EST Afternoons with Hernan Salas & Joaquin Gage

Happy Halloween! Salas and Gage look ahead to Saturday's Oilers matchup against the New York Islanders. Tristan Jarry gets the start, with no changes to the lineup, meaning veteran defenceman Jake Walman remains out. Then, Stefen Rosner from NHL.com joins the show to break down the Islanders' season, the sophomore campaign of rising star Matthew Schaefer, what's working for New York, and whether the Isles could have interest in Dylan Larkin. Plus, it's a Halloween-themed edition of Brandon to the Future , as the young buck puts his scary movie knowledge to the test!

In Hour 2, the boys mix it up with plenty to discuss, including the online chatter linking the Oilers to Rangers tough guy Matt Rempe. Would bringing Rempe to Edmonton make sense, and is this really the direction the Oilers should be looking? Plus, Christian Watson makes his WWE-style return during Thursday Night Football, and Hernan picks his Game of the Week! Then, CFL Playoffs, baby! John Hodge from 3DownNation joins the show to break down Saturday's two playoff matchups and preview the road to the Grey Cup.

It's time for another edition of Hoops, There It Is! as the boys go around the NBA, joined by Xavier Justin from The Hot Hand Theory and Locked On Knicks podcasts. The conversation starts in New York, where the Knicks are beginning to find their rhythm after a difficult start, picking up back-to-back wins. Then, the focus shifts to Toronto and RJ Barrett's importance to the Raptors, along with the challenge of navigating the season without Kawhi Leonard at times. Plus, the 3-0 Portland Trail Blazers, Ernie Johnson's farewell, the biggest early-season surprises, the 76ers becoming Tyrese Maxey's team, and a look at the growing injury concerns surrounding some of the NBA's biggest stars!

Salas and Gage kick off Hour 2 by discussing Colton Dach's emergence as a solid depth forward for the Oilers. Is he becoming the kind of player Trent Frederic was supposed to be, and what's Dach's ceiling? Plus, more empty seats at Rogers Place, fans making their voices heard by staying home, and goaltender Sergei Bobrovky's early-season struggles. Then, Hoops, There It Is makes its debut! Xavier Justin from the Hot Hand Theory Podcast joins the boys to go around the NBA, discussing the Knicks slowly finding their groove, Kawhi Leonard's injury in Toronto, the Portland Trail Blazers' impressive start, the Philadelphia 76ers, and Ernie Johnson announcing he'll step away after this season.

Salas and Gage kick off Hour 1 by breaking down the Oilers' mature, tidy win over the Calgary Flames! Tristan Jarry gets the shutout, the secondary scoring comes through, and for once, there isn't much to complain about in Oil Country. Then, the guys discuss reports that Dylan Larkin has had enough in Detroit and won't play another game for the Red Wings until he's traded. Plus, nine Edmonton Elks land on the All-CFL Team, and how did Sergio Castillo receive a first-place vote for Special Teams Player of the Year? The guys debate! And, of course, it's time for the Red Light District with Gager!

We kick off the hour with another installment of Made in Alberta! Garrett Hemstock, owner of Uncle Hemmy BBQ, joins the boys as they dig into some delicious sliders and sample his signature sauces and dry rubs. Then, Salas and Gage continue the preview of the first Battle of Alberta of the season as the Oilers get set to face the Flames. The boys also go around the NHL to discuss the latest headlines and take a look at the growing list of injuries across the NBA. Plus, the SILDI Parlay and Noticias !

Zach Hyman has been placed on injured reserve ahead of the season's first Battle of Alberta. Calgary has four straight wins and has been clicking on special teams all season long. Hernan Salas, former Oiler Joaquin Gage, and producer Zachary Kubusch look at both sides of the contest to get you set for puck drop! Hockey insider Frank Seravalli joins us to start the show: - Oilers top line magic: Can they keep this up? - An 8-2-2 start for Edmonton: Too good to last? - Battle of Alberta #1: Flames W4, Oilers 2L - Connor Hellebuyck gets first win as a Devil - Winnipeg Jets have lost six straight - Other storylines around the league. Edmonton Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo and Kicker Vincent Blanchard are uop for some big awards this season as they continue to prep for the West Final next weekend.

