ready to guide you through what's left of the week. In this week's episode, we're talking about the Oilers' loss in Game 1, what the boys need to do better in Game 2, the NHL playoffs, and a whole lot more.
To kick off this week's episode of BLTN, I got started with a quick recap of how much fun it is for the Oilers to be back in the playoffs and how much fun I was having in the hours leading up to puck drop. From having out with the squad at the office to making my way down to the Moss Pit before the game, it just felt good to have the postseason back in our wonderful city. And for the first 40 minutes of that game, it looked like the day that started out so beautifully was going to wrap up in celebration. Unfortunately, the Hockey Gords had other plans. After what was a fantastic first 40 minutes by the Oilers, the boys collapsed in spectacular fashion and ended up losing Game 1 in overtime. With a massive opportunity to tie up the series coming up in a few hours, I then dove into what needs to happen for the Oilers to get the job done in Game 2 and tie the series before it heads back to Los Angeles. In this week's Righteous Sack Beating, I dove into the dummies that were throwing garbage on the ice after the OT winner and why acting like such a baby is so incredibly embarrassing. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week.
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It's Wednesday afternoon and that means I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never set and ready to guide you through what's left of the week. In this week's episode, I looked at the Oilers' eight-game win streak, still not knowing who we're going to play in round one, and celebrated Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' 30th birthday.
To kick off this week's episode of BLTN, I got started with a look at the Oilers' playoff situation as we still don't know who the boys will be playing in round one. While I have personal reasons why I hope the Oilers match up against the LA Kings, the reality is that they could just as easily be playing the Winnipeg Jets. Depending on what happens on Thursday, there are actually a few different ways this first round matchup could play out depending on who beats who and when they get the job done. Either way, no matter who the Oilers face in the first round, I'm beyond excited for the postseason to get going. Moving into the news, I got started with a shout out to my dude, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, as he played in his 800th game with the Edmonton Oilers in last night's victory over the Colorado Avalanche. Not only was I excited that we kept him forever, but the fact that Nuge hit the milestone only a day before his 30th birthday was also pretty remarkable. I mean, Nuge? 30 years old? Can't be. From there, I spent a few minutes banging the drum about Stuart Skinner being a deserving candidate for the Calder Trophy as his remarkable season is really the only reason we're talking about being Stanley Cup contenders. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week.
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It's Wednesday afternoon and that means I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never set and ready to guide you through what's left of the week. In this week's episode, I looked at Ryan Nugent-Hopkins being one point away from 100, Leon Draisaitl at 50 goals again, and celebrated Clinchmas for the fourth straight season.
To kick off this week's episode of BLTN, I got started with a quick Clinchmas celebration after the Oilers locked into their playoff spot last weekend against the Anaheim Ducks. Not only was that game a lot of fun to watch in person, but it was also the kind of performance you'd want to see from the Oilers against a team that poor. As a result, I actually expect the Ducks to push back a little bit harder in tonight's rematch, but at the same time, the result should still be the same even if the spread isn't six goals. Sticking with Saturday night, I also spent a few minutes talking about Leon Draisaitl reaching the 50-goal mark for the third time and how I happily threw one of my favourite hats to mark the occasion. Sticking with milestones, I then talked about how Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is only a single point away from the century mark and how I don't think I've ever been this excited about watching someone get there. Yeah, we've watched Connor and Leon hit 100 points a few times each now, but to have Nuge do it too? C'mon. I also wanted to give some love to both Stuart Skinner and Jack Campbell for picking up back-to-back shutouts against the Kings and Ducks respectively, giving the team its first two bagels of the season. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week.
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It's Wednesday afternoon and that means I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never set and ready to guide you through what's left of the week. In this week's episode, I looked at Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' pursuit of 100 points, the Oilers' chances at winning the Pacific Division, and debuted a brand new Tyler Yaremchuk song that you won't want to miss.
To kick off this week's episode of BLTN, I got started with a quick Frank update after so many of you reached out about how he was doing and with general letters of support. The support was fantastic in every way, and I was honestly blown away by how much all of you love my dog. From there, I dove into a brand new Tyler Yaremchuk song that Meat Watcher made this past week, and as you'll hear, this new tune is ridiculous. Getting back to the Oilers, I had to start the news with the ridiculous season that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is having, and how it blows my mind that he's at 96 points with seven games left to go. No matter how you slice it, the guy is on fire and my body is here for it. Next up, I looked at both Leon Draisaitl and Evander Kane hitting the 300-goal plateau, and how it's almost stunning that Connor McDavid has yet to reach the milestone. Speaking of milestones, Darnell Nurse tied his career-high in both goals and points last night against Vegas and I wanted to give him a little bit of love for the year he's having despite people constantly shitting on him. From there, I quickly ran through the Pacific Division standings and spoke about how the Oilers finally got a break with the teams they're chasing as well as what that means down the stretch. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week.
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It's Wednesday afternoon and that means I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never all set and ready to guide you through the back half of your week. In this week's episode, I'm looking at McDavid scoring 60, the Oilers' current winning streak, Zach Hyman's ridiculous run of goals called back, gushed about Mattias Ekholm, and a whole lot more.
To kick off the podcast, I got started with a thank you to everyone that attended the Oilersnation 15th birthday party this past weekend at the Pint Downtown. Not only was it a fantastic way to spend a Saturday, but the support we got from all of you is something that I won't soon forget. It was the kind of day that made us all so incredibly happy because of the incredible support, and I couldn't possibly think of a better group to spend that time with. Getting back to the Oilers, how could I not touch on Connor McDavid hitting the 60-goal mark in last night's win over the Arizona Coyotes? No matter how you slice it, McDavid is the best player on earth and it's not particularly close. Next up, the team announced that it had signed college free agent, Carl Berglund, to a two-year entry-level deal early today so I tried to figure out what the hell we've got here in our new friend. From there, I looked at the upcoming schedule and how there are some big games on deck for the Oilers if they have any hopes of climbing into one of the top-two positions in the Pacific Division. And since we're in a spot in the season where news really slows down, I spent the rest of the segment digging into what's been happening with the group over the last week while also checking in on some old friends that recently left town. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week.
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We've passed the midway point of the week, and that means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is here to help you get through the rest of the week and to make sense of the world around you. This week, I'm gushing about Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, recapping the #NationVacation to Toronto, thinking back on the first 15 years of Oilersnation, and a whole lot more.
To kick off this week's episode of Better Lait Than Never, I got started with a quick recap of this past weekend's #NationVacation to Toronto and how it was an incredible trip despite the lack of success on the ice. Even with some delays that were beyond our control, Nation Citizens always seem to find a way to make the best of any situation that's thrown their way. Speaking of which, I also had to spend a few minutes talking about how excited I am for the Oilersnation 15th Birthday party that is now SOLD OUT thanks to all of your amazing support. Needless to say, I'm pumped for his Saturday. Getting back to the Oilers, how could I not start with the news that broke this morning about my guy, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, expecting a baby in August? Given the way his season has gone so far โ we're talking about career highs in every single category that matters โ why should we be surprised that he's also getting some major business done off the ice as well? With my RNH gushing out of the way, I looked at the ridiculous years that both Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are having as both guys hit different milestones in last night's game against the Sens. And with only 14 games left to play this season, the pressure is on for the big boys to keep playing at the highest level possible to ensure that the Oilers are not only in the dance but playing the best they can when they get there. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week.
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We've passed the midway point of the week, and that means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is here to help you get through the rest of the week and to make sense of the world around you. This week, I'm looking at the Oilers' situation between the pipes, the Pacific Division standings, first impressions of the new guys, and a whole lot more.
To kick off this week's episode of BLTN, I got started with some first impressions on the new guys as both Mattias Ekholm and Nick Bjugstad have found a way to make an impact in their first few games. While both guys have extremely different roles and expectations, both Ekholm and Bjugstad are finding ways to contribute early in their tenure as Oilers and it's been refreshing to see both guys having a little bit of success. At the other end of the spectrum, Jack Campbell continues to struggle between the pipes and it's getting to a spot where we don't even know when or how often he can even be played anymore this year. And while I'm not one to suggest that the Oilers buy him out, you do have to wonder when or if he'll be able to get back to his career norms in terms of numbers. From there, I ran through the Pacific Division standings which are tight as ever with fewer than 20 games left to play. To make matters even more intense, the teams the Oilers are chasing in the standings just keep winning. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week.
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Why wouldn't I knock out a 15-minute podcast about the Oilers trading for Nick Bjugstad? Four episodes of Better Lait Than Never in a week? What a time to be alive.
This afternoon, the Edmonton Oilers announced that they had traded a 3rd round pick and Michael Kesselring to the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for Nick Bjugstad with 50% of his salary retained, bringing the gigantic human into town for only $450,000. That number was important because it brings the Oilers to a salary cap position where they don't even have one extra dollar to spend. According to the folks at CapFriendly, the moves Ken Holland made for Ekholm and Bjugstad left the Oilers with $0 under the cap. For someone that is horrible at math, I find what the cap squad at the OEG offices was able to do to be amazing. Just me?
In other news, I saw a couple of videos of Tyson Barrie on the Nashville Predators' social media that bummed me out because I know it had to be a jolt to the system for the guy to be traded away from a team where he had so many friends. I know that the NHL is a business and that professional sports are ruthless in general, but you can't help but feel for a guy that was probably pretty sad to get moved. Anyway, back to the video Nashville posted, it showed Barrie meeting some of his teammates as they were eating or something, and the way it was put together made the whole thing feel awkward. Made me feel bad for Barrie, ya know?
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It's been a very busy week for the Edmonton Oilers, and that means you had a whole lot to say after Ken Holland pulled the trigger on a pair of moves yesterday with more likely on the way. As a result, today's episode of Better Lait Than Never is all about your feedback, including some guest Righteous Sack Beatings and a whole lot of voicemails.
To kick off the regularly scheduled episode of BLTN, I got started with a look at what's happened so far as the Edmonton Oilers pulled off a pair of trades on Tuesday that led me to record a pair of emergency podcasts for both Jesse Puljujarvi and Mattias Ekholm/Tyson Barrie. Seeing as those two trades basically took over the city, why not spend some more time talking about it? From there, I looked ahead and what's coming next as Frank Seravalli believes the Oilers have at least another trade or two coming down the pipeline. If there are more moves to be made, who could be next to leave? What are the biggest needs we have right now? All I know for sure is that the next couple of days are going to get spicy around the NHL, and I cannot wait to see what happens over the next two days. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week.
