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Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne have a fabulous finish to the week as they preview the Canada/Morocco contest, dive into a few local football stories, have some fun with Name the Animal before wrapping up with Words of the Day!

Canada Challenges Morocco: We're witnessing history each time Canada takes the pitch at this year's World Cup. Yet again, they're playing in their biggest contest when they face Morocco tomorrow, the sixth-ranked team in FIFA. Do they have a chance? What are the odds?

World Cup Fun: Jay brings in a handful of fun facts about Morocco! What should we know about the African country? Milne tells us!

Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne talk Elks, Oilers, NHL, World Cup and whatever else in the middle frame of the program...

Elks Can Stay Perfect: There are so many variables heading into tomorrow's Elks game in BC against the Lions, including Dariel Djabome as the starting middle linebacker, with Brock Mogensen and Nick Anderson out with injury. How does that affect Edmonton's chances to get the win? Are the Lions due for one, going 0-3 so far?

An Opposing Perspective: Giulio Caravatta, former CFL player and current Lions analyst, clicks into the show to offer his take on this struggling BC squad. What's going wrong with the Lions? Why haven't they picked up a win just yet? Is it their offence, defence, or all of the above? Plus, who's in and who's out today? Where might they find success against the Elks?

Flyers Take A Flyer: From Philly, Flyers GM Daniel Brière has signed 21-year-old Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson to a five-year deal worth $90M... That's $18M per season. Anaheim has a week to match the offer... How crazy is that? What does this mean for the Ducks? Will they match it and sign the RFA at that price point?

Successful Oilers Season: Stan Bowman was on Edmonton Sports Talk yesterday and told us how he would "sell" this team to Oilers fans... He's pointed at Mike Babcock and the rest of the Oilers' coaching staff. Plus, what's a successful season for Trent Frederic?

Canada takes center stage when they battle Morocco in Houston to fight for a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals! On the turf, it's the Elks and Lions duking it out from Apple Bowl Stadium! And of course, NHL free agency continues with Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne branching out into all topics in the opening hour...

Keep 3, Cut 5: EST's very own Ben Thomson joins the boys in studio for his illustrious Keep 3, Cut 5... Today, he gets the fellas to rank the greatest non-hockey Canadian sports moments of all time! Which moments will Benny throw their way?

Plus, the boys have The Afternoon Headlines, Jay's Play of the Day and the Off-Topic Topic! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married today; we asked our fans to put an Edmonton twist on the century's biggest wedding.

From Oilers debate, Canadian trivia and World Cup discussion, Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne have a fun and informative hour to close today's edition of the show!

Of course, we were away yesterday, meaning we couldn't do Wagon Wednesday with Greg Buchanan... Greg joins us now to share all the up-to-date information on the World Professional Chuckwagon Association! Today, he has a very special on-location report from the Calgary Stampede!

Words of the Day for the Edmonton Public Library closes things out!

Oilers GM Stan Bowman made a lot of moves yesterday, adding, subtracting and shifting things throughout Edmonton's roster... He joined Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne to tell us about each trade, signing, and acquisition...

How did the Oilers land on Frederik Andersen, and what's the plan in between the pipes? What did Bowman and his staff see in Ryan Shea? What are the expectations for Jake Walman and the rest of the team's defensive core? Where does Bowman want to see his team improve the most? Did Mike Babcock or D.J. Smith have any say on the decisions Bowman made? Are they ready to make another move, or will they stand pat for now?

Once his time is up on the program, Wilkins and Milne dissect his interview, debating all things Oilers!

Darnell Nurse is gone, Frederik Andersen is an Oiler, and multiple players have re-signed with the club... Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne plunge right into all the signings, trades and news to share their initial thoughts on the work Stan Bowman did yesterday, and what the team looks like now. Are they better than they were last year? What should we think of a Tristan Jarry, Frederik Andersen and Devon Levi trio in the crease?

To the CFL, Week 5 kicks off in Calgary with the Stampeders and Argonauts battling in the Stampede Bowl... As for the Elks, they've made a move, signing linebacker Isiah King... What does this mean for the Elks heading into Kelowna this weekend? What injuries are they battling? Should we discount the 0-3 Lions?

Outside of sports, Reid and Jay recap their Canada Day celebrations, using the national holiday as the focal point of today's Off-Topic Topic... During the hour, we also get to The Afternoon Headlines and Jay's Play of the Day!

