The Nielson Show - June 22nd, 2026 - Hour 2
TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger dropped by to kick off the show and immediately took the temperature of Oil Country. Dregs breaks down the inner workings of Jason Dickinson's fresh five-year contract extension, unpacking the $4 million AAV, the risk of the term, and what it means for Edmonton's bottom six. From there, we covered all angles of the looming Mike Babcock situation—including an insider's timeline on when an official hiring announcement could drop. Plus, with the Oilers facing a massive salary cap crunch, Dregs gives us the latest on the Darnell Nurse trade rumors and management's…
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