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Two trade reaction episodes of Better Lait Than Never on the same day? It's happening, folks! What a time to be alive.
If you missed it โ and Gord knows how I don't even know how that would be possible โ the Oilers traded Tyson Barrie, Reid Schaefer, a 1st round pick (2023), and a 4th round pick (2023) in exchange for Mattias Ekholm (4% retained) and a 6th round pick in 2024. Needless to say, this was a monster deal. And while I absolutely love the addition of Mattias Ekholm and what he brings to the table, the Oilers paid a significant price to acquire him and his $6 million AAV for the next three seasons. Was it worth the cost? Are the Oilers better today than they were yesterday?
In Ekholm, the Oilers get a big, tough defenceman that can play at both ends of the rink and will help them solidify what's happening in their own zone. Put another way, that's pretty much the exact definition of what we need right now. But as much as there is plenty to like about bringing Ekholm to town, the cost to acquire him was significant as the Oilers needed to send Tyson Barrie, Reid Schaefer, and a pair of draft picks (1st and 4th) to Nashville to make the deal (and money) work. On an asset level, this trade is a monster for the Oilers but one that ultimately satisfies a need they have on the roster. On a human level, however, I wonder what the players in the room are thinking as one of the most popular players on the team has been sent away.
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After months and months of speculation, the Edmonton Oilers have finally pulled the trigger on a trade that sent Jesse Puljujarvi to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Patrik Puistola. While the trade is no doubt a bittersweet transaction for many Oilers fans, there's little doubt that Puljujarvi needed a fresh start after spinning his wheels here in Edmonton a little bit. In exchange for Puljujarvi, the Oilers are getting another young Finn in Patrik Puistola who is said to have some offensive skill even though he has yet to plan an NHL game. From an Oilers perspective, the big win in this trade is the fact that they didn't have to retain any salary on the transaction, which essentially clears the path to make another deal ahead of Friday's deadline. Could this be the first step in a Jakob Chychrun or Mattias Ekholm trade, as an example? What will happen with the depth on the right side of the depth chart now that the Oilers are down a man in a spot where they already lack depth.
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We've officially passed the midway point of the week and that means I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to help break down what's happened so far and what's yet to come. This week, I'm looking at the Oilers' struggles in overtime, the Dynamic Duo's latest milestones, the Year of Nuge, and a whole lot more.
To kick off this week's episode of Better Lait Than Never, I got started with a look at life in Edmonton, specifically how we're working through another tundra week here in the capital city with temperatures plummeting through the floor. On the brighter side, however, we're also inching closer to the Oilersnation 15th Birthday party, and that has me endlessly excited for what is sure to be a wonderful afternoon with the Nation at the Pint Downtown. Getting back to the Oilers, I started off with the good news after Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins all registered milestones in last night's win over the Philadelphia Flyers, and how it's so much fun to watch them do their thing together. And since all three of those guys are having such amazing years, it's almost impossible to understand how they're still spinning their tires in the standings. That led me to talk about the four-game losing streak that was basically the Oilers' own fault as they simply could not close out games to save their lives. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week.
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It's Wednesday afternoon and that can only mean one thing โ a brand new episode of Better Lait Than Never, your mom's favourite podcast. This week, I'm talking about all of the silly szn rumours that are surrounding the Oilers right now, the fact that Jesse Puljujarvi is still here, the Super Bowl, and a whole lot more.
To kick off this week's podcast, I got started with a quick look at the Oilersnation 15th Anniversary party that will be happening on March 18th at the Pint Downtown. As much fun as we've had over the years, it's crazy to think that the Nation is already turning 15 seeing as it doesn't really feel like we've been doing this that long. Then again, when I walk into Nation HQ these days, it's wild to see how many people actually work for this company now. Moving the podcast back to sports, I spent the next 10 minutes or so talking about all of the rumours surrounding the Oilers right now, including their reported interest in Erik Karlsson. Even though having Karlsson in blue and orange seems like a whole lot of fun, I have a hard time believing a deal like this will actually happen, ya know? Same goes for the thought of bringing in Patrick Kane to take our top-end offence from a Ferrari to a fighter jet. I also touched on the oddness of the Kailer Yamamoto situation as we all expected him to be activated from the LTIR yesterday only to have the deadline come and go without activity. Is there a trade in the works? As Tom Petty once said, "the waiting is the hardest part." Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week.
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How happy were you last night when the Oilers finally faced off against Detroit after a 10-day break? Probably 12/10 happy, right? Me too.
To kick off this week's podcast, I got started with a quick recap of the latest episode of MILF Manor. Why? Because I'm committed to the bit at this point and I need to stick with it. Not to mention, this show is a masterpiece and if you're not watching it yet then I encourage you to reevaluate your life. Back to the Oilers, we're right in the thick of the silly szn and that means there are rumours aplenty around this team right now, so I walked through some of the latest rumblings to try and make sense of what's happening. Seeing as last week's episode of the podcast kicked the hornet's nest a little bit, I feel even more bullish on the information I have, especially with Ken Holland admitting that he's got some tough decisions to make if Yamamoto comes off the LTIR in the next few days. And seeing as Kailer Yamamoto is traveling with the team and taking normal reps at practice, you'd have to think that he'll be back in the lineup sooner than later. On the more annoying side, I took umbrage with the fact that a bunch of Detroit Red Wings players were acting like real tough guys when the linesmen were around even though it was obvious they didn't want any of the Oilers' smoke. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week.
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Another Wednesday has landed on your calendars, which means I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to help fill the rest of your week with a little dose of shenanigans. This week, I'm recapping the amazing Jasper Pond Hockey Tournament, Matt Berlin's night to remember, Oilers trade rumours, and a whole lot more
To kick off this week's podcast, I got started with a quick look at episode 3 of the greatest TV show in the history of cameras. Of course, I'm talking about MILF Manor, the show where eight moms are looking for love in a dating pool comprised of their own sons. I also spent some time talking about the Jasper Pond Hockey Tournament that took place at the beautiful Jasper Park Lodge this past weekend, and how much fun we had with not only the other participants but also the folks from Flamesnation. Getting back to the Oilers, how could I not talk about the amazing Matt Berlin story that happened on Saturday night against the Blackhawks after the U of A netminder subbed in for Jack Campbell for the final 2:26 of that hockey game? As far as cool stories go, this one ranks right up there with one of the most fun sports moments that I've ever seen. But even though most of us loved the move by Jay Woodcroft and the Oilers, there were plenty of angry folks on hockey Twitter trying to rain on our parade. Sticking with the Oilers, I also ran through some of the latest rumblings surrounding Jesse Puljujarvi and how it truly feels like the countdown clock is on for his time with the organization. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week.
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Happy Wednesday, friends, and welcome to a brand new episode of Better Lait Than Never to recap the week so far, preview what's ahead, and sprinkle a little bit of nonsense into your week. This week, we're looking at the Oilers' six-game winning streak, what to expect at the trade deadline, the all-star break, and a whole lot more.
To kick off this week's podcast, I got started with another look at the greatest TV show in the history of cameras. Of course, I'm talking about MILF Manor, the show that some are calling the grossest piece of television ever made. I also spent some time talking about the Jasper Pond Hockey Tournament that's set to take place at the beautiful Jasper Park Lodge this weekend, and how excited I am to be going back even though the weather could be taking a turn for tundra town. Switching gears to our beloved Edmonton Oilers, I dove into the six-game win streak and just how impressive the team has looked over this stretch. I mean, we all knew the ability was in there, but after a very mediocre first half to the season, we're finally seeing the Oilers playing up to their potential. Can they keep this run going given their schedule over the next few weeks? I also touched on some of the latest news surrounding the team, and how that may affect what Ken Holland does at the trade deadline. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week. Want to leave a voicemail for next weekโs show? Do it here!
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We all made it back from the #NationVacation to Las Vegas in one piece, and now it's time to get back to business with a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never. On this week's podcast, I'm talking about Vegas, Evander Kane, Jesse Puljujarvi, and how much of a difference a week can make.
To kick off the show, I spent the first few minutes recapping what was undoubtedly an amazing #NationVacation down to Las Vegas with a group of really incredible people. But since we did an on-location show on Saturday afternoon, I didn't want to spend too much time saying the same things over and over again. The point here was just to say thank you to everyone that makes these trips so special, and I cannot wait until March when we head to Toronto with another fantastic crew. Changing gears, how could I not spend a few minutes talking about MILF Manor, which could be the greatest TV concept of all time. That's not to say that the show isn't without its issues, but dammit did I ever laugh as I was watching the first episode. Getting back to the Oilers, it's pretty amazing how much can change in a week as the team not only saw Evander Kane return to the lineup but they also rattled off four straight wins against Pacific Division opponents. Sure, you can say that Anaheim and San Jose are terrible โ we all know that's the case โ but to also come up with big efforts against Vegas and Seattle should be celebrated. I also touched on the latest roster news that's happened over the past couple of days as the team had to make a flurry of moves to be able to fit Kane in under the cap. We also saw Jesse Puljujarvi get healthy scratched last night, which kicked off a hornet's nest on social media after Tyler broke the news on Twitter. Is this the beginning of the end for the Bison King? I covered this and more in the latest episode of the podcast.
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In the days leading up to our #NationVacation to Las Vegas, hearing the excitement building up a Nation HQ gave me the idea to record a bonus episode of Better Lait Than Never with the crew because I knew there would be some nonsense stories to tell. As expected, I was right.
On Monday afternoons, we hold content meetings at Nation HQ and this past meeting was all about what kind of content we would be making once the crew landed in Vegas. With a plan in our pockets and dreams of payouts in our hearts, we hopped on a plane and made our way to Sin City. Outside of getting a bunch of work done, the viewing party, and going to the game, we didnโt really have too much planned which left ample time for shenanigans. And seeing as this is some peopleโs (read: Wozโs) first time to Las Vegas, I knew there would be some ridiculous stories to share on a bonus episode of Better Lait Than Never. With that in mind, I packed the hotel room with people and we started talking about everything thatโs gone down so far. Was there Oilers talk? A little bit, but the focus of todayโs episode was all about what the crew has been getting up to, what everyone is working on, and whatever else we could think of for this bonus episode of Better Lait Than Never.
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It's Wednesday night, so your favourite podcast is back with a brand new episode filled with your usual dose of Oilers-related nonsense to help you get through the rest of the week.