The head coach of the lone undefeated CFL club, Mark Kilam of the Elks, visits Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne in the third hour to look back on their Week 4 victory against the Bombers, before teeing up Saturday's battle in Kelowna against the 0-3 Lions! Even though BC is winless, they still have Nathan Rourke slinging the pigskin... How do they approach that lethal offensive weapon? What would it mean to hand the Lions a 0-4 start? Defensively, what would Kilam like to see from his squad? Plus, who has been emerging for the team offensively, and how did Brock Mogensen perform in place of the injured Nick Anderson?

Following his time on the program, the boys discuss some of the major stories through four weeks in the CFL... What issues do the Lions have this season? What did the Elks injury report look like today? The discussion circles back to the World Cup with the fellas debating some of the best stadiums hosting the tournament!

Buying or Selling has the fellas take a different approach... Producer Zachary 'Koob' Kubusch has a mystery treat for the fellas to rate; Jay asks Reid a few World Cup questions. To close things out, Reid faces a two-word spelling bee! Jay is the judge, and he gets Reid to spell and define both odd words!

James Duthie is the man to bring in for some insight into Canada Soccer! He joins Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne to get the hour rolling! What challenges will Morocco present to Canada? What did he think of their 1-0 victory over South Africa? How have Canadian's rallied behind their team? What's it like covering the tournament? What does he think of Jesse Marsch leading the way as an American?
 

Elsewhere, NHL Free Agency opens tomorrow on Canada Day! Reid and Jay preview free agency from an Oilers perspective. Can the Oilers make a Darnell Nurse trade work before tomorrow? What else do they need to do? Will they go after a goaltender, or will they try to sign Connor Ingram?

And next month, the 2026 Alberta Summer Games begin! Board Chair of this year's games, John Dance, sneaks into the show to set things up! Why should sports fans be excited for the event? When does it start exactly, and how can people get involved?

Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne open up a lengthy discussion surrounding the FIFA World Cup! Is Canada Soccer the biggest sports story of the year in the country? Where does Canada's 1-0 victory over South Africa rank amongst the greatest moments in Canadian history? And what should we think of an American, Jesse Marsch, leading Canada to victory? What's going on between France and Sweden?

From Toronto, Kawhi Leonard is potentially making a return to the Raptors. Reid and Jay give their take on the reported move, glossing over the stats and facts about the 35-year-old veteran. Of course, fans send in their opinions on the rumoured trade as well!

During the opening hour, we also have a Canadian-based Off-Topic Topic, The Afternoon Headlines and Jay's Play of the Day, where Milner dips into the betting lines at the World Cup!

Off the top of the hour, Ben Thomson presented Buying or Selling to debate various Oilers, Elks, and World Cup topics with host Jay Milne... Can Evan Bouchard polish his defensive game under Mike Babcock, or will he fail to remedy his defensive gaffes? With the Elks winning more, will fans show up?

The major focus of the hour is the Germany/Paraguay match, which went all the way to penalty kicks. Jay, Ben and producer Zachary 'Koob' Kubusch offered their live reaction and unfiltered opinions on what they saw on the pitch!

After that, Jay tests Ben with Words of the Day for the Edmonton Public Library!

Jay Milne and Ben Thomson look back on the Oilers' five draft picks from this weekend's draft, sharing a few notes and stories from it all... Did the Oilers make the right picks? When was the last time Edmonton found gold after the first round? The boys dig into the draft history of Ken Holland & current GM Stan Bowman, comparing it to other NHL clubs!

To the field, Justin Dunk from 3DownNation dives into Week 4 of the CFL. What's more surprising: the Elks starting 3-0, or the Lions starting 0-3? Who is the favourite for the Most Offensive Player? Which moment from this past week stood out the most? What else should CFL fans know?

It's a big day in Canada with our soccer squad advancing to the Round of 16! How did they get past South Africa 1-0? Who was the hero in that match? Young Ben Thomson joins host Jay Milne to dive into Canada's massive victory!

Where were they when Stephen Eustáquio took the lead in stoppage time? How big of a win was that for Canada? Jay and Ben ask fans of the show to share their thoughts on Canada's win before they bring in former Canadian soccer player Ross Ongaro. Ongaro clicks into the program to explore the Round of 32, Canada's emergence at the World Cup, Alphonso Davies' apperance in Sunday's match, Canada's next opponent and everything else Canada Soccer! And what's happening tonight?
 

