EST Afternoons with Hernan Salas & Joaquin Gage

Would the Oilers already have a Stanley Cup if they had a coach like Joel Quenneville behind the bench? Salas and Gage dig into Edmonton's championship shortcomings and debate what's really been holding the team back during the McDavid era. Edmonton Elks linebacker Nick Anderson joins the show to preview Saturday's matchup against the Montreal Alouettes and discuss the team's mindset heading into...

Canada picked up its first-ever FIFA World Cup victory in emphatic fashion, crushing Qatar 6-0. The celebration was tempered by a devastating injury to Ismaël Koné, who suffered a broken leg. Salas and Gage break down the historic win, the fallout from the injury, and what it means for Canada's tournament hopes. In Noticias, the boys hit the biggest stories from around the sports world, including...

Hour 2 kicks off with a trip down memory lane as the boys swap stories about cassette tapes, smoking sections in restaurants, house phones and all the things that make them feel old. They also keep previewing Canada's massive World Cup showdown with Qatar, while tracking the latest from the other Group B clash between Switzerland and Bosnia. Later, JC Abbott from 3DownNation joins the show to prev...

The NHL has officially cleared Mike Babcock to return behind an NHL bench, with the Oilers expected to make his hiring official in the coming days. Salas and Gage continue to break down one of hockey's most polarizing stories and what it could mean for Edmonton moving forward. Plus, Derek Van Diest of NHL.com joins the show to discuss the Babcock news, the Oilers' next steps, and Canada's crucial...

Hour 2 rolls on with the guys live watching England vs. Croatia at the World Cup, where Harry Kane was awarded a penalty and somehow got two cracks at it in a wild sequence. Later, Michael Traikos of The Hockey News joins the show to discuss Jim Hiller landing in Toronto, the Golden Knights promoting Ryan Craig to head coach, player involvement in management decisions, and the latest surrounding M...

Gage and Salas break down the Maple Leafs and Golden Knights officially naming their new head coaches, leaving just one NHL team still searching behind the bench — can you guess who? Plus, the latest on Mike Babcock, Bruce Cassidy, and all the biggest stories from around the league. In Hernan's World, the boys settle a gaming debate for the ages: Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat? They also rank the...

The boys dive into Corey Pronman's latest piece on the disconnect between public and NHL evaluations of defensemen, breaking down his top-10 list and where players like Evan Bouchard, Lane Hutson and Adam Fox stack up. Plus, it's time for Noticias with Hernan as he goes around the world of sports, including the latest headlines and updates from the 2026 World Cup.  

Hour 1 kicks off with Salas and Gage discussing the latest on John Tortorella being out in Vegas after the Stanley Cup Final, while diving into the Oilers' coaching situation and what comes next behind the bench. The guys also react to the end of an era as Hockey Night in Canada prepares to leave CBC after nearly 75 years, sharing some of their favourite memories from one of Canada's most iconic b...

Fresh out of the break, Sportsnet released an article stating that the NHL will now begin their investigation into Mike Babcock... Hernan Salas and Joaquin Gage go back and forth, chatting about the Hurricanes' winning formula during their 16-3 Cup run, and the news surrounding Babcock. Nanso and Joaq compare the Carolina squad to the Oilers crafting a plan for a possible retool. What is Edmonton...

Hernan Salas and Joaquin Gage are ALL over a stellar weekend in sports, breaking down all the amazing action they consumed... The weekend was highlighted by the NHL and NBA championship series wrapping up, and the World Cup kicking off, with Canada drawing Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-1 on Friday. Elsewhere, Week 2 of the CFL had a few amazing matchups, while in F1, Lewis Hamilton won his first GP as...

In hour 2, the boys continue their live watch-along of Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina from BMO Field at the 2026 World Cup. The studio erupts as the veteran Canadian forward Cyle Larin  finds the equalizer, sending both the show and the country into a frenzy. The trio reacts to all the drama, momentum swings, and atmosphere as Canada pushes for a crucial opening-match result.

In hour 1, Salas, Gage and Benny go live as Canada opens its World Cup campaign against Bosnia & Herzegovina. The boys react in real time as Bosnia takes a 1-0 lead into halftime and break down what Canada needs to do to turn things around in the second half. Plus, it's another edition of Keep 3, Cut 5 featuring past and present Oilers defencemen, and some Darnell Nurse trivia to test your hockey...