To kick off this week's podcast, I got started with a few minutes spent gushing about how excited I am for the third #NationVacation to Las Vegas that's kicking off tomorrow. Seeing as we'll have a crew of about 50 people flying down with us and even more expected to meet us while we're down there, this trip to Las Vegas has me more excited about the next few days than I could have imagined. It wasn't all good news for me this week, however, as Twitter took away my blue checkmark after I stopped paying for a subscription. Turning the podcast back towards the Oilers, I ran through the latest news with the team and dove into some of the rumours that are popping up around Twitter as the team is basically tied to every defenceman under the sun right now. From there, I welcomed my guy, Liam Horrobin, to the podcast to talk about literally anything other than what's happening with the Oilers right now, and specifically what he's expecting from his first-ever Nation Vacation. For a guy that hasn't really been around for a long time, Liam's impact on the Nation has been immediate and I wanted to ask him what it's been like to work through his first year(ish) with the company. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week.
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It's Wednesday night and that means a new episode of Better Lait Than Never is all set and ready for your ear holes. This week, I'm talking a whole lot of Edmonton Oilers as the boys continue to spin their wheels despite working through a list of winnable games.
To kick off this week's podcast, I got started with a look at New Year's Resolutions and specifically how I think they're a waste of time unless you've successfully worked with the concept before. Otherwise, aren't you just putting a bunch of pressure on yourself to make a life change that you've been able to do before? Why do you need a new calendar year to start working on your goals? From there, I looked at what the hell has been going on around here over the last few weeks as the Edmonton Oilers just can't seem to turn this ship around. Whether it's shooting themselves in the foot with blown leads at home or straight-up losing to teams that they should beat more often than not, the Oilers are running out of time if they plan to turn this season around and it's starting to drive me nuts. With some tough games coming up on the schedule, the boys need to figure themselves out quickly or we'll be talking about another lost season in year eight of Connor McDavid's career. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week.
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As the 2022 winds down, I thought it might be fun to walk through some of the biggest Edmonton Oilers stories of the year as determined by the traffic on Oilersnation.com, and as I was putting together the list, I realized just how crazy these past 12 months have been. That's why I invited Tyler Yaremchuk on the podcast to help me break down these stories and wrap up the year with our hopes for 2023.
To kick off the year-end wrap up, Tyler and I got started with a look back on the trades that have happened for the Oilers this past season, and even though there weren't many of them, just five in total, there's little doubt that Ken Holland got some important work done in terms of shaping this roster. For better or worse, Ken Holland's patience with this roster has given us a rollercoaster year and it was interesting to look back on what he's done so far and what still needs to be done as we work our way into the back half of the 2022-23 campaign. We also checked in on a bunch of rumours and names that the Oilers have been tied to over the past 12 months and how the Oilers may actually be better off not making some of the moves that were supposed to get done. How could we look back at 2022 without diving into some of the negatives we suffered as well, including the 'why are you so pissy' exchange between Jim Matheson and Leon Draisaitl, Dave Tippett being fired and replaced with Jay Woodcroft, and the horrible stretch of games that led to the coaching change in the first place. Mixed in with all of the news from the site were a few of my favourite Baggedmilk and Tyler moments as the two of us continue to have a blast together while making a tonne of content while we were at it, and it was funny to see Tyler give his version of the stories we shared that he didn't know were coming. Lastly, I wrapped up the 2022 year in review with a message of thanks to everyone that has helped me grow this podcast in its first year, and how grateful I am to have the numbers climbing while having so much fun in the process.
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We're a day late with the new episode of Better Lait Than Never, but that doesn't mean I've forgotten about you. This week, we've got a whole lot of Christmas talk along with my usual breakdown of what's been happening with our beloved Edmonton Oilers.
To kick off this week's podcast, I got started with my question of the week which revolved around the best and worst Christmas gifts you've ever received after a memory jarred loose of a horrible present I gave my dad as a teenager. Not only was I incredibly dumb to buy this specific gift in the first place, and I wanted to know if any of the listeners had ever been on the receiving end of such stupidity. Sticking with the Christmas theme, I also ran through some of the worst Christmas songs ever recorded and offered my take on some year traditions that should be put to sleep. Turning the podcast towards the Oilers, I looked at what's happened in the week since my last full episode of BLTN and how it was a very frustrating week considering how much good could have happened in the standings had they won. From there, I spent the next few minutes talking about the Oilers, specifically how my boy Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is on fire right now and how there's not one person in this city that isn't thrilled for him. I also had to comment on the ridiculous story that came out this week that Salt Bae has been banned from future soccer tournaments after the meme-famous chef acted like a total dick after Argentina's win at the World Cup. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week in your life.
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With news breaking this morning that the Oilers had signed Stuart Skinner to a three-year contract extension, I figured I may as well settle into my home studio and bang out a quick reaction episode of the podcast.
For the first couple of months of the year, weโve been marveling at how well Stuart Skinner has played for this hockey team, and how we're so lucky to have him while Jack Campbell works on his game. Well, as it turns out, Ken Holland and his staff clearly felt like they needed to show Stu some love for his work as the team announced earlier today that they had signed the local boy to a three-year contract extension that carries a $2.6 million AAV. While many of us were hoping to see Skinner extended sooner or later, I'm not sure that many of us expected a new contract to land this soon. Regardless of the timing, I could not be happier about Skinner's new deal, which is why I decided to do an emergency episode of Better Lait Than Never to express my happiness. I dove into it all on this quick reaction episode of Better Lait Than Never.
You've passed the midway point of your work week and that means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is recorded, edited, and ready to help you make it to the weekend. This week, we're looking at Leon Draisaitl's dominance over the Nashville Predators, Evander Kane's generosity, and how someone might confuse Leduc for Edmonton.
To kick off the podcast, I got started with a look at a Toronto Life article that took the Internet by storm after a Mississauga woman told a story of moving to "Edmonton" and hating it even though she wasn't actually living in the city at all. Even though the article itself was hilarious, what was most fascinating was how everyone in Alberta united to rip this story to shreds. Getting back to the Oilers, I broke down the week that was after the boys went 3-1 in the week since my last episode. As you'll hear in the breakdown, a big part of that success was the Oilers finding their scoring touch again as they scored 21 goals while allowing only nine. Unsurprisingly, the big boys led the charge offensively โ they put on a clinic against Nashville โ but there were also some very important contributions from throughout the lineup that came at a time when we desperately needed them. With all that positivity out of the way, I dove into this week's Righteous Sack Beating and aired out my grievances along with some of yours in what was a very spicy podcast segment. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week in your life.
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It's Wednesday and that can only mean two things: Cheap chicken wings and a new episode of Better Lait Than Never! This week, we're talking about the Oilers' most recent run of inconsistency, Jay Woodcroft coming in the crosshairs, and I welcomed Nick Alberga to talk about everything from fantasy hockey to baseball to what's happening with Jack Campbell.
To kick off this week's episode of BLTN, I got started with a look at the Christmas season and specifically what is the worst part of this time of year. Next week, we'll do the best parts of the Christmas season, but we always get our veggies out the way first, and as always, you fine folks had the funniest answers. Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, I gave my take on how shocked I am to see some Oilers fans turning on Jay Woodcroft already. Whether it's his line combinations or that he benched your personal favourite player, it's been interesting and surprising to watch the knives come out only a few months removed from the guy taking us to the Western Conference Final. Do I get it? Not even a little bit. I also walked through what has been another rough week for the Oilers as the team continues to struggle with consistency. From there, I welcomed Nick Alberga to the podcast to talk about what it's been like to join The Nation Network after years of working in traditional media. Are we too relaxed? Does he need more structure? An avid hockey fan and longtime Toronto media member, I also asked Nick about our boy Jack Campbell and whether or not we should also be expecting this kind of emotional rollercoaster with the guy when he's not playing well. As you'll hear, Nick did not pull any punches in his answer. Wrapping up the interview, Nick and I looked around the NHL at some of the more interesting storylines that are not getting enough play right now, including the wild run the Seattle Kraken are on and how they're looking too much like early Vegas for my liking. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week in your life.
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It's been an emotional week, hasn't it? When I last recorded Better Lait Than Never, we were talking about how important it would be for the Oilers to beat the New York Islanders and why that was a game they needed to have. How naive we all were.
To kick off this week's episode of BLTN, I got started with a look at the future of the #Beetcast after Tyler announced that another post-game show would be coming to the site in the next little while. What does that mean for my show? Is Tyler out to get me? It's hard to say for sure, but I gave an update on everything that's been going on and where I think we'll end up from here. On a brighter note, I then jumped into the question of the week that revolved around fast food and specifically which restaurant you would choose to eat at for the rest of your life if you could only pick one. As always, you guys came through with some amazing answers and reasons for why you were picking certain spots and I had a whole so much fun working through this segment. Getting back to the Oilers, I ran through what can only be described as a rollercoaster week of games for the Edmonton Oilers that saw them get shut out on one night before running through a pair of comeback wins in the next two. Needless to say, it was emotional. On the downside, the Oilers also suffered another round of injury issues that saw them lose both Ryan McLeod and Warren Foegele for an undetermined amount of time. With four of the top-nine forwards out, who is going to step up and help fill that void? Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week in your life.
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The thing I love most about Better Lait Than Never is that I can spend an hour talking about the Edmonton Oilers, fake hair, and quesadilla makers all at the same time. It's wonderful, and quite frankly, you should be a part of the shenanigans.
Kicking off this week's podcast, I jumped in with a look at the question of the week, which revolved around the favourite gadget and toys you have in your home. Do you love quesadilla makers? Slap chops? As always, BLTN listeners came through with another great list of items that had me both laughing and adding to my Amazon cart. Getting back to the Oilers, I walked through the current roster and looked at some of the players that need to start contributing with some offence. That's not to say that I don't appreciate good underlying numbers or general hustle โ I absolutely do on both counts โ but the Oilers are once again at a point where they're needing more people to chip in. Speaking of players that need to be better, the Universe seems to be against Jack Campbell right now as the goaltender ended up breaking his nose on Monday in New Jersey after an errant puck flew into the bench and popped him on the nose. I mean, if that's not a metaphor for how the start of his year has gone then I don't know what is. Changing gears, I then looked at a couple of stories from around the NHL as Ryan Reaves was just traded to the Minnesota Wild for an influx of "swagger" and Cale Makar just broke Sergei Zubov's record for fastest defenceman to get 200 NHL points. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week in your life.