Also on tap, the fellas introduce the Off-Topic Topic and The Afternoon Headlines!

Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne keep you posted on what's happening during the NHL Entry Draft! The Leafs, Sharks and Canucks round out the top three, but who goes where? Reid and Jay provide their live reaction on the draft, the presentation and everything surrounding the event in Buffalo.

We also have our Athlete of the Week for Pasta Pantry! Today, Pickleball Alberta Coach of the Year winner Jon Hoffman joins us to tell us about the game of pickleball and how he became a coach!

Our closing segment of the week has Milne test Wilkins with the Words of the Day for the Edmonton Public Library!

Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne get right into The Oil... Understood to start the hour! Today, debate a hypothetical... How could the Oilers get their hands on Sergei Bobrovsky? What money would they have to sort out? Is he the best goalie on the UFA market?

Buying or Selling has the guys circle back to the Elks, with Jay pointing out some offensive choices that made him shake his head. What could the Green and Gold do better? What would he have done if he made the call? Plus, the fellas get to some fan comments in the RiverCree Inbox and YouTube Nasty Chat.

Elks DB Kordell Jackson was a big part of the team's 23-18 victory in Winnipeg, with Jackson popping by to share his thoughts on the win. How does it feel to start 3-0? What did he see on the field? Where does the overall team success begin? How are the vibes in the locker room?

The Green and Gold are now 3-0 following a 23-18 victory in Winnipeg against the Blue Bombers. It's been a long time coming for the Elks! On the ice, the NHL Entry Draft goes down during the three o'clock hour of the program, with the Leafs, Sharks and Canucks rounding out the top three!

Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne talk defence, offence and special teams as they pick apart the Elks' big win! The Elks led 17-0 in the second quarter and gave away the lead... How did they buckle down and claw back into the game? What part of their approach needs to be altered moving forward? What worked and what didn't for Edmonton?

Ben Thomson then slides in for his Keep 3, Cut 5! It's always a surprise topic for Reid and Jay. Today, Benny asks the guys to rank the best company mascots of all time. Will the fellas fall for Benny's trap? As we always do, Reid and Jay have the Off-Topic Topic to get their fans to look back on the year 2017... That was the last time the Elks started the season 3-0!

On a combined second and third hour of the show, Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne sink their teeth into Connor McDavid's thoughts on Mike Babcock before getting deep into the Elks/Bombers contest!

Push 'Till You Break: McDavid claims that the entire leadership group wants Babcock to push them and to hold them accountable. If the leaders lead, the rest will follow. Could that really work?

A Long Time Coming: #97 mentioned that a Mike Babcock-type holding charge is something that the team has been calling for since 2019. Do professional athletes really need that extra "push?" How fast might Babcock's shtick get old? How risky is this move?

Shawn Belle's Thoughts: Former Oiler, long-time professional hockey player, Shawn Belle joins Reid and Jay to note his thoughts on the entire Mike Babcock hiring. The good, the bad, and the ugly... Bellezy doesn't hold back!

Under The Bus: Kris Knoblauch leading the Oilers to a pair of Stanley Cup Final appearances wasn't good enough? Is McDavid throwing his previous coaches under the bus with his quotes? Reid and Jay debate.

After that, host of the Commonwealth Stadium Green and Gold Kickoff Show, Matt Iwanyk, slides into the studio to preview the Elks' vs Bombers clash from both sides of the ball! He also chats about Canada making it to the Round of 32 at the World Cup!

The boys have some fun during Buying or Selling before Jay takes us to the finish line with Words of the Day for the Edmonton Public Library!

Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne chat all things Edmonton sports as they go from the Oilers to the Elks on a busy opening hour of the program! Of course, we also list some World Cup updates!

The 3-0 Start: The Green and Gold have the chance to do something very special with a win tonight. How can they get it done? What challenges will they face against the 1-1 Bombers?

Injury Notes/Elks Depth Chart: Wilkins and Milne gloss over the top things that caught their eye on the Elks' depth chart... Who's injured? Who takes their spot? What might we see from the team tonight?

We go on to hear a bit from Connor McDavid and what he had to say to Sportsnet and TSN about the addition of Mike Babcock in Edmonton. Plus, Jay has an Elks/Bombers bet for his Play of the Day while Reid and Jay share their test horror stories for the Off-Topic Topic... Fans tell us their own stories, with the boys noting some of the best ones!

