EST Afternoons with Hernan Salas & Joaquin Gage

The boys kick things off with Mix It Up, tackling a handful of topics, including Flames legend Jarome Iginla dealing with health issues, the Oilers sporting NUGE T-shirts, and a big question: If your team wins a championship, how many years of grace do they get before expectations kick back in?

Then, Salas and Gage dig into the numbers ahead of tonight's Oilers-Devils matchup. New Jersey has won four straight against Edmonton and currently have won five of its last six games. The boys break down the stats, including high-danger chances for and against (HDCA), to see where the two teams have the edge.

Plus, it's National Sandwich Day, so there's plenty to chew on! The boys also touch on Monday Night Football, NBA action, and another edition of the Screw It, Let's Do It Parlay.

The NUGE makes history! Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is set to become the all-time leader in games played as an Oiler as Edmonton wraps up its road trip in New Jersey. Jake Walman draws in for Ty Emberson, Max Jones gets the nod for Trent Frederic, and newly acquired Connor Hellebuyck gets the start between the pipes for New Jersey. Salas and Gage get you set for tonight's matchup!

Mike Morreale from NHL.com joins the show to preview the New Jersey Devils. How has Hellebuyck looked early on? Gritsyuk is leading the team in goals, Jesper Bratt continues to make an impact, and the Devils are looking to get their struggling special teams back on track.

Plus, it's another edition of Majeau Knows with Marc Majeau from the MCTV Podcast! The boys look back at a young Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, reminisce about Sir Patrick Stewart, and get a preview of the upcoming U of A basketball season.

Hernan, Joaquin and Koob kick off Hour 2 by breaking down the NHL's Hometown Remix jerseys. Which teams nailed the look, which ones missed the mark, and what did the boys think of the Oilers' version?

Then, Bryan DeArdo from CBS Sports joins the show to go around the NFL! The boys discuss the Buccaneers winning without completing a pass, the Cowboys finding another way to lose, the Chargers' 0-7 start, Steelers running back Jaylen Warren and a preview of Monday Night Football between the Bears and Seahawks.

Salas and Gage recap the weekend as the Oilers put together two impressive wins over the Islanders and Rangers, outscoring their opponents 8-1. Are the Oilers becoming boring, or are we just so used to the chaos that we don't know what to do with a little defensive stability?

Then, Joaquin brings back Gagealytics for the second seven-game segment of the season!

Plus, Diandra Loux from The Hockey News joins the show to discuss the latest surrounding Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov and the reported trade demand. Could a blockbuster move actually happen?

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!

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!

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 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?