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In hour 2, Benny chimes in on Stuart Skinner, then Hernan and Gage revisit the Vasily Podkolzin 3-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers. Plus the boys recap the Elks big win over the Riders on Saturday and all the action from Sunday in the NFL. 

Salas and Gage kick off the week with tons of Edmonton Oilers talk! Preseason overreactions, how many rookies started the season on the eventual Stanley Cup winning teams and the importance of Stuart Skinner this season. 

The Athletics Daniel Nugent-Bowman joined the boys to recap the Oilers win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night and they look ahead to the roster decisions looming. 

Matt Iwanyk gives his thoughts on ways the CFL needs to improve, that goes beyond the rules of the game, to get more interest in the league.

Darrin Bauming from Bonfire Sports joins the show to give his take and thoughts on the new changes coming to the CFL.

The show ended with Gager quickly recapping the weekend in F1!

Matthew Iwanyk, filling in for Hernan Salas, joins Joaquin Gage and Zachary Kubusch on EST Afternoons.

The boys broke down the rule changes coming to the CFL in 2026 and 2027, with the boys giving their thoughts on how the rules will impact the game and what Stewart Johnston said as he presented the rules earlier in the day.

The final segment of the hour had Jonas Shaffer of the Baltimore Banner joining the show to preview the Monday Night Football battle between the Detroit Lions and the Baltimore Ravens.

Simoni Lawrence, former Ti-Cat and the radio colour analyst for the team, checks in to give a Hamilton perspective on the game, while breaking down the play of the team and the keys to a Hamilton victory. 

Plus, Salas and Gage take a look at the Elks game versus the Ticats for Inside the Numbers, and can't forget about Zach to the Future, as Hernan and Gager cheffed up some sports, movie and pop culture trivia for young producer Zachary Kubusch to face!

Hernan Salas and former Oiler Joaquin Gage break down who should take Hyman's spot the Power Play for the first month of the season.

The Oil Kings are also on the road in Red Deer to kick off their 2025-26 regular season. Guy Flaming, Oil Kings colour analyst ESTY winner, and the host of The Pipeline Show, pops by to give the inside scoop on the team and what to expect from the EOK this season!

Derek Van Diest joins Salas and Gage to recap Day 1 on the ice for the Edmonton Oilers. 

Staying in Edmonton, the Oil Kings begin their season tomorrow on the road, with their home opener Saturday against the Rebels. Oil Kings Director of Business Operations joins the guys in the studio to preview their season, chatting about some of their key players, before promoting their fun promotional events they'll have at the rink!

More on the Hyman news that he will miss the first month of the season and hear from Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner! 

The Oilers laced up their skates and hit the ice this morning at Rogers Place for their first training camp sessions. Hernan Salas and former Oilers goalie Joaquin Gage discuss the lineup combinations from ice level, as well as the Oilers' roster, with Gager diving into Stuart Skinner's transformation, shedding 15 pounds in the offseason. They also discuss, who is more important to the Oilers this season, Ek or Bouch? for Inside the Numbers. 

During the show, Rob Williams, who covers the Canucks for the Daily Hive, checks in to recap Evander Kane's presser in Vancouver, while sharing some insight on the other storylines out in Canucks land.

Salas and Gage continue the Oilers talk as they discuss Oilers defenceman Jake Walman, as it was stated today that he would start the season playing the right side with Darnell Nurse and it's Wednesday, which means we tap into Hernan's World where Hernan brings up a random topic for both Gager, producer Zach Kubusch and Salas to discuss.

GM Stan Bowman spoke with McDavid having a sit down conversation with the media regarding his contract last night, and Stan Bowman taking questions this morning down at Rogers Place. What are the big takeaways from Bowman's presser?

Does McDavid's response to contract questions alter any perception of him re-signing in Edmonton?

Hernan Salas and former Oilers goalie Joaquin Gage dive into both interviews throughout the show, opening up a wide-ranging conversation surrounding Connor McDavid's contract, the team's future, and the mindset of Stan Bowman and other Oilers members entering the season.

Hernan Salas and Joaquin Gage discuss Adam Henrique's role for the Oilers entering the season and what his expectations are for the season for Inside the Numbers. 

