EST Afternoons with Hernan Salas & Joaquin Gage

In Hour 2, the boys dive into the possibility of Owen Tippett as a target for the Oilers, discussing whether he'd be a realistic fit and what he could bring to the lineup. They also break down the ins and outs of NHL offer sheets and why they're such a hot topic every offseason. Later, Connor Hrabchak from Winnipeg Sports Talk joins the show to preview the Blue Bombers' upcoming season, discuss Br...

Hernan, Joaquin and Zach kick off the hour by making their Stanley Cup Final predictions, including who they think will be hoisting the Cup and taking home the Conn Smythe Trophy. Then, the guys welcome Rob Williams from Daily Hive to discuss the Vancouver Canucks hiring Manny Malhotra as their new head coach. Why does the move seem to be getting such a positive reaction around the market, and wha...

Salas and Gage kick off the show by recapping Canada's 2-0 victory over Uzbekistan in Edmonton, a match that drew more than 46,000 fans to Commonwealth Stadium despite less-than-ideal weather as the men's national team continues its World Cup preparations. Then, Ken Boehlke from Sin Bin Vegas joins the boys to break down the Stanley Cup Final from a Golden Knights perspective, including what Vegas...

In Noticias with Hernan, the guys dive into the NFL blockbuster that sent Myles Garrett from Cleveland to Los Angeles and what it means for the Rams' championship hopes. They also debate whether the Oilers made a mistake moving top prospect Sam O'Reilly, though it might be way too early to make that call. Plus, a look at Canada's loss to Norway at the World Championship and some local sports actio...

Hour 1 kicks off with Hernan Salas checking in on Canada's friendly against Uzbekistan, including the less-than-ideal weather conditions in Edmonton and how much of a factor it could be. The boys also dive into the Edmonton Elks' final preseason game at Clarke Stadium, with roster decisions now made and attention turning toward the regular season. Later, Kristian Jack from OneSoccer joins the show...

Hour 2 kicks off with some NHL future talk as the boys debate just how good the Montreal Canadiens could be over the next five years. Is the young core already good enough, or do they still need to make some big moves this offseason? Plus, where do they still need help if they want to become true contenders? Ben Steiner from Sports Illustrated joins the show to break down Canada's World Cup roster...

Hour 1 gets rolling with another edition of Noticias as Salas dives into ECF Game 5 and whether the Canes can finally close things out. The boys also tee up tonight's preseason Battle of Alberta between the Elks and Stamps, plus more fallout from Kelly McCrimmon's comments about the Oilers allegedly leaking the Bruce Cassidy news and the latest from Elliotte Friedman on Woody reportedly not interv...

In the opening segment, Hernan Salas and Joaquin Gage dive into the latest changes within the Edmonton Oilers Hockey Operations department, including the promotion of the Edmonton Oil Kings GM to assistant GM with the Oilers. The boys also look back at Game 4 between the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens , wondering why the Habs just refuse to shoot the puck despite generating chances. Pl...

In Hernan's Noticias, Salas brings the latest from the Memorial Cup as the tournament rolls on, plus a look at the Canadians competing at the French Open and who could make some noise in Paris. The boys also look ahead to the possibility of a Stanley Cup Final matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights, breaking down the styles, storylines and who would have the edge. Edmonto...

Hour 2 kicked off with the boys looking ahead to Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final and asking if the magic may finally be running out on the  Montreal Canadiens . Salas and Gage also discussed the controversy at the Memorial Cup after Jordan Tourigny received a match penalty during his team's loss to the Kitchener Rangers following an incident involving Christian Humphreys. The guys also touc...

Hour 1 was all about the dominance of the  Vegas Golden Knights as Salas and Gage broke down the sweep over the Colorado Avalanche that sends Vegas to their third Stanley Cup Final in just nine seasons. The boys discussed what went wrong for Colorado, from depth issues to injuries, while also giving credit to how the Golden Knights seemed to get stronger with every round. They also wondered if the...

Hour 2 focused on the continued wait for Oilers news as there's still no official word on the team's next head coach. Hernan Salas and Joaquin Gage discussed just how desirable the coaching job in Edmonton really is, considering the pressure, expectations, and superstar talent attached to the role. The guys also debated where the leak may have come from after reports surfaced linking the Oilers to...

Hour 1 kicked off with Edmonton Elks running back Isaiah Knight joining the show to discuss his strong start to camp in year two as a pro. Knight talked about his solid performance against the BC Lions on Saturday, the guidance veterans like Justin Rankin and Javon Leake have provided, and what he's hoping to show in Friday's preseason finale against the Calgary Stampeders. The guys also recapped...