In Hour 2, the boys continue the Darnell Nurse discussion as reports link the L.A. Kings and Pittsburgh as potential destinations. What assets could those teams offer the Oilers in return? Would Edmonton need to retain salary, or is maximizing cap space the most important part of any deal? Plus, Xavier Justin from the Hot Hand Theory and Locked On Knicks podcasts joins the show to break down the i...

Salas and Gage kick off the show discussing the news that Darnell Nurse has reportedly waived his no-movement clause and provided the Oilers with a list of 3-5 teams he'd be willing to join. Where does Nurse want to go? What did he bring to Edmonton during his tenure, and what will the Oilers miss most if a deal gets done? Plus, the boys have one eye on the studio and one eye on the pitch as Mexic...

The show kicks off with more twists in the Oilers' head coaching search. With Mike Babcock eyeing a return to the NHL, the NHLPA has requested a full investigation into his brief tenure with the Blue Jackets. Why do the Oilers appear willing to continue down this path, and what could it mean for the organization? The boys also recap Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, where the Hurricanes earned a 5-...

Hour 2 opens with the boys all over the place—breaking down the wild weather in Edmonton, more Oilers Herbs & Spices talk, and plenty of off-the-rails conversation to kick things off. Then Matthew Iwanyk from The Hangout joins the show to preview the World Cup kicking off Thursday. The crew digs into Canada's chances, the favourites to lift the trophy, and the biggest question of all—who has the b...

The boys preview Game 4 between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights . Can Carolina bounce back and even the series? They also dive into the NBA Finals after the San Antonio Spurs picked up a huge Game 3 win in New York, along with more discussion surrounding the Oilers' hiring of Mike Babcock . Later, Justin Dunk from 3DownNation joins the show to go around the CFL. The conversation i...

Salas and Gage continue the discussion surrounding Mike Babcock and the Edmonton Oilers. Where should the line be drawn when it comes to controversial hires? Is the leadership group truly on board with the decision, or were they leaned on by management to help smooth things over with the NHLPA? The boys also debate what impact, if any, the hire could have on attracting free agents to Edmonton. Lat...

Hour 2 kicked off with Noticias as the boys hit on the latest from the Stanley Cup Final, Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Canada Soccer headlines, and Kimi Antonelli's victory at the Monaco Grand Prix. The focus then shifted to Detroit, where reports suggest Dylan Larkin wants out and has identified three preferred destinations. Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press joined the show to discuss the s...

The show kicked off with the discussion around Mike Babcock potentially landing in Edmonton after TSN's Darren Dreger reported the Oilers are consulting with the NHLPA to determine if there are any concerns that need to be addressed before a possible hire. Salas and Gage shared their thoughts on the report and whether Babcock would be the right fit behind the Oilers bench. Later, Edmonton Elks run...

Salas and Koob had plenty to get into during Hour 1 as they recapped an entertaining Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final and broke down all the biggest moments from another tight battle on hockey's biggest stage. The boys also looked back at a thrilling CFL season opener that saw the Montreal Alouettes edge the Hamilton Tiger-Cats before turning their attention to the Edmonton Elks, previewing the sea...

Hour 2 was all about football and a little bit of everything else. The boys took a deeper dive into the Edmonton Elks' season opener, discussing Nick Anderson getting the start at middle linebacker, David Beard locking down the centre position, and why those were two of the biggest battles throughout training camp. They also talked about two rookies cracking the starting receiving corps and why ge...

The boys opened the show by discussing a Sportsnet report that suggests Oilers GM Stan Bowman plans to meet with veteran defencemen Darnell Nurse about his future with the team. What will Nurse decide? Why is this story surfacing now, and is Bowman taking the right approach? The guys broke it all down. Later, CFL legend Simoni Lawrence joined the show to preview the season opener between the Hamil...

Gage and Salas kicked off the show by breaking down what the Carolina Hurricanes need to do to even up their series in Game 2 tonight. The guys also looked ahead to the start of the CFL season, discussed how the league could shake out in 2026, and dove into a new year of CFL Fantasy. And breaking news as Red Wings star players Dylan Larkin has requested a trade.  Later, F1 insider Tim Hauraney joi...

Gager and Salas kick off the show by recapping a wild Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, with the Golden Knights outlasting the Hurricanes 5-4 in an instant classic. The guys break down the biggest moments and what to expect as the series rolls on. In Noticias, they discuss Jon Cooper taking home the Jack Adams Award, Patrick Roy's reported interview with the Maple Leafs, the NHL's revamped All-Star...