In Hour 2, Salas and Gage ask if the Oilers are starting to look like the Knoblauch Oilers from last season. Plus, a quick look ahead to the red-hot Calgary Flames as they roll into Edmonton tomorrow. And with Jay-Z set to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, which rock band would you want to see take the stage? Then, Brenden Deeg from The Score NFL joins the show to break down the Cowboys' Monday Night Football win, whether the Browns are for real, where the Chargers go from here, Mendoza time in Vegas, and why the Seahawks' defence is looking elite.

Another Edmonton Oilers loss: Hernan Salas, former Oiler Joaquin Gage, and producer Zach Kubusch dissect what they saw during Edmonton's 4-3 shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Missed chances, game-breaking saves, crucial injuries, depth injections, shootout silliness, special teams, and more made the headlines. Oilers discussion: - Oilers fail to close out - McDavid and Draisaitl playing nearly half the game - The good, the bad and the ugly - Colton Dach shadowing in the top six - Zach Hyman's injury - Shakir Mukhamadullin slots back in - Ike Howard scores - Red-hot Flames tomorrow. Majeau Knows with Marc Majeau: Crystal Lake, pop culture, movies, NFL, NHL, Elks and more

It's time for Mixing It Up! Salas and Gage recap NFL Sunday, hit the NBA with the New York Knicks off to an 0-3 start and the injury to Jalen Williams, break down the CFL playoff matchups, and look at what's hot and what's not around the NHL. Then, Max Bultman from The Athletic Detroit joins the show to preview the Red Wings. We discuss the situations surrounding Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson, whether they're weighing on the team, Michael Postava making his NHL debut between the pipes, Detroit's special teams, and what to expect in tonight's matchup.

Salas and Gage look back at Saturday's loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Should we be concerned about the Oilers' secondary scoring? Is it time to split up 97 and 29, and will Tristan Jarry get a run between the pipes? We also hear from Oilers head coach Mike Babcock as he shares his thoughts ahead of tonight's matchup. Plus, Matthew Iwanyk joins the show to talk Manchester United, the Yankees, the Oilers, and the CFL!

The Edmonton Oilers keep rolling after an incredible 6-5 shootout win over the Carolina Hurricanes last night. Connor McDavid continued his phenomenal start with another five-point performance. Plus, some concerning news as Devon Levi missed practice with an apparent injury, meaning Tristan Jarry is expected to start tomorrow against Toronto, with a goalie set to be called up from Bakersfield. Connor Hrabchak from Winnipeg Sports Talk joins the show to break down the blockbuster trade sending star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils. Was the return enough, and what does this deal mean for both teams?

In Hour 2, Salas and Gage mix it up on the Oilers, including Devon Levi's injury and Mike Babcock's comments on the bottom six after last night's game. Plus, could Trent Frederic be a healthy scratch? Then we head to New Jersey to chat with Daniel Amoia from New Jersey Hockey Now about the Devils' blockbuster acquisition of Connor Hellebuyck. What does the star goalie bring to New Jersey? Connor McDavid, man! What are we watching right now?! The guy has gone supernova! Five-point nights, highlight-reel plays, and making the impossible look routine. Is there anyone in the NHL who can touch him right now? The captain is on another planet, and we're witnessing something special!

In Mixing It Up, the boys go around the NBA, breaking down the Raptors' thrashing of the Bulls, LaMelo Ball's travel, and Tyrese Haliburton's return. Plus, Brady Tkachuk returns to Ottawa, Frederik Andersen gets his championship ring, and we remember the career of Ron Duguay. Then, Edmonton Elks linebacker Nick Anderson joins the show to talk about clinching a spot in the West Final, how the time off could impact the team, and his journey to the CFL. Plus, Malik Carney takes home Defensive Player of the Year honours for the Elks, and Nick reveals his favourite Edmonton restaurant!