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It's Wednesday and that means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to help you make sense of all things Edmonton Oilers and life in general. This week, we're breaking down Stuart Skinner's play in net, what kind of disgusting snacks you're all eating, and a whole lot more.
To kick off this week's episode of Better Lait Than Never, I got started with a story about my girlfriend making fun of me for my shitty food choices. Even though I'm generally a reasonable eater overall, sometimes I love a good bologna sandwich and that was just gross to her for whatever reason. That led me to ask for your favourite foods that other people think are gross, and as always, you fine folks always make me laugh. Getting back to the Oilers, I walked through this week's light schedule even though both games on tap are incredibly important. That led me to wonder what Jay Woodcroft will do for a goalie split. Will he run Skinner for both games? That's what I'd do. I also gave my take on what the Oilers should do with Dylan Holloway seeing as the rookie is barely playing, and when he does play, he runs the risk of being stapled to the bench after every mistake. Is that really the best use of his time right now? I don't think so. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week in your life.
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It's Wednesday and that means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is ready to help you make sense of all things Edmonton Oilers and life in general. This week, we're breaking down the Oilers' PK struggles, Evander Kane's scary injury, Connor McDavid's goal heater, and a whole lot more.
Kicking off this week's episode of BLTN, I got started with a look at my own Twitter account after I bucked up the money and got myself that sweet, sweet blue checkmark. Getting into the podcast for real, I started off the news by looking at the scary incident involving Evander Kane from last night in Tampa Bay, and what his loss means to the Oilers in the short term. Now that we know Kane will be out for 3-4 months, there's little doubt that losing him for this long can only be described as a massive blow to this hockey team. I also looked at what the hell is going on with the Oilers' penalty kill right now as the boys are currently sitting near the bottom of the pile in terms of execution when down a man. Looking at the positives, I had to give Jack Campbell some love for his performance against the Lightning after he was so hard on himself following Saturday's loss to the Stars. Do we like that Campbell is so hard on himself when things are going poorly? Next up, I went on a quick rant about Jesse Puljujarvi after seeing another round of arguments break out this week with either side of the aisle arguing with fiery passion about what he does or does not do. Frankly, the hyperbole surrounding the kid is all kinds of annoying. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week in your life.
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Is there anything better than watching the Edmonton Oilers picking up wins like they're going out of style? No. That's the answer. That's why I was super excited to record today's episode of Better Lait Than Never and break it all down.
After an up-and-down start to the year, the Edmonton Oilers have responded with five straight wins and look as good as we could have ever hoped they would. It's not just that they're winning games, but that the Oilers are finding different ways to cash in two points, which is something we haven't always seen around here. Take last night's game against the Predators, for example. That game was as dominant as we've seen this team play so far this season, but wasn't at all the same as the win over Calgary on Saturday. In round 2 of the BOA, the Oilers had to grind their way to a win, and had it not been for Stuart Skinner then they probably would have gone home empty-handed. The point I'm making here is that the Oilers are not only winning games but they're doing whatever it takes to get there, and I'm certainly appreciating the resiliency. One thing I don't appreciate, however, is the way that some fans are trying to create a goaltending controversy even though there is nothing to be upset about right now. Sure, we'd like Jack Campbell to be allowing fewer goals than he is right now, but the point of hockey is to win games and the Oilers are doing that so I really don't understand the panic. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week in your life.
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A fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to get you set for an Oiler's game day? What's not to like about that? Let's talk about it.
It may not have been the start we had planned for our beloved Edmonton Oilers, but they managed to wrap up their six-game homestand with a win over the Penguins and a .500 record overall. I know this first run of the year was nowhere close to perfect but was the Oilers' start to the season really as bad as some people are suggesting? With the early season retrospective out of the way, I looked ahead at Edmonton's first road trip of the year and how these next three games (St. Louis, Chicago, and Calgary) are incredibly important even though we're still so early in the season. Sticking with the Oilers, my BLTN Question of the Week revolved around why we started to love them in the first place, especially when you consider that this franchise hasn't given us a whole lot to cheer about over the last couple of decades. This conversation about why we love the Oilers led into another hilarious round of Podcast Confessions that saw podcast listeners dropping me their deepest, darkest secrets for the enjoyment of others. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week in your life.
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A fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to go along with the same ol' hockey team? New podcast, same bad habits? Let's talk about it.
I'm not going to lie to you, I did not expect to be walking folks away from the panic button only three games into this new NHL season but that's exactly where we're at for a small portion of people. Does it make sense to freak out this early? I know expectations are high, but we've only played three games so far. Sticking with what's happened so far, I walked through Dylan Holloway's first three NHL games and how the start of his career hasn't exactly gone as planned. Outside of getting blown out by Ilya Lyubushkin last night against Buffalo, Holloway has struggled a little bit so far but I don't think that's anything we shouldn't have expected. I also looked at some of the other roster moves the team has made over the last week, including the recall of Markus Niemelainen who I personally have a tonne of time for as a shutdown defender. He may not be ready for the big minutes/assignments just yet, but I don't think it'll be long either. Pivoting to fashion, the NHL released everyone's new reverse retro jerseys today so I rang through who did a good job and who failed miserably. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week in your life.
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Hasn't it felt like an eternity since the Oilers last played a meaningful game? I know the last one is a tough one to remember โ I don't like thinking about it โ but the good news is that tonight's matchup against the Canucks offers a clean slate.
To kick off this week's podcast, I jumped in with some personal news after your boy had what can only be described as a fantastic start to the week. Not only did your boy kick off a new car deal, but my favourite band on earth, blink-182, announced that theyโre getting back together and going on tour. Needless to say, I had a lot to be thankful for. Getting back to the Oilers, I didn't want to spend a whole lot of time on tonight's game against the Vancouver Canucks since the game will be over by the time most people are able to listen, so instead, I focused on some of my expectations for the year. Needless to say, the Nation is fired up about the 2022-23 season and I was having a hard time containing my own excitement. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week in your life.
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Is there anything more exciting than a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to help you get through what's left of the week? On today's show, I walked through the latest news from Oilers training camp, handed out the pre-season champ award, and welcomed Frank Seravalli from Daily Faceoff to help me tee up the 2022-23 NHL season.
To kick off today's podcast, I got started with a guy that everyone wants to talk about: Dylan Holloway. After pumping a hat trick home against the Canucks on Wednesday night, we citizens are about as confident as it gets that this guy will be able to jump into this lineup and make a difference. As much as I'm on board with pounding back the Kool-Aid, the hype has started to remind me of another Oilers prospect that once scored a pre-season hat trick. Changing gears, I spent some time on the announcement that The Nation Network will be launching a handful of new live shows this season, including Tyler's new project called Oilersnation Everyday. From there, I welcomed Frank Seravalli to the podcast to help me break down some of the latest rumours and news that are circling the Oilers these days. I asked Frank everything from the latest on Jesse Puljujarvi, to the Leafs clearing cap space for Connor McDavid, to who he thinks is going to win the Stanley Cup. As you'll hear, we covered a lot of territory in this interview and I hope I was able to sneak in all of the questions you fine folks wanted me to ask.
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We've hit the 60% complete mark on your work week and that can only mean one thing: a brand new episode of Better Lait Than Never is set and ready to invade your ear holes.
Kicking off this week's podcast, I jumped in with a look at the pre-season after the annual tune-up event kicked off this past Sunday in Winnipeg. As much as I was excited for that first one, I will readily admit that my enthusiasm for this two-week practice period dropped off in a real hurry. Now, with six games left (counting tonight) on deck, I know that our patience will be tested as handsome Jay Woodcroft (more on that later) whittles the roster down to what we'll see on opening night. Speaking of Jay Woodcroft, our new hero was named as the NHL's most handsome coach yesterday so how could I not spend a few minutes talking about Bae Woodcroft being a smoldering hunk behind the bench? Next up, we also got word that the NHL's salary cap is going to be rising quite a bit over the next few years, and for us Oilers fans, this news couldn't come at a better time given the two stars we'll have to sign in the few years. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week in your life.
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A fresh Oilers contract for Ryan McLeod means a fresh reaction episode of Better Lait Than Never to break it all down.
Now that Ryan McLeod has officially signed his new contract, I figured that I would fire up the ol' home studio and bang out a quick reaction episode of Better Lait Than Never to make sense of what's happened here. I mean, I don't think anyone can argue that McLeod's deal is incredibly team friendly and that he should be applauded for accepting less, but having this deal done means we're inching closer to whatever move Holland makes to get cap compliant. Seeing as we've been hearing rumours about a certain Finnish lad over the past... oh I don't know... three years, I'm nervous that the time has finally come to see my beloved Jesse leave town. Can it be? I dove into this and more in this quick reaction episode of the podcast.
Youโre more than halfway through your week and that can only mean one thing โ a brand new episode of Better Lait Than Never to welcome into your earholes and enjoy. This week Iโm looking at Ken Holland's pre-camp availability, the decision to give Jake Virtanen a PTO, Evander Kane's settlement, and a whole lot more.
To kick off this weekโs episode of BLTN, I jumped in with the news that most Oilers fans were talking about this week, which is obviously the club's decision to bring Jake Virtanen in on a PTO. As much as I had been trying to avoid this story over the past couple of weeks because there was nothing going on outside of rumours, the guy is now at Oilers camp and that means it was time to give my take. From there, I looked at some of Ken Holland's pre-camp comments from this morning's pressure as he covered all kinds of ground, including Ryan McLeod's contract status, Jesse Puljujarvi's frustrations, Philip Broberg's progression, and more. Even though I never expect Ken Holland to say a whole lot in his media availabilities, I did find some interesting tidbits within his presser that I wanted to share. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week in your life.
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You're 60% of the way through your week and that can only mean one thing โ a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to welcome into your earholes. This week I'm looking at the Boundary Battle of Alberta, Connor McDavid's first presser back in town, Ryan McLeod's contract, and a whole lot more.
To kick off this weekโs episode of BLTN, I jumped in with a quick look at the Boundary Battle of Alberta event that Woz, Kennedy, and Kylie covered for us this past weekend, and how I was absolutely stunned that we were granted access to any of the players. Needless to say, it hasn't exactly been easy for us to make these kinds of things happen over the years and that's why I was shocked to see how things played out. Getting back to the current team, I walked through the latest information about Ryan McLeod's upcoming contract and also the potential for Jake Virtanen to be an Oiler even though it doesn't seem like many people are interested in the experiment. Sticking with the Vitanen rumour, the other component of this nonsense rumour is that it would require someone to go and many think it would be Jesse Puljujarvi. I mean, really? It's ridiculous. I also spent some time talking about jersey ads and Jack Campbell's new gear setup, which all looks incredible if you ask me. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week in your life.
