Mike Babcock Hired by Oilers! McDavid Approved? + Darnell Nurse Trade List Revealed! (S2 Ep.10)

Mike Babcock Hired by Oilers! McDavid Approved? + Darnell Nurse Trade List Revealed! (S2 Ep.10)

Mike Babcock is officially the new head coach of the Edmonton Oilers, sparking massive controversy across the NHL! In Season 2, Episode 10 of No Pucks Given Stuart and Rick break down the shocking coaching hire, whether Connor McDavid’s support changes the fan narrative, and if Babcock is truly the piece to deliver a Stanley Cup to Edmonton! Plus, we dive into the massive news from the 2026 NHL Draft floor: Gavin McKenna goes 1st overall to the Toronto Maple Leafs! Rick gives his hilarious, unfiltered thoughts on whether the Leafs are finally a playoff-bound team or stuck in a forever rebuild with McKenna on board, and what this means for the future of the Battle of Alberta. We also break down the blockbuster fallout happening in Edmonton right now: Darnell Nurse has officially requested a trade out of town. We reveal the 3 teams on his approved trade list! Follow the show, leave a 5-star review, and let us know in the comments: Is Babcock a massive mistake or a masterstroke for Edmonton?

McDavid to Montreal?! 🤯 + Mitch Marner Vegas Drama & Evan Bouchard Injury | S2: Ep: 9

Is Connor McDavid REALLY going to the Montreal Canadiens? Stuart and Rick break down the wildest NHL trade rumors, Mitch Marner's Vegas success, and Evan Bouchard’s injury. Safe to say, Leafs fans are NOT happy watching Mitch Marner tear up the Stanley Cup Final with the Vegas Golden Knights while Freddy Anderson holds down the fort for the Carolina Hurricanes. Rick drops his unfiltered, hilarious take on whether Toronto fans are secretly rooting against their former star, or if the bitterness is just too real. Plus, we dive deep into the devastating head injury to Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard at the IIHF World Championship. What does this mean for the Oilers' upcoming season, and how bad is the fallout? It is pure, chaotic hockey talk right off the bat. Hit play for the funniest, most honest episode of No Pucks Given yet! Follow the Show: * Instagram/TikTok: @stuartforreal / @nopucksgiven.podcast * Guest: Rick Rowley (@rickrowley3)

S2E8: Is Connor McDavid Actually Considering Montreal?! + Bouchard Injury Drama & Bruce Cassidy Coaching Chaos

The hockey world is absolutely melting down, and we are breaking it all down on Season 2, Episode 8 of No Pucks Given! First up: The rumor that shook Twitter. Montreal Canadiens insider Marc-Olivier Beaudoin dropped a bombshell claiming that if Connor McDavid ever decides to move on from the Edmonton Oilers, the Habs are sitting right at the top of his destination wish list. Is there any actual validity to this speculative smoke, or is it just classic hockey offseason hysteria? We dive into the source, the cap space reality, and what this chatter means for the Oilers' long-term future. Next, we shift gears to some incredibly tough news out of the IIHF World Hockey Championship. Team Canada defenseman Evan Bouchard was knocked out of the tournament following a brutal, illegal check to the head by Team USA’s Ryan Lindgren. We discuss the severity of Bouchard’s concussion, the update from GM Stan Bowman, and what this injury timeline looks like for the elite blueliner. Finally, the coaching carousel in Edmonton is turning into an absolute soap opera. Bruce Cassidy openly expressed his frustration on Spittin' Chiclets about being blocked from interviewing for the open Oilers head coaching job. Vegas Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon fired right back, accusing the Edmonton front office of leaking the story. Can the Oilers find a way to get their top target, or will Vegas block an intradivisional rival from getting their guy? All this, plus our thoughts on the remaining Stanley Cup Playoffs storylines and more! Hit that follow button, leave a 5-star review, and let us know in the comments: Do you think McDavid ever wears a Montreal Canadiens jersey? Follow the show on social media: * TikTok: @stuartforreal * Instagram: @stuartforreal * Spotify / Apple Podcasts: No Pucks Given w/ stuart forreal

Oilers Offseason Chaos: McDavid Speaks & The Bruce Cassidy Rumors

The Oilers offseason is already at a boiling point. In this episode, we break down a week of pure frustration and massive rumors in Edmonton. * The Bouchard Robbery: Evan Bouchard led all NHL defensemen in scoring by 14 points, but he didn't even crack the top three for Norris Trophy nominations. We dive into the snub that has the entire City of Champions heated. * McDavid’s Brutal Honesty: After a shocking first-round exit at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks, Captain Connor McDavid didn't hold back, calling the Oilers an "average team with high expectations." We discuss what these "chilling" comments mean for the future of the core. * The Coaching Hot Seat: Is Kris Knoblauch’s time up? With insiders reporting that a coaching change is "more likely than not," we look at the rumors linking the Oilers to Stanley Cup-winning coach Bruce Cassidy. Is Cassidy the missing piece to get this team over the hump? It’s an offseason of chaos and consequential decisions. Hit play and let’s get into it.

Oilers Cup Favorites? The Skinner/Jarry Trade Truth + Rick Rowley on the Leafs Rebuild (S2, Ep. 6)

an the Edmonton Oilers finally finish the job, or will goaltending be their downfall again? In this high-stakes episode of No Pucks Given, Stuart is joined by hockey influencer and die-hard Leafs fan Rick Rowley (@rickrowley3) to break down the final stretch before the Stanley Cup Playoffs. We’re getting into the weeds on the trade that defined the season: Did the Oilers actually win the Tristan Jarry for Stuart Skinner swap? With Connor Ingram now in the mix, we debate if Edmonton finally has the "postseason ice" needed to bring the Cup home. Plus, Rick gives us a raw, unfiltered look at the Toronto Maple Leafs' horrendous season—is it time to tear it all down and rebuild? Inside the Episode: * The Goalie Gauntlet: Ingram vs. Jarry—who starts Game 1? * Trade Retrospective: Re-grading the Skinner/Jarry blockbuster. * Leafs Post-Mortem: Rick Rowley on why Toronto failed and what’s next. * Finals Prediction: With the Florida Panthers out, who represents the East? Follow the Guest:Instagram: @rickrowley3 Follow Stuart Forreal:Instagram/TikTok: @stuartforreal Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for the best Oilers playoff coverage in the 780!