F1/Indy Car Analyst Tim Hauraney sneaks into the show to talk about the Azerbaijan GP, what he's seen from the drivers in his prep for the event and the other big news on the circuit!

Salas and Gager move down south to LA to get some insight on the Kings, welcoming in Dennis Bernstein from The Fourth Period to get his thoughts on Corey Perry's injury, the other parts of the lineup and how he thinks the team will fare in the 2025-26 season.

The boys also tap into the other headlines in the sports world, including the NFL, F1 and the CFL, with the Elks getting back to practice today for Week 16. Plus, they share some stories from the Argos and Rangers, before recapping MNF!

Matthew Iwanyk, in for Hernan Salas, is joined by Joaquin Gage and Zachary Kubusch for another edition of EST Afternoons.

Lee "Hacksaw" Hamilton joined the show to breakdown the latest news from the NFL and looked ahead to a couple of marquee games in the NFL this upcoming Sunday.

Zach to the Future had Matt test Zach's 90s and CFL knowledge!

Hosts Hernan Salas and Joaquin Gage have a busy show discussing the Elks giving away the game in Toronto, falling 31-30 to the Argonauts, as well as  the Edmonton Oilers young guns, focusing on the key moments and showcases from the up-and-comers on both sides of the ice.

Also, the boys recap Sunday in the NFL and Reid Wilkins, host of The Reid Wilkins Show right here on Edmonton Sports Talk, joins the guys in the studio to talk some CFL, NHL, and whatever else comes up in their conversation.

Preston Hodgkinson from the Daily Hive, who covers the Oilers, shares some of his time to give his view of the Oilers' rookies, talking about some prospects who impressed him. They also take a look at the Elks rushing game for Inside the Numbers and head to Indy for their Courageous Moment. 

The Athletic released their NHL Player Tier rankings ahead of the 2025-26 season, with Shayna Golden from The Athletic checking in to discuss their list and how they decided which players were ranked where.

Plus, worst Oilers contract of all-time and Salas and Gager discuss the Elks lineup for tomorrow during Inside the Numbers for Play Alberta, giving their take on what'll happen on the field!

Hernan Salas and former Oilers goalie Joaquin Gage dissect the game tonight, glossing over the projected lineups and which players they'll be keeping an eye out for tonight!

They shift to talk about all things football with Andy McNamara from The Sick Podcast popping by to recap last night's game, looking ahead to the big matchups in Week 2 of the NFL!

As we do each and every Friday, we head to Zach to the Future, where the guys test producer Zach 'Koob' Kubusch with some 80s and 90s trivia. From sports to music, to pop culture and history, the boys test him on it all!

Salas and Gager share their view on the Oilers rookie game on Friday and they hear what Ike Howard had to say to the media this morning along with realistic expectations.for Ike. 

Gager and Salas step into the ring, welcoming in Shakiel Mahjouri from CBS Sports to take a look at the monumental fight booked between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford on Saturday! Dana White is calling it a "once in a lifetime" matchup.

Jessi Pierce, a writer for NHL.com who covers the Wild in Minnesota, checks in with Hernan Salas and former Oilers goalie Joaquin Gage to get down to what's really going on with the Wild superstar, and the rest of the team as well!

We also hit the Red Light District, as Gager chimes on the NHL rookie crop for this season and the guys discuss the leaked Oilers third jersey. 

Faces of the Franchise has its finale on the show, as Hernan and Joaquin wrap up their exploration into all 32 NHL teams! Today, they discuss the Edmonton Oilers, naming the four best players of all time to sport the orange and blue!

Plus, Elks DB JJ Ross appears on the show to give a breakdown of Elks practice, what the week has been like for him, and how he sees this week's game going out east!

Multiple sources are reporting that Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov has turned down an eight-year deal worth $16 million. To gab about the scuttlebutt from the NHL, Derek Van Diest, a writer for NHL.com, pops into the program to discuss the news from Minny, McDavid, Oilers rookie camp and Connor Bedard. 

Plus Hernan's World talking stars of the NHL and who will be the stars in 10 years. 