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I'd love to know how many of you are circling Wednesdays on your calendar because you know this very special day means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never will be ready to invade your earholes. crickets Okay, so maybe don't answer that. In the meantime, however, here's a fresh podcast to break down all things Edmonton Oilers and whatever else is going on around here.
To kick off this week's episode of BLTN, I jumped in with a look at the long weekend and specifically how mine started with the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert that left both myself and my missus with an overwhelming run of allergies. Despite the tragic circumstances that led to the show, I can say with certainty that it was honestly one of the best concerts I've ever seen and I say that as someone that watched from my couch. Getting back to the Oilers, I couldn't believe that I actually had to spend some time talking about why bringing in Jake Virtanen is a bad idea, but after word came out of Vancouver that the Oilers were in the mix on the free agent, I gave my take on why there are absolutely bigger fish to fry. I also touched on the new Ring of Honour style Hall of Fame that the Oilers announced this morning as the team will finally have a place to pay tribute to some of the great Oilers from over the years that won't ever make the NHL's Hall of Fame. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week in your life.
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With news breaking this afternoon that the Oilers had signed Ryan Murray to a one-year contract and that Sam Gagner had signed in Winnipeg, I figured I may as well settle into my home studio and bang out a quick reaction episode of the podcast.
For the last few weeks, we've been hearing all about Sam Gagner coming back to Edmonton for a third tour of duty on either a PTO on a league-minimum contract. Well, as it turns out, neither of those things happened as the 33-year-old veteran was eventually snapped up by the Winnipeg Jets. Shortly after that news broke, however, the Oilers had their own announcement to make as it was revealed that they had signed the left-handed defender to a one-year contract. Was Gagner signing in Winnipeg a domino that fell or was the timing of these two signings purely coincidental? I dove into it all on this quick reaction episode of Better Lait Than Never.
Youโve made it to the back half of your work week and that means itโs time for a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to help power you through to the weekend. This week, Iโm talking Leon Draisaitl quotes, Kool-Aid season predictions, and a whole lot more.
To kick off this week's podcast, I got started with a question my boy Woz asked all of you on our social media channels this past week pertaining to which Oiler has to have the best season of their career. Is there an obvious answer? Are there a bunch of guys that are probably feeling the heat? With season predictions at the front of mind, I jumped into some of my own predictions for the year as we inch toward the start of the preseason. From there, I dove into a few of the quotes Leon Draisaitl dropped on 32 Thoughts this past week, and specifically how he taught himself how to play on only one leg during the playoffs. To me, if he's teaching himself to play on one leg then the rest of the NHL is in a world of hurt once he's back and healthy. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week in your life.
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You've made it past the midway point of your week and that means it's time for a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to help get you through to the weekend. This week, I'm talking Oilers rumours, grocery store deals, and a whole lot more.
To kick off this week's podcast, I got started with a quick recap of the Oilersnation Open that happened on Friday out at Cat Tail Crossing. I didn't want to dive too deep into the tourney โ we already did a recap Monday on Real Life โ but I did want to touch on a few different highlights from my day cruising around in a cart. Getting back to the Oilers, I tried to make sense of some of the rumours that are floating around these parts lately, and that led me to spend some time in fantasy land just in case anything actually happens. If this Patrick Kane thing doesn't actually happen โ that's what I'd bet on tbh โ do the Oilers have a Plan B? Do they even need a Plan B? Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week in your life.
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Another Wednesday is here and that means a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never is set and ready to infiltrate your earholes. This week, we're talkin' #NationVacation, Sam Gagner, your voicemails, and a whole lot more.ย
To kick off this week's podcast, I got started with a recap of our trip to Toronto and thanked everyone that joined for making this first summer edition of the #NationVacation so much fun. Getting back to the Oilers, I looked at the Sam Gagner rumours that have taken over these parts over the last few days and whether it even makes sense to bring the 33-year-old forward back for a third tour of duty. Not to mention, Ryan McLeod still needs a new contract and that doesn't even touch the fact that the Oilers have no cap space to get it done. We still don't know who's going to get traded to make the money work, and with only a couple of months left until the season starts, we're looking at the back nine of this offseason with plenty left to do on Ken Holland's to-do list.ย Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week in your life.
It's Wednesday and that can only mean one thing... a brand new episode of your favourite podcast - Better Lait Than Never! Are you excited? Of course you are.
Kicking off this week's podcast, I got started with a tribute to Ben Stelter after news came out that everyone's favourite fan passed away last night after an extended battle with cancer. Needless to say, it was tough news for everyone to hear today and I wanted to send my thoughts out to the Stelter family during this horrible time. From there, I tried to get back to business and create some FOMO for each and every one of you that chose not to come with us to Toronto on Friday for the first-ever summer #NationVacation. While we're having an amazing time cheering on the Jays, you'll be at home in your tear-soaked pajamas and I hope you'll find a way to learn from this most terrible of lessons. Getting back to the Oilers, how could I not mention Darnell Nurse's wedding that took place last weekend, or how the biggest story to come out of that knot-tying celebration were the pictures of Connor and Leon. I also ran through some of the latest rumours that are out there, including Edmonton's alleged interest in Phil Kessel. If Phil Kessel isn't to your liking, then would I be able to interest you in a slightly used PK Subban? I'm not sure where this rumour came from, but the Oilers were also tied to the 33-year-old defender this past week so I looked through his last few years and tried to decide if it was a good idea or not. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week in your life.
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I literally just talked about how this was going to happen, and since I hadn't even left my laptop yet I figured I would do an instant reaction to the Kailer Yamamoto contract.
How dare I come at you with two episodes of Better Lait Than Never in the span of an hour? That's right, more me! I mean, how could I not record a quick instant reaction episode considering I had just finished posting a podcast ABOUT KAILER YAMAMOTO when the Oilers announced his two-year contract extension? It's ridiculous how unlucky that timing was. Normally, I wouldn't even have started recording this early in the day but that's the way she goes sometimes, eh? Meh. Here's more free content for you anyway, and you should like and subscribe or else I'll post the episodes twice. You've been warned.
If you're a big fan of Wednesdays then there is no doubt in my mind that you'll also be fired up about a brand new episode of Better Lait Than Never.
To kick off this week's podcast, I got started with a look at my weekend and specifically how I've never felt older than I did when I took my missus to K-Days on Saturday night. From the moment we walked in until the cab picked us up after the fireworks, that was easily one of the most expensive reminders that I'm an old guy now that I've ever had. Getting back to the Oilers, I looked at the limited news that's been happening with the team over these last week, including Kevin Lowe's retirement announcement and Adidas stepping out as the NHL's official gear provider. I also spent some time talking about Kailer Yamamoto's next contract as Bob Stauffer speculated on Twitter last week that our fun-sized hero may be in life for a multi-year extension rather than a 'see you at the same time next year' deal like Jesse Puljujarvi signed last week. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last week in your life.
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Most of the free agency heavy lifting is now behind us, and that means this weekโs episode of Better Lait Than Never is all about what the Oilers need to get done before the season starts and a whole lot of nonsense.
To kick off this week's podcast, I jumped in with a confession about poor adulting on my part, and specifically how I'm still so bad at doing many common household chores despite pushing 40 years old. Actually, now that I'm thinking about it, I'm not so sure that I'm bad at some of these things so much as I just hate doing them, which means I probably put in less effort than I should. Thankfully, a lot of you fine folks seem to be in the same situation as I got flooded with responses when I asked about everyone's most hated chores. Getting to the Oilers, I looked at the Jesse Puljujarvi extension that saw him re-sign with the team on a one-year, $3 million contract. As much as it was exciting for me to see Jesse's name on a new deal, the question I have now is whether or not he'll actually be here when the season rolls around. Dare to dream? From there, I spent even more time harping on the Oilers' defensive situation as I still don't think this group will be good enough to truly be considered a Stanley Cup contender. But can this problem be fixed ahead of the season? That's the big question. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last few days in your life.
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The NHL Draft and the start of free agency are now behind us, and that means this week's episode of Better Lait Than Never is dedicated to what's left to get done for the Oilers and a whole lot of nonsense.
To kick off the podcast, I jumped in with a confession about how annoying this part of the NHL offseason can be simply because it's filled with only speculation and not a whole lot of real news. That said, maybe the lack of news is a good thing? I mean, we could be like Calgary Flames fans that are living in constant dread that their team will lose not only one of its best players but two of them in a single offseason. Now that Gaudreau is off to Columbus, the conversation has turned to what's going to happen with Matthew Tkachuk and whether or not he'll even be in Calgary once the season rolls around in October. Up here in Edmonton, the Oilers got the bulk of their heavy lifting done on day one of free agency but that doesn't mean there aren't still items left on the ol' to-do list, including decisions to be made on Jesse Puljujarvi, Kailer Yamamoto, and Ryan McLeod. Can Ken Holland find a way to sign all three? How does the newly signed Mattias Janmark fit in here? Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last few days in your life.
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The NHL's annual swap and shop kicked off this morning and the Oilers were right in the middle of the action, and that means today's episode of Better Lait Than Never is all about what our beloved team got done and what holes they still have to get filled.
To kick off the podcast, I got started with a look at the bundle of players Ken Holland was able to get signed today and how impressive it was to get them all on (mostly) team-friendly deals. I mean, just looked at the Evander Kane extension that came down last night... who would have expected the Oilers to get Kane done at basically a fraction of what was the rumoured ask? Then, first thing this morning, the Oilers put their bet down in net with a $25 million deal for Jack Campbell that will see him get the bulk of the starts for the next five seasons. Ken Holland was also able to re-sign Brett Kulak to a team-friendly deal after acquiring him from Montreal at the trade deadline last season. Like Kane, Kulak spent some time checking his options around the league before circling back to the Oilers and inking a four-year deal that will keep him in his hometown. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last few days in your life.
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Two emergency episodes of Better Lait Than Never in the same day? Oh yeah, it's happening.
