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OIL STREAM: Latest On Babcock & Nurse's Future
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- The Oil Stream
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- Jun 10, 2026
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- 3267
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Summary
The hockey world is spinning, the rumours are flying, and the big boys are finally back together. Today, Joaquin Gage (Gager) is anchoring the ship alongside YouTube Trev! It's been a hot minute since these two shared the airwaves, so the fellas have plenty of catching up to do before they dive headfirst into the absolute storm surrounding the Orange and Blue! On Today's Show: The Mike Babcock Era—This Might Be Real: The noise around the rink isn't slowing down. Reports keep pointing toward Mike Babcock becoming the next bench boss of the Edmonton Oilers. Gager and Trev lay it all out on the table: Is he truly the right man to lead this star-studded group to a Stanley Cup? The boys break down the ultimate pros and cons of bringing such a rigid, high-pressure coach into a room that already features the best players on the planet. The Darnell Nurse Dilemma: This is where things get really interesting. How does a potential Babcock hiring affect Darnell Nurse? Gager gives the player perspective on whether a coach with Babcock's strict defensive accountability can finally unlock the elite, shutdown version of Nurse we've all been waiting to see. On the flip side, Trev looks at the asset-management angle—does this hire create a structural change that forces management to finally pursue a blockbuster trade to clear out that massive contract? The Nasties Text Line: The chat is already buzzing, and the text boards are wide open. The boys spend plenty of time reading your live feedback, checking the temperature of Oil Country, and letting the fans dictate the chatter. The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!