Reid Wilkins' former boss, Greg Buchanan, pops by to recap the Wainwright Stampede before shifting to this weekend's Ponoka Stampede. Greg shares the top highlights from the World Professional Chuckwagon Association's most recent event, with Reid and Greg remembering some times they had together in the past!

We move on to FINALLY get the results of Reid's learner's licence exam... He completed all 30 questions during the show, but did he pass his test? Tune in to find out!

Wrapping things up, Jay tests Reid with Words of the Day for the Edmonton Public Library!

Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne explore the Elks' battle in Winnipeg against the Bombers when they connect with Bombers colour analyst and former CFLer, Doug Brown. He joins the boys to discuss what he has seen from the 1-1 Bombers... Where might the Elks and Justin Rankin find a gap in the Winnipeg defence? What does he think about the CFL's rule changes? Any big injury notes ahead of the game? Plus, what does it feel like to be inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame?

For the remainder of the hour, Reid and Jay continue to have fun with the Off-Topic Topic, completing the Alberta learner's licence practice exam. They share some fan input on the bit, Brown's appearance on the show, and so much more!

Off the top, Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne summarize what they saw in Canada's soccer match and what it means to move into the Round of 32... Following a 2-1 loss to Switzerland, Canada finished the Group Stage in second place in Group B. When do they play next? Who will they play? What went wrong today? Why didn't Alphonso Davies sub in at any point?

The guys mix in some Oilers and Elks discussion as they read a listener-submitted email about the Oilers morals before listing the biggest changes to Edmonton's depth chart ahead of their game in Winnipeg.

Plus, Jay has a Blue Jays-based Play of the Day, Reid faces a few questions from a driver's test during the Off-Topic Topic, while Chet Palmer delivers The Afternoon Headlines!

From Mike Babcock's hiring to Connor Ingram rumours and the Elks' next game in Winnipeg, Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne have lots to get to in the final hour of the program!

For the first time since 2019, the Elks are 2-0 to start the season! Elks HC Mark Kilam joins us for EP.4 of The Mark Kilam Show to dive into it all! What was the hardest part of the 32-29 overtime victory against the Alouettes? How did he see his offence and defence mesh throughout the game? Did the game plan change at all, or was everything executed perfectly?

Looking ahead to Thursday’s game, Kilam shares his thoughts on the Bombers and what it’s like to prepare for a short week. Does it make preparation more difficult? Is there a different vibe in the locker room after starting 2-0? How will Nick Anderson's absence affect Edmonton on Thursday?

To the Oilers, Reid and Jay go back and forth on Edmonton's goaltending situation, with reports that Connor Ingram will be heading to Ottawa. They also share more clips from the Babcock and Stan Bowman press conference.

Defensive lapses, failing to act on promises, poor team chemistry, and a few other things have brought the Oilers to where they are today. Now bring in Mike Babcock... Can he help scale back the Oilers' defensive flaws to lead them to glory?

Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne continue to attack the monumental hiring in Edmonton, addressing various quotes from Edmonton's newest head coach and the man who brought him in, GM Stan Bowman. Babcock said this is what Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman wanted. If those three get pushed to the limit by Babcock, can they find an extra level to their game, or will they falter? Reid and Jay debate.

Of course, this stirs up plenty of fan opinions on the matter... Wilkins and Jay delve into the RiverCree Inbox and YouTube Nasty Chat to share thoughts regarding the franchise's overall culture, morals, approach, etc. And what if it goes South? Is Stan Bowman out?

With much anticipation stirring around Edmonton, the Oilers have officially hired 63-year-old Mike Babcock as their new head coach. With all his baggage in consideration, could Babcock show the Oilers something they haven’t seen? What is the biggest worry for Babcock joining the Orange and Blue?

Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne nose into the Babcock news, playing audio clips from the Oilers’ Hall of Fame room where Babcock was introduced to the media and fans earlier today. What was the most impactful thing that he was asked about? Did he say anything promising? What did he have to say about his time in Columbus?

Can we still question Babcock's character? What should we have expected Babcock to say when he took the mic? Reid and Jay use one of his answers as the tipping point for the Off-Topic Topic: When could you use your spouse as an excuse?

During the hour, we also give away a foursome of Riverhawks tickets before getting to Jay's Play of the Day for Play Alberta!

From Commonwealth Stadium, the Elks improved to a 2-0 start for the first time since 2019. This past week, they edged out the Alouettes 32-29 in overtime. Justin Rankin had a massive game, the defence showed up, and fans were blessed with an exciting second half... To talk more about the win, Elks QB Cody Fajardo joins Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne to get the hour going!

