EST Afternoons with Hernan Salas & Joaquin Gage

Rankin Numbers? + LA Kings Preview w/ Jon Hoven - October 13th, 2026 - Hour 2

EST Afternoons with Hernan Salas & Joaquin Gage

Show Notes

In Hour 2, Salas and Gage dig into the numbers behind Edmonton Elks running back Justin Rankin's interesting rushing production and discuss the slow start for Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Bowen Byram. Plus, Jon Hoven from Mayor's Manor joins the show to preview tonight's matchup between the Oilers and Kings. Why are L.A. still searching for their first win? The boys discuss the impact of injuries, Quinton Byfield's slow start, Brandt Clarke's emergence and what the Kings need to do to get in the win column. Plus the SILDI Parlay and what to expect from Connor McDavid tonight as he plays game 800.

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The boys kick things off with a Raptors season preview as Zulfi Sheikh from Sportsnet and Raptors Republic joins the show to tee up Toronto's season opener against the Chicago Bulls. They discuss Kawhi Leonard's return, the potential Leonard and Scottie Barnes duo, how much can Collin Murray-Boyles develop, and expectations for the Raptors this season. Next, it's time for the third edition of Made in Alberta! Richard Ozero from Good Morning Honey joins the boys in studio to share his story and let everyone sample his wonderful product. Finally, the Screw It, Let's Do It Parlay is in shambles! The boys break down what went wrong and try to figure out where it all fell apart.

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