Bob talks Oilers (3/18/26)
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How does Bob introduce today’s Oilers Now episode and key show logistics?
Hey, it's Bob Stauffer. I just wanted to let you know that you can listen to Oilers Now ad-free on Amazon Music, included with Prime. It is 4.35 in oil country. Tonight, the Edmonton Oil Kings take on the Calgary Hitmen, 7 o'clock over at Rogers Place. A reminder, at any time, you can text us on the Ashley Fine Floors text line at BB and the YYC says, Bob, what is it about Eastern Canadian sports writers that can't stand the fact that Connor McDavid plays at Edmonton? The latest is Pierre Lebrun suggesting McDavid will want out as soon as next summer. in order to sign with the Habs. Absolutely shameful fear-mongering without a shred of evidence. I never saw LeBron say anything about Montreal. I saw last week Pierre LeBron talk about the fact that there was some players that you had to watch this year, including Brady Kachuk with Ottawa and Austin Matthews with Toronto.
And then at the end, it brought it to Connor McDavid. And the unlikely scenario... that we ended up in a situation where Connor might want to move on. I mean, he provided about five different scenarios with McDavid. I didn't find the piece to be in any way, shape, or form particularly egregious. Nick in GP up in Grand Prairie says, I'm not going to lie, with Florida out of it and actively tanking, I'm a little bit worried Kachuk is going to do something greasy. Would love to see some meat in the lineup just in case.
Yeah.
Well, I mean, the Oilers brought up Klatenberg for the Florida game in November, and he ran around a bit. Gajevic has been out for Florida of late. They do not have Barkov, Reinhardt, or Marchand. Three really good players. Their top two scorers this year, Reinhardt and Marchand, and their best player is Sasha Barkov. I mean, that's the crazy thing about Matthew Kachuk. On this team, you can make a strong argument he's their fifth best player.
Why is Pierre LeBrun’s Connor McDavid trade speculation drawing criticism?
And... Will he do something greasy? I don't know. There is a player I am interested to see play tomorrow night, and that's Michael Benning. He's Matt Benning's younger brother. He played three years at Denver University. His father is Brian Benning. Brian Benning is a guy that is of strong opinion. Brian's father, Elmer Benning, was an outstanding scout, and Brian carved out a pretty good NHL career for himself and was not a timid player he was a 66 born there may have been a time in which some thought emmanuel vivaros was the better player you know maybe in 1980 at you know with brian benny but brian benning turned out to have an excellent nhl career he's been a good business guy here in town he's got two sons that have gone in the nhl and michael benning's a little bit like matt was a hard-nosed
you know, sort of third pairing right shot D that always had really good advanced analytics, all things considered. And Michael has had a wonderful year this year with Charlotte and the American hockey league. I'm going to be, I think it's a super cool story and I'm looking forward to watching them play, uh, tomorrow night. Again, you can text us anytime. on the Ashley Fine Floors text line at 780-451-8800. Guests and Oilers Now receive your certificates to Japanese Village. It's a true celebration for the census, quality ingredients, and an unmatched grill site experience. Book your seat at JVEdmonton.ca. Don and his staff will take care of you. 438. All right, we are going to go to the Oilers Now Audio Vault for Direct Workwear.
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The Edmonton Oilers host the San Jose Sharks. Wenberg comes into the Oilers' own odd man rush. In front of the net, scores. Jumping into the play was Orloff. He comes across the top of the circle. Over to the left, to Nugent Hopkins.
Score!
The RNA to left shot over the right hash on the spot that Leon Dreisaitl normally occupies. But the owners talked, Nugent Hopkins did this morning, about doing a better job on puck retrievals in the offensive zone to help make up the massive absence of a guy by the name of Leon Dreisaitl.
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Chapters
4 chapters
1
How does Bob introduce today’s Oilers Now episode and key show logistics?
0:00–2:04
2
Why is Pierre LeBrun’s Connor McDavid trade speculation drawing criticism?
2:04–8:30
3
Which depth players and prospects are being discussed for roster call-ups?
8:30–14:30
4
What happened in the Oilers vs Sharks highlights from the Audio Vault play-by-play?
14:30–19:49