Hernan Salas kicks off another edition of Noticias as he recaps the Edmonton Elks preseason win over the BC Lions on Saturday night, breaking down some of the standout performances. He also dives into Canada Soccer announcing its latest training camp roster ahead of the upcoming World Cup preparations. Plus, a look at the Memorial Cup action from Kelowna as the top junior hockey teams in the count...

Salas and Gage kick off the show breaking down one of the most shocking turns of the Stanley Cup Playoffs so far as the Vegas Golden Knights now have the Colorado Avalanche on the brink of elimination after a wild 5-3 comeback win in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final. Joining the show is Evan Rawal from the Denver Gazette to talk about what's gone wrong for Colorado in this series and whether...

Salas and Gage go full throttle with an in-depth breakdown of the Canadian Grand Prix in Formula 1. From the biggest storylines heading into race weekend to the drivers under pressure and who could dominate in Montreal, the boys cover everything F1 fans need to know before lights out. Plus, Edmonton Elks defensive back JJ Ross joins the show to talk about CFL training camp, stepping into a startin...

Today on the show, the boys break down a wild night in the NHL Playoffs as Montreal absolutely smacks the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1. Is it just one bad night for the Canes, or are there bigger concerns brewing in Carolina? The crew also dives into the "Rust vs. Rest" debate and whether the long layoff hurt the Hurricanes' momentum. Plus, with Game 2 between Colorado and Vegas looming, the spot...

Hour 1 dives right into the biggest conversation surrounding the Edmonton Oilers captaincy, as Salas and Gage react to Gerry Moddejonge's latest Post Media column questioning whether Connor McDavid is truly a good captain for the Oilers. The boys debate what actually makes a great leader in hockey, how much the "C" on the jersey really matters in today's game, and whether leadership should be judg...

The boys dive into a fascinating NHL playoff trend: since 2000, there have been eight playoff series where one team entered after a sweep while the other was coming off a Game 7 victory. Surprisingly, the team fresh off the Game 7 win has dominated those matchups with a 7-1 record. Is momentum more important than rest this time of year? They also take a quick trip around the Memorial Cup in Kelown...

Salas and Gage take a look at the Conn Smythe race and debate the top playoff MVP candidates remaining from the final four teams left in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Who's leading the charge for their club and who has separated themselves as the frontrunner for playoff MVP? Later on, Tim Hauraney from TSN and the Nailing the Apex podcast joins the program to preview the Canadian Grand Prix in Montrea...

Welcome to the show! Today the guys dive into one of the biggest questions surrounding the Oilers heading into the offseason — what type of coach are they really looking for? Do they want a veteran bench boss with experience and a proven résumé, or could they lean toward a younger up-and-coming coach with fresh ideas and a modern approach? Later in the program, Ryan Wallis from Vegas joins the sho...

It's another edition of Hernan's Noticias as the guys break down everything happening in the NHL and NBA Playoffs, recap the Blue Jays/Yankees series, discuss Ronda Rousey's fight over the weekend, and react to the NHL Coaches' Association statement surrounding Bruce Cassidy. The boys also debate playoff goaltending in today's NHL — is the league moving more toward a true 1A/1B tandem system, or d...

On today's show, Hernan and Koob recap their recent vacations, with Hernan sharing stories from Mexico while Koob looks back on his time in Vancouver. The guys also dive into the Edmonton Oilers conversation, including a look back at the firing of Kris Knoblauch, the growing toxicity surrounding Oilers Twitter, and the latest developments involving Bruce Cassidy after the Oilers were reportedly de...

In the second hour of EST Afternoon with Jay Milne filling in for Hernan Salas joined by Joaquin Gage! To start off, we got Hernan's Noticias for the Edmonton Elks where we take a look around the sports world. Then after that we dive into more clips from Stan Bowman's press conference. DId McDavid and Draisaitl have any involvement in the coaching decisions? Second segment it's Red Light District...

It's headlining Thursday afternoon here on EST Afternoons with Jay Milne filling in for Hernan Salas joined by Joaquin Gage! Kris Knoblauch and Mark Stuart have been FIRED by the Oilers earlier this morning. Stan Bowman spoke to the media later on, we break down some of his answers. What's next for the Oilers? Lots of discussion there. And at the end of the hour, Reid Wilkins joins the show with h...