When the Oilers traded Zack Kassian to the Coyotes last night, I felt pretty good about the way Ken Holland was able to clear some cap space for the summer given that he has plenty of items on his offseason to-do list. I thought that having those extra $3.2 million dollars would go a long way to achieving some of our goals and re-signing players that needed new contracts, but what I didn't expect was that Duncan Keith would be calling it quits less than 24 hours later. When Pierre LeBrun first broke the story, I was almost in disbelief that we were going to have another $5.5 million in cap space fall in our laps. That's not to say that I hated Duncan Keither or anything โ I'm certainly not one of those Oilers fans that refuse to acknowledge the good things he did for us โ but I also don't think it's unfair to admit that he's not the player he once was when he signed this deal in the first place. Now that he's done and his Hall of Fame career went from an is to a was, the biggest question I have is about what the Oilers will do next. Who will they get to fill those minutes? Are more trades coming? Which defencemen could fit in the Keith slot for the 2022-23 season? I walk through all this and more in the second bonus episode of Better Lait Than Never.
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The first round of the NHL Draft is complete and so too is Zack Kassian's time here in Edmonton as he was moved to the Arizona Coyotes in a cap-dump trade. Since I've got everything set up in my house anyway, I wanted to record a quick reaction podcast to say goodbye and look ahead at what comes next.
Can you believe it's almost been seven years since the Oilers traded Ben Scrivens to Montreal in exchange for Zack Kassian? On December 28th, 2015, the Oilers moved the Professor to Montreal for Kassian who was going through some tough times in his personal life. Upon his arrival, it didn't take long for Kass to win the crowd over with his knack for timely goals and a willingness to drop the mitts with just about everyone. Needless to say, there were plenty of good times in those early days. But as his tenure went along and this latest contract was signed, expectations for Kassian grew beyond what was seemingly doable for the 31-year-old forward, and that meant he had to go in order to clear some space. Even though things didn't necessarily end the way we wanted them to end, I still wanted to say goodbye to a guy that gave us plenty to cheer and argue about over the years, and I wish him nothing but the best in Arizona.
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It's NHL Draft week and that means the rumours are flying around the Internet at a feverish pace, which gave us all kinds of things to talk about on today's episode of Better Lait Than Never.
To kick things off, I jumped in with a quick thank you to all of you for helping me raise money for the Edmonton Humane Society with my line of #FranksPicks gear over the 2021-22 NHL season. Originally, I wasn't sure if anyone would want to buy clothes with pictures of my dog on them, but as the campaign went along, the support that came in was incredible. Getting back to the Oilers, there was no shortage of topics to cover as the team is in the mix on all kinds of players and speculation. The question I have, however, is whether the Oilers will actually be active or if this is another one of those years where the hype will outshine what actually happens during the draft. From there, I welcomed Jason Gregor to the podcast to give a few updates from Montreal and offered his takes on what the Oilers might be looking to do over these next couple of weeks. Will we see the Puljujarvi trade so many of us are expecting? What about Claude Giroux after his name was tied to the Oilers earlier this week? Lastly, I wrapped up this week's podcast with another round of voicemails after I asked for your bold predictions for what Ken Holland will be able to accomplish during the silly season.
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Your work week is 60% of the way through and Iโve got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to help power you through to the weekend. Are you excited? Of course you are.
Did you miss me while I was away on vacation? You totally did, right? I mean, I can only imagine how painful it was to not have a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to listen to while you wrapped up your week, but fortunately, I'm back with a fresh podcast to make sense of everything that's happened since we last spoke. After spending a few minutes recapping my vacay for BC, I jumped into all of the Oilers news I missed including the Jay Woodcroft extension that had me feeling pretty damned excited. That said, the Woodcroft contract got me thinking about Dave Tippett and how we almost never got to experience a playoff run because of his inability to get the most out of this roster. Is it fair to complain about a guy that got the boot months ago? I don't know the answer to that question but I did it anyway. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last few days in your life.
Your work week is 60% of the way through and I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to help power you through to the weekend.
Kicking off this week's podcast, I got started with a look at the Good Life after I asked a question on Twitter that had me in stitches. For my money, this had to be the most fun I've had while recording Better Lait Than Never because the answers you fine folks chipped in with on my question of the day had me dying from laughter. Not knowing what to expect, I asked all of you what is the go-to snack that you make for yourselves that other people think is weird and the responses were absolutely fantastic and beyond anything I ever expected. From there, I covered the latest Oilers news and rumors, specifically what's happening in net after some insiders were speculating this past week on the future of Mike Smith and whether or not he'll be back between the pipes in Edmonton next year. I mean, the guy is 40 years old at this point and you'd have to think that getting ready for an NHL season would be tough on the ol' body. Sticking with the Oilers, I also looked at the absurdity that is the NHL CBA after Bill Daly announced today that there would be no recapture penalty for Chicago if Duncan Keith decides to retire with one year left on his deal. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last few days in your life.
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How can you not love a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to look back at the Oilers' playoff run? You've gotta love it, right? I mean, sure it would have been way better if the Oilers were playing in Game 5 tonight but that's not the way things went and thus we must talk about what went down.
The season may not have ended the way we wanted it to, but it's hard to say that we didn't have a damned good time over these past six weeks and that's what I wanted to focus on in today's show. I wanted to look back at the last six weeks and dive into how amazing it was to follow this team along on what was a magical run regardless of the disappointment we all felt when it was over. With that in mind, I brought Tyler Yaremchuk into the podcast to help me break down how much fun we had over the last six weeks and why Oilers fans should feel incredibly proud of the way this team handled a rollercoaster year. We also spoke about what the team may look like going into next season, including the question about where Evander Kane will end up among others. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on whatโs been going on over the last few days and how you'd sum up the Oilers' season.
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Does it get any better than the Oilers knocking the Flames out in five games and a brand new episode of Better Lait Than Never to make sense of it all? I donโt think so. Not only did I cover what's happened so far and what's yet to come, but I also welcomed Wanye Gretz to the podcast to help make sense of this magical Cup run and chat about what else is going on in the world.
To kick off this week's podcast, I jumped in with a look at the big news from the time since my last podcast, which is obviously that the Oilers beat the Flames in five games to move onto the Western Conference Final. As much as a lot of us wanted to believe that Edmonton would win that series, I'm not sure that there were many that would have predicted our side to steamroll over Calgary as quickly as what happened. That said, the end of the Battle of Alberta was not without controversy after Blake Coleman's potential go-ahead goal in Game 5 was called back for kicking even though it wasn't exactly clear. From there, I spent a few minutes looking ahead at a Colorado Avalanche team that will be a massive challenge for our boys to handle. Lastly, I wrapped up this week's podcast by welcoming Wanye Gretz to the show to talk playoffs, killing time on YouTube, and whatever else came to mind.
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Does it get any better than the Oilers being up on the Flames 3-1 in the series and a brand new episode of Better Lait Than Never to go along with it? I don't think so. The mood around here feels just a little bit lighter today, doesn't it? After coming up with a massive 5-3 win Game 4 of their series against the Calgary, the Oilers have the Flames on the ropes with a chance to knock them out of the series and onto the teebox. That said, the boys are going to have to bring their A-game to the Saddledome if they're hoping to finish it off tomorrow because you know damned well that the Flames are going to play with a bunch of urgency. That said, I'd also expect this to be another moment where McDavid and Draisaitl take their games to another level to try and lock in that fourth win. We saw what happened against LA in Game 7 when McDavid looked superhuman, and I wouldn't bet against him doing it again, ya know? Not to mention, how great would it be to end the Flames' series in their barn? It would be pure magic, my friends. Magic.ย
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A bonus episode of Better Lait Than Never? On a Saturday? After a big Oilers win? Absolutely.
After coming up with a huge win in Game 2 of their series against the Calgary Flames, the Edmonton Oilers are coming back to Edmonton with some momentum and I was absolutely fired up about it. Heading into Game 3 with the series tied, the Oilers have the opportunity to steal home-ice advantage away from a Calgary team that has been unable to stop Edmonton's offence. Led by Connor McDavid, the Oilers looked as solid as ever in last night's game, and if you're willing to ignore the first six minutes, they outscored the Flames by a 7-1 margin through the final 50 minutes. Sure, two of those goals were called back by horrible officiating and a questionable goalie interference call, but even that wasn't enough to stop our boys from willing themselves to victory. That's why I invited Mark Printz from Flamesnation to join me to talk about what happened, what the atmosphere was like at the Saddledome, and what he's expecting from his first playoff trip to Rogers Place tomorrow night. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on what's been going on over the last few days as we navigate the madness that is the NHL playoffs.
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The Edmonton Oilers rattled off a pair of massive wins to close out their series against the Los Angeles Kings, and I figured now would be the perfect time to record a fresh podcast to talk about what comes next.
After wrapping up their series with the Kings in seven games, the Edmonton Oilers will square off against the Calgary Flames for the first time in the postseason since 1991. I don't know about you fine folks that are reading but I was too young to really remember much or even be aware of what was going on in '91, and that makes this the first playoff Battle of Alberta that I've ever truly experienced. Not only am I excited and nervous at the same time, but it's almost painful that we have to wait basically two more days before the puck finally drops. That said, maybe having a little bit of a break is exactly what we need right now as a bunch of the Oilers are playing through injuries, most notably Leon Draisaitl who reportedly played through a painful high ankle sprain in Game 7. Will he be ready to go on Wednesday? Now that I'm thinking about it, I just started to get angry that Mikey Anderson was able to slew foot/take Leon down with a greasy play that the league didn't seem to think was a big deal. Have you ever seen a league that refuses to protect its stars quite like the NHL? Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on what to expect from our playoff matchup with Calgary.
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The Edmonton Oilers have their backs up against the wall in their series against the Los Angeles Kings, and I figured now would be the perfect time to record a fresh podcast to break it all down. I don't think there's any doubt that the way the Oilers lost in Game 5 at home had to be one of the worst games we've seen from them lately and they couldn't have picked a worse time to make that happen. I mean, I was at the 4-0 game in Los Angeles and it hurt to witness, but last night took it to another level. Last night, the Oilers had the opportunity to put themselves back up in the series and show the Kings that what happened a few days ago was a one-off, but instead they dropped a fresh turd on the ice in the early going that had them chasing for most of the game. But even when they did pull themselves back into a tie game, Jay Woodcroft got in his own head with some of his lineup decisions and Edmonton dropped a pivot game in the very early moments of OT. Instead of going back to LA with a chance to clinch, the Oilers will be fighting for their playoff lives to try and force a Game 7. Add in the fact that Darnell Nurse got himself suspended with a ridiculous headbutt and all of a sudden Oilers fans are thinking, "here we go again."
