# The Nielson Show - July 2nd, 2026 - Hour 2

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Podcast: [The Nielson Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nielson-show-6553556)
Published: 2026-07-02T13:55:00+00:00
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## Resource

Bruce Boudreau joined us off the top today to break down the Oilers' massive free-agency moves. We started with the Darnell Nurse situation, dove into what defenseman Ryan Shea brings to the blue line, and evaluated the recent goaltending shakeups and the Kasperi Kapanen extension. We also flipped the script to look at general manager Stan Bowman's restrained approach, discussing why sometimes the best moves are the ones you don't make. Finally, we cruised around the rest of the NHL, tracking the Toronto Maple Leafs' busy afternoon and catching up on the biggest signings from across the league. It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day. After the break, we got into everyone's beefs from the week. As always, the boys provided some very relatable beefs. Reid Wilkins capped off hour two with his thoughts on all the Oilers did yesterday in free agency.

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