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EST Afternoons with Hernan Salas & Joaquin Gage
Hosted by Edmonton Sports Talk · EN
Hernan Salas and Joaquin Gage will go in depth on the Edmonton Oilers and Edmonton Elks along with the latest on the CFL, NFL, F1, MLB and the world of soccer.
The guys will also bring you "Hernan's World", "Red Light District", "Heat & Smoke" and "Zach to the Future" with much much more.
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Conn Smythe Candidates + Tim Hauraney (F1) - May 20th, 2026 - Hour 2
Today00:38:50Tap to summarizeSalas 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 Montreal. The conversation dives into how the race being moved to May could impact teams and drivers, whether this is shaping up to be Mercedes versus McLaren at the front, the emergence of young star Kimi Antonelli, his interview with Valtteri Bottas, and what it was like taking a ride with Oscar Piastri. Plus, the boys look to keep the heater alive in another edition of the "Screw It, Let's Do It" parlay. Can they cash again on a Wednesday night, and where are they putting their money this time around?
Transcribe →Oilers Coaching Type + WCF Preview, Makar Out - May 20th, 2026 - Hour 1
Today00:50:28Tap to summarizeWelcome 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 show to tee up Game 1 of the Western Conference Final between the Golden Knights and Avalanche. The guys also get into the fallout surrounding John Tortorella's postgame media situation, the apology that followed, and discuss what's happening with Bruce Cassidy. Plus, it's another edition of Noticias, breaking down the biggest stories from around the sports world. And in Hernan's World, the guys shift gears and debate the greatest sequels of all time — from sports movies to blockbuster classics, which follow-ups were actually better than the original?
Transcribe →Statement from NHLCA + 1A/1B tandem system, or bona fide number 1? - May 19th, 2026 - Hour 2
Yesterday00:41:03Tap to summarizeIt'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 do teams still need a bona fide number one goalie to win it all? Plus, another edition of Screw It, Let's Do It Parlay, and This Day in Sports History wraps up the show.
Transcribe →Oilers Setting up Coaching Interviews + Only Four Teams Left - May 19th, 2026 - Hour 1
Yesterday00:49:53Tap to summarizeOn 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 denied permission to interview him. Plus, Sean Farrell from NHL.com joins the show to break down all things Montreal Canadiens ahead of their upcoming playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Transcribe →Who Is The Next Oilers Head Coach? | EST Afternoons | 05-14-26 | Hour 2
6d ago00:40:57Tap to summarizeIn 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 with Joaquin Gage before ending the show with the Screw It Let's Do It Parlay for Play Alberta!
Transcribe →Knoblauch GONE | Reid Wilkins | EST Afternoons | 05-14-26 | Hour 1
1w ago01:07:01Tap to summarizeIt'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 his thoughts on the news!
Transcribe →Berube Gone In Toronto... Where Does He Land? | Mick Kern | EST Afternoons | 05-13-26 | Hour 2
1w ago00:45:13Tap to summarizeWe got hour 2 of EST Afternoons with Matt Iwanyk in for Hernan Salas joined by Joaquin Gage. Mick Kern opens the second hour with his insight on what's happening in Edmonton while taking a look at the Leafs firing Craig Berube. We got Hernan's Noticias before the Screw It Let's Do It Parlay for Play Alberta to end the show!
Transcribe →Knoblauch fired? | EST Afternoons | 05-13-26 | Hour 1
1w ago00:48:08Tap to summarizeEST Afternoons carries on this week with this Wednesday edition here on Edmonton Sports Talk. Matt Iwanyk in for Hernan Salas joined by Joaquin Gage. It's a jammed packed show with MORE discussion of Knoblauch possibly being on the way out… Cassidy in? If Knoblauch is gone… are teams lining up for him? We discuss this in the second segment Then to end the hour it's Hernan's World for Edmonton Garrison!
Transcribe →NHL Playoff Action Continues + Aaron Beard | EST Afternoons | 05-12-26 | Hour 2
1w ago00:42:08Tap to summarizeIn Hour 2 of EST Afternoons, the boys open the hour with more talk on Cassidy as a possible option for the Head Coaching job in Edmonton. After that Aaron Beard joins the show to talk about the Carolina Hurricanes. Do they have what it takes this year? Who would the Hurricanes prefer to play in the ECF? And to end the show, we got the Screw It Let's Do It Parlay for Play Alberta!
Transcribe →Vegas Stepping In The Way Of Cassidy To The Oilers? + Ken Boehlke | EST Afternoons | 05-12-26 | Hour 1
1w ago00:48:23Tap to summarizeWelcome back for this Tuesday edition of EST Afternoon here on Edmonton Sports Talk with Matt Iwanyk in for Hernan Salas joined by Joaquin Gage! To kick off hour one, the boys discuss the news between Vegas and Edmonton. The Knights are delaying the permission for the Oilers to talk to Bruce Cassidy. Is this a bad look on the Oilers organization? In the second segment we continue the conversation before Ken Boehlke joins us for the third segment to talk about the Vegas side of this controversy while also giving some insight on the Golden Knights vs Ducks series!
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