The Nielson Show - May 6th, 2026 - Hour 2
We kick off today's show with TSN Scouting Director Craig Button, who pulls no punches regarding the state of the Oilers. Following the raw honesty of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl's year-end comments, Craig breaks down why he believes the organization has taken a massive step backward under the leadership of Stan Bowman and Jeff Jackson. We also put Kris Knoblauch under the microscope—is the bench boss officially on the hot seat? Once the dust settles in Edmonton, we head East to analyze the 'Toronto Takeover,' from the polarizing hire of John Chayka to the lottery shocker that landed…
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