The Nielson Show - April 17th, 2026 - Hour 2
Chris Johnston was our first guest on today's show. We kicked things off with his thoughts on a refreshing first-round matchup, as the Oilers take on the Ducks instead of the Kings, and he gave us a preview of what he expects from the series. From there, we went around the league, breaking down other matchups — starting with the Senators and Hurricanes, followed by the Canadiens taking on the Lightning. We then brought it back to Edmonton to discuss Evan Bouchard and whether he deserves Norris Trophy consideration, before wrapping things up with some of the front office changes already…
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