TSN's Salim Valji joins Hernan Salas and former Oiler Joaquin Gage to discuss the deal, recapping the offseason for the Flames as well, with Connor Zary getting a contract too.

Plus, there are just two teams left for Faces of the Franchise... Today, we name the greatest four players to play for the Buffalo Sabres, making a Mount Rushmore of the four-man squad and the boys discuss McDavid contract and Sidney Crosby's agent saying there's a possibility he could move on from the Pens.

There was a big signing in the NHL, seeing the Flames ink Dustin Wolf to a long-term seven-year extension worth $7.5 million a season. What does this mean for the goaltender market? How does this signing affect the future of the Flames?

JC Abbott from 3DownNation checks in to chat about the Elks recently, the rest of the teams in the West, and then touches on Zach Collaros being hurt again. With it being Tuesday, the boys get into Heat and Smoke as producer Zach 'Koob' Kubusch cooked up some hockey questions to test the fellas' knowledge on the sport.

Matthew Iwanyk, in for Hernan Salas, is joined by Joaquin Gage and Zachary Kubusch for another edition of EST Afternoons.

The boys gave their thoughts on the passing of Edmonton Elks owner Larry Thompson and the impact it will have on the team as they prepare to play the Roughriders on Saturday. Plus a story of how Larry and his wife Deb helped out Noah Curtis.

Adam Scully from TSN and Golf Talk Canada joined the show to give his thoughts and insight on the morning session of the Ryder Cup and what had happened so far through the afternoon session.

Hernan Salas and former Oiler Joaquin Gage welcome in Elks LB Brock Mogensen to get his view of the game, what the vibes were for his first CFL start and how it felt to play in front of a crowd of 25000 + Elks fans.

Some hockey talk follows with the guys chopping it up about a possible Connor McDavid contract and why he hasn't signed on the dotted line just yet. We also get into a debate regarding the best players to ever suit up for the Avalanche, all during Faces of the Franchise, where we pick a random NHL team to pick the four best players on their team all time!

It was a big weekend in football, with CFL Week 14 featuring four great games, one of which saw the injured Elks shock the Stamps to secure a decisive 31-19 win. Salas and Gager also dive into the numbers, what the win means for playoff implications, what they saw from the defence and offence on both sides, before touching on the other action from the weekend!

They also chat about some NFL, highlighting the big moments from Week 1 to discuss the amazing SNF game between the Bills and Ravens, Aaron Rodgers' first game for the Steelers, the 49ers rallying against the Seahawks and much more. Then, Bill Bender from Sporting News swings into the show to talk about the week, giving his take on all the matchups, taking a look at some rookies who showed up big as well. He also previews tonight's Bears vs Vikings game.

The second hour of the show had Hernan and Joaquin go over the best sports nicknames, this following the nickname theme from Zach to the Future from the first hour. 

Faces of the Franchise saw the boys look at the Detroit Red Wings!

Courageous Moments presented by Alberta Blue Cross had Hernan talk about the Canadian MNT heading on the road to Romania and snagging a victory, winning 3-0.

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The opening hour of the show had Hernan Salas and Joaquin Gage breaking down the comments from Connor McDavid speaking to the media about his contract negotiations. 

Matt Iwanyk joined the boys at the studio desk to preview the Edmonton Elks battling the Calgary Stampeders in the Labour Day Rematch at Commonwealth Stadium and talked some Canada soccer.

The hour ended with Zach to the Future, with Matt stepping in for Zach.

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In the second hour of the show, Hernan and Joaquin select four players for the Calgary Flames in Faces of the Franchise. Plus, the boys give their picks for the NFL season, who will win the Super Bowl, who wins the MVP, while making their guess of which coach will get the boot first!

Also hear Leon Draisaitl's media avail! 

In hour 1, Salas and Gage discuss the concerning injuries for the Edmonton Elks and they hear from Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner as he met with media today down at the captains skate. 

The NFL is back with a TNF heater between the defending champs in Philly and the Cowboys!

NFL News Editor with The Score, Brenden Deeg, joins Hernan and Gager to talk about Travis Hunter's rookie season, Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh, the season opener tonight, before highlighting some new coaches and sleeper teams for this year!

