Oilers Look To Bounce Back vs. Red Wings + Matthew Iwanyk - October 26th, 2026 - Hour 1
EST Afternoons with Hernan Salas & Joaquin GageShow Notes
Salas and Gage look back at Saturday's loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Should we be concerned about the Oilers' secondary scoring? Is it time to split up 97 and 29, and will Tristan Jarry get a run between the pipes? We also hear from Oilers head coach Mike Babcock as he shares his thoughts ahead of tonight's matchup. Plus, Matthew Iwanyk joins the show to talk Manchester United, the Yankees, the Oilers, and the CFL!
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It's time for Mixing It Up! Salas and Gage recap NFL Sunday, hit the NBA with the New York Knicks off to an 0-3 start and the injury to Jalen Williams, break down the CFL playoff matchups, and look at what's hot and what's not around the NHL. Then, Max Bultman from The Athletic Detroit joins the show to preview the Red Wings. We discuss the situations surrounding Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson, whether they're weighing on the team, Michael Postava making his NHL debut between the pipes, Detroit's special teams, and what to expect in tonight's matchup.
The Edmonton Oilers keep rolling after an incredible 6-5 shootout win over the Carolina Hurricanes last night. Connor McDavid continued his phenomenal start with another five-point performance. Plus, some concerning news as Devon Levi missed practice with an apparent injury, meaning Tristan Jarry is expected to start tomorrow against Toronto, with a goalie set to be called up from Bakersfield. Connor Hrabchak from Winnipeg Sports Talk joins the show to break down the blockbuster trade sending star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils. Was the return enough, and what does this deal mean for both teams?
In Hour 2, Salas and Gage mix it up on the Oilers, including Devon Levi's injury and Mike Babcock's comments on the bottom six after last night's game. Plus, could Trent Frederic be a healthy scratch? Then we head to New Jersey to chat with Daniel Amoia from New Jersey Hockey Now about the Devils' blockbuster acquisition of Connor Hellebuyck. What does the star goalie bring to New Jersey? Connor McDavid, man! What are we watching right now?! The guy has gone supernova! Five-point nights, highlight-reel plays, and making the impossible look routine. Is there anyone in the NHL who can touch him right now? The captain is on another planet, and we're witnessing something special!
In Mixing It Up, the boys go around the NBA, breaking down the Raptors' thrashing of the Bulls, LaMelo Ball's travel, and Tyrese Haliburton's return. Plus, Brady Tkachuk returns to Ottawa, Frederik Andersen gets his championship ring, and we remember the career of Ron Duguay. Then, Edmonton Elks linebacker Nick Anderson joins the show to talk about clinching a spot in the West Final, how the time off could impact the team, and his journey to the CFL. Plus, Malik Carney takes home Defensive Player of the Year honours for the Elks, and Nick reveals his favourite Edmonton restaurant!
The Edmonton Oilers welcome the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes, in a matchup between two teams playing some great hockey! We break down the goaltending matchup, the keys to the game, and the highly anticipated return of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Ryan Henkel from The Hockey News joins the boys to talk all things Hurricanes and what to expect from Carolina in this heavyweight showdown. And in the Red Light District, Joaquin Gage gives us six reasons why the return of Nuge will be a major boost for the Oilers!