The Edmonton Oilers welcome the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes, in a matchup between two teams playing some great hockey! We break down the goaltending matchup, the keys to the game, and the highly anticipated return of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Ryan Henkel from The Hockey News joins the boys to talk all things Hurricanes and what to expect from Carolina in this heavyweight showdown. And in the Red Light District, Joaquin Gage gives us six reasons why the return of Nuge will be a major boost for the Oilers!

Evan Bouchard lit the candle on his 27th birthday, capping off a 4-3 OTW for the Edmonton Oilers over the Minnesota Wild! Overtime heroics, stellar saves, power-play punctuation and high-end scoring talent made it an exciting game all around. Hernan Salas and former Oiler Joaquin Gage dive into the contest throughout a killer show, welcoming in several fantastic guests to talk about the NHL, NBA and whatever else! Frank Seravalli from Frankly Hockey and Sportsnet: - The Oilers are ROLLING hot at 7-1-1 - Connor McDavid's unreal pace - Connor Hellebuyck's suspension lifts tomorrow in Winnipeg - Brady Tkachuk's return to Ottawa - 10 years later: Matthews vs. Laine - Columbus Blue Jackets struggles! In Hernan's World the boys talk about Gage needing a new car, what should he buy and what's more annoying then searching for car?

The boys kick things off with a Raptors season preview as Zulfi Sheikh from Sportsnet and Raptors Republic joins the show to tee up Toronto's season opener against the Chicago Bulls. They discuss Kawhi Leonard's return, the potential Leonard and Scottie Barnes duo, how much can Collin Murray-Boyles develop, and expectations for the Raptors this season. Next, it's time for the third edition of Made in Alberta! Richard Ozero from Good Morning Honey joins the boys in studio to share his story and let everyone sample his wonderful product. Finally, the Screw It, Let's Do It Parlay is in shambles! The boys break down what went wrong and try to figure out where it all fell apart.

To kick off the final hour, Salas and Gage cover a little bit of everything — movies, CJFL, the start of the NBA season, and a recap of Monday Night Football, where the 49ers squeaked out a win over the Washington Commanders. Then, we hear from Oilers head coach Mike Babcock following his media availability earlier today. The boys break down his latest comments on dump-ins, Joel Eriksson Ek, and the art of line matching. Also, look around at the other 10 games in the NHL tonight! Plus, the Screw It, Let's Do It Parlay and much more to close out the show!

The Oilers welcome the Minnesota Wild to town for a big test to kick off a busy three-game week. McDavid vs. Kaprizov headlines the matchup as Edmonton looks to get things rolling against a tough opponent. The Radio Voice of the Wild, Joe O'Donnell, joins the show to preview the matchup. We dive into Minnesota's red-hot special teams, the fantastic play of goaltender Jesper Wallstedt, the Wild's top line, and their exciting young Russian talent. Plus, Majeau Knows with Marc Majeau from the MCTV Podcast! Marc brings the latest on the Oilers and Elks, checks out the new show Vision Quest , and shares his thoughts after watching the '80s classic Cocktail for the first time.

In Hour 2, we Mix It Up with a recap of UFC Edmonton on Saturday, all the big storylines from NFL Sunday, plus some NBA and NHL talk! JC Abbott from 3DownNation joins the show to break down the CFL playoff picture. The Double E are back on top, but can the Riders or Bombers take down the Lions? Is Dave Dickenson on the hot seat in Calgary? And can the Alouettes afford to rest their stars again? Plus, we hear from Oilers head coach Mike Babcock following today's practice, and wrap things up with the Screw It, Let's Do It Parlay!