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Blueline Banter

Blueline Banter

Two Edmonton-based hosts breaking down the biggest storylines in the NHL, YEG sports & everything Oilers.

Makenzie McLennan, Tristyn Battle · Makenzie McLennan

13 episodesEN

Show overview

Blueline Banter has published 13 episodes during 2025. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 7m and 1h 11m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.

The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.1 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. Published by Makenzie McLennan.

Episodes
13
Started
2025
Median length
1h 10m
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

Two Edmonton-based hosts breaking down the biggest storylines in the NHL, YEG sports & everything Oilers. Insight, analysis & dying on random hills!

Latest Episodes

Ep 13Episode 13: This isn't goodbye

Well, Summer break is right around the corner and this will sadly be our last episode until the fall. This week we talk about the first handful of games of the NHL Playoffs and how the series are looking. Mak shows Tristyn all the WAG jackets and gives her thoughts and then we talk about the officiating in the playoffs. and of course, we wrap up by talking about the Oilers as they look to bounce back after a tough loss in game 1

Apr 23, 20251h 10m

Ep 12Episode 12: Playoffs are in the air

This week we spend the episode previewing the first round of the NHL Playoffs. giving out thoughts and predictions on each round 1 series. Of course as always we wrap the episode up with some Oilers talk as they gear up to take on the LA Kings for the 4th straight year.

Apr 16, 20251h 8m

Ep 11Episode 11: Better Late Than Never

Tristyn returns from the IR due to illness and we talk about the Gr8 chase coming to an end as Ovi breaks the all time goal record. some talk about the playoffs as the regular season comes to a close and in the intermission Mak talks about baseball. of course we wrap it up with some Oilers talk

Apr 10, 202557 min

Ep 10Episode 10: Double Digits LFG

We made it to the big 1-0 and this week we break down news from around the NHL and dip into some funny stories from the OHL. Quick talks about the PWHL and of course, we wrap it up with the Edmonton Oilers

Apr 2, 20251h 10m

Ep 9Episode 9: Final Stretch

Sorry for the late upload, as explained in the Intro Tristyn had some technical difficulty with yesterdays recording. This week we look at the final stretch of the regular season before the playoffs. Including the wildcard races. The Great 8's Chase of greatness, the PWHL and possible expansion, and of course, the Edmonton Oilers

Mar 27, 20251h 3m

Ep 8Episode 8: Hot Mess

Hey, good to see you. This week we've added video to our show, and despite being tossed out of the studio, camera malfunctions and more, we did it. We take a look at the Wild Card races in the east and west, the possible return of Landeskog, PWHL power rankings and the Oilers recent 3 game winning streak.

Mar 19, 20251h 11m

Ep 7Episode 7: TRADE DEADLINE SPECIAL!!!!!

Tristyn and Mak break down the NHL trade deadline right after the final buzzer went on making trades. a quick NAIT Sports update and of course we talk about the Edmonton Oilers and their play as of late.

Mar 7, 20251h 21m

Ep 6Episode 6: We're back with a special guest

After a week off Tristyn and Mak are joined by a special guest to break down the 4 Nations tournament and the ACAC playoffs. Of course we round it off with a bit of Oilers talk. Disclaimer: Mak was sick so she may sound quieter than normal.

Feb 26, 20251h 11m

Ep 5Episode 5: 4 Nations Preview

The 4 Nation Faceoff kicks off tonight as Canada takes on Sweden. So we breakdown the 4 teams in the tournament. Including their rosters, and giving out thoughts on each team. A quick update on a loaded weekend for NAIT Ooks Hockey and then a very quick and way too early Oilers Trade talks.

Feb 12, 20251h 10m

Ep 4Episode 4: Trades, Trades, Trades

This week we break down a busy week of trades, not only in the NHL. Tristyn gets heated about NHL rules, and overall we crashout about anything and everything

Feb 5, 20251h 13m

Ep 3Episode 3: Blockbuster

Mak and Tristyn break down the massive Mikko Rantanen trade, talk about the state of the Vancouver Canucks, Ooks men's and women's hockey, and of course the Edmonton Oilers. You don't wanna miss this one!

Jan 29, 20251h 0m

Ep 2Episode 2: Fired Up

This week we talk about the Seattle Kraken and their ability to pick up players, Taylor Hall and potential landing spots for him, NAIT Ooks hockey and of course the last week for the Edmonton Oilers.

Jan 22, 20251h 7m

Ep 1Episode 1: Welcome to the Show

Welcome to the Show. Get to know the hosts Tristyn and MaKenzie. This week we take a look at the first half of the NHL season and give our biggest surprises, disappointments and leaders for NHL awards. We cap things off with a little Oilers banter. Make sure to like, share, subscribe and follow us on Instagram(@BluelineBanter24) and X(Twitter)(@BlineBanter).

Jan 15, 20251h 8m
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