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Is there anything better than a playoff edition of Better Lait Than Never? I don't think so. After going to the Angels game last night, Tyler, Jay, and I thought it would be a good idea to record a bonus episode of Better Lait Than Never, and I have to admit that this one was a lot of fun. With the Oilers game still a few hours away, we walked through the first few days of our trip and how it's been such an incredible experience to watch the Oilers behind enemy lines. Not only have we been having a great time, but we also spent some time exploring Los Angeles and enjoying the sights on our day off, which gave us a chance to be tourists for a little bit. From Tyler's love of waves to trying guacamole for the first time to heading to Angels stadium for my first MLB game, we had plenty of stories from the day and spent 40 minutes having a good time.
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I think it goes without saying that Game 1 of our series against the Los Angeles Kings didn't go the way we expected and that the way the boys lost was infuriating, but should we be giving up hope? Absolutely not. Let's talk about it.
Seeing as the Oilers had sky-high expectations coming into the first game of their series against the Kings, it's no surprise that the fanbase was upset about the way things went. What I didn't expect, however, is that a poor result in the series opener would be enough for some Oilers fans to say they're throwing in the towel. Does that even make sense? From my perspective, losing that first game obviously sucked but I also don't think it's the end of the world. What it means to me is that the Oilers now have a tougher but not insurmountable hill to climb, and it's a challenge I ultimately think they'll be able to handle. That's why I brought in Tyler Yaremchuk onto the podcast to talk about the night, whether there were any silver linings from the loss, and what the boys need to do differently to make sure they have a better finish in game two. Lastly, I wrapped up the bonus episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on what went wrong in Game 1 and how nervous you are about the series going forward.
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Is there anything better than a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to celebrate locking in a playoff position? Absolutely not. The Edmonton Oilers are rolling and I am fired up about it!
Getting this weekโs podcast started, I was so excited to talk about Clinchmas and how the Oilers locked down not only their playoff spot for the postseason with a big win over the Avalanche but also home-ice advantage as well with last night's victory over the Penguins. Seeing as the team looked like they were in very real danger of missing the playoffs only a few months ago, having them finish off as strongly as they did was such a blessing and ultimately a lot of fun to watch. It wasn't all good news, though, as Darnell Nurse suffered a lower-body injury that will keep him out of the remaining regular season games. While expected to return for the playoffs, it doesn't take a genius to figure out that this is a big loss for the Oilers and one they need to manage carefully. Speaking of the playoffs, we now know the Oilers will be squaring off against the Kings in the first round, and it will be fascinating to watch how this series plays out with two teams that have played each other very tough this season. Lastly, I wrapped up this weekโs podcast with another round of voicemails and answered your questions on everything from the Oilers to grocery deals to wine recommendations and everything in between.
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Is there anything better than a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to help us all get set for Clinchman? Absolutely not. The Edmonton Oilers are rolling and I am fired up about it!
Getting this week's podcast started, I jumped in with a look at everything that's happened over the last week as the Oilers inch closer to locking down their playoff spot in the Pacific Division. And seeing as the boys won all three games they've played since the last show โ take that Nashville, Vegas, and the godless Stars โ how can you not feel good about where the Oilers are at right now? With the Magic Number sitting at two, the earliest the boys can possibly clinch is tomorrow (Friday) against the Colorado Avalanche, but with the regular-season finish line so damned close, I'm starting to get excited about what's to come. Lastly, I wrapped up this weekโs podcast with another round of voicemails and answered your questions on everything from the Oilers to grocery deals to wine recommendations and everything in between.
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Is there anything better than a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to go along with an Edmonton Oilers playoff push? Absolutely not. At least, not in my opinion.
Kicking off this week's podcast, I jumped in with a look at what's happened over the last week since my last podcast, and the news hasn't been as bright as we might have liked as the Oilers are 1-1-1 over that stretch. Needless to say, it would have been nice to pick up the extra point against Colorado over the weekend, but you also have to give their goaltender some credit for standing on his head and keeping them to only one goal. The bigger problem for me, however, was the blowout last night in Minnesota not only because of the implications in the standings but also because the boys just can't seem to figure them out. What is it about that team that makes life so difficult for the Edmonton Oilers? From there, I was thrilled to welcome Colin Basran to the podcast to talk a little bit about life, his love of music and the Oilers, and how the hell I was able to get the Mayor of Kelowna on my podcast. As you'll hear, Colin was a lot of fun to chat with, and the fact that he was willing to answer all of my stupid questions made me want to vote for him even though I live nowhere near his city. Could there be an Okanagan wine tasting tour on the horizon? Gord knows I hope so. Lastly, I wrapped up this weekโs podcast with another round of voicemails and answered your questions on everything from the Oilers to dating to wine recommendations and everything in between.
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Is there anything better than a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to go along with an Edmonton Oilers winning streak? Absolutely not. At least, not in my opinion. Kicking off this weekโs podcast, I jumped in with a look at the past week and everything that's gone down with the Oilers, including Leon Draisaitl hitting 50 goals for a second time, Mike Smith shutting up the haters, and the standings being as tight as one could possibly imagine. From there, I looked back on the three wins against St. Louis, Anaheim, and San Jose that happened since the last show and how all three of those wins came in completely different ways. Regardless of how they won, the important part is that the Oilers picked up six out of six points over that span, and Iโm hoping this run sets them up for a strong finish to the week against the Kings and Avs. From there, I took a quick pit stop in The Good Life to talk about some of the things that have made me happy over the last few days, and how I'm starting to realize that I'm slowly turning into my dad as I age. Lastly, I wrapped up this weekโs podcast with another round of voicemails and answered your questions on everything from the Oilers to dating to wine recommendations and everything in between.
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Is there anything better than a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never? Absolutely not. At least, not in my opinion. Kicking off this week's podcast, I jumped in with a look at the last seven days and how the Oilers have gone 3-1 over that time with the lone loss coming on Saturday night against the Flames. Unfortunately, I was in attendance for that game and while I will admit how much fun it was to be back at the Saddledome, the excitement was certainly tempered after the Flames were able to pump nine goals in at even strength. spits The good news, however, is that the Oilers have won both of their games since Saturday night with a decisive victory over the Arizona Coyotes and a much tighter one against a depleted Los Angeles Kings. Regardless of how they won, the important part is that the Oilers have picked up four out of four points so far this week, and I'm hoping that sets them up for a strong finish against the Blues and Ducks. Lastly, I wrapped up this weekโs podcast with another round of voicemails and answered your questions on everything from the Oilers to dating to wine recommendations and everything in between.
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Two episodes of Better Lait Than Never in the same week? It couldn't possibly be!
To kick off this week's podcast, I jumped in with a look back at the last seven days and recapped all of the news from the week that was. From wrapping up their homestand to the trade deadline to a run of back-to-back losses against the Avalanche and Stars, the Oilers are certainly keeping things interesting and that's making this playoff push as stressful as humanly possible. Sticking with the Oilers, I also looked at both Brett Kulak and Derick Brassard landing at Rogers Place today, and how their new jersey numbers โ specifically Brassard's โ had some folks up in arms. From there I looked ahead at the Oilers' schedule and how the next four games are huge for this franchise as they'll play against teams they're either chasing in the standings or ones they simply should beat. Will we get the same kind of response the last time the Oilers were staring at a must-win stretch of games? Lastly, I wrapped up this weekโs podcast with another round of voicemails and answered your questions on everything from the Oilers to dating to wine recommendations and everything in between.
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The NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone, so I thought I would jump in with a quick reaction episode to recap the two moves the Oilers got done along with reading a bunch of your feedback.
Even though there weren't many of us that expected the Oilers to be busy at the NHL Trade Deadline, you're always hoping that the GM can make a move or two that will leave your team better off than they were before the swap meet got started. And even though it was probably unrealistic to expect that Ken Holland would get much done, he did make a pair of moves for Brett Kulak and Derick Brassard that bolstered the team's depth without adding too much in terms of additional salary. Yet, for many Oilers fans, making only a few depth moves seems like a waste of time when you're now in year seven of Connor McDavid's career and the team hasn't truly gone all-in for him yet. That said, the price of rentals and trades was pretty expensive this year so many there wasn't much more for Holland to do? Should we be giving him the benefit of the doubt?
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Happy Wednesday, Internet friends, and thank you for welcoming me into your earholes for a brand new episode of Better Lait Than Never. This week, I'm looking at the Oilers' win streak, the Mike Smith conundrum, trade deadline, and a whole lot more.
Kicking off this week's podcast, I jumped in with a look at what has been a rollercoaster ride for the Edmonton Oilers and their fans as the team is right in the thick of a playoff race with a handful of other squads. I mean, is there a better example of the rollercoaster than the wins against Tampa Bay and Detroit? The good news for the Oilers, however, is that they're starting to pick up some wins, guys are starting to get healthy again, and some of the teams they're fighting with are starting to fall off. That said, with 20+ games left on the schedule, there is still plenty of time for anything to happen. Speaking of anything happening, that led me into a discussion about tomorrow night's game against the Buffalo Sabres as he was in the starter's net this morning at practice. Can Smith get himself back to where he needs to be a positive contributor for this hockey team? Should we even be giving him any more chances? Lastly, I wrapped up this weekโs podcast with another round of voicemails and answered your questions on everything from the Oilers to dating to wine recommendations and everything in between.
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Itโs Thursday and that means that Iโve got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never set and ready for your ear holes. This week, I looked at an up and down run of games for the Oilers, goaltending issues, your voicemails, and more.
Kicking off this week's podcast, I got started with a look at the Oilers schedule as we're entering what can only be described as a critical run of games for the team. Outside of Saturday's rematch against the de fending champs, the Oilers are looking at a run of winnable but ultimately must-have games, and I'll be very excited to see whether they can make hay in that time or if they'll falter as they did a week ago against Chicago and Montreal. From there I jumped in with a look at the biggest news stories from the past week, including some roster updates, new contracts, feel-good stories, McDrai's missing teeth, and a whole lot more. Lastly, I wrapped up this weekโs podcast with another round of voicemails and answered your questions on everything from the Oilers to dating to wine recommendations and everything in between.