The guys shift into the Athlete of the Week for Pasta Pantry! Local rugby player Kendra Solhaug pays us a visit to chat about the sport, her journey in the game, her goals and what keeps her busy!

After that, Jay tests Reid with Words of the Day for the Edmonton Public Library to end the show!

The Oilers have locked up two veteran pieces for the next five years: Jason Dickinson and Connor Murphy. Each contract has a full no-movement clause for the first three seasons, which becomes a modified no-trade clause in the final two years...

Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne share their initial thoughts on each signing, clicking into the online press conference to hear from both Murphy and Dickinson. What do they think about Mike Babcock potentially coming to Edmonton? Why did they want to re-sign with the Oilers? Can players evolve their game late in their career?

The fellas open up a deeper debate as they chat specifically about no-movement clauses and how they're impacting the league. Should players be allowed to add those clauses to their contracts? Are these clauses allowing players to control the NHL? Reid, Jay and producer Zachary 'Koob' Kubusch debate!

Tons of weekend action to recap and review with Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne here to share their initial thoughts on the Jason Dickinson and Connor Murphy extensions before breaking down the Elks' 32-29 overtime victory against the Alouettes! They fire off some audio clips from Dickinson and Murphy, while getting to Elks QB Cody Fajardo as well!

With the Elks starting 2-0 for the first time since 2019, the boys have a lot to say about the big victory, which saw Davis Alexander suffer the first regular-season loss of his career! Who played well? How did the Elks come back from a 13-point deficit? Plus, Jay presents PT.2 of Elks Do Donair! This week features Justin Rankin, Javon Leake and HC Mark Kilam

In the opening hour, we also introduce the Off-Topic Topic to chat about everybody's Father's Day, before Jay places a CFL-centric bet for his Play of the Day! Tons of fan reaction, input and questions fill the gaps!

It's Reid Wilkins and Zach Kubusch taking you into the weekend! The fellas tee up tomorrow's home opener for the Elks vs the Alouettes! What would be a successful outcome for Edmonton? They also share their take on some NHL headlines and stories...

Opening things up, the boys discuss some of the lowest-scoring games in Grey Cup history: that conversation stems from a fan-submitted comment. They then revisit a topic they had about whether or not Jonathan Toews is overrated... Who would be the most overrated player in modern-day NHL history?

Kubusch then tests Reid with the Words of the Day for the Edmonton Public Library to close things out!

Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne hit the airwaves for the first half-hour before Jay has to dip away... During the hour, we connect with two great guests: former CFL running back, Canadian Olympian Jesse Lumsden and EE alum Jed Roberts!

Lumsden stops by to chat about his career in the CFL. What was his path in the league like? What does he remember about the time he spent sporting Edmonton’s legendary threads? How much of the CFL has he caught this season? What’s keeping him busy?

Once Milner steps out, producer Zachary 'Koob' Kubusch hops in on the fun to open a discussion with Reid Wilkins regarding Jonathan Toews and his legacy. Was he REALLY that good?

Later on, Jed Roberts makes an appearance to chat about some amazing injury stories. He pivots to take a peek at tomorrow's huge home opener for the Elks. And is he following Canada's play at the World Cup?

Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne begin the show by reviewing and summarizing their thoughts on Canada's gigantic 6-0 victory against Qatar... How big was the win, REALLY? What was it like watching the game live, and what did they feel like for the rest of the day following the match?

Ben Thomson then gets into the mix for Benny’s Blind Rankings! Today he gets Reid and Jay to pick their all-time World Cup jerseys... But get this: they have to pick from eight random jerseys all hand-picked by Benny. They go one-by-one, not knowing what's up next. No redos!

With Week 3 in the CFL kicking off tonight, Jay places some dough on the line for tonight's Tiger-Cats/Lions clash! Of course, we have The Afternoon Headlines and the Off-Topic Topic as well!

Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne continue their Canada/Qatar watchalong as the fellas witness Canada picking up its first-ever World Cup victory. Of course, the boys also get into the Oilers headlines, taking a look at the Mike Babcock situation... Who might Babcock bring in as an assistant? What expectations should we have for him changing as a person? Will he treat his players fairly?

Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne expand the conversation about Canada's victory to pinpoint the weight of this monumental moment; not only in Canadian soccer history but also in Canadian sporting history... Ismael Kone also suffered an injury in the second half and needed some help to get off the field. Wilkins and Milne describe the impact of his absence before looking ahead to Switzerland...

Words of the Day for the Edmonton Public Library is the final segment for today. That's where Reid faces a two-word spelling bee crafted by Jay! 

We have a live watchalong for the full second hour of the show as Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne paint the picture of what's happening on the pitch... Canada went up 3-0 before halftime, with the boys offering their live reaction to every moment.

From free kicks to red cards and clutch moments, Reid and Jay express their excitement, anxiety and overall perspective on the contest. Why were certain things called that way? What are fans of the show seeing? How much does this game mean in Canadian soccer history?

They share some laughs as they dissect the full Rolodex of events that transpired on the field!

Mike Babcock has been cleared by the NHL to return to the bench and coach once again... Are the Edmonton Oilers ready to offer him a contract?

Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne explore the NHL's investigation into Mike Babcock, sharing key points from the league's statement released this morning. How soon could we expect to see a potential Babcock press conference with the Oilers? Plus, Connor Ungar has re-upped with the team... What does that mean moving forward?

To preview the Canada/Qatar contest, former Canadian national player and former coach of the Edmonton Drillers, Ross Ongaro, phones in for a brief segment. Is he ready for today? What does he remember about his time playing for Canada?

We have tons of fun discussing the big match as the boys go back and forth with the Nasties to introduce the Off-Topic Topic and Jay's Play of the Day!

From the Blue Jays and Red Sox, Uzbekistan and Colombia in action, and much more, Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne sink their teeth into various topics during the final hour of today's show!

Greg Buchanan from the World Professional Chuckwagon Association has his weekly hit on the show. He tells us all about the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede before shifting to the Wainwright Stampede, which gets underway this week!

For a moment, we dive into some flag football news before debating some basketball fashion! Edmonton Public Library's Words of the Day seals the deal on today's show!

31 of 32 NHL teams have a head coach... the only team without one: the Edmonton Oilers...

Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne talk about all things Oilers and NHL, discussing the hiring of Ryan Craig in Vegas and Jim Hiller in Toronto. How does this affect the Oilers' head coaching hunt? Are they waiting for the NHL to wrap up their investigation into Mike Babcock? Where might they go if they can't get Babcock to Edmonton?

Buying or Selling, the boys let the Nasties weigh in on the conversation as Reid and Jay probe into the Rivercree Inbox and YouTube Nasty Chat! Jay also has his Play of the Day for Play Alberta, putting some cash on the World Cup while the fellas share some updates on the Elks and their injury report.

The fellas bring former Oiler Luke Gazdic to explore the coaching tales around town and the sports world overall. How does it feel seeing his old buddy Taylor Hall win the Stanley Cup? What's the vibe with the Leafs bringing Jim Hiller back to the 6ix? What are his thoughts on Mike Babcock, Bruce Cassidy, and the Oilers? Is he following along with the World Cup?

There's some live World Cup action during the hour with England and Croatia wrapping up their contest before Ghana and Panama hit the pitch... Reid and Jay offer their take on the match, debating some soccer terminology. As always, we engage our fans with the Off-Topic Topic for William Huff, getting them to chip in on a fun topic relating to watch parties and the World Cup!

Tuesday means another edition of The Mark Kilam Show! Wilkins and Milne probe the Elks’ head coach about the team’s upcoming tilt against the Alouettes and much more! What do the Elks need to do to get a win against this 2-0 Montreal team? How does he spend his bye week preparing for their next game? What does he say to his players when they enter a bye? What are his thoughts on Montreal star QB Davis Alexander?

Reid and Jay take a moment to recap his hit on the show before giving away a four-pack of tickets to the Elks' home opener this Saturday! They do some Elks-related trivia to test the might of their fans!

Then, we have some live updates on the Blue Jays' opener against the Red Sox and Iraq's match against Norway before the boys deliver the Words of the Day for the Edmonton Public Library!

Shawn Belle, former Oiler and current co-host of Hello Hockey, makes his weekly appearance on the show to delve into all the madness in the NHL… He recaps the Stanley Cup Final before chatting about the Golden Knights' release of John Tortorella. Plus, what does he think about the Mike Babcock story in Edmonton? What does management need to address for some improvement in Oil Country? Bellezy gets fired up as he gives his take on it all...

