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Episode 604: Babcock Dust Settles + Oilers All-Time Best Draft Picks!
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- Two Guys & a Goalie
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- Jun 25, 2026
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- 3239
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Summary
YouTube Trev steps right up to the main desk to co-host alongside former NHL netminder Joaquin Gage! The boys have a jam-packed hockey notebook to sort through as the NHL offseason hits absolute maximum velocity. On Today's Show: The Babcock Dust Settles: It's been a chaotic couple of days in Oil Country since Mike Babcock was officially named the 19th head coach in franchise history. Trev and Gager give their latest takeaways on the fallout, how the media availability is aging, and what immediate roster or system tweaks the new bench boss will look to implement first. McDavid Shares His Thoughts: Captain Connor McDavid was interviewed by Sportsnet and TSN, having lots to say about Edmonton's new head coach... What does he see from the grizzled veteran bench boss? How did McDavid and the rest of the Oilers' leadership group determine that he was the best option for the team? With players having their say in Edmonton, does that change anything about the coach-hiring process around the league? The Darnell Nurse Trade Watch: The smoke is absolutely not clearing around the blue line. As Stan Bowman frantically searches for salary cap relief ahead of free agency, the guys dive deep into the million-dollar question: Will Darnell Nurse actually get traded? Gager looks at it from a player's perspective regarding no-movement clauses, while Trev breaks down what a realistic destination and return look like if a blockbuster deal goes down. The Greatest Oilers Draft Picks of All Time: With the 2026 NHL Entry Draft kicking off this weekend, we are looking back at franchise history. YouTube Trev has conducted an extensive, deep-dive project to rank the single greatest draft steals and selections the Oilers have ever made. Trev rolls out his definitive list, and Gager weighs in on wh…