With a handful of teams left for us to rank in our Faces of the Franchise! Salas and Joaq spin the wheel once again to get another NHL team off the list. 

We also have the debut of a new segment, the Courageous Moment, presented by Alberta Blue Cross, where we take a look at a feel-good story! It's then the final edition of Who Dis and the boys chat about Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime punching his ticket to the US Open semifinal. 

The Elks are set to return to practice in preparation for their rematch against the Stampeders on Saturday. Elks OL Mark Korte shares some of his time with Hernan Salas and Joaquin Gage as they delve into what transpired on Labour Day, what it's like having such a short turnaround, while looking ahead to their Saturday rematch!

During Hernan's World, which the boys do each Wednesday, the fellas list the top three stories in the NFL they'll be looking at this season. Is it Micah Parsons in Green Bay? What about the Browns' QB room? Salas and Gager break it down.

Salas and Gager move on to discuss some hockey talk, chatting about topics brought up by Mitch Marner regarding his time in Toronto, Connor McDavid, and when he might sign. They also talk about how the Oil hit the ice this morning!

Faces of the Franchise sees the crew rolling the dice to select a random NHL team, where they name the franchise's greatest four players of all time. 

Hernan Salas and Joaquin Gage welcome you back from the long weekend to talk about the game slipping away from the Elks, the EST Labour Day Bus, the Argos edging out the Ti-Cats and the Bombers dropping a close one against the Riders.

On the track, it was Oscar Piastri getting the win at the Dutch GP as F1/Indy Car Insider Tim Hauraney phones into the show to share his thoughts on the action.

Producer Zachary 'Koob' Kubusch also hosts Heat and Smoke, where the guys are tested on their Oilers/general hockey knowledge.

The second hour of the show began with the Red Light District with Joaquin Gage talking pre-season hockey and his feelings on the amount of pre-season game.

Kordell Jackson, DB with the Edmonton Elks, joined the show to preview the Edmonton Elks upcoming game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday.

The show ended with Inside the Numbers for Play Alberta, looking at the playoff races in the majors.

In hour 2, Salas and Koob select four players for the Anaheim Ducks in Faces of the Franchise. Also, Lee 'Hacksaw' Hamilton pops by to go over the blockbuster Micah Parsons trade and sign between the Cowboys and Packers!

Plus Who Dis... Will There Be A Final Round Next Week??

Hernan Salas is flying high on a solo, fully flushed-out program, updating you on the latest in the NFL, CFL, and F1, while chatting about hockey along the way as well!

Adam Wylde is the first guest of the show, joining Salas to chat about the big splashes Cadillac made by going with Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez for their inaugural season next year. He also chat about the Dutch GP this weekend, highlighting Aston Martin.

Hernan throws a change-up when he welcomes in Rob Guerrera from the Gold Standard 49ers podcast to get his thoughts on their new rivalry jerseys, how things are looking heading into the season and his overall thoughts on where the team will finish in 2025.

Edmonton Elks DL Noah Taylor joins Hernan & Joaquin to talk about some of his highlights with the club, and how the team is feeling heading into the Labour Day Classic. Plus Faces of the Franchise as the boys select four players for the Chicago Blackhawks and more on this day in Sports history. 

Hernan Salas returns from vacation to reunite with former Oilers goalie Joaquin Gage on today's edition of the show! What did Connor McDavid have to say at Olympic Orientation Camp and what are the big stories surrounding the Elks, day one of practice?

Brian Swane from Alberta Basketball stops by to preview the upcoming Alberta Basketball 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner. Gager also brings you the Red Light District!

Second hour of the show began with Hernan's World for Edmonton Garrison Memorial Golf Tournament, Iwanyk edition. In spirit of Faces of the Franchise, Iwanyk, Gage, Koob and the listeners gave their Top 4 sports days each year.

The show wrapped up with Todd Saelhof of the Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun joining the show to give insight into the Edmonton Elks opponent on Labour Day Monday, the Calgary Stampeders.

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Matthew Iwanyk fills in for Hernan Salas one last day this week, as he joins Joaquin Gage and Zachary Kubusch for EST Afternoons.

The boys discuss the upcoming return of the F1 season this weekend and Gage asks who he think has the edge between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

For Inside the Numbers for Play Alberta, the boys look at what Connor McDavid's next contract could/should look like, plus discuss when they think the deal will be done.

Faces of the Franchise looked to San Jose and the four faces of the Sharks franchise.

Bryan DeArdo of CBS Sports joined the show to open the second hour, as he previewed the upcoming NFL season.

And....

Another edition of Heat & Smoke had Matthew Iwanyk and Joaquin Gage being pit against each other by The Koob.

Matthew Iwanyk, in for Hernan Salas, and Joaquin Gage are back together for another episode of EST Afternoons.

The boys discuss the engagement between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, and the disdain some people have for their relationship.

Dave Naylor of TSN stopped by to talk upcoming Labour Day weekend and the Packers cutting Taylor Elgersma.

The final segment of the hour saw Faces of the Franchise, as Iwanyk, Gage and Koob looked at the faces of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Matthew Iwanyk, in for Hernan Salas, and Joaquin Gage begin the second hour by continuing with Faces of the Franchise. This time it was the Philadelphia Flyers!

Michael Fabiano, Sports Illustrated Senior Fantasy Analyst, hopped on the show to give his thoughts on the upcoming NFL season from a fantasy perspective. 

Matthew Iwanyk, in for Hernan Salas, and Joaquin Gage get the week started with another episode of EST Afternoons.

The boys recap the Elks win over the Redblacks, and look ahead to their game on Labour Day Monday versus the Calgary Stampeders.

Dave Drabiuk, Alberta Basketball Executive Director, joins the boys to talk about the upcoming 50th Anniversary Dinner Gala.

Matthew Iwanyk, in for Hernan Salas, is joined by Joaquin Gage and Zachary Kubusch for another edition of EST Afternoons.

Shane Ryan, from Golf Digest, joined the show to preview the upcoming Ryder Cup and give his thoughts on the setup of Bethpage Black for the weekend.

Matt Parrish, the head coach of the University of Alberta Pandas Rugby team, stopped by to preview Canada's upcoming match against England at the Women's Rugby World Cup, as Canada looks to talk home World Cup glory.

Hernan Salas brings you another edition of Faces of the Franchise to begin the hour as he and producer Zach 'Koob' Kubusch spin the randomizer to choose an NHL franchise. They name the top four best players from the team's all-time lineup to make a "Mount Rushmore" for the Rangers!

The hockey talk continues when Ben Pope from the Chicago Sun-Times checks in with Hernan to break down the huge Frank Nazar signing in Chi-Town. Is it worth the risk? What does Nazar bring to the team? Pope answers those questions.

To end the show, Hernan has This Day In Sports History before giving one last preview on tonight's Elks vs Redblacks game out east!

It's Friday, gameday for the Elks as they hit the field out east in Ottawa to challenge the Redblacks. The Elks have a two-game win streak entering the contest. Can they make it three in a row? Hernan Salas and producer Zach 'Koob' Kubusch preview the Friday Night Football matchup while looking back on yesterday's exciting game between the Bombers and Alouettes!

Plus, it's Friday, which means the fellas have Zach to the Future, where Hernan tests Koob's 90s knowledge during a fun quiz to close out the hour!

Week 12 kicks off tonight with the Bombers and Alouettes going at it! Joshua Frey-Sam from the Winnipeg Free Press pops in to update the latest on the Winnipeg squad, what he sees from this matchup and the rest of the CFL.

In Faces of the Franchise, Salas and Gage draw the Ottawa Senators and select four players! 

Elks stats ahead of their game in Ottawa on Friday for Inside the Numbers. 

The Elks released their depth chart ahead of tomorrow's game on the road in Ottawa as they look to find three wins in a row! Plus they touch on Frank Nazar's big extension with the Chicago Blackhawks and Bianca Andreescu's career since her 2019 US Open win. 

We also welcome Daniel Valente from The Score to get the scoop on the biggest battles in F1 and the upcoming Dutch GP! We can't forget about Gager's Red Light District where they go to the world of boxing.