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It's Wednesday and that means that I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never set and ready for your ear holes. This week, I looked at how the Oilers fared against a run of the league's best teams, Mikko Koskinen's brilliance, Derek Ryan's heater, your voicemails, and more. To kick the podcast off, I jumped in with a look back at the last seven days for our beloved Oilers and how they find themselves in a playoff battle for the ages despite missing some key pieces in the lineup. One guy that's stepped up in a big way over the last couple of weeks has been Mikko Koskinen, who sports a sparkling .934 save% over his last eight starts. There was no better example of how dialled in Mikko is right now than Saturday's game against the Florida Panthers when he stopped 47 shots and stole two points for his team. Another guy that's really heating up is Derek Ryan. Not only did he pick up his first career hat trick this past week, but he looks like a totally different player under Jay Woodcroft. From there I looked ahead at what is an important week for the boys as they take on two teams in the Blackhawks and Canadiens that are must-have games to make sure they're keeping pace. And with the trade deadline less than three weeks away, I also spent some time on what the Oilers may do leading up to the NHL's annual swap 'n shop. Lastly, I wrapped up this week's podcast with another round of voicemails and answered your questions on everything from the Oilers to dating to wine recommendations and everything in between.
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Two episodes of Better Lait Than Never on back-to-back days? It couldn't be! If you listened to last night's podcast with Wanye, you'll know that it was a marathon conversation that dove deep into the history of Oilersnation, where the idea came from, and what it took to make things go even when the site wasn't making any money. The problem, if you want to call it that, is that the conversation went on for nearly three hours, which meant that I had to forego the Righand Distillery voicemail because it probably would have tacked on another hour onto what was already a monster podcast. As a result, I decided to get back in the studio โ by that, I mean setting my shit up on my kitchen table โ and work through all of the amazing voicemails you've been leaving for me over the last week. And as always, you guys came through with another hilarious collection of randomness that was just too good to ignore, and that's why I was so pumped to dedicate this bonus episode to the amazing Nation citizens that making this thing work.
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In this weekโs episode of Better Lait Than Never, I wanted to clear some time and space because I knew that having Wanye as a guest meant that this one would run long. As expected, that's exactly what happened. As much as I expected that this episode of the podcast was going to be different, I didn't really expect that it would go into as many areas as Wanye and I ended up getting to, but I also don't know why I was surprised. Any time the two of us get together with nothing but time on our hands, we end up diving into so many weird areas that I didn't really get to many of the topics I had prepped for today's show. From the start of Oilersnation to Ryan Smyth to his love of hip hop and pop culture, diving into Wanye's brain is something that I always enjoy and I really hope you all feel the same. And of course, how could I do a podcast with Wanye without talking about our beloved Edmonton Oilers, what's going on with this team, and where we think it needs to go to bring this franchise back to greatness. I know this is a fairly new podcast for me, but this was easily my favourite episode so far and I really hope you guys like it too.
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In this weekโs episode of Better Lait Than Never, I jumped in with another solo show to break down what has been a very solid week for the Edmonton Oilers as the team seems to be responding well to the new coaching staff. What we don't know, however, is how long this rebound will last and whether we should be expecting these improvements on a nightly basis? To kick things off, I jumped in with a look at the vibes around the Oilers over the past week and how it seems like basically everyone that follows this team is feeling better about things now that Jay Woodcroft is here. Can a new coach really turn things around in less than a week? Can he maintain the levels of positivity that we've seen from him? From there I looked at the first three games of the Woodcroft era and offered my takes on what seems to be going well, what still needs to be improved, and where I think we go from here as the schedule remains tough. Even though the Oilers are cruising right now, we all know that sports is a cruel business and the only way to keep the vibes good is to keep winning, and that will be a challenge for Jay Woodcroft and his staff as we get into crunch time. Lastly, I wrapped up todayโs podcast with another round of voicemails that youโve all been leaving over the last week or so, and once again, you all came through in a big way.
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In todayโs episode of Better Lait Than Never, I jumped in with a solo show to talk about Dave Tippett getting fired, the reaction to the decision, and what it means for the Oilers going forward. Kicking things off, I got the podcast started with a look at what ended up being a very busy Thursday for the Edmonton Oilers as news broke early that they had fired head coach Dave Tippett along with assistant coach Jim Playfair. In their place, Ken Holland is bringing up both Jay Woodcroft and Dave Manson from the Bakersfield Condors after they've laid down a solid track record of success at the AHL level. While this is a great day for many Oilers fans, it also shows how poorly things have gone over the last little while as Ken Holland was forced to make a move he's never done once in his entire career as a manager, and I was happy to hear him own his share of those issues. Getting away from the coaching change, I also touched on both Zack Kassian and Duncan Keith hitting the LTIR after last night's game, which is certainly unfortunate in that you never want to see guys get injured but it also creates a pool of cap space that the team didn't have beforehand. Does that space mean there's an opportunity to make a move? We shall see. Lastly, I wrapped up todayโs podcast with another round of voicemails that youโve all been leaving over the last week or so, and once again, you all came through in a big way.
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In todayโs episode of Better Lait Than Never, I broke down the last week here at the Nation, talked about how much of a difference racking up a few wins can make, and offered my first impressions on Evander Kane. I also welcomed Caroline Szwed to the podcast to talk about the Jasper Pond Hockey tournament, her love of sports, and which grocery items she's spending too much money on.
Kicking things off, I got the podcast started with a look at the last week here in the Nation and specifically how much brighter it's been around here since the Oilers started winning again. Unfortunately, that winning streak was also halted by a team they beat nine times last year in the all-Canadian Division โ Ottawa's grudge game compete level was sky high this season โ and that means some fans are once again teetering on the edge of losing their minds ahead of tonight's matchup with the Washington Capitals. However, in the interest of keeping things light, my friends at Arcadia Brewing offered up a contest to keep everyone's spirits bright so you'll have to listen in for how you can win one of three prize packs. From there, I welcomed Caroline Szwed to the show to talk about the Jasper Pond Hockey Tournament that just wrapped this past weekend, her love of sports and animals, how she unwinds when times get stressful, and the all-important grocery store purchases that we've been talking about for the past few weeks. Lastly, I wrapped up todayโs podcast with another round of voicemails that youโve all been leaving over the last week or so, and once again, you all came through in a big way.
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In todayโs episode of Better Lait Than Never, I broke down the last week here in Oil Country and how things just can't seem to get much worse, especially after the team suffered what was arguably one of the most depressing losses of the season. I also welcomed Jason Gregor to the podcast to talk about tough questions, the Oilers' struggles, and the price of cheese. Kicking things off, I got started with a look at the last week in Oilers nation and how a lot can change when the team pulls together a couple of wins. While the team's issues are by no means solved, I would say that there is a marked improvement in the vibes around here and that is a win in itself. Up next, I welcomed Tyler Yaremchuk to the show to talk a little bit about the Oilers, learn about his history in radio and the Nation, as well as ask him what he expects for the time we'll be spending together in Jasper this weekend. Tyler and I have never been roommates on a Nation trip before and that meant I had a bunch of questions for him about everything from road trip etiquette to hangover remedies and everything in between. Lastly, I wrapped up today's podcast with another round of voicemails that you've all been leaving over the last week or so, and once again, you all came through in a big way.
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In todayโs episode of Better Lait Than Never, I broke down the last week here in Oil Country and how things just can't seem to get much worse, especially after the team suffered what was arguably one of the most depressing losses of the season. I also welcomed Jason Gregor to the podcast to talk about tough questions, the Oilers' struggles, and the price of cheese.
Kicking things off, I got started with a look at another brutal week for Oilers fans as the team continues to struggle regardless of who they're playing again, and I don't think I'm talking out of school when I say that Saturday's loss to the Ottawa Senators is one of the most painful games we've had to endure. I also dove into yesterday's pissy scandal after Jim Matheson asked Leon Draisaitl why he's so pissy when the former Hart Trophy winner chose not to elaborate on one of Jim's questions. From there I welcomed Jason Gregor to the show to talk about how what it's like to participate in these media availabilities, what he considers a hard question, and where the Oilers need to go from here. As always, Gregor was a wealth of knowledge and it was fun to throw things at him and have him offer his takes on what the hell is going on around here. Lastly, I wrapped up today's podcast with another round of voicemails that you've all been leaving me over the last week or so, and to put it mildly, they were endlessly entertaining.
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In todayโs episode of Better Lait Than Never, I jumped in with a solo show to talk about whatโs going on with the Oilers, Ken Holland's press conference, and offered an extended look at the Evander Kane rumours that seem to have taken over the city over the last little while.
To kick things off, I started this week's podcast with a quick thank you to everyone that listened to the first episode and offered up feedback about what I needed to work on and how I could improve the final product. Unsurprisingly, all of you offered up some amazing feedback that I tried to put into play here on the second episode of the show, but that doesn't mean it's perfect by any means so please keep letting me know what you think. Getting down to business, I dove into what was a very busy week for the Edmonton Oilers despite the fact that they haven't played a game in what feels like 200 years. Not only did we get a press conference from Ken Holland but we also got an array of rumours and ties between the Edmonton Oilers and the newly available Evander Kane. For a lot of us, the idea of signing Kane isn't something we're all that into based on the off-ice allegations but that's not the case for everybody, so I explored the latest news on the troubled forward and offered my takes on whether or not I think the juice is worth the squeeze. Lastly, I wrapped up the podcast with another amazing round of voicemails as so many of you are already buying into this new podcast and chiming in with your own opinions and takes.
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Yesterday, I told you that I would be launching a new podcast called Better Lait Than Never and today I recorded my first ever episode! In today's episode, I talked about what's going on with the Oilers, the segment of fans that want Dave Tippett fired, and welcomed DailyFaceoff.com's Frank Seravalli to give an insider perspective on what the hell is going on around here.
To kick things off, I jumped in with a look at my new show and what I expect to do with it every week. As I mentioned yesterday, this show will be all about the Oilers and your thoughts about what's going on with the team. From there, I welcomed Frank Seravalli to the show to get his take on what's going on here in Edmonton and whether or not he thinks we're getting any closer to a coaching change. I also asked Frank about what he thinks are the next steps for the Oilers as they look to make changes even if they the earth-shattering variety. From there, I checked in with your voicemails and what you think is going on with the Oilers in what was a very fun finish to my first ever solo podcast. Seeing as this was the first episode of my brand new podcast, I'd love nothing more than to have your feedback about how it went. I want to know what you thought of the segments, the sound, the ideas I had, and any other feedback you choose to offer.
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