The Nielson Show - July 9th, 2026 - Hour 2

TSN Football Insider Dave Naylor kicked off hour two with a complete masterclass on the CFL landscape. Ahead of tonight's massive kickoff, Dave dropped his definitive preview for the Elks' high-stakes clash against the Ottawa Redblacks, breaking down the contrasting summer trends for both clubs as Edmonton looks to punch its way back into the win column. We then shifted to the biggest story in the league: the massive fallout from Bo Levi Mitchell's severe ankle surgery in Hamilton and how his extended absence shakes up the East Division. To wrap up the hit, Dave unrolled his macro notes and power rankings on the remaining teams across the CFL board.   It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day.   In the middle of hour two we got into everyone's beefs for the week.   Reid Wilkins finished off hour two with lots of laughs, his beef, some words on yesterday's EST Golf Classic and a preview on tonight's game which sees the Elks host the Redblacks.