Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded and edited, and it’s ready to help you wrap up the week. On today’s podcast, the guys discussed the Darnell Nurse trade request, the Mike Babcock rumours, and much more.

The guys kicked off this week’s episode of Real Life with a conversation about the Darnell Nurse trade request that just came down today, and how it seems like we’re walking toward the end of an era in Edmonton. While there’s little doubt that Nurse’s contract became a problem, the reality is that he was also a very good Oiler for a very long time. Despite the contract being a sticking point, the reality is that Nurse is a guy who gave his all to the city and the franchise.

Shifting gears, the boys discussed the Mike Babcock rumours that have kicked up over the last week, and how just hearing his name was enough to trigger the entire fanbase. While there are a handful of Oilers fans who legitimately think this could work, the vast majority of them hate the idea to their core. That led the boys to discuss which guys would be better options for the Oilers, and whether they would even be interested in getting out of their own way.

Finally, the guys wrapped up the podcast on the Thursday episode of Real Life with a run of topics, starting with a breakdown of the Knicks’ Game 4 win, New Yorkers embracing the moment, and recapped Tyler’s trip down to Vegas, what it was like being at the Cup Final when you don’t care. Even with the lack of Oilers games, it’s always remarkable to see how much news can happen in Edmonton even though the team hasn’t been on the ice in months.