# The Nielson Show - June 16th, 2026 - Hour 2

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Podcast: [The Nielson Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nielson-show-6553556)
Published: 2026-06-16T14:09:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3500

## Resource

Darren Dreger kicked off the show with an absolute reality check on the Mike Babcock coaching rumors. Dregs broke down the brewing locker room storm, reporting that bringing in Babcock could seriously derail the Oilers' chances of landing top-tier UFAs this summer—and potentially fracture the relationship with players already in the room. He lays out the current investigation timeline and how much pressure Stan Bowman is facing. From there, the conversation shifts to the Darnell Nurse trade request—unpacking the immediate urgency to move the $9.25M contract and what a realistic return looks like. To wrap, Dregs takes us around the league to look at what the newly eliminated Vegas Golden Knights are planning to do behind their bench. It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day. After the break, we got into Weekly Confessions presented by Spectrum Rent All. Plenty of confessions from the boys and nasties today. We finished off hour two with some Offseason, What Offseason?! Presented by GCL Diesel. What timeline and story intrigues you the most… Mike Babcock or Darnell Nurse.

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