The Oilers debate rolls on with fans sending in their thoughts on the offseason, and what they think is the most important factor holding the Oilers back from winning the Stanley Cup. Is it the fact that Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl can't play defence? Is it all the coaches' fault? Reid attacks those opinions, comparing the Oilers' top players to those who won a ring in recent years. And if he had the choice of only firing one, would he have gotten rid of Kris Knoblauch or Stan Bowman?

Buying or Selling has us shift gears to the World Cup with Jay presenting Reid with a surprise topic to discuss...

Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne dive into the World Cup, Edmonton Elks, and John Tortorella's departure from Vegas all during the first hour!

TSN's Matthew Scianitti, who's covering the World Cup, joins us LIVE from BC to talk about Canada's men's national soccer team. Any update on captain Alphonso Davies? How is training going for the team? What are they doing to prepare for Qatar on Thursday?

After that, the boys go down to Clarke Stadium to chat about an amazing new series Jay is doing with the Elks where he gets players to taste-test donairs... That's another can't-miss segment!

Known Knicks fan Marc Majeau joins Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne to take a victory lap, while describing how New York dismantled the Spurs in five games... How did he become a fan of the Knicks? How did he celebrate? Is this win a sign of something more to come? That gets us going in hour three, with Majeau talking about some movies as well!

We also welcome Jade Nnani as our Pasta Pantry Athlete of the Week. Nnani is a standout basketball player from the Edmonton area... She joins us to describe her story and to tell us how she's progressing in the sport.

Throughout the hour, Reid and Jay engage in some fan discussion as they revisit the Off-Topic Topic. Of course, Words of the Day for the Edmonton Public Library steers us to the end of the show!

With a local angle on the Hurricanes' Cup victory, close friend of Leduc-raised Jordan Martinook, Ryan Rechner, clicks into the program. He illustrates the emotions he felt seeing his buddy hoist Lord Stanley, sharing some stories about Martinook along the way!

Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne continue to break down the Stanley Cup Final, diving into the celebration, the fallout and the storylines emerging from the victory. What about 37-year-old Jordan Staal's amazing showing en route to his second Cup win? Who else made a big impact for the Canes?

Up the road in Edmonton, Mike Babcock's saga keeps expanding with Sportsnet releasing an article stating that the NHL has officially opened their investigation into the veteran coach. Some extremely interesting reports were a part of the article. During The Oil... Understood, Reid and Jay explore the news...

Taking us to the top of the hour, the boys recap the 2026 CFL season up to this point as they get into Buying or Selling!

The weekend has presented Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne a lot to gab about... From the Hurricanes winning their first cup in 20 years and the Knicks being back on top for the first time since 1973, Wilkins and Milne explore both the NHL and NBA championship series...

After that, we have some Elks/CFL discussion, recapping Week 2, while looking ahead to the Elks/Alouettes matchup on Saturday! The boys loosen things up during the Off-Topic Topic, as they have some fun with their fans. Plus, Jay has his Play of the Day for Play Alberta, dipping into the World Cup!

In the final hour of The Reid Wilkins Show, he starts off with Buying or Selling for Damon Bunting where he gives his review on the new movie “Disclosure Day”.

After the break, Reid and Benny discuss the Canada vs Bosnia game where that game ended at 1-1. Lot’s of discussion there!

Then to end the show, it’s Words Of The Day for the Edmonton Public Library!

The 2nd hour of The Reid Wilkins Show is off and running with the Afternoon Debate for the Edmonton Garrison Golf Club where Reid plays Keep 3 Cut 5 with Benny!

After the break, it’s The Oil… Understood for GCL Diesel where Reid and Benny discuss the Stanley Cup Final and John Tortorella’s comments.

And to end the hour, Reid carries on the discussion on John Tortorella.

It’s another edition of The Reid Wilkins Show here on Edmonton Sports Talk! To open the show, Joaquin Gage fills in for Jay Milne where we recap the Canada vs Bosnia game in Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces!

After that, we got the Afternoon Headlines for 100.3 The Bear before the Off-Topic Topic for William Huff!

Following this, it’s more discussion of Canada tying Bosnia in the World Cup before ending the hour with Jay’s Play Of The Day!

To talk some soccer, Antony Bent, a long-time Edmontonian who hails from Britain, shares his perspective on the World Cup, while taking a look at things from an Edmonton perspective... How long has he been waiting for this moment? Who are his top teams? How should new soccer fans consume the action? What does he do to help the local soccer scene?

