Inside Sports With Reid Wilkins

Host Brenden Escott weighs in on Edmonton’s acquisition of Trent Frederic via trade with the Boston Bruins. Analysis of the player and his potential fit in Edmonton and a look at Edmonton’s 6-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks in their return to home ice from the 4 Nations Face-Off. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden is joined by NHL.com’s Oilers beat writer Derek Van Diest to discuss all things Oilers ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Get Derek’s insights into the team’s performance on its five-game road trip and what areas he thinks need addressing by Oilers management. Find Derek’s work on NHL.com or on X at @DerekVanDiest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One last time before this year’s NHL trade deadline, Brenden is joined by NHL insider John Shannon, brought to you by Sentinel Storage, to discuss the state of the Oilers and what they’re going to be able to afford to do to improve the roster. Plus, a look around the NHL at what else is making headlines. Follow John on X at @JShannonhl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden opens the phone and text lines and asks you to help cure what ails the Oilers ahead of the NHL trade deadline this week. Insights from the fan base into who the team should target and discussion over what areas need addressing the most. Follow Brenden at @BrendenEscott and don’t forget to subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott digs into Edmonton’s 3-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, which snapped a five-game losing skid. Hear audio from Kris Knoblauch, Connor McDavid, Darnell Nurse and Connor Brown and learn more about how Evander Kane is impacting this year’s deadline despite not being healthy enough to play. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Jr. Hockey Spotlight shines on Arjun Atwal and AZ1 Hockey, a program growing the game of hockey in the South Asian Canadian community and working with the Edmonton Oilers on their South Asian Night. Learn all about Arjun's roots as a local hockey player, why he founded the program and what it entails, who the coaches are and much more! Keep up with Arjun on X at @ArjunAtwal20 and don't forget to subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blue Jays roll along into Spring Training with a ton of questions about their future. How will an ageing starting rotation fare and what will Max Scherzer look like in Jays silks? Why wasn't the club able to sing Vlad Guerrero Jr.? Nick Ashbourne from the Blue Jays Happy Hour Podcast is here to break it all down. Follow Nick on X @NickAshbourne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oilers are mired in a five-game losing skid and Brenden connects with former NHLer and Hurricanes analyst Shane Willis for a preview of the final game of this road trip in Carolina. Hear details on the Mikko Rantanen trade, Seth Jarvis' value to the team and Team Canada and what makes Jaccob Slavin one of the best defensive defencemen in the league. Don't forget to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott and subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott recaps the Edmonton Oilers’ 4-3 road loss to Florida and takes your calls in search of the Fresh Take of the Month. Join us for in depth discussion about what's ailing Edmonton's hockey club. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part two of Brenden’s exclusive sit down with Edmonton-based boxer Alexas Kubicki and her father and manager Derek touches on Alexas’ amateur career and what it means to perform for the local crowd at River Cree Resort & Casino. Then, Alberta Golden Bears men’s hockey defenceman Aiden de la Gorgendiere pops by to recap the opening weekend of Canada West playoff action and preview the semifinals against Mount Royal University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden chats with local boxer Alexas Kubicki ahead of her bout with Fara El Bousairi. Learn about life as a 21-year-old world champion and the dedication required to be at the top of her game for each fight. Gain insights into the relationship between boxer and manager and father and daughter as her dad Derek joins the interview as well. It’s a story you don’t want to miss as Alexas continues ascending as one of the top local athletes in Edmonton. Follow her journey on X at @Alexas_Kubicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the details on this year’s Florida Panthers from The Hockey News’ David Dwork before they host the Edmonton Oilers in a Thursday game. Plus, hear about the members of Team Canada that represented the Panthers at the 4 Nations Face-Off and much more. Get in touch with David on X at @DavidDwork and remember to like and subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast on whatever platform you use to tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott recaps the Edmonton Oilers fourth straight loss, this time on the road against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Hear an audio recap and reaction from Head Coach kris Knoblauch and defenceman Mattias Ekholm. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saskatchewan Rush play-by-play voice Cody Janzen chats with Brenden on all things NLL. Follow Cody on X @JannerOnPxP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden chats with NHL insider John Shannon about the Oilers ugly performances on the road out of the 4 Nations Face-Off break and much more. Make sure to follow John on X for updates on the NHL at @Jshannonhl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden and Tampa Bay Lightning Insider Erik Erlendsson cut it up in a preview of the Oilers and Lightning, who are set to clash Tuesday in the Sunshine State. Hear about the members of Team Canada that represented the Lightning at the 4 Nations Face-Off and much more. Get in touch with Erik on X at @Erik_Erlendsson and remember to like and subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast on whatever platform you use to tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott recaps the Edmonton Oilers two weekend losses to the Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals, in which they were outscored by a combined 13-6. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the Jr. Hockey Spotlight shines on the BCHL’s Sherwood Park Crusaders as Brenden chats with the team’s President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Adam Sergerie. Get updated on the team’s season to date, the ever-changing landscape of Jr. hockey, standout players for the Crusaders and much more. For regular updates on the Cru, follow the team on X or Instagram at @SPCrusaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden chats with Kevin Kurz from the Athletic in Philadelphia before the Oilers take on the Flyers in a matinee to start a five-game road trip. Get the lowdown on the Flyers that represented their countries at the 4 Nations Face-Off, potential trade candidates as their playoff hopes slip further from grasp and the keys to success for rookie forward Matvei Michkov. Make sure to follow Kevin on X for updates on the Flyers at @KKurzNHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden and Winnipeg Jets TV reporter Jamie Thomas look back at the 4 Nations Face-off tournament as Jamie experienced the games live in person. Hear how the crowd in Boston was and what it was like taking it all in as Canada knocked off the US in overtime. Get in touch with Jamie on X at @JamieThomasTV and remember to like and subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast on whatever platform you use to tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices