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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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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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 what’s been going on over the last week.

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It's Wednesday afternoon and that can only mean one thing — 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 what’s 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 what’s 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 what’s 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 what’s been going on over the last week. Want to leave a voicemail for next week’s 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 — we all know that's the case — 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 didn’t really have too much planned which left ample time for shenanigans. And seeing as this is some people’s (read: Woz’s) 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 that’s gone down so far. Was there Oilers talk? A little bit, but the focus of today’s 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 what’s 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 what’s 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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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 — far from it — 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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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 what’s 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, we’ve 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.

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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 — they put on a clinic against Nashville — 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 what’s 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 what’s 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 what’s 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 — I absolutely do on both counts — 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 what’s 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 what’s 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 what’s 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 what’s 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 what’s been going on over the last week in your life.

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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 — for the first time I can remember — 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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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 what’s 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 — I don't like thinking about it — 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 they’re 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 what’s 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 what’s 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.

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You’re more than halfway through your week and that can only mean one thing — a brand new episode of Better Lait Than Never to welcome into your earholes and enjoy. This week I’m 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 week’s 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 what’s 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 — 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 week’s 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 what’s 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 what’s 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.

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You’ve made it to the back half of your work week and that means it’s time for a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never to help power you through to the weekend. This week, I’m 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 what’s been going on over the last week in your life.

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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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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 — we already did a recap Monday on Real Life — 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 — that's what I'd bet on tbh — 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 what’s 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. 

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. Lastly, I wrapped up the episode with another round of voicemails to get your take on what’s been going on over the last week in your life.

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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 what’s 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.

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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 what’s 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 week’s 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 what’s 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 what’s 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 what’s 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 — I'm certainly not one of those Oilers fans that refuse to acknowledge the good things he did for us — 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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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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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 I’ve 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 what’s been going on over the last few days in your life.

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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 what’s been going on over the last few days in your life.

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