Inside Sports With Reid Wilkins

880 CHED’s Inside Sports continues with guest host Dave Campbell as he welcomes Adam Manah, owner and lead skill coach of Manah Hockey Development, for this week’s Minor Hockey Spotlight. Together, they dive into the topic of favoritism in minor hockey, exploring where it exists, why it happens, and which levels of the game are most affected. An honest, thoughtful conversation every hockey parent, player, and coach should hear.

880 CHED’s Inside Sports features guest host Dave Campbell alongside technical producer Kellen Kennedy as they break down the Oilers’ statement win in Boston. The duo also dig into the Tristan Jarry injury, the subsequent call-up of Connor Ingram, and what it all means heading into the Oilers’ afternoon matchup tomorrow in Minnesota. Insight, analysis, and everything Oilers fans need to know—right here on Inside Sports.

The pre-Christmas schedule is now complete for the Edmonton Oil Kings. Now it’s time to hear from their general manager, Kirt Hill, about what he’s noticed in the first portion of the season, the strengths and weaknesses of his team and what lies ahead when play resumes next week. All your Oil Kings info is available at chl.ca/whl-oilkings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott connects with Fluto Shinzawa from the Athletic in Boston for an in-depth look at the Bruins ahead of their matchup with the Edmonton Oilers. Hear about Morgan Geekie and his Olympic chances for Team Canada, Charlie McAvoy and his meaning to the Bruins franchise and much more. Find Fluto’s work on the Athletic and follow him on X (@FlutoShinzawa). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott is joined by NHL insider David Pagnotta from the Fourth Period and SiriusXM NHL Network Radio to discuss two major trades in the NHL, a GM change in Buffalo, new ownership in Nashville and more. It’s a can’t-miss segment with one of the most trusted voices in the game today. Find David’s work at theFourthPeriod.com and follow him on X (@TheFourthPeriod). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the December 17 show recapping the game between the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins, which saw the two goalies traded for one another starting for the team they previously represented. Thoughts on Stuart Skinner and Tristan Jarry, Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Open talk time with your thoughts on the Oilers back-to-back set over the weekend and upcoming game against Pittsburgh. Also, an assessment of John Cena’s last match with show technical producer and host of NITROSTAKE on Nitromaniac TV's Wrestling Unlimited Kellen "Nitro" Kennedy. You can follow Kellen on X (@KellenNitro). Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott and Taylor Haase from DK Pittsburgh Sports look at the other side of the Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins matchup coming up on Tuesday that features two goaltenders who were just traded for one another days beforehand. Plus, thoughts on Sidney Crosby’s pursuit of Mario Lemieux’s franchise points record, Coach Dan Muse’s impact in his first year and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott is joined by the play-by-play voice Ryan Holt for insight into recent Oilers recall Quinn Hutson’s explosive offensive season on the farm. Find out everything you need to know about Hutson, Howard, Marjala, Samanski and all the other Oilers farmhands from the man who calls their games each and every night. For more, follow the Condors on X (@Condors). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the December 15 show with reaction to Edmonton’s two-game weekend set against Toronto and Montreal, which featured the Oilers debut of goaltender Tristan Jarry. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More open talk time with your thoughts and reaction to the trade that sent Stuart Skinner to Pittsburgh and brought Tristan Jarry to town. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Bukauskas from NHL Hockey on Rogers joins the show to react to the two major trades broken on this Friday in the National Hockey League. Quinn Hughes is a Minnesota Wild defenceman and Tristan Jarry is an Oilers goaltender. Get reaction to that and the latest news on the rink set for Olympic action in Milano-Cortina. Find Kyle’s work on Sportsnet and download the 32 Thoughts podcast anywhere you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the call lines for your reaction to the Stuart Skinner trade that brings former Edmonton Oil Kings netminder Tristan Jarry to town in return. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott and Coach Adam Manah link up for Lexus South Pointe to answer your questions about the minor hockey world and life as a hockey parent. This week, looking at maximizing cost-effectiveness with respect to extra training, gear and trying to keep pace with peers. For more information, visit ManahsHockeyDevelopment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn more about the Detroit Red Wings from Ryan Hana out of the Detroit media circuit. They’re a good team in a tough Eastern division who already beat Edmonton once this year. The Oilers will be in search of revenge when the rematch goes down on Thursday. Search for the Winged Wheel Pod anywhere you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In their weekly catch up, Brenden Escott and David Pagnotta discuss the Oilers recent homestand, goaltending rumors and whether Tristan Jarry is a likely candidate to don Orange and Blue before season’s end. That and much more from around the NHL, courtesy of one of the game’s most trusted insiders. Find David’s work on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio or at theFourthPeriod.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott is joined by Edmonton Elks QB Cody Fajardo after he signed a one-year contract extension with the Green and Gold—a deal he negotiated without an agent. We dive into why he chose to handle the process himself, what the talks revealed about his value to the organization and why returning to Edmonton was the right move at this stage of his career. Cody opens up about the culture inside the Elks locker room and the unfinished business that’s driving him into 2026. Whether you’re an Elks fan, a CFL diehard, or just love hearing the inside story from the people who live it, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott is joined by Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman for a conversation with a holiday season twist as Hyman spent the afternoon down at a local big box distribution centre donating his time and some money. Learn all about the event and it’s impact, and don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear from one of just 15 Golden Bears ever to eclipse the 1000 career points mark as Isaac Simon joins the show for our regular Golden Bears & Pandas segment. Gain insights into life as a student athlete, as a player on Geoff Pippus’ team and as a CEBL player that’s been benefiting from the U Sports development program. More info at BearsAndPandas.ca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hockey Canada has announced its selection camp roster for the 2026 World Junior tournament. Get the lowdown from Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis on all the selections and what’s changed since a disastrous showing for the Canadians at the 2025 tournament. Information on names like Fort Saskatchewan’s Keaton Verhoeff comes up in the discussion. Find Steven’s work at dailyfaceoff.com/news/breaking-down-canadas-2026-world-junior-championship-roster-misa-mckenna-martone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices