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EST Afternoons with Hernan Salas & Joaquin Gage

Edmonton Sports Talk
Edmonton Oilers
NHL
Anaheim Ducks
Edmonton Elks
Olympics
CFL
Canada
Edmonton
Connor Mcdavid
Colorado Avalanche
San Jose Sharks
Hockey
Toronto Maple Leafs
Vancouver Canucks
Darnell Nurse
NFL
Leon Draisaitl
Super Bowl
Team Canada
Vegas Golden Knights

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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Latest Episodes

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 Hi... more

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 bigges... more

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 ... more

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 a... more

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Recent Guests

Tosaint Ricketts
Former Canada soccer national team member, TSN World Cup panelist
TSN/Canada Soccer
Episode: Canes Win Cup! + Tosaint Ricketts (World Cup) - June 15th, 2026 - Hour 1
Xavier Justin
Host of Hot Hand Theory Podcast and Locked On Knicks Podcast
Hot Hand Theory / Locked On Knicks
Episode: Kings/Pens Reported Teams On Nurse's List + Xavier Justin (Knicks) - June 11th, 2026 - Hour 2
Helene St. James
Detroit Free Press journalist covering the Red Wings
Detroit Free Press
Episode: Babcock To EDM Picking Up + Helene St. James (Red Wings) - June 8th, 2026 - Hour 2
Justin Rankin
Running back/receiver for the Edmonton Elks
Edmonton Elks
Episode: Oilers Want Babcock?! + Elks RB Justin Rankin - June 8th, 2026 - Hour 1
Mark Mejia
Sports analyst
Episode: Elks Return To Action + Canes Comeback + Darnell Nurse Discussion - June 5th, 2026 - Hour 1
Andrew Hoskins
Host of Turf District Podcast
Turf District Podcast
Episode: Elks Return To Action + Canes Comeback + Darnell Nurse Discussion - June 5th, 2026 - Hour 1
Connor Ravchuk
Gager-friendly hockey media personality, joining next segment
WST (Winnipeg Sports Talk)
Episode: VGK Takes Game 1 + Repeat or Retire! - June 3rd, 2026 - Hour 1
Connor Hrabchak
From WST (Winnipeg Sports Talk)
WST
Episode: Owen Tippett An Interesting Option + Connor Hrabchak (WST) - June 3rd, 2026 - Hour 2
Zach Kubisz
Guest participant
Episode: Stanley Cup Picks + Rob Williams (Canucks) - June 2nd, 2026 - Hour 2

Hosts

Hernan Salas
Co-host of EST Afternoons; Edmonton sports broadcaster with focus on Oilers and local sports culture
Joaquin Gage
Co-host on EST Afternoons; Edmonton sports broadcaster and commentator

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
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    He’s a goof. No one likes him.

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Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#90
Canada/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#35
Finland/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#60
Colombia/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#103
Austria/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#163
Mexico/News/Sports News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Around the NHL (SCF/Oilers) + Justin Dunk (CFL) - June 9th, 2026 - Hour 2
Q: What can we expect from Chad Kelly this season after missing a year?
Dunk suggests Chad Kelly is overrated and needs to prove himself as a legitimate elite quarterback, with concerns about consistency and returning from injury.
Canes Win Cup! + Tosaint Ricketts (World Cup) - June 15th, 2026 - Hour 1
Q: What needs to improve for Canada in the next game against Qatar?
Canada needs to improve their set-pieces and finishing in the final third, as well as maintain depth in the squad to manage rotations and injuries, ensuring players like Davies can be managed wisely.
Canes Win Cup! + Tosaint Ricketts (World Cup) - June 15th, 2026 - Hour 1
Q: What was your initial take on Canada's World Cup performance against Bosnia?
It was historic for Canada to earn their first World Cup point on Canadian soil, and while the result was important, the team now has to translate that moment into consistent performance, with Kyle Lahren and others improving in finishing and tactical setups.
Kings/Pens Reported Teams On Nurse's List + Xavier Justin (Knicks) - June 11th, 2026 - Hour 2
Q: How big is the Knicks' championship window, given their current core and the Eastern Conference landscape?
The Knicks have an unusually strong core with high talent and synergy, suggesting a legitimate title window for several seasons if they maintain health and continue exploiting their collective strengths, especially given their depth and defensive versatility.
Kings/Pens Reported Teams On Nurse's List + Xavier Justin (Knicks) - June 11th, 2026 - Hour 2
Q: What would be the ideal return for the Oilers if they trade Darnell Nurse to the LA Kings?
A return that preserves cap space while maximizing future flexibility, such as receiving a mix of draft picks and younger players who can contribute within the next couple of seasons, rather than chasing a single high-cost veteran.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced, Edmonton-focused sports show that blends in-depth hockey analysis with local sports culture and pop-culture banter. Episodes center on the Edmonton Oilers and the regional hockey ecosystem (including the Oil Kings and WHL), while weaving in cross-sport chatter from MLB, NFL, F1, and soccer. Regular discussions cover goaltending, playoff races, trades, and management moves, complemented by guest experts and insiders who provide league context, player insights, and team-specific analysis. The hosts maintain a lively, conversational style with banter, fan questions, and regional spotlight segments, making it a go-to for listeners who want both technical hockey insight and a strong sense of Edmonton sports life. Noteworthy is the ... more

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2. Xavier Justin
3. Helene St. James
4. Justin Rankin
5. Mark Mejia
6. Andrew Hoskins
7. Connor Ravchuk
8. Connor Hrabchak

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