Oilers Anxiety + CBJ Sends Stars to the Bench

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Oilers heading into a crucial test against the Panthers, the hail-mary move to start Calvin Pickard in net, Connor McDavid's disappointing production and if he's playing hurt. Joining the conversation, Sportsnet's Garry Galley (4:50) shares his thoughts on the Oilers' shocking start, the Leafs' play in Sweden, the evolution of Nylander's game and he goes through his extensive jersey collection. Later, on the collapse in Columbus with the Blue Jackets benching Gaudreau, Laine & Severson, their short-term future and if GM Jarmo Kekäläinen is on the hot seat. Finally, news and notes from around the league - Wild GM Bill Guerin criticizes his team's effort in Sweden and Backlund calls for the Flames to end the noise.

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