The discussion shifts as the boys address an article ranking the top QB in the CFL. Plus, they chat about Nikita Kucherov's second Hart Trophy win, with the Russian winger beating Connor McDavid in voting by just 10 points...

Reid then shares his evening plans before Jay presents Words of the Day for the Edmonton Public Library!

Sportsnet released a piece claiming that Darnell Nurse wants out of Oil Country... The long-time Oilers supposedly crafted a 3-5 list of teams management could trade him to. Not a single boring day in Edmonton, hey?

Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne offer their thoughts on the news, looking at the situation from all available angles. Would a Nurse trade benefit the Oilers? Has the writing been on the wall for some time now? What might the Oilers get in return? Could the Oilers even get a trade done? Do Reid and Jay trust GM Stan Bowman to make the right move?

Paul Sir then connects with the fellas to summarize an insane fourth-quarter comeback forged by the Knicks in Game 4 of the NBA Finals... What was it like catching the action on TV? What was Sir's reaction to the intense finish? What has he seen from the Knicks and Spurs through four games? How did New York get it done? Do they take it in five?

Buying or Selling has the boys stay on the court as they take a look at the major celebrities who were at last night's game...

The FIFA World Cup is here, the Hurricanes and Golden Knights are set for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, and the Knicks have taken a 3-1 lead over the Spurs in the NBA Finals... That provides Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne with tons of material!

Wilkins and Milne head right to the pitch, illustrating the end of this year's opening match! They also highlight the presentation for the games and the tournament as a whole. We then have some fun, testing fans with baseball trivia, giving away a pack of Riverhawks tickets!

The Off-Topic Topic is next up, where the boys hone in on Jerry Seinfeld's reaction to the Knicks' 29-point comeback against the Spurs... They act out a few Seinfeld scenes they wrote using this intense moment as a focal point.

Former NHL goalie Marty Biron shares some of his time to chat about his experience with Mike Babcock as a head coach... Biron doesn't sugarcoat ANYTHING, telling multiple stories about Babcock as a person and as a coach... Could he be a good coach for the Edmonton Oilers? What actually happens when the leadership group of a team speaks out? Biron then shifts to the Golden Knights/Hurricanes series, putting the spotlight on Brandon Bussi, Jordan Staal and the series as a whole. What's been the biggest story for Biron, and how does he see things shaking down?

Reid and Jay tackle a few points they heard from Biron on Babcock. Do players actually view things differently than fans and media? Is Babcock really that arrogant? Could a big personality give the spark the Oilers need? If something comes from the NHL's investigation into Babcock, will the Oilers back down or keep pushing? Wilkins and Milne also read some fan comments about the Oilers and their head coaching vacancy...

We then get Fired Up for Max Scherzer, who became the 11th pitcher in MLB history to record 3500 strikeouts... Jay gets Reid to try and name the other 10 pitchers as they address some interesting baseball trivia! Words of the Day for the Edmonton Public Library takes us to the end of the show!

The Edmonton Oilers have a decision to make if they wish to pursue Mike Babcock any further. The NHL has now stepped in after the NHLPA asked the league to investigate Babcock's allegations. Sources have reported that the reason for Babcock's 2023 resignation as the head coach of the Blue Jackets may be deeper than we initially thought. Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne continue to illustrate the evolving story as they get to The Oil... Understood.

After that, Reid presents Buying or Selling, giving Jay the choice between watching a World Cup or a Blue Jays game in Toronto. They also head around the world of sports, taking a Canadian angle on the World Cup, before talking some NFL as well!

It's Wednesday, and that means Greg Buchanan joins us to explore the World Professional Chuckwagon Association. We share some highlights from their most recent event, before looking ahead to what's next in the WPCA!

Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne are here to keep you up to date on the latest from this Oilers saga involving Mike Babcock, the NHL, the NHL Players' Association and Babcock's tenure with the Blue Jackets... Right off the bat, a listener of the show shares an opposing view of Reid and Jay's thoughts on Babcock. This gets Reid fired up, with Wilkins going back and forth with the fan who holds a passionate stance on the matter...

During the hour, the boys show off some new Edmonton Sports Talk merch while giving away a pack of tickets to an Edmonton Riverhawks game! In the final segment, we get you set for Game 4 of the NBA Finals, with the Spurs down 2-1 in the series. Can San Antonio get things knotted at two a side? Who might have a big game tonight? Jay gets to the game during his Play of the Day.