Leon Draisaitl and Jason Dickinson are game-time decisions for Game 1 of the Oilers/Ducks series. What should you know about this best-of-seven matchup? How will each try to win tonight? What are the projected lineups/starters for both teams? How electric will things be at Rogers Place?
Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne present an extended version of the show, teeing up this enticing Round 1 series. How are Connor Ingram’s postseason numbers? What did HC Kris Knoblauch have to say about Leon Draisaitl’s availability? What about Jason Dickinson? How would Reid and Jay roll the lines?
Former Oiler Zack Kassian makes an appearance on the show, taking a look at today’s Oilers while reliving his time in the playoffs and what things were like in Edmonton. What was it like playing alongside Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl? What does he remember about that Round 2 series back in 2017 when the Oilers lost in seven to the Ducks? How does he see things shaking down in this series?
After that, former Oilers captain Kelly Buchberger slides into the show to dive into the orange and blue. What does he remember about his time playing for the Oilers in the playoffs? How might these pesky Ducks challenge the Oilers tonight and the rest of Round 1? What does it feel like to hit the ice for the playoffs?
Reid and Jay get into all the data surrounding these two squads. What’s their head-to-head record? How are their special teams? What kinds of experience does this Ducks squad boast? Where might the Oilers excel, and the Ducks falter? Where might Anaheim find success against Edmonton? So much to break down!
We get some fan input on the series throughout the show, which leads right into a special playoff edition of The GCL Diesel Oil Stream Pregame Show! The boys open things up to the textline, asking fans to name something evil about ducks as well… Tons of great responses are noted.
3:00 NHL Playoffs are great
7:45 Oilers/Ducks expected lineups
13:40 The Afternoon Headlines
32:00 Knoblauch on Dicky and Drai
41:00 Zack Kassian
Today’s guest:
Zack Kassian – Former Oiler
Kelly Buchberger – Former Oilers captain, HCE 15U AAA head coach
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