EST Afternoons with Hernan Salas & Joaquin Gage

Oilers Get Hållander + Oilers @ Ducks + Patrick Present (ANA) - October 7th, 2026 - Hour 1

EST Afternoons with Hernan Salas & Joaquin Gage

Show Notes

Salas and Gage come in hot as the Edmonton Oilers make a trade, acquiring Swedish forward Filip Hållander from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for defenseman Spencer Stastney. The boys break down the deal and what Hållander could bring to Edmonton, plus they preview tonight's matchup against the Anaheim Ducks. Then, we head to Anaheim to chat with Patrick Present from The Hockey News, who has the latest on a Ducks team that has jumped out to a 2-0 start. What's working for Anaheim, the debut from rookie forward, and why their special teams have been so special early on. Plus, we hear from Oilers GM Stan Bowman on the Hållander trade and get you set for the Oilers' fourth game of the season.

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